TUESDAY, January 17, 2023

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on January 17, 2023.

Bea Johnson

1937 – 2023

 Beatrice May Johnson of Black Rock Terrace, Lethbridge, passed away and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at the age of 85 years.

 Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, January 19, 2023 between 7:00 P.M and 8:00 P.M.

 The Funeral Service will be held at the Bethel Evangelical Free Church, 504 – 3 Avenue, Vauxhall on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. Burial to follow at the Vauxhall Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.  

 Most of Bea’s life was spent in Vauxhall where she taught school. Poor health prompted early retirement from a job she was passionate about. If you were so blessed to have been her student, you were not only taught by her, but you were indeed special to her, loved by her and prayed for by her. This past Sunday morning, Bea completed life doing two of her favorite things: attending church and driving her car. Jesus was so important to her and all she did reflected that well. He was truly her reason for living and she loved to share that with everyone she could, especially those at Black Rock Terrace over the last few year. Bea’s was a life well lived for Jesus and now she enjoys Him eternally.

 If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Bea’s name may be made directly to Share Word Global (formerly Gideon’s), PO Box 3619, Guelph, ON, N1H 7A2 (www.sharewordglobal.com).

  Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

MARTIN
MAX CECIL MARTIN, beloved husband of the late Annette Martin, passed away on January 14, 2023 at the age of 87 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints TAYLOR STREET CHAPEL, 221 North 400 West, Raymond, Alberta.
Friends are welcome to visit with the family from 10:00 to 10:45 A.M. prior to the Service at the Church.
To send a condolence, please visitwww.salmonandsons.ca

YANKE

KATHERINE JUNE YANKE, beloved wife of the late Elmer Yanke, passed away peacefully at Fairmont Extendicare on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at the age of 87 years.

She is lovingly remembered by her children: Bob (Chris) Yanke, Glenda (Allan) Smith, Steve (Kris) Yanke and Carol (Tim) Linden, as well as ten grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Katherine was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta to John and Lena Bennett. She moved to Lethbridge in 1969, following the passing of her husband. She worked at Woolco/Walmart for many years before retiring. She loved hockey, spending time with her family, playing cards and cooking wonderful meals.

Katherine will always be remembered as the kind and loving matriarch of the family and will be dearly missed.

A Celebration of Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. with Patrick Siedlecki officiating.

Katherine will be laid to rest with her beloved husband in Archmount Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society, #40, 1202 – 2 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 0E3 would be appreciated.

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

ANDREWS

ELLEN ANDREWS, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Raymond Andrews, and cherished mother of Greg, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the age of 92 years.

Funeral arrangements will be announced once finalized.

In lieu of flowers, we request donations be made to Ellen’s favourite charity, the Canadian Cancer Society (cancer.ca) or to the charity of your choice.

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

PLAITED HAIR
SCOTTIE ERIC PLAITED HAIR of Lethbridge Alberta, passed away peacefully at the Lethbridge Regional Hospital on Monday January 9th, 2023 at the age of 43 years.
The family of Scottie Plaited Hair invite family, relatives and friends in the celebration of Scottie’s life. A wake service will be held on Thursday, January 19th, 2023 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Tanner Centennial Centre, 260 1 Street West, Cardston Alberta. A funeral Service will be celebrated on Friday, January 20th, 2023, commencing at 11:00 a.m. at the Tanner Centennial Centre, 260 1 Street West, Cardston Alberta. Interment at the St, Catherine’s Cemetery, Standoff (Blood Reserve) Alberta. Eric (Monica) Plaited Hair and family are very grateful and thankful to Doctor Olsen and the medical staff of the Lethbridge Chinook Regional Hospital Intensive Care Unit for their medical care and caring support.
To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca.

ZEMP
THORA ZEMP, beloved wife of Allan Zemp, passed away in Cardston, Alberta on Saturay, January 14, 2023 at the age of  84 years.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Temple Street Chapel, Cardston, AB., on Monday, January 23rd, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.  
Friends may meet the family on Monday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the service.
To WATCH the service Later or to send condolences please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

