SATURDAY, April 6, 2019

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on April 8, 2019.

Riel England April 13, 1942 – March 31, 2019

Riel England, beloved husband of the late Lilly England, passed away on March 31, 2019 at the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge, Alberta. Riel was a long time resident of Fort Macleod and had recently moved to The View in Lethbridge. He is survived by his step-daughters Donna (Tymen) Stotyn of Monarch and Eileen (Curtis) Mark of Lethbridge, step-sons Harold (Jos) Wutke of Nobleford and Ron (Bobbie) Wutke of Granum, and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Gone but not forgotten. A Private family interment will be held at the Union Cemetery in Fort Macleod. Memorial donations can be made to The Alzheimer Society. 40, 1202-2 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta. T1J 0E3

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Bruce Gould

1943 – 2019

Mr. Bruce Gould of Lethbridge passed away peacefully at home, on Friday, March 29, 2019 at the age of 76 years. He is survived by his daughters Shonda and Denise; 2 grandsons; 2 granddaughters; 1 great granddaughter; sisters Doris and Betty. Bruce is predeceased by his parents Linc and Mary and his sister Ruth. At Bruce’s request there will be no Service. Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 315 10 St S, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 2M7.

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William Hollingsworth

1937 – 2019

Mr. William Wesley McKeown, beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at the age of 82 years. Bill is survived by his sons Grant (Tammy) Hollingsworth and Kent (Lee) Hollingsworth; 4 grandsons Jamie, Jay, Ethan and Logan; brother Chuck (Marion) Hollingsworth; sisters Nancy (Doug) Coleman, Dorothy (Lyle) Douglas, Karen (Jack) Driesman, Peg (Les) Fracyzk and his dear friend Claire Zuback. Besides his loving wife Darlene, Bill was predeceased by his parents John and Velma; brothers Jim, Ken, Frank, John and Doug. The family would like to thank the staff at Chinook Regional Hospital ICU Unit and St. Michael’s Palliative Care for their excellent care, kindness and support. A Private Family graveside service will be held in the Mountain View Cemetery. A Come and Go Celebration of Bill’s Life will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at RIVER RIDGE CONDOMINIUMS, 100 – 2 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta. Donations in Bill’s names may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, Box 2211, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 4K7.

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Grace (Grietje) Holtrop

April 10, 1932 – April 2, 2019

Grace Holtrop, beloved wife of the late Bob Holtrop, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness at the Sunny South Lodge in Coaldale, Alberta, on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Grace was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her happiest moments were when she was surrounded by her family. She enjoyed having a game of Canasta or Skip-Bo and going bowling. Her greatest joy was when she held her grandchildren and great grandchildren on her lap. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her and by those who had the opportunity to meet and care for her. Born, raised and educated in Holland, the late Grace Holtrop married her sweetheart, Bob, on May 1, 1952 in Holland and immigrated to Southern Alberta with her young family in 1955. In 1959 she moved to Coaldale, where she resided until her passing. Grace is survived by her one son Jim (Deb Beringer) Holtrop; five daughters Wilma (Doug) Fujita, Shirley (Rob) Den Braber, Annie Van Herk, Jeanette (Barry) Bigford, and Teresa Holtrop; 16 grandchildren Tammy (Jon) Orsak, Kyle (Marta Bolek) Fujita, Ryan (Janine) Den Braber, Tania (Collin) Appelt, Cara (Keith) Townsend, Tony (Lysa) Van Herk, Jolene (Brody) Allen, Michelle (Peter) Vanderwekken, Danielle (Zach Delday) Van Herk, Robert Holtrop, Jordan Holtrop, Jeremy (Christine Irwin) Van Braak, Jessica (Steve) Smith, James (Lisa) Van Braak, Sarah (Blake Thompson) Reierson, Rylan Reierson and 17 great grandchildren; her siblings Peter (Hazel) Sandstra, Mike (Lila) Sandstra, Marvin (Wilma) Sandstra, Jenny (Wayne) Wright and Sid (Jeanette) Sandstra; her stepsiblings (Mary) DeJong, Jan (Joan) DeJong, Magda (Jim) Dykstra, Johan (Marian) DeJong, Joanne (Curt) Rozendaal, Tony DeJong, and Henry (Linda) DeJong. Grace is also survived by many nephews and nieces. Grace was predeceased by her husband Bob (1974); sons Ernie (1979) Sidney (1980); granddaughter Sherri Den Braber (1986); and son-in-law Lorne Reierson (2018); father Ulbe, mother Willemke, stepmother Johanna, sisters Tryntje and Ann, brother Henry, sister-in-laws Wilma and Nellie, brother-in-law Ed; stepbrothers Gerald and Dick. Family and Friends are invited to pay their respects at 7:00pm, on Monday, April 8, 2019, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPELS, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm, on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPELS, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Pastor Brian Kuyper, officiating. A Private Family Interment was held prior in the Mountain View Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 2P5.

