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BREITKREUTZ
MR. RONALD BREITKREUTZ of Coaldale, beloved husband of Mrs. Mary Breitkreutz passed away at St Michael’s Health Centre on Wednesday May 22, 2013 at the age of 72 years.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
DEMERS
EVELYN G. DEMERS, loving wife of the late Gus Demers, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at age 86, after a courageous battle with cancer.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the FIRST UNITED CHURCH, 502 - 13 Street North, Lethbridge on Friday, May 24, 2013 at 2:00 P.M., with Rev. Brenda Kersell officiating.
DR. SHANE TIMOTHY MORTIMER
Dr. Shane Timothy Mortimer passed away suddenly on May 18, 2013 at the age of 46.
He will be dearly missed by his loving daughters Hannah Rae and Mackenzie Paige, his parents Bunny and Tex Mortimer, his brother and sister-in-law Spencer and Colleen Mortimer and his niece and nephew Thomas and Justine. His mother & father-in-law Audrey and Philip Moore, his brother-in-law Tyler Moore, his many aunts, uncles and cousins grieve his loss. Shane was predeceased by his loving wife, Natasha.
Shane was born November 21, 1966 and grew up in Calgary, Alberta. He attended St. Vincent de Paul School and Bishop Carroll High School. He enjoyed playing football in the autumns and downhill skiing in the winters. Shane’s strong sense of family was nurtured through loving parents and countless family gatherings with the Mortimer and Glas families. On several occasions, he spent summer holidays helping out on the Glas family farm in Odessa, Sask.
He graduated with a Masters in Endocrinology from the University of Calgary in 1992, and then attended the University of Alberta Medical School, graduating with distinction in General Surgery in 1996.
While in Edmonton he met Natasha and they were married on October 6, 2001. They moved to Lloydminster that same year where Shane began his surgical practice. While in Lloydminster they had their first child, Hannah Rae. After 3 years, they relocated to Lethbridge, Alberta, where Shane continued his surgical practice and their second daughter, Mackenzie Paige, was born.
Shane enjoyed spending quality time with his daughters. He shared a passion for life including diving, photography and teaching. He will be missed by his family, friends, and those whose life he impacted as a dedicated and compassionate Surgeon.
It is for his generosity, love of family, belief in people and passion for medicine, diving and teaching that we deeply grieve for him.
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.
FAYE MARIE BECKMAN
1949 ~ 2013
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Faye Marie (Tetzlaff) Beckman announce her passing on Friday, May 17, 2013 in the Milk River Health Centre.
A Celebration of Faye’s life will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, May 24, 2013, at the Warner Evangelical Church, with Pastor Jason Carroll and Pastor Brian Magee officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Faye’s Memory to the Milk River Health Centre, Box 90 Milk River, AB T0K 1M0, Warner Evangelical Church, Box 36, Warner, AB T0K 2L0, or to the Warner Fire & Ambulance, Box 88, Warner, AB T0K 2L0.
Send condolences at
www.mbfunerals.com.
GANNON
GLENN GANNON, beloved companion of Barb Bodnar, of Coaldale, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, May 17, 2013 at the age of 52 years.
A Celebration of Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB. on Friday, May 24th, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. with Canon James Robinson Officiating.
HOFER
MICHAEL PETER HOFER passed away in the Lethbridge Hospital surrounded by his family on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 at the age of 45 years.
The Funeral Service will be held at the East Cardston Colony, Cardston, AB. on Saturday, May 25th, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Interment in East Cardston Colony Cemetery.
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.
MILLER, Gerald Adrian
September 22, 1932 – March 17, 2013
Gerald Miller, formerly of Barons, passed away in Mission Viejo, California, on Sunday, March 17, 2013, at the age of 80 years.
Gerald was born in Lethbridge on September 22, 1932. He is survived by his sisters, Veri Miller and Louise Schille (Toby); his brothers, Lorne (Frances) and Melvin (Ollie); and sister-in-law Haillie Miller; plus numerous nieces and nephews and their children. Gerald was predeceased by his parents James and Exalia Miller; brothers, Wilfred and Edward and wife Rose; niece Nancy Stutesman; and nephews, James Miller and Lorne Schille.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Christ the King Catholic Church (Claresholm) on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 12:00 P.M., followed by a graveside service at Mountain View Cemetery in Lethbridge. Nephew Lorne Schille and sister-in-law Rose Miller, who both passed away in 2013, will also be remembered at the Memorial Mass.
Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.leydens.com. Arrangements entrusted to LEYDEN’S FUNERAL HOME, Claresholm. Tel: 403-625-3212.
MORGAN
DELORIS MORGAN, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at the age of 79 years.
She is the loving mother of Alan Wade Williams, Cheryl Laureen Williams, and Jonn Cameron Machan, as well as 8 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by her brother Kenneth Machan.
Lori was a SDA pastor's wife for ten years living in many parts of Canada. She was an avid reader and thinker. She "tested out" for her Bachelor's degree from Wright State University in the States. She then received her Master's in Psychology from Kent State University and was a "thesis short" from receiving her PhD. From 1978 - 1993, Lori founded 5 homes for handicapped adults who had no place to go after they turned 18 years of age. In the 80's, Lori was a leader in the field of autism and worked with colleagues in many countries. Lori's passion was for creating safe, accepting, caring work environments to give clients the chance to become all they could be. May Lori's works be long lasting and may the world be a better place for having known her.
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.
NYHOFF
MRS. LINDA M. NYHOFF (nee Skretting), beloved wife of Ken Nyhoff, of Lethbridge, passed away at St. Michael’s Health Centre, Palliative Care, on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at the age of 68 years.
Besides her loving husband, she is survived by her children Tracy Enns, Michael (Elizabeth) Nyhoff, grandchildren Shelby & Dakota Enns, mother Mary Skretting, sister Jean (Jim) Fritz, brothers Ken (Josie) Skretting, Allan (Patty) Skretting and Stan (Linda) Skretting as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her father Hans Skretting, son-in-law Chad Enns, and sister-in-law Ruth Kanbietz.
Linda was born and raised in Lethbridge and spent her years of education in Southern Alberta. Following that she worked at a few different jobs before starting her lifelong career with SEARS. After 40 plus years she retired, and spent much of her time in her yard tending and nurturing her plants and flowers. In the winter time, she enjoyed planning and spending time with her lifelong partner vacationing to warm retreats. Linda was a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, grandmother and sister. She will be fondly remembered as a hardworking and selfless woman and will be greatly missed.
A Celebration of Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Saturday May 25, 2013 at 9:00 A.M. with Reverend Trevor Potter officiating.
Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, #200, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB, T2E 2P5 or a charity of your choice.
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.
SALEM ABRAHA
1974 ~ 2013
It is with deep sadness that the family of SALEM ABRAHA announce his passing on Saturday, May 18, 2013 with his wife by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Funeral will be on Friday, May 24, 2013 at 10:30 am at VICTORY CHURCH, 1 Mile East of Lethbridge on Highway 3. Interment to follow in the Mountain View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Salem’s Mother’s mission in Ethiopia "Ethio-World Mission of Canada" P.O. Box 2062, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4K6.
Send condolences at
www.mbfunerals.com.
VAN DER HULST
MR. JAKOP "JAKE" VAN DER HULST, beloved Husband of the late Jolane Van Der Hulst, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the age of 74 years.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the ARMY, NAVY & AIR FORCE VETERANS CLUB, 517 5th Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta, Friday, May 24th, 2013 from 1:00 - 5:00 P.M.