Agnes Appleton
1916 - 2009
Agnes Mary Appleton, beloved wife of the late Albert Appleton, passed away in Lethbridge on Monday, February 2, 2009 at the age of 92 years.
She is survived by her daughter Sharon (Roy) Spooner of Lethbridge; grandchildren Dianne (Peter) Rajcic and Tim (Christina) Spooner all of Lethbridge; great grandchildren Zachary and Zane Rajcic; Sarah, Kieran and Colin Spooner. Agnes is also survived by her sister Catherine (Rex) Brown; brother Jim (Geri) Rutherford; brother-in-law William Bellman; sisters-in-law Vivian Kinniburgh and Lois Appleton as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Albert; parents Annie & David Kinniburgh; step-father George Rutherford; brothers Joseph (Nell) Kinniburgh and David Kinniburgh; sisters Jean (Henry) Mulner and Margaret Bellman; brother-in-law Robert Appleton.
Agnes was born April 20, 1916 in Purple Springs where she was raised and educated. Following her school years, Agnes worked as a cook on a sheep ranch. In 1938 she married Albert Appleton at St. Theodore’s Anglican Church in Taber. In 1944 Agnes and Albert were blessed by the birth of their daughter Sharon. They lived on their farm just south of were Agnes grew up. Agnes was involved with Kinniburgh Women’s Institute for many years, in which she held many offices including secretary and treasurer.  She was also active in the Eastern Star, Rosalon Chapter in Taber. Agnes was proud of her garden where she grew raspberries, strawberries, many different types of vegetables and lots of flowers. In 1974 Agnes and Albert retired to Taber. Following Albert’s passing in 1992, Agnes moved to Lethbridge where she has resided until her passing.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, February 5, 2009 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at St. Theodore’s Anglican Church, 5120 - 44 Avenue, Taber on Friday, February 6, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Wil Stonehill officiating. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at www.southlandfuneral.com.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Agnes’ memory may be made directly to the Good Samaritan Society (Park Meadows Village), 1511 - 15 Avenue North, Lethbridge, Alberta T1H 1W2 or to the Alzheimer Society for Lethbridge and Area, #402, 740 - 4 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0N9.
The family wishes to thank the wonderful caregivers in cottage two at the Good Samaritans Park Meadows Village as well as Doctor’s Cal and David Stewart and the rest of the staff of the Family Medical Clinic.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.


BELL, VALERIE
94 years old, passed away February 1, 2009 at The Good Samaritan, Park Meadow Village in Lethbridge, Alberta. Born October 1,1914 in Kayville, Saskatchewan.
Loving mother of Sharon and her husband Tim of Seattle, WA; Larry and his wife Teresa of Lethbridge, AB; George and his wife Cheryl of Toronto, ON and John of Calgary,AB.
Loving grandmother and great grandmother to Sandra (Peter Kaestle) Timothy & Sarah of Seattle, WA.; Melissa (Jon Cook) Chandler & Madison of Los Gatos, CA.; Tanya (Brad Stephenson) Matthew & Jack of Lethbridge, AB.; Tiffany (Henry Raats) Tia & Taylor of Las Vegas, NV.; Chad of Lethbridge, AB.; Andrea (Torstein Baasen) Nicolai, Christian & Mathias of Norway and Melanie (Adam Bourke) Oliver, Ellie & Billy of Toronto, ON.
She is survived by numerous sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, nieces and nephews.
Valerie was predeceased by her  husband Alfred in 1982 and by her three sisters and three brothers.
Her family would like to say a special thank you to the caregivers in Cottage #4 and to the nursing staff of Park Meadow Village.
A private family graveside service is planned for a later date. Donations in Valerie’s memory can be made to The Good Samaritan Society, Park Meadow, 1511- 15th Ave. N., Lethbridge, AB T1H 1W2, The Canadian Diabetic Society or a Charity of your choice.
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Lethbridge, Alberta
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BOURNE
MRS. DONNA BOURNE, beloved wife of the late Mr. Robert Bourne of Magrath, AB, passed away in Magrath, AB on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at the age of 87 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
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Lethbridge, Alberta
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CLAYTON
LEOEN IRENE CLAYTON (nee Butler) beloved wife of the late Norman Clayton of Warner, passed away suddenly on Monday, February 2, 2009 at the age of 89 years.
