THURSDAY, March 22nd, 2018

RANDLE

July 13, 1940 – March 12, 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Robert A. “Bob” Randle, at home, surrounded by his family, on Monday, March 12, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born in Lethbridge, Alberta. After high school, he began his printing career, apprenticing with the Lethbridge Herald. Bob and Helen were married in 1961 in Lethbridge and then moved to Calgary in 1962. He became a successful entrepreneur in the printing industry and eventually a co-owner of Mint Printing from 1987 to present. Bob is survived by his loving wife Helen of 57 years; children Sherrie (Dave), Rod (Natalie), and Chris (Rhonda); and two grandchildren, Jillian (Brady) and Joel. He is also remembered by his only brother Jack and wife Phyllis, brother and sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews, and relatives in Australia. He was predeceased by his parents John Alexander and Elizabeth Moyes Randle. Bob was a husband, a father and Gramps. He loved woodworking, the outdoors, camping, boating and spending time at the lake. A Celebration of Bob’s life will be held at The Barracks Room AF 23 (#2 – 4580 Queesnay Wood Drive SW) on Friday, March 23, 2018 at 4:00 pm. Photos, memories and condolences may be shared with Bob’s family through http://www.evanjstrong.com. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Tom Baker Cancer Centre (1331 29 Street NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4N2; 403-521-3723; https://www.alberta healthservices.ca/info/facility. aspx?id=1007362). The family would like to thank Dr. Simon Arthur, Dr. Paul Petrasek, and all the special caregivers he had at home, especially Joel Z. Thanks to the Palliative team who took care of our Husband, Dad and Gramps. Arrangements in care of EVAN J. STRONG FUNERAL SERVICES. (403) 265-1199.

SEWARD

CLAUDETTE SEWARD beloved wife of the late Dale Seward, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2018 at the age of 84. She leaves to mourn her passing, five children, Richard (Jenny), David (Mona Rae), Brian (Wendy), Shari (Chris) Wehlage and Kevin (Tammy); 17 Grandchildren, 16 Great grandchildren. Her sister Kathy (Greg) Wellman and 3 sister in-laws Evelyn (Alan) Mckay, Beverly Hayes and Judy English. She was predeceased by: Parents Hall & Ila Poulsen, in-laws Earl and Nellie Seward and Brother Doran Poulsen. Claudette was born June 14, 1933 in Magrath, Alberta. She graduated from Magrath High School and then attended Calgary Normal School faculty of Education. She married Dale Seward in 1952, they moved to south of Foremost where they farmed for the next 40 years. In 1992 Dale and Claudette retired and moved to a small farm in the Coaldale area. Claudette was actively involved in LDS church and held many callings such as the Family history center, the Bishop Store house, Scouts Leader, Relief Society and various other roles. Claudette thoroughly enjoyed travelling with family and friends. Her hobbies included reading and genealogy. Claudette enjoyed her life and gained her fulfilment as a Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, totally devoted to the wants and needs of her family. She was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Funeral Services will be held in THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, COALDALE CHAPEL 2216 – 21a Ave, Coaldale, at 11:00 am Saturday March 24, 2018. Friends are welcome to meet with the family at the church prior to the service from 10:15 to 10:45 am. Memorial donations can be made to the Lethbridge Family History Center at 1912 10 Ave South, T1K 0B7.

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Alexander “Alex” Wirzba

1931 – 2018

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Alex Wirzba passed away on Sunday, March 18 at the age of 86. Alexander Wirzba was born on April 13, 1931 to August and Olga Wirzba in what is present day Poland. His large family would eventually relocate to Eastern Germany, and then to Western Germany as refugees during the end of World War II. Alex and his family immigrated to Canada in 1951, settling in the Lethbridge area. Alex was very grateful for the opportunity to start a new life in Canada. After arriving in Lethbridge, the family – and many other new German immigrants – became members of Bethany Baptist Church. This church would become a very important part of Alex’s life. Here, in April 1954, he met Ingrid Roepke, his friend and sweetheart. They were married on July 23, 1954 and would eventually have 4 children. Alex was a devout Christian and a man who made sacrifices for his family. Alex had the remarkable, intuitive gift of building and repairing things. He was a pressure welder by trade, but was skilled in numerous other areas as well: as a mechanic, metal fabricator, carpenter, farmer and all-round handyman. Following a 2-year contract as a sugar beet worker, Alex worked for a farm implement dealership in Hilda and then a large industrial plant – Horton Steel Works Ltd. in Lethbridge. Thereafter he formed a construction company with two of his brothers (Emil and Eric); Wirzba Brothers Construction Co. built quality homes for almost 30 years. Alex also purchased a mixed-irrigation farm and built up a small feedlot operation near Park Lake. Alex was a very industrious, resourceful and ambitious individual. He helped out many family members, friends, colleagues and neighbors – only giving up after his body started wearing out and Parkinson’s disease had set in. Remaining to mourn his passing are: his wife Ingrid; son David (Kellie); son Samuel (Deanne); daughter Esther (Hubert Baart); and son Norman (Gretchen); 11 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; his brother Eric (Ingrid Wirzba); his sister’s-in-law: Margaret (Emil Wirzba), Bridgette Bevernick (Gerhard Wirzba), Irene (Gunther Wirzba) and Erna (Dieter) Roepke; as well as numerous nephews and nieces. Alex was predeceased by his parents August and Olga; his brothers Gerhard, Gunther, and Emil; his half-sisters Wilhelmina and Olga; and half-brother Gustov. A Memorial Service will be held at 12:30pm on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at PARK MEADOWS BAPTIST CHURCH, 2011 15 Ave N, Lethbridge, AB., with Pastor Lorne Willms, officiating.

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