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WEDNESDAY, August 23, 2017


By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on August 23, 2017.

ALGIRDAS “AL” ARELIS

ALGIRDAS “AL” ARELIS of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Lorene Arelis, passed away on August 9, 2017 at the age of 88 years. Al leaves to cherish his memory three daughters, Wendy Arelis, Deanna Arelis (Tom McLeay), and Cheryl Arelis (David Carpenter). He is also survived by his sister, Alduté Kozeniauskas, seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Al was predeceased by his father, Liudvikas Arelis, mother Ona Rojus, step-father Petras Rojus, brothers Vytautas and Romualdas, and sister Juraté Smith.

Born in Lithuania, Al and his family emigrated to Canada in 1948 after surviving many hardships during World War II. They settled in Lethbridge, where Al met and married the love of his life, Lorene (née Morgan) and where their daughters were born. With Lorene’s help and his steely determination, both Al’s English and his career prospects in retail sales steadily improved. He accepted a managerial position in Medicine Hat, where Al moved the family and became involved in recreation, military, education, and community service.

A natural athlete, Al excelled at every sport including tennis, soccer, and figure skating, but the game he loved best was definitely golf, which he took up later in life and continued to play and enjoy well into his 80s. Al especially loved the camaraderie shared amongst his golf buddies, and had great times with them every week as well as on several California golf trips.

Al had wonderful memories of his homeland, but was first and foremost a proud Canadian, choosing to have inscribed on his headstone: “Lithuanian by birth; Canadian by choice”. Al served his country of choice by first joining the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1953, then the South Alberta Light Horse in 1955, where he excelled and moved quickly through the ranks. He retired in 1974 as CWO while serving as RSM. In 1967, Al was honoured to receive the Regimental Guidon from Princess Alexandra during Canada’s centennial year. He was also awarded the Canadian Forces Decoration and Bar, the Canadian Centennial Medal, the Alberta Centennial Medal, and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.

A true lifelong learner, Al welcomed every opportunity to further his education, including working part-time for a year in 1967 to study Business Science at the Medicine Hat College. Al felt the most important thing he could do for his children was to instill in them his own love of learning, which lives on and inspires his family’s younger generations.

A strong advocate of community service, Al was a member of several local service clubs and volunteer committees, including serving on the Medicine Hat College Foundation Board of Directors from 1995-2006, acting as Chair for seven of those years. In 2004, Al was named Medicine Hat College Alumnus of the Year, in recognition of his volunteerism and family’s generous financial contributions to MHC.

Above all else, Al was devoted to and proud of his family. He took great interest in all family members’ accomplishments and could always be counted on to sing their praises to anyone who would listen! We love and miss him deeply.

The funeral service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. Interment will take at Mountain View Cemetery in Lethbridge on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Memorial gifts in Al’s name may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 340A Maple Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7L5, to Parkinson Alberta, #101, 928 Allowance Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3G7 or to the South Alberta Light Horse Regimental Association, c/o Patterson Armoury, 120 Cuyler Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 3M4. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Al Arelis.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to

SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM,

“The Chapel in the Park”, Medicine Hat, Alberta.

Should you wish any additional information, please telephone

1-800-317-2647.


Else Goldmann

1932 – 2017

Early Sunday morning, August 20, 2017, our dear mom, Else Goldmann, went to her final rest. She passed peacefully at Chinook Regional Hospital under the watchful care of the nurses of Unit 4C. Else was born May 30th, 1932 in Zurawitz, Volynien, Poland to Wilhelm and Mathilde Drefs. She was one of four surviving children. She immigrated with her parents and youngest sister to Canada in the spring of 1952 and settled in Stirling. She married Peter Goldmann Jr. on September 21, 1963 after a short courtship. Else and Peter farmed in the Stirling area until retiring to Lethbridge in 1998. Else loved to cook and bake, especially to entertain her family, friends and neighbours. She will be lovingly remembered for spending hours talking with friends and strangers alike, sitting on her favorite couch in the garage. After her sudden loss of vision, Else moved to Blue Sky Lodge in July, 2016, where she resided until just before her passing. Else was predeceased by her parents Wilhelm and Mathilde Drefs and her sister Hildegard Mikl. She is survived by her daughters, Darlene Turnbull and Joann Krysak; grandchildren, Jesse Turnbull, Kendra Turnbull, Matthew Krysak, James Krysak, and Megan Krysak; her sisters, Ida Vogel (of Germany), and Johanna Drefs (of Calgary). Many thanks to staff of Chinook Regional hospital 4C and Piyami Place, Picture Butte. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, August 25, 2017 at MARTIN BROTHERS FUNERAL CHAPELS, 610 – 4th Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta. Interment to follow in the Mountain View Cemetery, 1210 Scenic Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta.

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


GIBB

LAWRENCE LAMAR GIBB was born July 13, 1922 in Hill Spring, Alberta and passed away peacefully at 95 years of age on August 20, 2017 at the Lee Crest Nursing home in Cardston. Upon passing, he was reunited with his parents George and Ellen Gibb, 8 siblings and 2 grandsons. He was the last surviving member in his family.

