BANKS
MRS. CATHERINE HELEN BANKS of Lethbridge, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2008 at the Edith Cavell Care Centre at the age of 87 years.
Catherine was born in Calgary on November 27, 1921 to George and Malvena (Zote) Dutchik. She met and married Oamer Banks while living in Calgary and they adopted Pamela in 1957. In the early sixties they moved to Lethbridge where Kay opened and operated Oamer’s Café, she was very proud of having the first malt machine in Lethbridge. In 1965 the family moved to Helena, Montana where Catherine resided until 2002. While in Helena she worked for Sheffie’s Pancake House and thirty-five years for 4B’s Restaurant. She continued working well after retirement years and prior to her stroke in 2002 she worked as a personal care aid in a nursing home outside of Helena.
For many years she loved her cabin and silver mine located in Rimini, a ghost town twenty miles outside of Helena. The one room cabin located up on a mountain was her piece of heaven on earth. She spent as much time as the weather would permit living there until she was snowed out and had to come back into town.
Catherine is survived by her daughter Pamela (Gerald) Waldern; grandchildren Jerry (Pam) Waldern and Bonnie (Justin) Wilson; great-grandchildren Wesley, Justin, and Marcus Waldern; her siblings Lillian Sharpe, John (Shirley) Dutchik and Betty Hunter as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families. She is also survived by Pamela’s father Oamer Banks. Catherine was predeceased by her parents George and Malvena (Zote) Dutchik, and siblings twin brothers at birth, Lucy Dutchik, and George Dutchik.
A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 PM, on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at THE SALVATION ARMY COMMUNITY CHURCH, 1304 – 4th Avenue South, with Majors Brian and Edith Beveridge officiating. A private family interment ceremony will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish can make a donation in Catherine’s honour to a charity of one’s choice.
Martin Bros. Funeral Chapels Ltd.
610 - 4 Street South
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4P6
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Toll Free: 1-800-382-2901


BEATTIE
HELEN ROSE BEATTIE of Lethbridge, Born January 27, 1935 in Daysland, Alberta, passed away December 23, 2008 at the age of 73 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Cathy Coates officiating.
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Lethbridge, Alberta
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CHIKINDA – Jean Louise
May 31, 1918 – December 24, 2008
Jean Louise Chikinda of Calgary passed away at Extendicare Hillcrest on December 24, 2008 at the age of 90 years.
Born in Calgary, she lived much of her early years in Barons, AB where her father was the town’s postmaster and magistrate. She later attended high school at Mount Royal College in Calgary. Upon leaving Mount Royal, she later married her first husband Aime Dechene and moved to Ottawa where she worked for naval intelligence during the Second World War. During that war, she took the flash signal that the German battleship Bismarck had been sunk. She moved back to Barons where she became (during her father’s illness) one of Alberta’s first female postmasters. When her father recovered from his illness, she began working for the post office in Calgary where she met her husband Walter. Jean then embarked on her third career working for the department of Veteran’s Affairs in Calgary. She retired from that job, but later decided she had retired too soon and thus began her fourth career working at the University of Calgary. Jean loved to garden and was a voracious reader. She enjoyed listening to her musical favourites: Johnny Cash, Nana Mouskouri and Luciano Pavarotti. In 2004, she was struck by a massive stroke. The doctors at the time thought she would die and placed her in a hospice. Jean was one of the very few to both enter and leave a hospice alive. She was transferred to Extendicare Hillcrest, where she spent her last years battling dementia. Though not always sure where she was, she never forgot the faces of her husband, son and daughter. Her characteristic sense of humour endured even until the end.
Jean is survived by her loving husband Walter Chikinda of Calgary; daughter, Aimee deValois of Barons, AB; son, Marc Chikinda of Calgary; grandchildren, Arie deValois of Lethbridge, Rachel Wittke (Paul) of Lethbridge and Rob deValois of Barons, AB; great-grand children, Abigail and Lilah Wittke of Lethbridge; sisters in-law, Rose Steedman (Doug), Claude Chikinda and Anne Chikinda; brothers in-law, Julian Chikinda and Orest Chikinda, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She will also be greatly missed by dear friend, Frances Hedges. Jean was predeceased by her parents, Jean Andrew (McIntyre) and Alexander Andrew; son in-law, Allan deValois and dear friends, Edith Ellis (Kennedy) and Gladys Laak (Moen).
Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Friday, January 2, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. Graveside Service to follow at Queen’s Park Cemetery. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. The family would like to express its profound gratitude to Extendicare Hillcrest staff, Chen, Rachel, Nurse Anna and Jean’s visiting companion Rolita, for the love and care they unconditionally gave Jean.
In living memory of Jean Chikinda a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH Telephone: (403) 276-2296.


