FRIDAY, April 7, 2017

Robert James “Jim” Culver

February 15, 1952 ~ March 31, 2017

It is with broken hearts that we, the family of the late Mr. Robert James “Jim” Culver, beloved husband of Rhonda, announce his passing on Friday, March 31, 2017, at the age of 65 years.  Along with Rhonda, his loving wife of over 42 years, Jim leaves to cherish his memory:  two sons, Randy (Haley) and beloved grandchildren, Sierra and Chase;  Jason (Beth);  siblings, Linda (Willie) Andruschak of Hays, Dianne (Gary) Secrist of Enchant, Joanne (Keith) Olson of Coaldale, Terry (Ken) Franz of Retlaw, Jack (Kathleen) Culver of Sparwood, B.C., Jerry (Daralee) Culver of Medicine Hat, Rocky (Michelle) Culver of Elkford, B.C., Samantha (Randy) Colmer of Sparwood, B.C., Ronda Culver of Lethbridge and Tracey Culver of Surrey, B.C.;  in-laws, Ken (Janet) Whitmore of Taber, Shirley Meier of Hays and Monty (Trudy) Whitmore of Taber.  Jim is also survived by 23 nephews, 30 nieces, 21 great-nephews, 22 great-nieces and 5 great-great-nephews.  He was predeceased by his father, Joe Culver and mother, Thelma Culver.  Jim met and later married Rhonda Whitmore on October 4, 1974.  Together they farmed and owned and operated Culver Construction Ltd. in Retlaw, AB., while raising their two sons.  In 2009, Jim and Rhonda moved to Medicine Hat where he continued to enjoy spending time with his friends at the Royal Canadian Legion in both Vauxhall and Medicine Hat.  Jim loved his family and time spent with his precious grandchildren.  He also always made time for his nieces and nephews whom he held very dear.  Jim’s life will be honoured and his memory cherished without the proceedings of a formal funeral service. The family welcomes friends to visit the house to share memories and stories in the coming days. If friends so desire, memorial donations in Jim’s name may be made directly to the MD of Taber, in support of the Vauxhall Regional Fire Department (printed in the memo section of the cheque), 4900B – 50 Street, Taber, Alberta, T1G 1T2, an organization that was near and dear to Jim’s heart with Culver Construction Ltd. being a major part in the contruction of it. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com)  Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Home

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Edith Helen Voth

1927 – 2017

Mrs. Edith Helen Voth (nee Hanke) of Lethbridge, passed away at the Good Samaritans West Highlands on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at the age of 89 years. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, April 7, 2017 at MCKILLOP UNITED CHURCH, 2329 – 15 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB with Reverend Trevor Potter officiating. Interment to follow in the Mountain View Cemetery. Following the Graveside Service, a Reception will be held at McKillop United Church. Flowers are gratefully declined. Instead, memorial donations may be made in Edith’s memory to the Lethbridge and District Humane Society, 2920 – 16 Avenue North, Lethbridge, AB, T1H5E9.

Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.

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GOOD DAGGER

GORDON GOOD DAGGER (Ipamainihki( singing a cross) Mii’ki)- passed away April 2nd, 2017 at the age of 70 years. He was born in Cardston, Alberta and raised on the blood reserve to the late George Good Dagger Sr and Mary Margret Morning Bird. Gordon is survived by his sister Rosie (Marty) Reyes.

His late wife Harriet Spear Chief and Gordon Good Dagger have five children together- Gordon Jr, Renee, Marvin, Late Aleatha, and stepson Nathan. He will be missed by his 18 grandchildren and 17 great Grandchildren, his adopted sister Margret (Dale) Rabbit, Joyce (Gary) Bird and his auntie Teresa Vielle.

Gordon loved to play hockey with his son and brothers any chance he got Gordon also played hockey for the Standoff Canadiens. Gordon did various types of work, mainly labor work, and he helped to build the Standoff dams and bridges. Gordon will be very missed by family, friends.

A Wake Service will be at the Streets Alive Mission, Lethbridge on Friday, April 7th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. and continue at the Old Saipoyi Gym, Stand Off from 7:00 p.m. all night. The Funeral Service will be at the Old Saipoyi Gym on Saturday, April 8th at 11:00 a.m. Interment in St. Catherine’s Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to: http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

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KETTLES

Gertrude Florence Kettles (nee Evans), beloved wife of the late James “Jim” Kettles, passed away peacefully Monday, April 3, 2017 at the age of 99 years. A son Kenneth predeceased her, her sisters Annie, Ida, Ada and a brother George as well as her parents George and Elizabeth Evans.

Gertie, as she was known to friends, was born Dec 16, 1917 to the farming life in Bracken, Saskatchewan. She moved to Pincher Creek, Alberta to work for a family where she met and married Jim on April 5, 1939. Together they ranched and raised their two boys, Allan and Les, until 1963 when they sold the ranch and moved into Pincher Creek. She was very active in the community volunteering, was in the Lioness Club, the Rebeccas, and was always ready to lend a helping hand. She volunteered at the Pincher Creek Hospital “Tuck Shop”.

Nothing put a smile on her face like doing the things she loved: playing cards, dancing, curling, crafting, crocheting, cooking and gardening. Many ribbons were won at the Pincher Creek Fair for her quilts, afghans, gladiolas, homemade pies, jams and jellies. She always had an open door, a plentiful table and a generous heart.

A dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and community member she was willing to lend a helping hand. Gertie will be missed by her sons Allan, Les (Lorene); Grandchildren Laura (Steve), James (Rhea), Jeff (Ang), Andrea (Scott), Brent and Kylie. She also has 11 great-grandchildren, Brianna, Sarah, Katrina, Matthew, Anna, Cameron, Ella, Isabel, Ruby, Aedon and Ethan, as well as her many friends, nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Pincher Creek United Church on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 3:00 pm (972 Police Ave, Pincher Creek, Alberta). A reception to celebrate Gertie’s life will follow at the Heritage Inn at 4 pm. No flowers by request. If friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Lion’s Club of Pincher Creek, P.O. Box 1825, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0 (https://www.lcif.org/EN/support-our-work/donate-now.php).

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KOMETZ, Marcia Jolene

May 3, 1971 – March 29, 2017

Born May 3, 1971, passed away March 29, 2017, beloved wife of Robert Roy. She leaves to morn her husband; her mother Dorothy Kometz; and brother John Kometz. She also leaves to mourn her passing many aunts, uncles and cousins in Alberta, and the United States. Marcie attended General Stewart, Hamilton and L.C.I. She took an Esthetician’s course in Calgary, until she was too ill to work due to Crohn’s Disease. A Memorial Reception will be held at SOUTH CALGARY FUNERAL CENTRE, 12700 Macleod Trail South (at Lake Fraser Gate), on Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations being made in Marcie’s memory directly to the Crohn’s and Colitis Canada, (3100 246 Stewart Green SW, Calgary, AB T3H 3C8). Messages of remembrance may be left for the family at http://www.southcalgary funeralcentre.ca

SOUTH CALGARY FUNERAL CENTRE and CREMATORIUM (at Lake Fraser Gate)

Telephone: 403-297-0711

Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial

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Elizabeth Lend

1933 – 2017

Mrs. Elizabeth Lend of Raymond, beloved wife of the late Mr. Joseph Lend, passed away at the Edith Cavell Care Centre on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at the age of 84 years.

Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.

Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.

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LEVERTON, William E.

February 9, 1927

– March 24, 2017

Sam, beloved husband of Shirley of Red Deer, passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital on March 24, 2017 at the age of 90 years.

He was the loving father of Denise (Paul) Rose, Connie (Peter) Knoll and Karen (Ernie) Herbst. He had 4 Grandsons, Matt and Kevin Knoll and Wade and Wyatt Herbst.

He will be remembered by 4 sisters and 2 Brother-in-Laws

He was predeceased by his parents, 2 brothers and 2 brother-in laws.

Sam was born in Saskatchewan, moved to Medicine Hat in 1949. Married Shirley on July 6, 1953 In 1956 they moved to Skiff where he worked for Alberta Wheat Pool. Sam worked as a grain buyer for 33 years. He also sold Alberta Hail and Crop Insurance in the area for 37 years.

Monumental Family service on May 1/2017 @ 1:00 PM @ Alto Reste Cemetery Hwy 11E, 3.6 KM East of 30 Avenue, Red Deer.

Charity Name Alzheimers Society of Canada, #1 5550 45 Street Red Deer, Ab, T4N 1L1.

Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting http://www.reddeerfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements entrusted to

RED DEER FUNERAL HOME

6150 – 67 Street, Red Deer.

Phone (403) 347-3319.

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SPROUL

ELIZABETH “BETH” GORDON SPROUL, beloved wife of the late Stanley Kennedy Sproul, passed away in Lethbridge, AB on Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 at the age of 92 years.

Beth was born and raised in Winnipeg, MB moving with her family to Lethbridge in 1967. She was an active member of McKillop United Church and the UCW for almost 50 years, and was also a member of the Maple Leaf Chapter No. 7, OES.

For the last four years of her life, her home was Martha’s House where she truly felt at home.

She is survived by her daughters Allison (Michael) Dixon of Winnipeg, Donna Brittner of Lethbridge, granddaughters Amanda Brittner, Melissa (Brad) Gillam and Amy (John) Cadman, and great-grandchildren Madeleine, Jackson, Elizabeth, Evan and Myles.

A Celebration of Elizabeth’s Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB on Friday, April 7th, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. with the Reverend Trevor Potter officiating.

In lieu of flowers, Mom would wish donations to the McKillop United Growing the Dream Fund – 2329 15 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB T1K 0X5, or to the charity of your choice.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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TSUKISHIMA

ALAN YUKIO TSUKISHIMA of Burlington, ON passed away at home on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at the age of 56 years.

He is survived by mother Keiko, siblings: Wayne (Amy), Brenda, Dave (Le); and brother-in-law Charlie Catt (Joanne). Alan is also survived by nieces and nephews: Jennifer, Douglas, Ryan (Jireh), Tom Nicole (John), and Mark; and great nephew Bentley.

He is predeceased by father Tsutomu, and sister Grace Catt.

Alan was born in Lethbridge on August 31, 1960 to Keiko and Tsutomu Tsukishima. He attended school in Coaldale and completed one year at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. In 1981 Alan started work at Ikea in Edmonton, and was still in the Burlington Office at his passing. His work took him to numerous places across North America and one trip to Sweden.

Cremation entrusted to Smith Funeral Home in Burlington, Ontario. Please visit http://www.smithsfh.com to view condolences.

A Family Memorial Service will be held at Mountain View Cemetery, Lethbridge on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Y. Izumi officiating. Following the graveside service, family members are invited to a Celebration of Life gathering for Alan at the BUDDHIST TEMPLE OF SOUTHERN ALBERTA, 470 – 40 Street S, Lethbridge, Alberta.

Koden and flowers are gratefully declined, and memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 100-119-14 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6.

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