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	BREITKREUTZ RONALD "RON" HARVEY BREITKREUTZ of Coaldale, beloved husband of Mary, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at the age of 72 years, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Besides his wife he is survived by his daughters Lori (Greg) Schinkel of Coaldale and Gina Breitkreutz of Monarch, AB and cherished grandchildren Adam and Marisa Schinkel. He is also survived by one brother Alvin of Wildwood, AB and his five children, many brothers and sisters-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother Lydia. Ron was born in Stony Plain, AB on November 7, 1940. He lived there until the early 1960’s, at which time he moved to Southern Alberta where he met and married Mary Friesen on September 4, 1965. He worked for Alberta Transportation as project manager for 35 years. Upon retirement he took up curling, a sport he enjoyed participating in with his grandchildren, winning many family bonspiels. He also volunteered many hours curling events such as the Scotties and World Women’s events. In everything Ron did his motto was "do it right the first time". He was the first person to lend a hand when help was needed. At Ron’s request a Memorial Service as well as a private family Inurnment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your favorite charity or a donation to the Canadian Blood Services. Many thanks for the compassionate care of all the nurses and doctors on 4B at CRH and at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Unit.
	DR. SHANE TIMOTHY MORTIMER Dr. Shane Timothy Mortimer passed away suddenly on May 18, 2013 at the age of 46. Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held at 7:00pm on Sunday, May 26, 2013 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30am, Monday, May 27, 2013 at ST. MARTHA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 355 Columbia Blvd West, Lethbridge, with Father Kevin Tumback celebrant. Interment in the Mountain View Cemetery. Send condolences at www.mbfunerals.com.
	Edna Four Horns 1987 – 2013 It is with great sadness, that the Family of Edna Mae Four Horns, beloved daughter of Brenda Warrior, announce her sudden passing on Saturday, May 17, 2013 near Brocket, Alberta at the age of 26yrs. The Funeral Mass will be held on Sunday, May 26, 2013 at the St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Brocket at 1:00pm, with Fr. Freddy Valdivia as Celebrant. The two day wake service will be start on Sunday, May 26, 2013 at 5:00pm at the residence of her Mom Brenda Warrior’s in Brocket, AB. The Funeral Service will be held at the Piikani Community Hall on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 1:00pm with Pastor Mel Boerema and Pastor Donny Coulter officiating. Burial will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Funeral arrangement entrusted to Snodgrass Funeral Home, Pincher Creek, AB (403) 627-4864 www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com
	JAMES ROBERT SMITH With great sadness we announce the passing of our brother Jim in Ottawa, April 27, 2013 at the age of 71. He is remembered by his sisters Evelyn (George) of Calgary, Marg of Lethbridge, Brother Doug (Shirley) of Lethbridge.
	JOHNSTON Johnston, Robert Nelson “Bob", of Vulcan, passed away May 12, 2013 at the Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 83 years. Bob was born July 4, 1929 at Brome, Quebec, where he attended school. He worked on the farm and had many jobs and hobbies in the off season, including building and driving stock cars and working in the bush. He worked at many garage repair shops, then worked for Bunnie Chev Olds in Quebec. Bob played the drums in a dance band, at first with his mother, sister and uncle and later with other band members. They played at many dances in the Brome area including the Brome Lake Resort, two nights a week for two seasons during the 1940's. they played until 1952 then the band continued to play dances and a radio show in Vermont. Bob had many interests including operating a short wave radio which he also built and repaired. He sold Maple Wood logs to a furniture factory, which used the logs to make cabinets. The last spring he was at home, he took off three hundred gallons of Grade A maple syrup. Bob married Betty Barnum at Sutton, Quebec in 1952. They moved to the Vulcan area in July of 1952 where Bob started working on the farm for Phil Lucas. At that time, Glen Dahl and Phil were working a lot together on different projects and when Bob was introduced to Glen, many of his questions were answered by Bob. Glen wanted to hire Bob on the spot but Phil had hired Bob to help with the harvesting. Later that year, Bob moved into Vulcan and went to work for Glen Dahl at Central Garage. Some years later Bob was offered a Shop Foreman position across the street at Richardson and Gould Chev Olds Cadillac where he worked with the many owners until 1977. He worked for Alberta Parks at their shop in Vulcan until 1994. They moved south of town to an acreage in 1990 where after his retirement from Alberta Parks, Bob had room for his own auto repair business. During his spare time at Alberta Parks and after his retirement there, he restored his beloved antique cars. After Bob retired from Alberta Parks in 1994, he continued to work on his cars and was an active member of the Southern Alberta Classic and Antique Auto Club, based in Lethbridge. Once the children were grown and gone, Bob and Betty enjoyed traveling, especially a trip to Great Britain, where they found some of the roots of the family tree. Bob was a member of St. Aldhelm’s Anglican Church and the Calgary Highlanders Reserve Army. He was a charter member of the Kinsmen Club of Vulcan and also served the Vulcan community for 21 years, as Fire Chief and driving ambulance. Bob is survived by his five sons: John of Lethbridge, Gordon (Linda) of Didsbury, David of Calgary, Hugh of Banff and Duncan (Seona) of Vancouver, as well as seven grandchildren (Arlen, Graham, Landon, Logan, Gordon, Alannah and Shanlee) and seven great grand children, along with numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Bob was predeceased by his father Nelson, his mother Daisy, his loving wife Betty in 2004 and his sister, Grace McPhail. Celebration of Life will take place Monday, May 27, 2012 at 2 pm at the Vulcan Seniors Centre (303 Centre Street) with Rev. Gordon Cranch officiating. Tributes in Bob’s memory can be made to the Canadian Red Cross Society (Equipment Loan Program), 1305 - 11 Ave. SW Floor 2, Calgary, AB T3C 9Z9. Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
	MORGAN DELORIS MORGAN, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at the age of 79 years. A Memorial service will be held at MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY, on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Nathan Williams officiating. A reception will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge.
	PAULA YOUNG MS. PAULA YOUNG of Lethbridge passed away suddenly at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday May 23, 2013 at the age of 48 years. Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed. Send condolences at www.mbfunerals.com.
	WEST Alene “Yvonne" West of Vulcan, formerly of Lomond, passed away May 23, 2013 at the Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 88 years. Services will be held Tuesday, May 28, 2013, first with a Graveside Service at the Lomond Cemetery at 11 am, then Celebration of Life at the Peter Dawson Lodge Atrium at 2:30 pm, with Pastor David Sarsons officiating. Tributes in Yvonne’s memory can be made to the Peter Dawson Lodge Memorial Fund, Box 750, Vulcan, AB T0L 2B0. Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Directors. Telephone 1-403-485-2633 or e-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.

