FRIDAY, February 9, 2018

Helen Buzunis

1921 – 2018

Mrs. Helen Buzunis of Fort Macleod, beloved wife of the late Mr. George Buzunis, passed away surrounded by her family at the Cardston Health Care Centre on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at the age of 96 years.

Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.

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

DICK

MARY DICK, passed away at the Coaldale Health Centre on February 6, 2018, just shy of her 92^nd birthday.

She is lovingly remembered by her children, Esther and Ed, and their families.

Mary was predeceased by her husband Ernest in 1982.

Throughout her life, Mary’s faith in a loving and faithful God never wavered. She is remembered for her hard work, her eagerness to help anyone in need, her fierce love for her family and her determination to always do her best. She gave hugs and smiles to the very end.

A Graveside Service will be held at the COALDALE MENNONITE CEMETERY on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. with Pastor Gary Burke Officiating.

A Celebration of Mary’s Life will be held following the Graveside Service, at the COALDALE MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH, 2114 – 18 Street, Coaldale, Alberta, from 11:00 A.M. To 1:00 P.M.

To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

Mary Ell 1910 – 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a grand lady. God called another angel home, Mary Magdalena Ell on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at the age of 107 years. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1113 – 1 Street East, Bow Island on Friday, February 16, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1113 – 1 Street East, Bow Island on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. A private burial to follow at the Bow Island Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com. Mary is survived by her son Raymond (Theresa) Ell of Australia, daughter Marilyn (Earl) Weatherhead of Burdett and daughter-in-law Juanita Ell of High River. She is also survived by sixteen grandchildren, thirty four great grandchildren and eleven great great grandchildren; sister Martha O’Brien (105 years) as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of sixty eight years Peter; sons Alvin and Ted Ell; daughter Elaine Ell; daughters-in-law Irene and Helen Ell; grandson Barry Ell; great granddaughter Coral Ell; parents George and Rosina Shatz; brothers and their spouses Matt (Irene) Shatz, Andrew (Phyllis) Shatz, Mark (Nellie) Shatz, George (Alta) Shatz, Tony (Edna) Shatz and Julius Shatz; sisters and their spouses Katie (Ralph) Schlachter and Rose (Cam) Gardiner; brother-in-law Delman O’Brien and sister-in-law Vi Shatz. Mom was born September 26, 1910 in Bow Island. Her pass time and interests were gardening, crocheting, bowling, bingo cards and most of all music and dancing, of which she did till the age of 103 years. Mom had a heart of gold and loved her family to the fullest. Her grandchildren brought her much joy and she cherished every moment she shared with them. She will be forever loved and missed. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Mary’s name may be made directly to the Pleasant View Lodge, Bag 6700, Bow Island, Alberta T0K 0G0 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 2P5 (http://www.cancer.ca). Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

Ron Irvine 1934 – 2018

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald Clifford Scott Irvine. After a courageous fight with cancer and surrounded by his loved ones, Ron passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 in Lethbridge at the age of 83 years. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 5009 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. A private burial will be held at the Bassano Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com. Ron is survived by three loving daughters, Marcia-Lynn Hart of Calgary, Lori-Anne (Trevor) Pickerell of Taber and Patricia (Glenn) Pearson of Lethbridge; four grandchildren Catheryn (Andrew) Potkins, Jackson Pickerell, Tucker Pickerell and Tobin Pearson; his sweetheart Yoshi Schrader as well as his brother Bruce (Joan) Irvine and sister Joyce Myrden. He was predeceased by his wife Virginia; sisters Gail Irvine and Aline Ludlow; brothers-in-law Derek Myrden and Doug Ludlow; his dog Sir Maxwell of Silversage. In 1956, Ronald’s lifelong dream was realized and he was accepted into the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. After being moved around the country from posting to posting, he found himself in the small Alberta town of High River. It was here where he had met his beloved wife Virginia, a nurse at the local hospital. After his marriage, he was blessed with three lovely daughters, Marcia-Lynn Hart, Lori-Anne (Trevor) Pickerell, and Patricia (Glenn) Pearson. After Lori was born, the family made a cross country move, going from Toronto, spending time in Calgary before finally retiring his lengthy career working with the Security Intelligence Department of the RCMP. In 1974, he moved the family one last time to Bassano, where he spent the next twenty plus years of his retirement working in Global Thermal Electric’s Human Resource department and in a successful real estate career. All the while, growing his beautiful family. Finally, after Ron retired from his real estate business, he and his wife followed their hearts and the two of them moved to Creston, British Columbia and lived their days out in the mountains. After the passing of his loving wife, he moved back to Taber to be with his family. He spent his last three years in Lethbridge at Blackrock Terrace having the time of his life with his sweetheart Yoshi and his dog Maxwell. Ronald will be lovingly remembered as a wonderful father and grandfather with a passion for the natural beauty of the world. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Ron’s name may be made directly to the Town of Taber (please indicate for Taber Animal Shelter), A – 4900 – 50 Street, Taber, Alberta T1G 1T1. Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.