HELEN VASELENAK
1928 – 2023

Mrs. Helen Vaselenak, beloved wife of the late John Vaselenak went to her heavenly home peacefully on January 12, 2023, at the age of 94 years.
Helen was born in Coalhurst, Alberta on July 14, 1928 to Nicholas and Ann Woloschuk who immigrated from the Ukraine in 1924. She was raised on a farm near Coalhurst with her two sisters Mary (Bogusky) and Gladys (Vaselenak).
Helen married John Vaselenak on May 30, 1946. They were married for almost 60 years until John’s passing in 2006. Helen worked alongside her husband to establish the family farm hoeing sugar beets and milking cows along with raising five children. She lived there for 76 years until her passing.
Throughout these years family and friends were always welcome to stop for a visit with coffee and cookies around the kitchen table.
Helen’s love for her family was evident in all she did. Whether it was baking cookies, knitting afghans, making perogies and pagotchy to give away to everyone in the family. She would also be at every grandchild’s sporting event and birthday celebration missing very few throughout the years.
Travelling to many parts of the world with family and friends was one of Helen and John’s reward for their hard work. Helen’s favorite however was always Hawaii, travelling there over 20 times.
Helen had a deep faith in God attending church faithfully since accepting Jesus as her Lord and Savior in 1987. She volunteered for 20 years at the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen and every year lovingly packed a shoebox through Samaritan’s Purse to be sent to needy children around the world. She attended the Coaldale Senior Centre, Readymade 50 plus and Prime Timers at Evangelical church for many years.
A strong, determined farm woman who spoke her mind but yet had a kind, giving spirit describes Helen. She lived a full abundant life surrounded by those she loved.
Left to cherish her memory are daughter Marlene (Dave) Doram, their children Kelly (Kevin) Wiebe, Doug (Annabel) Doram, Cindy (Mark) Greig and Wendy (Guy) Rook; a son Mel (Jean) Vaselenak, their children Alan (Tamara) Vaselenak and Janel (Benny) Martens; daughter Sandra (Keith) Duncan, their children Shantel (Kevin) Lyons, Nathan (Francy) Duncan and Seth Duncan; daughter Debbie (Terry) Hanna, their children Nicole Hanna, Chris (Stacey) Hanna and Lauren (Cory) Peterson. Along with 21 great grandchildren; Levi (Taryn) Wiebe, Jami (Rustin)Murray, Ryan, Jordan Doram, Jaden, Logan, Teigen Rook, Kyra, Dara, Ridly Greig, Alissa, Carter, Ryerson Vaselenak, Wyatt, Sienna, Lena Lyons, Sadie, Jase Martens, Hayden, Chloe Hanna, Isla Duncan
And 3 great great grandchildren; Andi, Bostin Murray, Townes Wiebe.
Helen was predeceased by her husband John in 2006, a son Norm in 1988 and a grandson Cody Duncan in 1987 as well as sisters, Mary (Tony) Bogusky and Gladys (Donald) Vaselenak.
Friends and family are invited to pay their respects between 6:00-8:00 pm on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, January 20, 2023, at ONE LIFE CHURCH, 501 40 STREET SOUTH Lethbridge, Alberta with Pastor Wayne Boersma officiating.
A private family internment will be held at Mountain View Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial donations to the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen, Coaldale Food Bank or Samaritans Purse.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

POIRIER

RÉAL “GEORGE” POIRIER, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on January 13, 2023 at the age of 88 years.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made in Réal’s name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (heartandstroke.ca)