COCKROFT
ROBERT (BOB) GRAINGER COCKROFT passed away peacefully on Sunday December 28, 2008, welcomed into the loving embrace of his beloved wife; his best friend; his companion; Beth, who predeceased him in November 2007.
Bob was born in Lamont, Alberta on June 20, 1923 to Fred and Lina and grew up with his brothers Stanley and Alan in Lamont and later in Edmonton. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force when he turned 18 and was on active service until July 1945.
His charm and engaging smile won the heart of his sweetheart, Elizabeth Yuzwak and they were married April 2, 1948. They began their life together in Edmonton, moving to Hinton and finally making the family home in Lethbridge. Bob became Dad to Wendy (Gerry) Carpenter and their children, Shaun (Tracey) Carpenter and great granddaughters, Chloe and Avery Carpenter and Darren (Melanie) Carpenter and great grandson Levi Carpenter; Brenda (Duane) Foster and her children, Melanie, John, and Greg Foster; Garry (Joan) Cockroft and their children, Derek and Karen Cockroft, and Bonnie (Klaus) Voss and their children, Nicole and Eric Voss. He was "Pa" to his grandchildren: he loved them dearly, without judgment, enjoying each as individuals, so very proud of their accomplishments. He was brother-in-law and Uncle Bob to a large extended family and enjoyed many weddings and family reunions over the years.
Bob was a Second Class Steam Engineer for the City of Lethbridge power plant until his early retirement when he and Beth enjoyed traveling across Canada; to Hawaii; cruising to Alaska and road trips with family to the U.S. He enjoyed woodworking projects and his children are the lucky recipients of his creativity.
Dad, Mom and the family built their family cabin at Beauvais Lake. There were countless early mornings trolling flatfish to catch rainbow trout for breakfast; swimming; weiner roasts and of course, work. The family grew and their grandchildren were able to spend memorable times at the cabin. "There won’t be very many more nights like this", was a favorite expression of his; and during every family get together someone repeats it and will remember the good times by continuing to repeat it.
Bob suffered a major stroke three months after his 75th birthday. Our Dad could fix anything, but he couldn’t fix this, even though he stubbornly tried. It broke Dad’s heart to see Mom ill and being powerless to help or comfort her.
The family will gather at a later date to join Dad and Mom for eternity; neither is lonely any more: he is now in perfect peace. We love you Pa.


CONRAD
WAYNE CONRAD, of the Diamond Willow Lodge, Magrath, Alberta, passed away in Raymond on Saturday, December 27, 2008 at the age of 93 years.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 2, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, Magrath Stake Centre, Magrath, AB. Friends may meet the family prior to the service at the church from 9:45 to 10:20 a.m. Interment to follow in the Taber Memorial Gardens at 2:30 p.m.
Southern Alberta Generations Funeral Home
703-13 Street North
Lethbridge, AB   T1H 2T2
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COOK
MRS. MARY COOK (nee Mecz), beloved wife of the late Aaron Cook, passed away at the Extendicare in Lethbridge on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at the age of 98 years.
Mary came to Canada from Hungary at the age of 20 years. She married Aaron Cook on November 23, 1930 and they lived in the Coaldale area. Through the years they also lived in Rosedale Ferry, East Coulee and New Dayton, finally settling in Lethbridge. She was predeceased by two sons, Aaron John in 1934 and Jerry Edward in 1936; and her husband Aaron in 1982.
She is survived by two sons, Joseph and Donald (Beatrice) of Lethbridge; one daughter, Susan (Morley) Roelofs of Calgary; 5 grandchildren, Jerry (Sharon Russ) Cook, Carol (Nick) Toth, Jackie Medaris, Candace (Scott) McGovern, Darren (Melody Guckert) Roelofs and 11 great-grandchildren. Mary leaves behind a niece, Margaret (Wayne) Gray and their family of Vancouver, as well as relatives in Hungary.
A Funeral Service will be held at PARK MEADOWS BAPTIST CHURCH 2011 - 15 Ave. N., Lethbridge on Saturday, January 3, 2009 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Del Bertsch officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery, Lethbridge. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta, #402, 740 - 4th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 0N9, or a charity of one’s choice.
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Lethbridge, Alberta
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GERARD, Julienne (nee Martin)
Julienne Gerard born September 16, 1915, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2008 in Lethbridge. Julienne was predeceased by her husband Andre in 1989 and son Louis in 1998. She is survived by her sister Stella of Great Falls, MT, daughter-in-law Olga Gerard of Lethbridge, granddaughter Janet Lally (Brian) and three great-grandchildren Tashina, Colton and Kellyanne of Granum, AB, as well as many nieces and nephews. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at Ss. Peter & Paul Greek-Catholic Church, (643 -12B Street North, Lethbridge) on December 31, 2008 at 10:30 a.m.
Arrangements entrusted to Leyden’s Funeral Home, 4079-1 Street West, Claresholm. Tel: 403-625-3212. www.leydens.com.