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BREITKREUTZ
RONALD "RON" HARVEY BREITKREUTZ of Coaldale, beloved husband of Mary, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at the age of 72 years, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Besides his wife he is survived by his daughters Lori (Greg) Schinkel of Coaldale and Gina Breitkreutz of Monarch, AB and cherished grandchildren Adam and Marisa Schinkel. He is also survived by one brother Alvin of Wildwood, AB and his five children, many brothers and sisters-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother Lydia.
Ron was born in Stony Plain, AB on November 7, 1940. He lived there until the early 1960’s, at which time he moved to Southern Alberta where he met and married Mary Friesen on September 4, 1965.
He worked for Alberta Transportation as project manager for 35 years. Upon retirement he took up curling, a sport he enjoyed participating in with his grandchildren, winning many family bonspiels. He also volunteered many hours curling events such as the Scotties and World Women’s events. In everything Ron did his motto was "do it right the first time". He was the first person to lend a hand when help was needed.
At Ron’s request a Memorial Service as well as a private family Inurnment will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your favorite charity or a donation to the Canadian Blood Services.
Many thanks for the compassionate care of all the nurses and doctors on 4B at CRH and at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Unit.

DR. SHANE TIMOTHY MORTIMER
Dr. Shane Timothy Mortimer passed away suddenly on May 18, 2013 at the age of 46.
Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held at 7:00pm on Sunday, May 26, 2013 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30am, Monday, May 27, 2013 at ST. MARTHA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 355 Columbia Blvd West, Lethbridge, with Father Kevin Tumback celebrant. Interment in the Mountain View Cemetery.
Send condolences at
www.mbfunerals.com.

Edna Four Horns
1987 – 2013
It is with great sadness, that the Family of Edna Mae Four Horns, beloved daughter of Brenda Warrior, announce her sudden passing on Saturday, May 17, 2013 near Brocket, Alberta at the age of 26yrs.
The Funeral Mass will be held on Sunday, May 26, 2013 at the St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Brocket at 1:00pm, with Fr. Freddy Valdivia as Celebrant. The two day wake service will be start on Sunday, May 26, 2013 at 5:00pm at the residence of her Mom Brenda Warrior’s in Brocket, AB. The Funeral Service will be held at the Piikani Community Hall on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 1:00pm with Pastor Mel Boerema and Pastor Donny Coulter officiating.
Burial will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Funeral arrangement entrusted to Snodgrass Funeral Home, Pincher Creek, AB (403) 627-4864 www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com

JAMES ROBERT SMITH
With great sadness we announce the passing of our brother Jim in Ottawa, April 27, 2013 at the age of 71.
He is remembered by his sisters Evelyn (George) of Calgary, Marg of Lethbridge, Brother Doug (Shirley) of Lethbridge.