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

SHOUTING

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal Life” -John 3:16
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden and untimely passing of Marlon Blake Shouting on December 23, 2022, in Lethbridge, Ab, at the age of 36. Marlon was born on April 4, 1986. Marlon was called home to be with his late mother Geraldine Shouting, whom he loved and missed very much. He will be missed by his loving family, brothers Wesley (Gwen) S. & Matthew S.; sister Deanna S.; nieces Sharmaine (Owen) S, Jasmine GS, Jessica RC, Cassy S, Jamie HR, & Celina HR.; nephews L.J. GS, Kendrick S, Jared S; father Laurie ATM; uncles Thomas (Rosaline) HS, Patrick ATM, Richard C, Norbert ATM; aunties Christine LB, Mary Ann HS, Shirley (Barnabas) TM, Ardith W, & Roxanne FC. Along with numerous close family members that he loved and cherished in his lifetime.  
Marlon was known for his very kind, and gentle soul, and how he showed goodness to all he met. He shared his happiness with others through his passion and talent for playing musical instruments. Marlon’s love for music began at a very young age through going to Camp meetings with his late mom, Geraldine S. Over his life lifetime he dedicated many hours to learning the how to play different musical instruments, and reading sheet music, skills that he acquired through the art of self-teaching. Marlon’s teenage years were spent dedicating his life to sports and music. He attended school on the Blood Reserve; Saipoyi Elementary School, Tatsikiisaapo’p Middle School, and then Kainai High School. During his time at KHS, he joined the Foot Ball team and discovered his natural talent for the sport. His enthusiasm and drive for the game gave him immense joy, as he played alongside his brother Matthew, cousins Andy & best friends. Marlon made lifelong companions through his time spent being a KHS Warrior and cherished the connections and kinship he gained. His family supported him at every game, often traveling many hours to watch him play. Marlon continued his post-secondary education at the Blackfeet Community College where he completed his G.E.D. and acquired a Building Trades Certificate in 2008. On his drive to the college, he was happy to be close to Chief Mountain. Him and his sister Dolly both attend the college, he shared a special bond with her, and she encouraged him in all aspects of his life. After his schooling, he worked for many years as a carpenter with Mountain View Industries in Cardston, where he learned the skills and confidence that allowed him to work freely. Also, home improvements were made to the family home. This made his mother so proud, and when she expressed the desire for some improvements he delivered without hesitation. Marlon was also very accomplished in the Blood Tribe Agricultural Training Initiative, gaining awards and accolades throughout his training in 2016. He worked with the land and farmers in the area surrounding the Blood Tribe. He was a dedicated employee in every aspect and when he took on a new skill, he committed his entirety to learning and understanding the intricacies of his newfound talent. It was during this time of his life that he met his companion of many years, Tara Good Rider. When Marlon met Tara, he accepted her and her family and her children with his whole heart. Marlon did not hesitate to accept Tara’s children into his life as his own, as per teaching from his kind and gentle mother, who preached to him the importance and traditional values of adoption in Blackfoot ways. Marlon loved his family and was a dedicated provider. Marlon was known for his willingness and positive demeanor that was expressed in the way he never hesitated to lend a helping hand to those around him, expecting nothing in return. His soul was one of a kind, and the light in his heart was clear to anyone that met him. Even in his trials, his cheerful ways and humor kept intact, and he would not hesitate to greet family and friends with a smile and kind words.
He was predeceased by his mom Geraldine S; brother Lyndon S.; neice Jolene S; nephew Godfrey S; aunts Bernadine HS, Alvine LH, Delphine HS, Debra FC, & Christine D.; uncles Oliver S, Alvin W & Charles C, James ATM, Joe ATM; maternal grandparents Bertha Shouting and Arthur Wells; paternal grandparents Isabel ATM and Frank C. and numerous other family and friends that he cherished. The family apologizes for any names that have been missed.
Marlon will be missed dearly by his family, friends, and companion. He was loved and cherished by all that knew him here on Earth. This love that surrounds him will continue in the Happy Hunting grounds as he is greeted by our ancestors and loved ones that have already made their journey home.
The wake services will be held at the Tanner Center in Cardston, AB, on January 17th at 6pm. Funeral service will be held at the Tanner Center in Cardston, AB on January 18th at 1pm. Interment to follow at the Pioneer Cemetery on the Blood Reserve.
To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca.

BALL, Johanna (nee Veenenbos)
March 4, 1927 – Gouda, Netherlands
January 10, 2023 – Calgary, Alberta

Lovingly missed by her family, Johanna Ball passed away in Calgary on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, after declining health.

Born in Gouda, Netherlands, in 1927, Johanna was rescued in 1945 from a minefield by a young Canadian soldier, Claude “Buster” Ball, who, stationed in Netherlands during and after liberation, took her as his bride. Following her husband who had returned to Canada, Johanna journeyed on her own to our young country. With equal determination, this girl from a cosmopolitan city began a new life and family in Medicine Hat, moving to Lethbridge three years later.

Most of her life, she and Buster enjoyed living in Sherwood Park and their involvement with the Sherwood Park United Church. As an avid photographer and painter, she loved sharing her skills, paintings, and teaching art at the Sherwood Park rec center. She composed hundreds of stories for her Sunday School students and visited area schools as The Puppet Lady. Her love of camping and sailing was met when she and Buster built a truck camper and a 13-foot sailboat in their basement – and managed to get the boat out and onto Alberta lakes!

“Oma” was an influencer, passing on her love of the visual arts to her children, her five grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.

Johanna was predeceased by her husband Claude Joseph “Buster” Ball, her grandson Travis Joseph Ball, parents Johanna and Hendrikus; and brother Theo Veenenbos. She is survived by her son Ron (Beverly) and daughter Carla-Joan Fahlman (Cameron). She dearly loved her grandchildren Amanda Jensen (Dylan), Christopher Fahlman (Amelia), Tyler Ball (Lisa), Matthew Ball (Lynn), and Renee Kohler (Peter). Her spirit lives on through her great-grandchildren, Alex Fahlman, Jackson and Ethan Jensen, Addison and Jonas Ball, Ruby and Leo Kohler, and Carter and Maisie Ball.

Memorial Service and a Celebration of Johanna’s Life will be announced at a later date and will be held at the Sherwood Park United Church.

In living memory of Johanna Ball, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes.

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