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KINNIBURGH

Corrine Francis Kinniburgh, beloved wife of the late Jerry Kinniburgh, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2019 in Medicine Hat, Alberta at the age of 87 years. Corrine is survived by two daughters Laurie Kinniburgh of Richmond, BC and Patty (Kevin) Henderson of Medicine Hat; five grandchildren Donna and Neil Gibbings, Jennifer, Jodi and Dylan Henderson; sister-in-law Bettejean (Bruce) Fisher and numerous nieces and nephews. Corrine was born August 31, 1931 in Viking, Alberta to Margaret and Peter Lindquist. They relocated to Fincastle and then to Taber where Corrine resided until 2017 when she moved to Medicine Hat to be near family. Corrine loved music and it became the focal point of her life very early on. She learned to play the piano at a young age. She joined her father and a group of great musicians and played for dances around the community to earn money for her piano lessons, and took the bus to Lethbridge once a week to continue her training. She attended the Banff School of Fine Arts and completed her ARCT. She married Jerry Kinniburgh on October 20, 1951 and had two daughters Laurie and Patty. She began teaching piano lessons shortly after her marriage and continued to teach full time until her retirement. While teaching full time, Corrine helped Jerry maintain the farm south of Purple Springs taking on many jobs, and keeping an organized home and business. She was also a member of the Taber Music Teachers Association and held office in Eastern Star for many years. Corrine was an extremely talented pianist and also learned to play the alto sax in the Community Band. After Corrine retired, she took up golf and curling and loved spending time with her friends on and off the course. Corrine touched the lives of many throughout southern Alberta through her music and zest for life and was a revered and respected musician in the community. A celebration of Corrine’s life will be announced at a later date. Those who wish to remember Corrine with a donation may direct it to either the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation at http://www.mda.org or the Juvenile Diabetes Association at http://www.jdrf.ca. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Corrine Kinniburgh, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence. Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 2V6. Please call 1-866-526-2214 for further information.

KUZMINSKI

TEODOR KUZMINSKI, beloved husband of Yanina Kuzminski, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family, March 26th, 2019 at the age of 88 years.

Besides his loving wife Yanina, married 63 years, he is survived by his daughter Helena (Mark) and Ted Jr. (Tina), his three grandchildren Fayla (Cam), Jacek and Romney (Tony); and predeceased by his daughter Marie, son Michael (Kristin), and Teodor’s sister Helen (Jack) but survived by his nieces Jeanette (Keith) and Christine (Ian).

Teodor was strong willed and determined to provide for his then small family of females immigrating to Canada with the aid of his sister, Helen (Jack) who helped base his home in Lethbridge. In 1959 he moved from Vilnus, Poland to Lethbridge, quickly learning the English language and continued his job as chief engineer. He established himself at St. Michael’s Hospital then later, Canadian Linen Supplies up to his retirement.

Teodor will always be remembered as “Uncle Teddy” at Canadian Linen for he showed a strong, burley exterior but in reality showed a compassionate heart…soft as a teddy bear.

