By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on November 23, 2017.
AILSBY
GERALD THOMAS AILSBY was born on September 27th, 1946 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan to Tom and Lois Ailsby. He passed away at his home in Lethbridge on November 16th, 2017. A celebration of Gerry’s life will be held at ST. AUGUSTINE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 411 11th Street South, Lethbridge AB, on Friday, November 24th at 1:00 pm. Gerry’s family gratefully declines flowers and invites people to contribute to the YWCA Harbor House in Gerry’s memory. Condolences can be sent to http://www.evergreenfh.ca
BANNAB
ELIZABETH JANE BANNAB, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Kingsley Bannab, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, November 19th, 2017 at the age of 87 years.
A Come and Go Reception will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, on Thursday, November 23, 2017 from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
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Hilda Driedger
1924 – 2017
Mrs. Hilda Driedger, beloved wife of Dr. Gerhard Driedger, passed away in Lethbridge on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at the age of 93 years. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at CHRIST TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 416 – 12 Street, Lethbridge, Alberta with Reverend Olivier Ravelojaona officiating.
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Maria Lavorato
1928 – 2017
Mrs. Maria Assunta Lavorato of Lethbridge passed away peacefully on Monday, November 20th, 2017 at the age of 89 years. Maria was born in Piane Crati, Italy on August 12th, 1928. Maria is survived by her son, Joe (Lorna) Lavorato; her daughter, Barbara (Doug) Saunders and her son, Peter (Laurie) Lavorato, as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Maria was predeceased by her loving husband, Alfonso Lavorato. A Funeral Mass Service will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, November 24th, 2017 at ST. BASIL’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 604 – 13th Street North Lethbridge, Alberta with Father Kevin Tumback celebrating. A Private Family Interment will follow the service at Mountain View Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society Lethbridge Chapter, #402 – 740, 4th Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 0N9.
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Brenda Palosky
1956 – 2017
Brenda Kay Palosky, passed away in Lethbridge on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at the age of 61 years.
The Funeral Service will be held at the University Drive Alliance Church, 55 Columbia Boulevard West, Lethbridge on Friday, November 24, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Brenda is survived by her husband Lawrence Palosky of Lethbridge; her children Erik Vandenberg of Edmonton, Ben Vandenberg of Edmonton and Karen Vandenberg of Lethbridge; her sister Fran Deptford of Vancouver, British Columbia.
She was predeceased by her parents Keith Boyes and Edna Carrey.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Brenda’s name may be made directly to Samaritan’s Purse Canada, 20 Hopewell Way NE, Calgary, Alberta T3J 5H5 (http://www.samaritanspurse.ca).
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.
PETA
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, KATHLEEN ELLEN PETA, on Tuesday, November 21st, 2017, at the Edith Cavell Care Centre at the inspiring age of 98 years. Kay will be greatly missed by her two sons, Harry (Joe) & Norman, her step-daughter, Simone, their respective spouses, Marg, Marie & Mark, eleven grandchildren & thirteen great- grandchildren. She was predeceased by her two husbands, Oscar (Toby) Woodhouse in 1980 after 38 years of marriage and Steve Peta in 2008 after nearly 25 years of marriage. Kay was also predeceased by her parents, Harry & Leone Haney of Picture Butte, brother Leonard (Velva), sisters, Vera, Francis, Alice (Gordon) & Ruth (Bruce). Kay is survived by her younger brother, Howard (Georgia). She also leaves behind her many nieces & nephews and her many friends in the Lethbridge area. A special thanks to the management & staff at Sunny South Lodge in Coaldale and Edith Cavell Care Centre in Lethbridge, all of whom made Kay’s past couple of years so pleasant. Joe & Norm want to say thank you to Kay’s longtime friend, Joan Todd, who called on Kay on a regular basis, offering her love, care & assistance these past couple of years. Kay will be remembered for her love of people of all ages. She made friends very easily wherever she worked & played. Kay taught school for 30 years in the Calgary Public School System teaching mainly Grade 5 students. She loved the elementary grade school children and they loved her in return. She loved her family members as well, always interested in what they were doing in school and in life in general.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta on Saturday, November 25th at 1:00 P.M., with Reverend Glenda Wert officiating. A time of fellowship & refreshments will follow. Kay will be laid to rest in a private ceremony prior to the service in Iron Springs, Alberta. Flowers are gratefully declined. Please donate to the Sunny South Lodge, 1112 – 20 Ave., Coaldale, Alberta, T1M 1L4 or the Edith Cavell Care Centre, 1255 – 5 Ave. S., Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 0V6.
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VANDER BEEK
DR. JOHANNA “ANN” CORNELIA VANDER BEEK, beloved wife of Anton Vander Beek of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, November 17, 2017 at the age of 83 years.
A Visitation will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South Lethbridge, AB on Thursday, November 23, 2017 from 7:00 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at MARANATHA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, 260 McGill Blvd West, Lethbridge, AB on Friday, November 24, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Jim Zondervan officiating.
Johanna will be laid to rest, prior to her service, at Mountain View Cemetery.
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