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MONDAY, July 16, 2018


By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on July 16, 2018.

Marge Brandics
1935 – 2018
Margaret Anne Brandics, beloved wife of the late Bill Brandics Sr., passed away in Lethbridge on Friday, July 13, 2018 at the age of 83 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at 7:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 5009 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, July 20, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden. 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.


Bob Chenery
1956 – 2018
Robert Brian Chenery passed away in Taber on Friday, July 13, 2018 at the age of 62 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Royal Canadian Legion, 5205 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, July 19, 2018 between 2:00 P.M. and 4:00 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.


DUCE

FERN DUCE passed away in Lethbridge on July 14, 2018.

Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.

To send a condolence, please

visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca


Joseph Green

1921 – 2018

Mr. Joseph “Joe” Green passed away peacefully at Good Samaritan West Highland Centre on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at the age of 97 years. He was born on April 14, 1921 in Manyberries, AB.

Joe was predeceased by his wife Eva in June 2008. He is survived by his daughter Annette (Joel) Bermack of Lethbridge; and son Mark (Ann) Green of Penticton. He was Grandfather of Davita and Ariel Bermack, Naomi and Marshal Green.

Joe was a long-time business owner in Lethbridge. He owned Green’s Shoe Store, a fixture in downtown for over 50 years. He was a past Worshipful Master of the Masonic Lodge, and oldest surviving Officer of his 407 Wing Air Force squadron. He will be missed by many who knew him.

A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY, 1210 Scenic Drive South, Lethbridge, AB in the Hebrew Section.

Flowers are gratefully declined. For those who wish, memorial donations in Joe’s name may be made to the charity of your choice.

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


Ina Harding

1931 – 2018

“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:6

Ina Theresa Harding passed away on July 4, 2018 at the age of 87.

For those who wish, memorial donations in Ina’s name may be made to Operation Eyesight Universal, 4 Parkdale Crescent, NW #200, Calgary, Alberta T2N 3T8.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, July 16, 2018 at the FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 1614-5 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta with Pastor Stephen Reynolds, officiating. Cremation will be entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.

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


Betty Housley

1924 – 2018

Mrs. Betty Housley of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Ernest Housley, passed away at Edith Cavell Care Centre on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at the age of 93 years.

Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.

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


Elizabeth “Betty” Norman

August 27, 1942 – July 11, 2018

Norman, “Betty” Elizabeth passed away suddenly in Lomond, Alberta on July 11, 2018 at the age of 75 years.

Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. at the Lomond Community Church (205B-2 St. S), Lomond with Rev. Gordon Cranch officiating. Interment Lomond Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, tributes may be made to Lomond Fire Department, Box 61, Lomond, AB T0L 1G0.

Arrangements in care of

Vulcan Funeral Home.

Telephone 1-403-485-2633.

E-mail condolences through http://www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca


RITTENHOUSE

With heavy hearts and great sadness we say “good bye” to a beloved husband, father, grandfather & great-grandfather, RICHARD “DICK” GORDON RITTENHOUSE, on Friday, July 13, 2018 at the age of 93 years.

Dick was born in Edmonton, Alberta on April 12, 1925 and raised on the family farm near Hardisty, Alberta. He attended a rural school called “Science Hill” and became the janitor of the school at age 11. Dick would walk 1 1/4 miles to light a fire in the wood and coal burning school heater, even on the coldest days.

In later years he farmed; first with horses and later with a tractor. During the winters Dick worked in the lumbering and logging industry in the Edson area. Sadly, allergies forced him to give up farming in the fall of 1948 so he came to Lethbridge to visit his sister where he has resided ever since.

Dick met Ruth, his “soul mate and best friend” in 1949 and they were married in 1952, enjoying 65 happy years together.

Dick has done many things through the years. He operated the Hilltop Service Station and in 1952, built his own service station on 13 St. North. He sold the service station in 1958 and went into the Heating and Air Conditioning business. He ventured into General Insurance and then manufactured his patented live stock waters and hog feeders. He later expanded into Mechanical and General Construction.

Dick enjoyed each new challenge and appreciated all his employees and sub-trades. He was a man of boundless energy and zest for life, teaching us that there must be time to play as well as a time to work and that work is a privilege denied many. The family spent many summer days at the Christina Lake Resort in B.C. for camping, water skiing and family fun.