HERN - VIRGIL LEROY "ROY"
Mr. Roy Hern, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Vera Hern, passed away on Sunday, December 28th, 2008 at the age of 89 years.
Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , subject-heading Roy Hern. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed by SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, "The Chapel in the Park", Medicine Hat, Alberta. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone 1-800-317-2647.

JOHNSON
MR. E. CRAWFORD JOHNSON passed away at the Milk River Health Centre on Friday, December 26, 2008 at the age of 79 years.
A family service will be held at a later date in Montreal, Quebec.
Martin Bros. Funeral Chapels Ltd.
610 - 4 Street South
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4P6
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MORAN
GERALD "JERRY" MORAN passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 28, 2008 at the Chinook Regional Hospital at the age of 75 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, January 2, 2009 at MARTIN BROS. RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge. Interment to follow in the Mountain View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Arthritis Society of Lethbridge, 4B, 740 – 4 Ave South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0N9.
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610 - 4 Street South
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4P6
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Toll Free: 1-800-382-2901


NELSON
MARGARET SYDNEY NELSON of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late William Arnold Nelson, passed away on December 21, 2008 at the age of 84 years.
Margaret was born in the Van Harlem Hospital (London Road) Lethbridge, June 11, 1924 to George Sandles Brown and Jean Isabella (nee Beattie). Showing an early affinity for music, she began her musical education at the age of 4. She attended Bowman School and the L.C.I. and in l945, after years of dedicated practicing, obtained the Piano Performance Diploma (LRSM) from the London (UK) Royal School of Music. She shared a deep love of music with her church, the community and her family for the remainder of her life.
As a local ‘Registered Music Teacher’ Margaret passed on knowledge and training to her students for over 50 years. She was active in the Provincial Registered Music Teachers and the CFMTA. Margaret served as organist and choir director at ‘St. Augustine’s and ‘St. Mary the Virgin’ Anglican churches throughout her years. She was an accompanist for the Anne Campbell Teen Clefs, school choirs and individual performers participating in the Kiwanis Music Festivals. In l951 she revived the Lethbridge Women’s Music Club and in l960, she and her husband Bill organized a Board of Directors to start the Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra. She served a 3 year term as president of the Symphony Board from l972-1975. In l974 she initiated the Lethbridge ‘String Instrument Program’. From 1986-1988 she was the Alberta representative to the ‘Canadian Conference of the Arts’. She was a member of the ‘Lethbridge Public Library Board’ for 8 years, serving a term as chairman. She also served on the boards of the ‘Allied Arts Council (first chairman of the Women’s Committee)’ the ‘Southern Alberta Art Gallery’ and as regent of ‘Sir Alexander Galt Chapter of the IODE’.
Until the fall of 2007, Margaret was still participating and enjoying her involvement and her many wonderful friends in the Symphony Women’s League, the Regional Hospital Women’s Auxiliary, the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies, Kiwanis Club, Eastern Star (Laurel chapter), Beta Sigma Phi, Order of St. Lazarus, St. Augustine’s Guild and the Schizophrenia Society of Alberta (Lethbridge chapter).
Margaret received numerous life memberships, awards and honors celebrating her work with the many organizations she had the opportunity to be involved with in the city she loved.
Margaret married Bill Nelson in June of 1948. They had been married 54 years at his passing in October 2002. She described Bill as being "the nicest and kindest of men, and was I ever lucky to have found him."
Margaret is survived by her two sons Murray and Mark of Lethbridge, her daughter Kathryn (Scott) Hinman of Calgary; two brothers, George S. Brown (Helen) of Saskatoon and J.S. (Jack) Brown (Dorothy) of Victoria. ‘Grammy’ will be missed by her grandchildren Caylee Wasilenko (Burnaby), Pamela Hinman (Toronto), Patty Hinman, and Schuyler Hinman.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the ‘Lethbridge Symphony Association’, the ‘Schizophrenia Society of Lethbridge’, or ‘St. Augustine’s Anglican Church’. A memorial service will be held at 11 A.M. Monday January 5 2009 at St. Augustine’s Anglican Church with Reverend James Robinson officiating.
Martin Bros. Funeral Chapels Ltd.
610 - 4 Street South
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4P6
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RED CROW/WOLF CHILD
NEVAEH TARA LEE, beloved daughter of Rochelle and Brad of the Blood Reserve was taken into Jesus‚ loving arms on December 26, 2008.
Besides her loving parents, Nevaeh is also survived by her sisters, Mackenzie and Jasmine; her brother Dustin; her maternal grandparents, Alfie and Theresa Red Crow and paternal grandparents Noreen Red Crow and Matthew Wells; and her great grand parents Florence Red Crow and Clarence (Emily) Red Crow and Harriet Wells. Nevaeh is also survived by numerous uncles, aunts and cousins. She was predeceased by her great grandparents Sam and Elizabeth Wolf Child and Allan Sr. and Mary Red Crow.
A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. with Deacon Frank Peta officiating. Interment tofollow at St. Catherine’s Cemetery in Standoff.
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Lethbridge, Alberta
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THULL
MR. RICHARD CHARLES THULL, lifetime resident of Milk River passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2008 at the Milk River Health Center, Long term Care, at the age of 77 years.
Richard is survived by his sister Shirley Wakefield of Stettler, AB; niece Cindy (Greg Martin) Wakefield and their son Jeff all of Stettler; nephew William (Cindy) Wakefield of Calgary; as well as numerous cousins and relatives, both in the USA and Canada; and a host of wonderful friends.
Richard farmed all his life on the family farm east of Milk River. He moved into the Prairie Rose Lodge in 1994 and into Milk River Long Term Care in 2000.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2009 at ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 309 Main St. N., Milk River, AB, with Reverend Mary Young officiating. A Reception will be held immediately following the Funeral Service with the Graveside Service at 2:30 p.m. at ARCHMOUNT CEMETERY, located on Westside Dr. W., Lethbridge, AB.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish, memorial donations may be made in Richard’s name to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 207, 542-7th St. S., Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2H1 or to a charity of one’s choice.