He leaves behind his ever devoted eternal companion of 68 years Hazel Fae (Beazer) and 8 children; Marjorie (Robb) Wolff, Rhonda (Dick) Williams, Larry (Connie) Gibb, Robert (Kathy) Gibb, Colette (Rob) Burnham, John (Patty) Gibb, Ramona Weidner and Darryl (Rena) Gibb.

As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Lawrence served in many capacities. As a young man he served a mission in Australia. Lawrence and Hazel served missions in India, New Jersey and Salt Lake City.

Those who knew Lawrence recognized his quiet strength, unquestionable integrity and steadfast faith.

He spent most of his life farming in Hill Spring. First under the tutelage of his father, as a partner with his brother DeVere then as mentor to his son Larry.

Lawrence truly loved farming. He loved the land, preparing the soil, planting, irrigating, nourishing and eventually the reward of the harvest. He would repeat this year after year in a field of several hundred acres, a large garden or small planter box.

“The crop” that brought him the greatest joy was his family which included Hazel, 8 children and their spouses whom he loved as his own, 35 grandchildren and 87 great grandchildren.

In farming and in life, Lawrence firmly believed that “whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap”. As his growing season has come to an end he will again realize that “The harvest truly is plenteous”.

Hazel and family wish to express gratitude to the staff who provided home care and the staff at the Cardston Hospital and Lee Crest Nursing Home for their kind and compassionate care.

Friends may meet the family on Friday, August 25th, 2017 at the South Hill Chapel in Cardston from 7:00 to 8:00 PM or at the church on Saturday from 12:00 to 12:45 PM prior to the service.

The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hill Spring, Alberta on Saturday, August, 26th, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow in the Hill Spring Cemetery.

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


HAGUE

GLADYS EVELYN HAGUE, beloved wife of the late Bill Hague, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 in Cardston, Alberta at the age of 94.

The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 11:00 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Temple Street Chapel in Cardston, Alberta. Friends may meet the family from 10:00-10:45 prior to the service. Interment to follow in the Temple Hill Cemetery, Raymond.

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


HAMATANI

AKIRA HAMATANI of Lethbridge passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on August 21, 2017 at the age of 87 years. Aki was born in Pitt Meadows, BC on July 24, 1930 to Matsuyo and Hachiro (Taise) Hamatani. Aki leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter Deborah and son Douglas (Joyce), both of Calgary. He is survived by his grandchildren Nicholas (Holly), Sarah and Victoria. He is also survived by his sisters, Betty Kadonaga, Rose (Nobby) Yamashita and Nancy (Dunstan) Griffin as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his wife Keiko (Oka), his sister Meiko Kuramoto and brothers-in-law Tom Kuramoto and Masuo Kadonaga. He is also mourned by dear friends Tom, Chuck, Brian, Gail and Craig Tajiri. The family wishes to express appreciation to his friends and the staff and residents at Black Rock Terrace. In lieu of koden and flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. A Memorial Service will be held at CHRISTENSEN SALMON GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME, at 703 – 13 Street North, Lethbridge on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Canon Erin Phillips officiating.

To send condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca


Judy Anne Peta

1946 – 2017

Mrs. Judy Anne Peta of Coalhurst, beloved wife of Mr. Bill Peta, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at the age of 71 years. An Inurnment Service will be held at 12:30pm on Friday August 25, 2017 at ST. PATRICK’S CEMETERY, 525 6th Avenue North, Lethbridge, followed by an informal reception which will be held at Judy’s home, on her deck.

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


MAERZ

It is with deepest sorrow that the family of Tyler Maerz announces his sudden passing on August 20, 2017 at the age of 27. Those left to mourn are his daughter Charlie Singh; Mom Linda (Ben) Schmold; Dad Tim (Sonya) Maerz; two sisters Ashley (Dan) Deboer and Brittany Maerz (Chandler Braun) A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, August 28, 2017 at CHRISTENSEN SALMON GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME, 703 13 St. N., Pastor Rodger Halvorsen, officiating.

To send condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca


MILOS

FRANK MILOS, beloved husband of Lillian Milos, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, August 22nd, 2017 at the age of 81 years.

Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com


ROSNER, Oskar February 10, 1939 August 20, 2017

Oskar Rosner passed away on August 20, 2017 at the age of 78. He was born February 10, 1939 to Ludwig and Franziska Rosner in Grieskirchen, Upper Austria. Oskar married Beverly Kay Patey in 1966.Oskar is survived by his three sons Warren (Jeannette), Derek, Jason (Krista), his seven grandchildren, his sister Erna Lea, and his beloved Ann Keller and her four children: Christian (Vicky), Jon (Brenda), Marcus (Meg), Justin (Katie) and their families. Oskar was preceded in death by his parents and sister Maria “Mitzi.” Funeral services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (200 Cranston Road S.E. Calgary) on Friday, August 25, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. A viewing will be held prior to the services from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Interment will be at the Raymond Alberta Temple Hill Cemetery.

Please forward condolences to http://www.mcinnisandholloway.com.


SHANKLAND

MERVIN SHANKLAND, beloved husband of Geraldine Shankland, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the St. Michael’s Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit, on Monday, August 21, 2017 at the age of 79 years.

Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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