JOHNSTON
Johnston, Robert Nelson “Bob", of Vulcan, passed away May 12, 2013 at the Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 83 years.
Bob was born July 4, 1929 at Brome, Quebec, where he attended school. He worked on the farm and had many jobs and hobbies in the off season, including building and driving stock cars and working in the bush. He worked at many garage repair shops, then worked for Bunnie Chev Olds in Quebec. Bob played the drums in a dance band, at first with his mother, sister and uncle and later with other band members. They played at many dances in the Brome area including the Brome Lake Resort, two nights a week for two seasons during the 1940's. they played until 1952 then the band continued to play dances and a radio show in Vermont.
Bob had many interests including operating a short wave radio which he also built and repaired. He sold Maple Wood logs to a furniture factory, which used the logs to make cabinets. The last spring he was at home, he took off three hundred gallons of Grade A maple syrup.
Bob married Betty Barnum at Sutton, Quebec in 1952. They moved to the Vulcan area in July of 1952 where Bob started working on the farm for Phil Lucas. At that time, Glen Dahl and Phil were working a lot together on different projects and when Bob was introduced to Glen, many of his questions were answered by Bob. Glen wanted to hire Bob on the spot but Phil had hired Bob to help with the harvesting. Later that year, Bob moved into Vulcan and went to work for Glen Dahl at Central Garage. Some years later Bob was offered a Shop Foreman position across the street at Richardson and Gould Chev Olds Cadillac where he worked with the many owners until 1977. He worked for Alberta Parks at their shop in Vulcan until 1994. They moved south of town to an acreage in 1990 where after his retirement from Alberta Parks, Bob had room for his own auto repair business. During his spare time at Alberta Parks and after his retirement there, he restored his beloved antique cars. After Bob retired from Alberta Parks in 1994, he continued to work on his cars and was an active member of the Southern Alberta Classic and Antique Auto Club, based in Lethbridge. Once the children were grown and gone, Bob and Betty enjoyed traveling, especially a trip to Great Britain, where they found some of the roots of the family tree.
Bob was a member of St. Aldhelm’s Anglican Church and the Calgary Highlanders Reserve Army. He was a charter member of the Kinsmen Club of Vulcan and also served the Vulcan community for 21 years, as Fire Chief and driving ambulance.
Bob is survived by his five sons: John of Lethbridge, Gordon (Linda) of Didsbury, David of Calgary, Hugh of Banff and Duncan (Seona) of Vancouver, as well as seven grandchildren (Arlen, Graham, Landon, Logan, Gordon, Alannah and Shanlee) and seven great grand children, along with numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Bob was predeceased by his father Nelson, his mother Daisy, his loving wife Betty in 2004 and his sister, Grace McPhail.
Celebration of Life will take place Monday, May 27, 2012 at 2 pm at the Vulcan Seniors Centre (303 Centre Street) with Rev. Gordon Cranch officiating.
Tributes in Bob’s memory can be made to the Canadian Red Cross Society (Equipment Loan Program), 1305 - 11 Ave. SW Floor 2, Calgary, AB T3C 9Z9.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633.
E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.

MORGAN
DELORIS MORGAN, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at the age of 79 years.
A Memorial service will be held at MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY, on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Nathan Williams officiating.
A reception will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge.

PAULA YOUNG
MS. PAULA YOUNG of Lethbridge passed away suddenly at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday May 23, 2013 at the age of 48 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
Send condolences at
www.mbfunerals.com.

WEST
Alene “Yvonne" West of Vulcan, formerly of Lomond, passed away May 23, 2013 at the Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 88 years.
Services will be held Tuesday, May 28, 2013, first with a Graveside Service at the Lomond Cemetery at 11 am, then Celebration of Life at the Peter Dawson Lodge Atrium at 2:30 pm, with Pastor David Sarsons officiating.
Tributes in Yvonne’s memory can be made to the Peter Dawson Lodge Memorial Fund, Box 750, Vulcan, AB T0L 2B0.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Directors. Telephone 1-403-485-2633 or e-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.

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