GAJDOSTIK - PRIES, Cynthia
Passed away in Devon, Alberta on June 24, 2009, at the age of 42. Cynthia was born in Calgary, Alberta on January 20, 1967 and leaves to mourn her two loving sons Eric and Travis, her parents Toni and Adolf Pries, Brother Rick (Kelly) Pries and children, Anita (Stuart) Selby and children, and numerous relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by her grandparents Oma and Opa Pries and Moeke and Pappa Hurkens.
Cynthia loved animals of all kinds, she had a real passion for rock collecting, she had a gentle nature, a kind heart and her sense of humor would light up a room, her family was a significant part of her life.
Please join us for a celebration of her life at the Royal Canadian Legion - 324 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta on July 2, 2009 at 2:00pm.
Friends and relatives who so desire may make a memorial donation directly to The Humane Society of Canada, reference # 06 262 009, in memory of Cynthia Gajdostik.
Serenity Funeral Service, 5311-91 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T6E 6E2 (780) 450-0101.

HARDER
MR. JACOB PETER HARDER of Coaldale, beloved husband of Lena Harder, passed away peacefully with his wife and family at his side, on June 26, 2009 at the age of 94 years.
Jacob was born in Gregorovka, Ukraine (Southern Russia near the Black Sea). He immigrated to Canada in 1925 with his parents and 9 siblings. The family settled on a farm north of Coaldale, Alberta and he lived there with his family for 17 years.
He left the family farm when he married Lena Penner on November 15, 1942 and became an Auto Mechanic at Schroeder’s Garage.
From there Jacob and Lena went back to farming in Broxburn, Alberta, in 1952 and farmed there until 1967. They moved to Lethbridge in 1967 and he then worked for the Agriculture Research Station from 1967 to 1979 when he retired.
Jacob is predeceased by his parents, 4 brothers, and three sisters and son Edward.
He is survived by his sister Susie, and brothers Henry of Hamilton, Ontario and Corrie of Parksville, British Columbia, as well as his wife Lena, his sons James, John and Harry, 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, June 29, 2009 at the COALDALE MENNONITE CHURCH, 2316 – 17 Street, Coaldale, Alberta with Reverend Gerald Klassen, officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee, 210, 2946 – 32 Street NE, Calgary, Alberta T1Y 6J7, or a charity of your choice.
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


JANZ
MR. JACOB B. JANZ of Coaldale, beloved husband of Margaret Janz, passed away on Saturday June 27, 2009 at the age of 96 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
Coaldale Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

KETEL
MR. JOHN KETEL of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Anne Ketel, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at the age of 81 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
Toll Free: 1-800-382-2901


MADGE
MR. LYLE MADGE passed away on June 27, 2009 at the age of 31 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
Toll Free: 1-800-382-2901


PAHULJE
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a loving husband, father and grandfather. Ludvik Pahulje passed away peacefully with his family at his side in Lethbridge on Thursday, June 25, 2009 at the age of 92 years.
He is survived by his wife, Danica and children, Dani, Majda (Malcolm), Ludvik (Jehan) and Bernadette and grandchildren, Michael, Katherine, Stefan and Mikaela. He is also survived by his sister-in-law and her husband and numerous nieces and nephews and their families in Toronto and Slovenia. Ludvik was predeceased by his parents, three brothers and two sisters in Slovenia.
Ludvik was born on December 26, 1916 in the village of Rakitnica, Slovenia. His personal experiences with war and its hardships prompted him to escape in the 1940s, without any of his family, to an Austrian refugee camp where he met his future wife, Danica. In 1948, he immigrated to Canada with only a few personal belongings, no English and the hope of new and better opportunities.
After an initial, brief stay in Ontario working as a railway laborer, he came to Southern Alberta to join Danica and her family. They were married in 1950 in Lethbridge where they raised their four children.
Ludvik appreciated the opportunities that Canada provided. He began his construction career as a carpenter. His roots as a carpenter and his entrepreneurial spirit and hard work resulted in a multi-faceted career: residential contractor and property developer (about a thousand homes in Lethbridge, particularly the Lakeview Subdivision sometimes whimsically referred to as "Pahulje’s Coulees" and in Medicine Hat), commercial contractor and property developer (hotel and several office and retail buildings), hotelier and commercial property owner/manager.
He recognized the value of education and encouraged and supported his children in obtaining university degrees. A personal highlight came in 2003 when the University of Lethbridge conferred him with an honorary doctorate degree.
Ludvik was involved in several local service organizations and clubs, such as the Rotary Club, Knights of Columbus and the board of directors of the Lethbridge Community College Foundation and the Henderson Lake Golf Club. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed hunting, watching hockey games and reading.
His love of life and determination were evidenced by the rigors of the routine treatment as a dialysis patient for the last eleven and a half years of his life.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to Dr. Morley Wong, Dr. Dale Steel, and the staff of Units 4C and 5B at the Lethbridge Regional Hospital and the Lethbridge Dialysis Unit.
A Prayer Service (vigil rites) will be held at 7:00pm, on Monday, June 29, 2009 at the OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 – 12 Ave., S., Lethbridge, AB.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00am, on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at the OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 – 12 Ave., S., Lethbridge, AB, with Father Raul Hernandez, celebrant.
In lieu of flowers, and for those who wish, donations may be made to the Calgary Health Trust (re: Ludvik Pahulje Endowed Fund), #800, 11012 Macleod Trail S.E., Calgary, Alberta, T2J 6A5, a fund established several years ago by Ludvik to support the treatment and care of hemodialysis (kidney) patients in Lethbridge and surrounding area.
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, cherished husband of Louiselle Shannon and loved and respected father of Daniel and Ryan, passed away suddenly the morning of Wednesday June 24th at the age of 60 years.
Funeral Services will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Monday June 29th at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Bill Roycroft officiating.
Burial to follow at Archmount Cemetery.
Honoured to Serve
Cornerstone Funeral Home & Crematorium
2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South
Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1
Telephone ~ (403) 381-7777
Fax ~ (403) 381-3128
Toll Free ~ 1-(888)-381-7778
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WINKLER
HENRY CARL WINKLER, beloved husband of Mary Winkler, passed away at home, on Sunday, June 28, 2009 at the age of 76 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
Honoured to Serve
Cornerstone Funeral Home & Crematorium
2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South
Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1
Telephone ~ (403) 381-7777
Fax ~ (403) 381-3128
Toll Free ~ 1-(888)-381-7778
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