THURSDAY, June 21, 2018

Lydia Bakowski

1931 – 2018

Mrs. Lydia Bakowski of Coaldale, beloved wife of the late Mr. Hannes Bakowski, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, June 15, 2018 at the age of 86 years.

Family and friends are invited to pay their final respects from 10:00AM – 11:00AM on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta. Interment will follow in the Coaldale Community Cemetery.

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Al McNiven
1951 – 2018
Allister Joseph McNiven, beloved spouse of Marcy Huntley, went into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, June 16, 2018, swiftly and unexpectedly at the age of 67 years. Cancer was not about to lose a second time.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 324 – 2 Avenue North, Vauxhall on Friday, June 22, 2018 at 11:30 A.M. Burial to follow at the Vauxhall Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
He will be lovingly remembered by Marcy Huntley, his best friend of thirty six years; his son Jason McNiven and two granddaughters Taylor and Jayden. He is also survived by his older brother John (Carol) McNiven of Vauxhall, nieces Wendy and Laura, nephew John and all their babies and grand babies; his favorite sister Heather (Reider) Odland of Enchant and nieces Patricia Odland, Betty Dick, Jacelyn Thompson and their children; his younger brother Joe (Roxzana) McNiven and nieces Mackenzie and Brooke; youngest brother Donald McNiven of Lethbridge and nieces Jessica and Stephanie and grandnephew Griffin.
He was predeceased by his father Joe McNiven in 2000 and his mother Ellie McNiven in 2010. He was also predeceased by his dogs Skunk, Tattoo and Lucky. He loved them dearly and they him. Tattoo’s ashes will be taking this journey with him.
Al was born in the Taber hospital on April 11 1951. He completed high school in Vauxhall. Al started into sports playing baseball, curling and his powerful performance on the high school basketball team. Following high school, he went to work in the family business, McNiven Excavating Ltd., retiring in 2013.
Al was a golfer for most of his life and for twenty five years played a strong game. When he wasn’t golfing, he was often found volunteering to improve the course. For the last six years, golfing gave way to camping and fishing. His final days were spent getting his fishing gear ready for his next trip to the pass.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

Siebe Ypma
1939 – 2018
Siebe Ypma, beloved husband of Martha Ypma, went to be with his Lord on Monday, June 18, 2018 at the age of 79 years following a battle with cancer. He was a loving, generous, hard-working, family man with a steadfast faith in God.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Sunday, June 24, 2018 between 4:00 P.M. and 5:00 P.M.
A private burial service will be held at the Taber Memorial Garden prior to the funeral service.
The Funeral Service will be held at the First Christian Reformed Church, 3902 Heritage Drive, Taber on Monday, June 25 at 2:00 P.M. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Besides his loving wife Martha, Siebe is survived by their children Albert (Carol) Ypma of Lacombe and their family Samantha (Joseph) Jeung, Austin and Brett; Florene Ypma of Athabasca and her family Sebastian and Andrea Woudstra; Mary Ann (Laurence) Stassen of Ottawa, Ontario and their family Tegan, Nia and Phoebe; Sid (Brenda) Ypma of Ottawa, Ontario and their family Anna, Abram and Eben. He is also survived by his six siblings Patsy Linker, George (Aafke) Ypma, Jake (Pia) Ypma, Louis (Sheila) Ypma, Liz (George) VandeKuyt, Cathy (Mike) Wind and by numerous nieces and nephews.
Siebe was born on June 11, 1939 in Lollum, Friesland, the Netherlands and immigrated to Canada with his family in 1948. His family immigrated to Ontario, where they resided in Chatham, moving later to Strathroy and then settling in Thunder Bay.
In a visit to the Netherlands, Siebe met the love of his life, Martje “Martha” Visser, a woman he often described as golden. She moved to Canada, and they were married on November 3, 1967. In 1975, Siebe and his family moved to Taber to begin a new farming operation. He farmed with his brother Louis Ypma and his brother-in-law, Mike Wind for many years in the Taber area. Upon “retirement”, he moved into the Town of Taber and began building houses to occupy his time.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Siebe’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, Box 767, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 2L4 (http://www.foodgrainsbank.ca) or to World Renew, 3475 Mainway, Station LCD 1, Burlington, Ontario L7R 3Y8 (http://www.worldrenew.net), charities dear to Siebe’s heart.
2 Timothy 4:7 & 8: I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

Dan Rigby
1972 – 2018
Daniel Aaron Rigby, passed away in Lethbridge on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at the age of 45 years.
The Funeral Service will be held at the University Drive Alliance Church, 55 Columbia Boulevard West, Lethbridge on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. 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.