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TUESDAY, August 15, 2017
By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on August 15, 2017.
Viola Francis
1919 – 2017
Viola Francis (nee Hansen), beloved wife of the late Howard Francis, passed away in Taber on Friday, August 11, 2017 at the age of 98 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the church prior to the funeral service on Friday, August 18, 2017 between 1:00 P.M. and 1:40 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 54th Street Chapel, 5314 – 54 Street, Taber on Friday, August 18, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.
BLAIR COLLINS MEAT FACE
(1964 – 2017)
Blair Collins Meat Face passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, in Calgary, Alberta. He was an incredible artist whose paintings colored the world with brightness and grace.
He will be dearly missed by his mother Mary Meat Face; his siblings: Edward Jr. Meat Face, Gailard Man Who Smokes, Quentin Meat Face and Sandy Meat Face. He is predeceased by his wife Corrinda LaBelle, his father Edward Sr. Meat Face, and his sister Ella Meat Face.
A Prayer Service was held at Snodgrass Funeral Homes (Pincher Creek) on Monday, August 14, at 1:00 pm, followed by a two-day Wake at Mary Meat Face’s home in Brocket. The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at 11:00 am at the Piikani Community Hall with Pastor Mel Boerema officiating. The interment to take place at the Brocket Cemetery.
Please leave your condolences to the family at
http://www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com
Snodgrass Funeral Home assisting the Meat Face family with funeral arrangements.
May Ann Gollinger (Meers)
June 10, 1960 – August 11, 2017
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mother. She passed away peacefully in the Milk River hospital with family by her side.
May is survived by her daughter Laura Gollinger and son Garrett Gollinger; sister Mary (Ray) and their children Ryan and Eric Green.
May enjoyed being a wife and mother. Her daily rituals consisted of walking and her love to knit; both were very therapeutic to her. Many people near and far received her generous knitted socks or a lesson in knitting. She made many friends in the fibre world – they bonded on their love of travel and the search for exquisite yarns took them around the world.
She is predeceased by her parents Clarence and Beryl Meers and husband Terrence Patrick Gollinger.
Those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Milk River Health Centre, 517 Centre Avenue, Milk River, Alberta T0K 1M0.
A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.
George Griffiths
1926 – 2017
Mr. George Griffiths of Lethbridge, long-time companion of Maxine Vogt, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at the age of 91 years.
Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.
HACKSON
DIANNE HELEN HACKSON, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at the age of 52 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.
To send a condolence, please visit
http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
Bengt Hansen
1938 – 2017
Mr. Bengt Hansen of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Alma Hansen, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017 at the age of 91 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.
John Heynen
1938 – 2017
Mr. John Heynen of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Alice Heynen, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at the age of 78 years.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 1614 – 5 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Dr. Bruce Martin officiating.
A Private Family Interment will be held in the Mountain View Cemetery.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.
George Hurst
1933 – 2017
Mr. George Hurst of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Lucy Hurst, passed away in Lethbridge on Friday, August 11, 2017 at the age of 83 years, just 2 months short of their 60th Wedding Anniversary.
George is survived by his three daughters, Kristina Moorehouse, Georgette Mortimer and Eileen (Quinn) Gerk; grandchildren, Kim (Shannon) Oberlander, Tatiana (Logan) Johnson; 3 great- grandchildren; brother, Dennis Hurst as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In keeping with George’s wishes, no funeral service will be held.
Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.
Alex Koskewich
1926 – 2017
Mr. Alex Koskewich of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Florence Koskewich, passed away at the Edith Cavell Care Centre on Monday, August 14, 2017 at the age of 91 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.
LONG TIME SQUIRREL
ADONIAS ROY “THOMAS” LONG TIME SQUIRREL, of Stand Off, AB, passed away suddenly at home, on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at the age of 68 years.
A Family Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB on Tuesday, August 15, at 5:00 P.M.
A Wake Service will be held at the SENATOR GLADSTONE HALL – Blood Reserve, AB on Tuesday, August 15 from 7:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M.
A Funeral Service will be held at the SENATOR GLADSTONE HALL on Wednesday, August 16, at 11:00 A.M., with Martin Eagle Child officiating.
Interment will follow the Funeral Service at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
To send a condolence, please visit
http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
RUTH (née IRWIN) MAHEU
Our mother, who lived life fully with love and determination, passed away on Friday, August 11th, 2017 at the age of 96 years.
Ruth Maurine Maheu was born in Lethbridge, Alberta in March 21, 1921. She was the only child of Paul and Glona Irwin of Barons, Alberta. Having been raised on a farm, she developed a deep love of animals and the beauty of nature.
Ruth rode her horse to Centre Ridge Country School east of Barons. She went on to complete high school in Vancouver, BC. In 1947, she graduated as a registered nurse from St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. Later that year she married Marcel Maheu. Ruth was the loving mother of two daughters; Barbara Louise and Helen Andree/Tavia. She has two grandsons Ira Kai (Kira Maheu) and Lorien Marcel.
Ruth had a varied professional career. She started as a registered nurse in Calgary, became an owner of Renaissance Imports (a gift store in Centre Village mall) and later was a retail clerk in the china department at Woodwards in Lethbridge. Her interests included membership in the Lethbridge Artist’s Club, Southern Alberta Art Gallery, the CNIB and the Ladies of Kiwanis. Ruth always loved music. She started singing in church choirs at the age of 16 and continued as a member of Woodcliff United Church in Calgary and later McKillop United Church in Lethbridge.
Ruth had a loving relationship with her late husband Marcel and was very close to her daughters, grandsons and friends. She held a special place in her heart for the family of her late husband Marcel Maheu and her Irwin cousins and their families. She loved her cats, especially Cally, the calico cat that lived with her in her final years.
The Memorial Service will held at MCKILLOP UNITED CHURCH – 2329 15 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB on Saturday, August 19th, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Trevor Potter presiding.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to either McKillop United Church (Growing the Dream) 2329 15 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB, T1K 0X5 or a charity of your choice.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
Cornelia Meliefste
1921 – 2017
Mrs. Cornelia J. Meliefste of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Peter Meliefste, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at the age of 95 years.
Born in Zaamslag, The Netherlands, Cornelia immigrated to Canada as a newlywed with her husband Peter in 1951. They settled in the Lethbridge area where they raised their family of 6 children. Cornelia was an active member of her church community and after raising her family she became a teacher at the Immanuel Christian School and the Coaldale Christian School.
Besides her loving husband Peter, Cornelia is survived by her sons Cornelius, Gerald and Francois; daughters Inga, Frances and Linda; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, August 18, 2017 at TRINITY REFORMED CHURCH, 1100 – 40th Avenue North, Lethbridge, Alberta, Reverend John Van Eyk officiating.
A Private Family Interment will be held prior at the Mountain View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the “Come Over and Help” organization.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.
VAN DER VELDE
PETER VAN DER VELDE, beloved husband of M. Jean van der Velde, passed away at his home in Coaldale on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at the age of 72 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.
To send a condolence, please visit
http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
Allen West
1931 – 2017
Allen West, beloved husband of Jackie West, passed away in Barnwell on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at the age of 86 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. and also at the church prior to the funeral service on Thursday, August 17, 2017 between 9:30 A.M. and 10:40 A.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Taber Stake Centre, 4709 – 50 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. Burial to follow. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.
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