For many summers, Teodor loved to drive the family motor home to the West Coast visiting his children Mike (Kristin) and Marie, then more recently to Minneapolis, visiting his youngest son Ted Jr. (Tina).

One of Teodor’s many passions was feeding and rescuing injured birds back to health. He loved televised hockey games, watching war movies, fishing with his sons in their younger years, swimming in their backyard pool and traveling to Europe, visiting distant family. He will be remembered for his funny sense of humor and the ability to make everyone laugh while both he and Janina loved hosting bbq’s in their manicured back yard with their many friends.

Teodor was also a very sensitive man and you would occasionally catch him teary eyed over matters of the heart as he always wanted to help with family circumstances, no matter the situation. He was the best father one could ever ask for.

Teodor will be loved and missed by all who knew and loved him.

A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, on Monday, April 8, 2019 at 7:00 P.M. with Maureen Condon Horon officiating.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 – 12 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Albert Sayson celebrating.

Flowers are welcome, but donations may be made in Ted’s memory to the Jack Ady Cancer Centre, c/o Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation, 960 – 19 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 1W5.

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MECKELBORG

HELMUT CHARLES MECKELBORG, beloved husband of Judy Meckelborg, passed away peacefully at home of leukemia on Monday, April 1, 2019 at the age of 77 years.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 – 12 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. with Father Albert Sayson celebrating.

Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.

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ORCUTT

DARREL ORCUTT, beloved husband of Dana Orcutt of Coaldale, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, April 5, 2019 at the age of 72 years.

Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.

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MARGARET RABBIT (Ma’tsikamosaakii)

It is with a heavy heart that the family of MARGARET RABBIT announce her unexpected passing on March 31, 2019, she was of the Blood Reserve. Margaret was born and raised on the Blood Reserve by the late Bob Eagle Tail Feathers and Helen Good Dagger.

She is survived by the love of her life, her husband of over 44 years, Dale Rabbit. Margaret is also survived by her children: Leon, Terrance, Felicia Gail and Tyre. Her 21 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 5 adopted children. Her siblings: Joyce (Gary) Bird, Michael, Wilbert Good Dagger, Kelvin (Violet) Black Horse, Robert (Yolanda) Eagle Tail Feathers and April (Dwayne) Good Rider. Her aunties: Rosie Reyes, Corolla Calf Robe and Geraldine Mountain Horse and her great auntie Theresa Vielle: Brothers-in-law Nick and John Rabbit. Sisters-in-law Bev (Doug) Poor Eagle and Joan Creighton/Many Guns. Along with several nephews, nieces, cousins; many more relatives and friends.

Margaret was predeceased by her parents Bob Eagle Tail Feathers and Helen Good Dagger; her Step-parents Wilfred Good Rider and Barbara Eagle Tail Feathers; her brothers: Radford, Walter, Gifford, Wilfred Jr. Good Dagger, Carl Good Rider and Bobby Eagle Tail Feathers; her great-grandparents, George and Annie Vielle, and her grandparents: George Good Dagger Sr., Harvey and Mary Morning Bird, Frank Eagle Tail Feathers Sr. and Minnie Wings and her In-laws: Bernard and Minnie Rabbit.

