BENNETT
DOROTHY BENNETT passed away suddenly, yet peacefully, on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 surrounded by loving family and friends.
She will be greatly missed by her 3 children: Cheryl (Jim) Chudleigh, Debbie (Don) Reneau, Gayle (Pierre) Maasakkers, 19 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband Kay, a son Darwin, and three grandchildren, Danny Nelson, Jason Anderson and Gayle Debbie Reneau.
Dorothy was born March 12, 1923 to Alma Miller and Annie Bushman in Magrath where she lived her entire life. She married Kay Rex Bennett on June 26, 1946.
She was an active member The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Dorothy worked at the Magrath Hospital as the Medical Records Librarian for 30 years.
Dorothy loved life and lived to enjoy her family and friends. You can tell the type of person she was by the amount of people who loved her. Dorothy loved everyone and everyone loved her. She was soft spoken and always found the best in everyone.
Funeral Services will be held Monday June 29, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, Magrath Stake Center. Friends may meet the family prior to the service at the church from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m.
Interment will follow at the Magrath Cemetery.
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BRUISED HEAD – NIISOITAPII
Chester Peter Bruised Head – Niisoitapii - of the Blood Reserve passed away surrounded by his family at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary, Alberta on June 20, 2009. He was born on January 7, 1930 at the Blood Indian Hospital to Pete Sr. and Genevieve (Blood) Bruised Head. Chester was raised by his maternal grandparents Mike Merchant (Blood) and Louise Spotted Eagle (Blood). His paternal grandparents were Yellow Squirrel Woman and Takes the Gun Strong. Chester belonged to the Fish Eater Clan and the Many White Horse Clan.
Chester was placed at the St. Mary’s Residential School in 1937 at the age of seven. In 1946, at the age of 16 he left school. In 1949 Chester first entered the Calgary Stampede and for 18 years was a contestant there. In 1950 and 1961 he received buckles for high point winner. In 1951 Chester met Lynda Chief Moon. In September 1952 they were married in the Catholic Church. Together they had 11 children: Jordan (Susan), Chester Jr., Theresa, Mike (Barb), Baby Boy, Bill, Clark (Annette), Jenny (Watson Kaquitts), Benita (Andy) Creighton, Byron, and Dexter (Tricia). Chester was proud to see his children’s accomplishments in their pursuit of higher education. Most recently he was proud of him and Lynda’s youngest son, Dexter, who was sworn in to the Blood Tribe Chief and Council in 2008. He was also proud of his children and grand-children carrying on the tradition of rodeo, especially when his son Bill T. Head and grandson Hank Bruised Head brought home Indian World Championship Titles and All-Around Champion, Byron Bruised Head.
In 1959 he worked at the San Fernando Ranch in California and also worked in North Hollywood at the race horse stables. During his time in Hollywood Chester was a stuntman/actor. Chester was known on the rodeo circuit throughout North America winning numerous titles. He was a bullfighter with Rufus Good Striker Sr., learning his skill from the Spanish bullfighter, Sanchez. He was a member of the Canadian Protective Association Rodeo (CPAR) in 1955 and the Rodeo Cowboys Association (RCA) in 1957. He was an all around cowboy, outrider and chuck wagon driver.
Chester’s jobs were varied and included: Nor Fab Homes in Fort Macleod, Fencing/Contractor on the Blood reserve, Bar U Ranch, J.C. Bar Ranch in the United States, and Blood Band Ranch. Besides Rodeo he liked hunt and cook up a "mean son of a gun" stew. Later in life when Chester became a bachelor he spent a lot of time with the late Ed and Ruth Little Bear, sister Clara and her husband Art Healy, and friend the late Alphonse (Nora) Eagle Bear.
Chester is survived by his sisters: Isabelle Langford and Clara (Art) Healy; his brothers: Pete (Margaret); Joe (Lorraine); Norbert (Vera); and Regis (Carolla). His Children Jordan (Susan), Mike (Barb), Bill, Clark (Annette), Jenny (Watson Kaquitts), Benita (Andy) Creighton, Byron, and Dexter (Tricia), Lenora (Scotty) Many Fingers, Lester (Bev) Twigg, Marcel Twigg, Anita Twigg, Lisa Twigg, Chester Twigg, Tracy (Joe) Laplante, Cynthia and Stephanie Provost, his long time friend Mary Twigg, 56 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren.
Chester was predeceased by his brother, Everette Bruised Head, his children Chester Bruised Head Jr., Theresa Bruised Head, and Baby Boy Bruised Head, and his great-grandchild Michael Bruised Head, and friend Jim Twigg.
Chester had numerous friends and relatives from the Treaty 7 reserves, the Blackfeet Reservation, and throughout the rodeo circuit. The family apologizes if they have missed any names.
A Family Service will be held at Eden’s Funeral Home, Fort Macleod, on Friday, June 26 from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. The Wake Service will be held at the Kainai Sports Centre, Standoff, beginning at 7:00 PM and continuing all night. The Funeral Service will be held at the Kainai Sports Centre, Standoff, at 1:00 PM, Saturday, June 27, 2009. Interment will be at St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Standoff, Alberta.