VISSER
JIM VISSER, long time resident of Fort Macleod, passed away on December 21, 2008 at the age of 73 years.
Jim is survived by his wife Corrie; son Brian (Lani), and two grandchildren Emmerson and Kenny. Jim is also survived by his 3 brothers Rens, Peter, and Ted, and his sister Renska and their respective family’s.
Jim will be remembered as a hard working family man who spent most of his life working in the road construction field until his retirement.
A memorial service for Jim will be held in Fort Macleod on December 30th 2008 beginning at 10:30 am at the United Church 220 20th St. Fort Macleod. With Reverend Eras Van Zyl officiating.
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WOLODCHENKO
CANDACE CRYSTAL WOLODCHENKO beloved daughter of Ron and Ingrid, sister to Nicole and aunt to Kashton, of Shaughnessy, Alberta, passed away suddenly on December 24, 2008 at the age of 17 years.
Besides her parents, sister and nephew, Candace is survived by her oma and opa Selma and Willy Mohrmann of Shaughnessy, grandma Helen Wolodchenko of Red Cliff, aunts and uncles; Ursula Jacklin (Glen) of Wyndell, BC, Walter (Joanne) Mohrmann of Coalhurst, Erika Kirsch (Bill) of Lethbridge, Rudy Mohrmann of Shaughnessy, Monika Mohrmann of Shaughnessy, Mike (Amy) Mohrmann of Shaughnessy, special uncle “Onkel” Leo Kirsch and Reinhold Kirsch of Shaughnessy, Marlene (Larry) Payton of Elkford, BC and Shirl Black (Chuck) of Medicine Hat.
She is survived by numerous cousins; Sam, Kim, Shane (Elaina), Shantel (Chris) and their daughter Emily, Scott, “special little brother” Austin, Nicholas, Cohen, Ty (Barb) Payton and their children Justin and Tawney, Dana (Brett) Yount and Stephan (Jolene) Black.
Candace is also survived by numerous great aunts, uncles, boyfriend Santos, special friends Amanda, Cody and Jerome as well as a special furry friend Jazzy.
Candace was predeceased by her grandpa Steven Wolodchenko.
Candace was born in Lethbridge July 28, 1991 and was currently attending her senior year and would be graduating in June of 2009.
Candace will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
A Funeral Service will be held at CHRIST TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 416- 12 Street South, Lethbridge on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Peter Lurvey officiating.
Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
Memorial Donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 210D - 12 “A” Street North, Lethbridge, AB., T1H 2J1, Juvenile Diabetes (Type1) research.
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2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South
Lethbridge, Alberta
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