Margaret’s greatest pleasure was travelling and spending time with her Husband Dale, the two were inseparable and there was hardly a day that they were not together. One could always find her at bingo alone sometimes but Dale was never far. The other loves of her life were her grandchildren, she had looked forward to bringing her grandson to hockey practice or to his games, and as a grandma she had a special relationship with each and every one of them. Her strong beliefs in spirituality were a pillar of strength, that included her family and her cousin whom she called my brothers and my sister and never left them out of her daily prayers. She was committed and dedicated her life as a spiritual woman and became a member of the Sundancer Society. After her time with them had ended she had gained knowledge and teachings and came to be regarded as a respectable woman, blessed with integrity and humbleness. Margaret was supportive and cared for her cousins all through her life, she loved each of them as her own. All of her cousins would often call her daily and she was the focal point in the family. They would often say, “call Margaret she will know”. She was a source of strength and always kept the family together. She was always willing to give her last dollar to those who needed it and many times would take care of them to the end. She was a friend and a sister to everyone and she always had many stories to share and reminisce about growing up in lower Standoff and would often talk about her grandmother Mary, and her uncles and aunties. Margaret had a calm demeanor and carried herself with grace. She seemed to have an endless pool of inner strength, an innate sense of family values and a stubbornness to match, which made the perfect contrast to Dale’s outgoing yet gentle nature. Margaret was Dale’s partner in life and in business. Her continuous love, steadfastness and support gave many the strength to carry on in times of trouble or distress. She was always ready to listen with an empathetic heart and a compassion that touched any and all who came to know her. Margaret had quite the sense of humour, was very outgoing, and always had a smile on her face. She had an understanding of human nature, and a love for her family that always radiated from her and comforted those around her. Margaret was always a helping individual by nature. The light in her life was being surrounded by her family, siblings and cousins. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, auntie, cousin, niece and sister-in-law. Margaret is a great loss to many and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. We love you, and we will miss your gentle spirit Margaret!

Please join the family at the Wake Service being held at the White Calf Hall in Standoff, AB on Sunday, April 7, 2019, from 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm. The Funeral Mass will be held at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Monday, April 8, 2019 at 11:00 am. The Interment will be held at the Eagle Tail Feathers Cemetery on the Blood Reserve, AB.

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Angela “Angie” Randa

1932 – 2019

Mrs. Angela “Angie” Randa of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Mr. William Randa, passed away at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at the age of 86 years. Angie was born in Barnwell to Valentine and Maria Vaclav in April 11, 1932 and attended school in Barnwell and Coalhurst. She worked at Marquis Bakery and lived with her best friend Albina, before marrying Bill on November 22, 1961 and had a double wedding with Frank Vaclav and Albina Randa. Her greatest love was cooking and baking for her family and friends. Bill and Angie farmed near Park Lake and Angie always planted and grew a huge garden, only to can, freeze and give to all of her neighbors and friends. She loved to craft “Stumpkins” and make special occasions “very special” for everyone. Angie loved curling, she loved to play in her younger years and later in life watched on TV every game and tournament, which she would call from the couch with her best friend and soulmate Bill. Besides her loving husband Bill, Angie is survived by her daughter Shelley Thom; son Gary (Suzanne Tivadar-Althen) Randa; grandchildren Abby Randa, Gracie Randa and Adam Thom. Angie was predeceased by her parents Valentine and Maria Vaclav; brother Frank Vaclav; son-in-law Gerard Thom, her second son who passed away on June 27, 2017 from ALS. The loss of Gerard was devastating for Angie and she never recovered from the loss. Her happiest thought through her five week cancer journey was that she would soon see Gerard, hug him and share all the love from everyone still here on earth. A Vigil Rites (Prayer Service) will be held at 6:00pm on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta. Led by Deacon Cliff Bogdan. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00am on Monday, April 8, 2019 at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 – 12 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Father Kevin Tumback, celebrant. Interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial donations in Angie’s name may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, or to the ALS Society in memory of her son-in-law Gerard Thom.

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ROLLAND

BRIAN ROLLAND, beloved husband of the late Hilda “Cookie” Rolland of Raymond, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the age of 80 years.

Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.

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Gladys Scramstad
1927 – 2019
Gladys Joyce Scramstad, beloved wife of the late Alvin Scramstad, passed away in Taber on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the age of 92 years.
Further information including service details will follow once arrangements have been finalized.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

SMELTZER

RICHARD LEONARD SMELTZER, beloved husband of Sherry Smeltzer (nee Witwicki), of Lethbridge and formerly of Calgary, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Monday, March 4, 2019 at the age of 58 years.

Richard is survived by his loving wife, two stepchildren, five grandchildren and seven siblings. He was predeceased by his parents and grandparents and twin stepchildren.