Leoen was born in Sioux City, Iowa on February 22, 1919. Leoen was adopted by Fred and Clara Butler and they moved to Warner in 1927. Leoen went to Calgary in 1941 to train to be a Beauty operator at the Marvel Hair Salon. She met and married Norman in November of 1941.
She loved the Warner Catholic Church and was a member of the Catholic Women’s League, and she also volunteered for Meals on Wheels.
Leoen will be sadly missed by her children; Duane (Pat) of St. Albert, Gordon (Kathy) of Warner, Donna of Delta, BC and Gary of Warner. Grandma will be lovingly remembered by 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, her parents Bill and Clara Butler, and her son-in-law Dave Williams of Delta, BC.
The family would like to give special thanks to the Milk River Long Term Care staff.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00PM, on Saturday, February 7, 2009, at ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 309 Main St. N, Milk River, AB, with Father Joe Kalathilparambil celebrant. Interment at Warner Cemetery.
For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Warner Fire and Ambulance, Box 218, Warner, AB, T0K 2L0, or to the Warner Seniors Centre, Box 88, Warner, AB, T0K 2L0.
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Lethbridge, AB T1J 4P6
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DOREEN MARY NIELSEN (ROWSE)
Our beautiful Mother Doreen passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on Monday February 2, 2009 at the tender age of 94 years, with her faithful poodle, Chickey, by her side. Doreen is now with her son Glen David, Mother and Father, and all of her siblings and dear friends who predeceased her.
Doreen was born in Leceister England on November 20, 1914. She fell in love with and married Earl Nielsen (a Canadian Soldier) and she then emigrated to Milk River, Alberta as a war bride. Doreen and Earl divorced when the children were very young.
She was a beautiful woman who always had a gentle song in her heart which she shared with everyone and everything she was near. Doreen loved all of life, and she respected all. She was always there for anyone who needed comfort and unconditional love and she would sing with her heart and soul.
Her dearest and most sacred blessings were her children Michael, Kent, Glen, Lorelei, Pamela, and of course her little daughter Vanessa Gay who Doreen was forced to give up for adoption because she had limited means of supporting all of her children.
Doreen worked hard, raised her children (she was a good mother) and supported her precious family by singing for others. She has sung at many weddings, funerals and sang solo in her church and in choirs in Alberta.
Doreen was ultimately blessed with 10 Grandchildren: Christopher, Dionne, Douglas, Jasmine, Matthew, Nancy, Phashan, Richard, Timothy and Tyler, and 7 Great grandchildren: Ashley, Conner, Conner (yes..2 Conners!) Emily, Olivia, Ryker and Sarah.
Doreen lived in Milk River with her daughter Pamela and friend Austin whom she cherished as she would a son.
We will celebrate her life at ST. PAUL'S UNITED CHURCH in Milk River on Saturday, February 7, 2009 11:00 am.
WE LOVE YOU DEAR MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER AND FRIEND
"But those who hope in strength. They will soar or run and not grow weary."


ERDMAN (nee LEVER)
It is with deep sadness that the family of CARLA MARY ERDMAN (nee LEVER) announces her passing on Monday, January 26, 2009 at the age of 65 years.
A Funeral Mass will be held at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 - 12 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta on Friday, February 6, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. with
Memorial Donations may be made to the Canadian Red Cross Society, 1120-7th Avenue South, Lethbridge, T1J 1K5 or to a charity of one’s choice.
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2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South
Lethbridge, Alberta
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GLUSZKOWSKI
MR. JOHN GLUSZKOWSKI passed away in Kelowna, BC at the age of 59 years, beloved son of Lydia and Walter Gluszkowski.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at ST. BASIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 601 – 13 Street North, Lethbridge, Father Tim Boyle officiating.
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Lethbridge, AB T1J 4P6
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HOPE
DR. JOSEPH HOPE, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Anne Hope of Lethbridge, AB, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at the age of 65 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
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Lethbridge, Alberta
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MARTIN
IRIS MARTIN of Lethbridge, formerly of the Crowsnest Pass, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at the age of 84.