Dick and Ruth loved to travel. After semi-retiring they enjoyed many trips in their motor home, travelling extensively throughout Canada and the U.S.A and spending many winters in Palm Springs, California.

Dick was a very private person but would go to great lengths to help family and friends; he always had time for everyone.

He will be dearly missed by his loving wife Ruth and forever be remembered by his family: Dr. Bryan (Jean) Rittenhouse and their son Dr. Neil (Karen), great-grandson John Richard and daughter Allison; David (Leena) Rittenhouse; Diane (Laurent) Beaudin and their two daughters, Erin (Leo), great-grandchildren, Vincent, Carmela and Kimberly (Pat); Elaine (Dr. Anders) Anderson and their two sons, Anders and Eric, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Dick was predeceased by his infant son Randal, infant grandson Brady Beaudin, his parents Abraham and Elizabeth Rittenhouse, two brothers Merle and Leslie as well as four sisters Dorothy, Elva, Hazel and Grace.

Family would like to thank the wonderful staff on 4C at the Chinook Regional Hospital for their kindness, support and caring hearts.

Flowers are gratefully declined. For those who wish, charitable donations may be made to the McKillop United Church (Growing the Dream Fund): 2329 15 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB T1K 0X5, or a charity of your choice.

At his request, a private family service will be held at a later date.

Cremation is entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home.

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


Dalton Stafford

1948 – 2018

Mr. Dalton Stafford of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Shirley Stafford, passed away at the Foothills Medical Center in Calgary on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at the age of 69 years. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00pm on Monday, July 16, 2018 at the COAST HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTRE, 526 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB., with Mr. Michael Moulson, officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery.

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


STETAR

It is with heavy hearts that our families announce the passing of our dear mother, GERTRUDE STETAR (née Hofman), who passed away at St. Michael’s Health Centre – Palliative Care Unit on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at the age of 87 years.

Gertie was born in Monarch, Alberta on October 28, 1930 and grew up on the family farm north of Monarch. She married Stephen Stetar on July 13, 1950 and lived her whole life in the Monarch-Nobleford area until she moved to Black Rock Terrace in Lethbridge in 2016.

Mom enjoyed gardening, baking, crocheting, doing counted cross-stitching and visiting with family and friends. She enjoyed being an active member of the Nobleford Ag Society and the Nobleford Area Museum Society for many years.

She is survived by her daughter, Wendy (Duane) Gurr, her sons, Bruce (Janet) Stetar and Dereck (Diane) Stetar, her grandchildren, David (Ali), Christopher & Danielle Gurr; Ryan & Tyler (Jessie) Henry and Rose, Jasmine, Garrett & Caleb Stetar, and by her great-grandchildren, Aubrey & Tori Gurr, John & Shekinah Henry and Paisey Henry. Gertie is also survived by her brothers, Dick (Eleanor) Hofman and Ralph (Leatrice) Hofman, her sisters, Hilgonda Harbers, Nellie Plomp and Marjorie Salvucci, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Gertie was predeceased by her husband, Steve Stetar, her parents, John & Gertrude Hofman, her grandson, Scott Henry, her brothers, John Hofman and Ernest Hofman, her sisters, Johanna Jansen, Thelma Nienhuis, Rikie Warmink and Janette Van Egmond, as well as several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Per Gertie’s wishes, there will be no funeral or memorial service, but in her honour, a Tea will be held at the NOBLEFORD AREA MUSEUM, 225 Milne Street, Nobleford, Alberta on Friday, July 20, 2018 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at the Monarch- Nobleford Cemetery.

Thank you to the Lethbridge EMS attendants, the medical teams at the Chinook Regional Hospital Emergency Department and the 3B Unit as well as the St. Michael’s Palliative Care Unit for all the support and care you gave to our mother in her final weeks.

Thank you also to the staff and residents of Black Rock Terrace for all the care and friendship you gave to mom over the last two and a half years.

Memorial donations in Gertie’s name can be made to the Nobleford Area Museum Society, P.O. Box 505, Nobleford, Alberta T0L 1S0.

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


Douglas Zsovan

1959 – 2018

Mr. Douglas John Zsovan of Lethbridge, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at the age of 59 years.

Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.

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

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