Richard was born November 8, 1960 in Montreal, to Elsie and Ron Smeltzer. He moved to Calgary, where his passion was truck driving for Chief Duckering & Hills until cancer caused him to retire. He met the love of his life, Sherry, and they were married on January 24, 1998, gaining two children, Diane (Calgary) and John (Taber). Richard battled cancer for 21 years.

A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, April 12, 2019 at 11:00 A.M.

Following the Funeral Service, Richard will be laid to rest in Mountain View Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jack Ady Cancer Centre, c/o Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation, 960 – 19 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 1W5.

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CLOTILDA (MANY FINGERS) SOUP

“Piitaki” – Eagle Woman

May 13, 1938 – March 30, 2019

Our beloved mother, wife, daughter, niece, sister, auntie, grandmother, great grandmother, friend and colleague was called home on Saturday March 30, 2019 at the age of 80 years.

Clotilda is survived by her sons Ricky Lewis Soup (Marlene), and Todd Shannon (Arlene) Soup. Brothers Adrian (Geraldine) Many Fingers and Ivan (Verna) Many Fingers. Sisters Virginia (Lester) Tailfeathers, Geraldine (Donnie) Many Fingers, and Anne (Rodney) Healy. Grandchildren: Jeron (Michael), Janetta (Alejandro), Nikki (Tashina), Megan (Colby), Olivia (Keegan), Kesley (Alixx), Shania (Charlie), Rebby, Jayden, Jasmine, Keenan and Adonis. Great grandchildren: Brady, Alora, Keleb, Dayton, Taycen, Zephryn, Jonah and Jenna. Numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, colleagues and bingo friends.

Clotilda was predeceased her husband Louis (Sonny) Soup; son Renny (Annette); and grandson Cayley Soup. She was also predeceased by her parents Frank and Kate Many Fingers; brothers Franklin Many Fingers, Jordan Many Fingers, and Brent Many Fingers.

Clotilda was born to Frank and Kate Many Fingers on May 13, 1938 at the Blood Indian Hospital. She is the eldest sibling of nine children. She grew up with three sisters and five brothers. Clotilda was raised on the Blood Reserve attending schools at St. Mary’s Residential School and Roman Catholic Convents at Pincher Creek and Medicine Hat, along with her younger sister Virginia. At a young age Clotilda suffered a serious ailment of appendicitis, where she was unable to attend school for one year. While at home Clotilda learned to sew, which later became a lifelong endeavor. Clotilda was raised in a cowboy and ranch setting, as her father Frank was a well recognized all round champion cowboy. Along with her siblings, she learned to handle many chores on the ranch and would travel with her parents to numerous rodeos. Clotilda developed a hard work ethic which carried on throughout her life. Many of her family and life long friends will remember her kind and compassionate nature.

On October 31, 1959 Clotilda married her life long partner Louis Winston Soup and they were blessed with three sons–Ricky, Renny and Todd. In the early 60’s, Louis and Clotilda along with Ricky moved to Vancouver B.C. where Louis attended Carpentry training and Clotilda attended Nursing Aid training. The young family lived and worked in Vancouver for a few years along with Louis’s mother Julia, Papa Jake, and siblings. In the mid 60’s they moved back home to Alberta and raised their growing family, living and working in Calgary for a period, then back home on the Blood Reserve.

Clotilda was a person of many talents and abilities. During her professional career she worked in various capacities in the Health Field as a Nursing Aid in Cardston, a Director of Social Services on the Blood Reserve, and Director of the Detox Centre in Fort Macleod. She was also an entrepreneur, being a seamstress, and owner of the Standoff laundromat. Prior to her retirement at age 70, Clotilda returned to the Health Field in Cardston as a Nursing Aid and a Home Care Worker for the Blood Tribe Health Department. In her spare time Clotilda was an avid bingo player.