EWING
MR. THOMAS ANDREW EWING of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Dorothy Ewing, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at the age of 94 years, surrounded by his loving family.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00pm, on Friday, June 26, 2009, at the MARTIN BROS. RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 St., S., Lethbridge, AB, with Reverend Larry D. Hankinson, officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may donate to the Stars Foundation Lethbridge Office, 416 – 10 Street, North, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1H 2C7, or to a charity of one’s choice.
Martin Bros. Funeral Chapels Ltd.
610 - 4 Street South
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4P6
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KOVACH
FRANK THOMAS KOVACH passed away June 12th, 2009 at the age of 67 years.
Frank was born and raised in Turin, Alberta. He farmed for a number of years by Travers, and has since resided in Carmangay.
Frank is survived by five children; Carolyn (John) Hofstra of Rimbey, Teresa (Scott) Johnson of Rocky Mountain House, John (Sue) Kovach of Lethbridge, Linda (Murray) Simpson of Brooks, and Jim (Laureen) Kovach of Lethbridge, as well as his brother Joe Kovach Jr. of Turin, and several grandchildren.
Frank was predeceased by his wife Mary, his parents Joseph and Mary, and his brother Paul.
Friends and relatives are invited to attend a Memorial Service which will be held in Frank’s honor at 1:00 PM on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 318 – 10th Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta.


PAHULJE
MR. LUDVIK PAHULJE of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Danica Pahulje, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, June 25, 2009 at the age of 92 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
Martin Bros. Funeral Chapels Ltd.
610 - 4 Street South
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4P6
Phone: (403)328-2361  Fax: (403)382-3623
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ROBINSON
JOAN M. ROBINSON of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Walter Robinson, passed away after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at the age of 82 years.
Joan was the only child of Maud and William Kellow, born August 4, 1926 in Acton, Middlesex, England. Joan married Walter in 1946 and subsequently immigrated to Canada in 1950 with Walter and their eldest son Michael. Suzanne and Cliff soon followed and the family was complete.
Mum worked for many years as a bookkeeper, first with London Life and later with Camm’s Shoes. Mum was an active volunteer in the community for many years, working with Meals on Wheels, the Canadian Mental Health Association, and St. Michael’s Women’s Auxiliary. She sang in the St. Augustine’s Church Choir for over 40 years and also belonged to the Parish Guild. Mum was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority for over 50 years. Mum loved music, flowers and anything Victorian. Mum loved spending time with her many friends, but most of all, she loved her family. She was proud of all her grandchildren and she adored her great granddaughters. Mum knew she would live on in them forever.
Joan M. Robinson is survived by her daughter Suzanne (Rick) Hatt; her sons Michael Robinson and Clifford (Debra) Robinson; and her grandchildren, Konrad (Leanne) Schmidtke, Kristopher (Jamie) Schmidtke, Kyle (Melissa) Hatt, Keane Hatt (Sarah Abrey), Keiran Hatt, Kelan Hatt and Tarryn Robinson, as well as great granddaughters; Jocelyne Schmidtke and Abigail Jo Schmidtke.
Besides her loving husband Walter, Joan was predeceased by her parents Maud and William Kellow.A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at ST. AUGUSTINE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 411 – 11 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Canon James Robinson officiating.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Renal Dialysis Unit at the Chinook Regional Hospital, 960 – 19 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 1W5.
Martin Bros. Funeral Chapels Ltd.
610 - 4 Street South
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4P6
Phone: (403)328-2361  Fax: (403)382-3623
Toll Free: 1-800-382-2901

SHANNON
WAYNE WINSTON SHANNON, beloved husband of Louiselle Shannon passed away in Lethbridge, on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at the age of 60 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
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VANDERVALK, Jennie
Jennie Valdervalk age 93 years of Claresholm, Alberta went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, June 21, 2009. She is survived by her son Jack (Merry) Vandervalk of Claresholm, two daughters, Jessiann Bosch of Lethbridge and Marie (Bill) Poelman of Turner Valley, and 11 grandchildren – Carol (Mehrban) Chawla, Gerald (Patricia) Vandervalk, Teresa (John) Graff, Joy (Leon) Johnston, John (Shauna) Bosch, Lloyd (Kerry) Bosch, Cheryl (Hugh) Vandersteen, Gordon (Lori) Poelman, Lynel (Tom) Barrow, Corene (Bryan) Stewart, Susan (Marlen) Buitelaar and 32 great grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers, Archie (Hilda) Nauta of High River and Roy Nauta of Claresholm, two sisters Hilda (John) Withage of Lethbridge and Clara (Klaas) Veenland of Granum and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years George in 1999, her sister Annie Nauta in 2008 and a son-in-law Lucas Bosch in 2008. The Funeral Service will be held at the Granum Christian Reformed Church, Granum, Alberta on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Cameron Fraser, and Pastor Brian Kuyper officiating. Interment will take place at 1:30 p.m. at the Granum Christian Reformed Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to CRWRC (Christian Reformed Relief Committee), 347 Main Way, Box 5070 Stn LCD 1, Burlington, ON. L7R 3Y8, or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to LEYDEN’S FUNERAL HOME, 4079-1 Street West, Claresholm, AB T0L 0T0. Tel: 403-625-3212.