Iris is survived by daughter Ann (Gail Stanley) Whitson of Lethbridge and her children Ryan Ruzek (Natalie) of Lethbridge and Shelbey (Cody) Donkin of Edson, AB. As well as daughter Jackie (Tony) Hovan of Bellevue, AB and their children Kim (Aaron) Miskulin of Hillcrest, Jocelyn (Darren) Krywolt of Calgary and Brodie (Frannie) Hovan of Vulcan. Iris is also survived by sons, Don (Dianne) Martin of Calgary, AB and Tom Tillett of Edmonton, AB and his children David of Medicine Hat and Sheri-Lynn of Windsor, Ont. Iris is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren.
The family would like to thank the staff of St. Michael’s for the care that they provided for both Iris and the family.
Flowers are gratefully declined, for those who wish, memorial donations may be made to a charity of their choice.
At Iris’ request a private family service will be held in Medicine Hat at a later date.


MASUDA
MRS. NOBUKO MASUDA, beloved wife of the late Jin Masuda, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital with her family by her side, on Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at the age of 80 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
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Lethbridge, AB   T1H 2T2
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ROYCROFT
MRS. ANNE ROYCROFT of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Thomas William Roycroft, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2009 at the St. Michael’s Health Care Centre at the age of 97 years.
A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00PM, on Friday, February 6, 2009, at the LETHBRIDGE CHRISTIAN TABERNACLE, 1805 – 9 Ave., N., Lethbridge, AB.
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SIBLEY
Mrs. Margaret Jean Sibley - on February 3, 2009, at the age of 92 years, at Lethbridge, Alberta, Margaret (Mardy) Sibley (née MacKenzie), beloved wife of the late Dr. William M. Sibley, loving mother and mother-in-law of Robert William Sibley of Hamilton, Ontario, John MacKenzie Sibley and Carmen S. Thériault of West Vancouver, B.C. and Jean Elizabeth Sibley of Soquel, California, and proud grandmother of Jamie Rose, John Alexandre and Eric William; predeceased by son James MacLachlan, sister Leila and husband Bill.
A Memorial Service will be held at ST. AUGUSTINE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 411 - 11 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta, on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. with Canon James Robinson officiating.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to The St. Augustine’s Anglican Church Memorial Fund, Lethbridge, AB.
The family wishes to express its deep appreciation to the doctors, nurses and staff of the cardiac unit on 4B of the Chinook Regional Hospital for their care, commitment and compassion.
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Lethbridge, Alberta
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VAN SLUYS
MS. ANN (WIERSMA) VAN SLUYS, passed away in Lethbridge, AB, on Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at the age of 77 years.
She is the mother of children, Rita (Barlow) Neville, Jack (Trish) Wiersma, Simon (Danelle) Wiersma, Anna (Duncan) Currie; grandchildren, Tracy, Lindsay, Ben, Amy, Mark, Christopher, Robbie, Jamie-Lynn, Kirsten, Jared and Sydney and great grandchildren, Rebecca and Byron. She is also survived by longtime friend Reggie Whiteman; brothers Bill, Case and Bart.
Ann was predeceased by her husband Simon Wiersma, granddaughter Cassidy, two sisters and one brother.
A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB on Friday. February 6, 2009 at 1:30 P.M. with Pastor John Moerman officiating.
Interment to follow in Mountain View Cemetery.
In memory of Ann, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, #207, 542-7th Street South, Leth. AB T1J 2H1.
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2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South
Lethbridge, Alberta
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WILDE
ALICE ELLA MILNER WILDE passed away in Lethbridge on Sunday, February 1, 2009 at the age of 78 years, beloved wife of Lowell Wilde of Raymond.
The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 6, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, Taylor Street Chapel, Raymond, with Bishop Greg Peterson officiating. Friends may meet the family from 1:00 to 1:45 p.m. prior to the service. Interment in the Temple Hill Cemetery, Raymond.
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Lethbridge, AB   T1H 2T2
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