Clotilda was a huge supporter of her husband Louis, and sons, Ricky, Renny and Todd’s sports activities. As a loving mother, she always ensured her boys were well fed and clothed, sewing many of their school outfits. Clotilda was very proud of her family’s many accomplishments, always ensuring good school attendance—as education was priority number one. As a grandmother, Clotilda was very proud and loving to her many grandchildren. She would travel with them to many events, such as hockey tournaments, graduations, family dinners–always letting them know how precious they all were to her. Clotilda was so very proud of her late son, Renny who joined the powwow trail as a traditional dancer. She would often accompany him and his family to many powwows. Clotilda participated in numerous traditional activities, including sweats and ceremonies. She was proud of her culture and language, enjoying many visits with family and friends as a fluent Blackfoot speaker.

Clotilda was very independent and resilient throughout her life. She was a cancer survivor, having been diagnosed with breast cancer in the 1970’s and living through the spectre of this disease for the rest of her years. In the 90’s Clotilda was in a serious car accident. She sustained significant injuries, which effected the use of her left arm. She eventually lost usage of the arm, but still managed to live a very active lifestyle until her residence at Kainai Continuing Care Centre. The family is eternally grateful for all those who attended to her care until her passing.

A Family Service will be held at Legacy Funeral Home on Monday, April 8th from 5:00-6:00 p.m. followed by the Wake Service at the Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve from 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church,Blood Reserve on Tuesday, April 9th at 11:00 a.m. Interment in St. Paul’s Cemetery.

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Peter Turnbull

1925 – 2019

Mr. Peter Turnbull of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Mavis Turnbull, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019 at the age of 93 years. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00PM, on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta. A Celebration of Peter’s life will be held following the Funeral Service at 3:30PM, at the LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE, 1401 5 Avenue North, Lethbridge, Alberta. Flowers are gratefully declined. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the ALS Society of Alberta, 7874 10 Street NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8W1 or the MS Society of Canada, 724 13 St N, Lethbridge, AB T1H 2T1.

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Gerrit Jan Van Esveld

1928 – 2019

The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof. Psalm 24:1

With deep gratefulness for his life, the family of Gerrit Jan Van Esveld share that he passed away quietly on April 3, 2019 at Good Samaritan’s, Park Meadows Village, Lethbridge at the age of 90. He leaves behind his wife Gijsbertje (Betty) and six daughters with their families: Jane and Peter Klok, Barb Van Esveld, Rita and Clarence Halma, Grace and Patrick Hickson, Jackie and Bill Oudshoorn and Anita and Henry Oudshoorn. They were blessed with 34 grandchildren and 63 great-grandchildren. Gerrit was born August 22, 1928 in Kootwijkerbroek, the Netherlands to Heimen and Janna Van Esveld, the second of seven children. He and his fiancé Betty immigrated to Canada and were married on May 18, 1954, nearly 65 years ago. They bought their farm in the Nobleford/Monarch area in 1963 and lived there for almost 50 years. Gerrit is survived by his siblings and in-laws: Gerard Van Esveld, Bill and Gerda Van Esveld, Gerrit and Bep Van Esveld, Reijer Groeneveld, Dirkje Vanden Heuvel, and Willie, Marie, and Hennie van Omme. He was predeceased by Driekus and Hennie Van Esveld, Henk and Jannie Boekhout, Truitje Groeneveld, Weimtje Van Esveld, Gijsbert, Dirk and Gert van Omme, and Aalt Vanden Heuvel, as well as grandson Henry, granddaughter Kaven and great-granddaughter Emersyn. Gerrit’s family expresses their deep gratefulness to the dedicated staff at Good Samaritan’s, Park Meadows Village. Your kindness to Dad and Mom during their stay here, especially the past two months, has been deeply appreciated. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm, on Monday April 8, 2019 at BETHEL FREE REFORMED CHURCH OF MONARCH, 6 EASTMAN RD, MONARCH, AB., Pastor Eric Moerdyk, officiating.

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Dino Zonta

1927 – 2019

Mr. Dino Zonta of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Faye Zonta, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the age of 91 years. A Graveside Service will be held at 1:30pm on Monday, April 8, 2019 at the MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY, 1210 Scenic Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Canon James Robinson, officiating.

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