ARTHUR SKIDMORE, O.B.C.
Arthur Skidmore, born June 17, 1922 in Lethbridge, Alberta, to his parents, Mabel and Ernest Skidmore, passed away peacefully into the presence of his Lord on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at home, with his family by his side in West Vancouver.
Predeceased by his darling wife, Elsie and his brothers Ernie and Herb, Art is survived by his two sons, Allan and his wife Clarice, and Tom and his wife Lorraine; grandchildren, Garry (Kirsten), Cary (Natasha), Brian, Lisa, Cindy (Jared); great grandchildren, Cameron, Meghan, Alex, Erik, Carter, Jullian and Veronica; many nephews and nieces; and his two dedicated "girls", sisters Chero Vee and Sheila who unselfishly cared for him for over 10 years. Art has lived in the Vancouver area since 1946 when in March of that year, he arrived home from WW II having served in the Canadian Army Postal Corps overseas; 2 weeks later opened an auto glass shop in New Westminster with his brother Herb which over the years grew into the largest auto replacement glass chain in Canada; Trans Canada Glass, Speedy Glass, Apple Auto Glass and LeBeau group; 3 months later on June 20, 1946, Art married his sweetheart Elsie (nee McLellan), remaining true to her and in love for over 54 years. Throughout his nearly 89 years of living, Art never allowed his mind to retire, maintaining his office to the end while generously sharing his wisdom and experiences with others. He served as a valued director of GLENTEL Inc since 1989. Art was awarded the Jubilee Queen's Medal and was inducted into the Order of British Columbia, O.B.C.. Art was known as a skilled entrepreneur, builder, negotiator and philanthropist. He loved to help others and mentor young people. Art has been a faithful and supportive member of Glad Tidings Church since 1946 including over 30 years as a church board member. A tender heart for poverty stricken children of India and Africa over the years, he was determined to make a positive difference locally and abroad during his life, giving freely of himself, his time, talent and treasure. Many thanks to Art's family doctor, Dr. Cheng and the dedicated medical staff at Lions Gate Hospital, St. Paul's Hospital renal unit, Dr. Jamal, and Nurse Next Door, Daye, Johanna, Ann and Cecilia, who provided to our Dad, exceptional care, support and encouragement in recent months; to Sheila, well done! Art will be dearly missed by his family and friends, especially his domino friends, Nelsons, Dangerfields, Malins. He loved and cherished his friendships old and new, no matter their age group, social status or ethnic background. He was a compassionate man and an inspiration to many. Art was a man of deep faith, humility, generosity, integrity, ethics, good character with a positive attitude, who lived out daily what he truly believed.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 pm on Tuesday, April 26 at Glad Tidings Church, 3456 Fraser Street, Vancouver, B.C., with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to missionofmercy.ca for the Art Skidmore Mercy Center for Children located near Calcutta, India, are greatly appreciated; or a donation may be directed to Glad Tidings Missionary Society, Vancouver, B.C., designated to the Art Skidmore Memorial School, providing education and care to orphaned children in Uganda, Africa. Any donation is gratefully received and appreciated. Please join us in remembering Arthur by visiting our Memorial at www.forestlawn-burnaby.com
Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Burnaby, British Columbia
604.299.7720
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HARDING
October 30, 1945 – April 18, 2011
Keith Evan Harding of Spruce Grove, Alberta passed away peacefully on Monday, April 18, 2011 at the age of 65 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 40 years, Kathleen (Wilde) and 4 children; Rebecca (Michael Orr), Lori (Michael Landry), Nancy (Jason Lee) and Darin (Diandra Bowden). He also leaves behind a legacy of 12 grandchildren. He is survived by 3 brothers and 1 sister: Blaine (Martha), Joan (George Taylor), Glenn (Loyia), and David (Gail). He was predeceased by his parents, William (Bill) and Jennie (Johnson) Harding, his brother, James (Jim) and his sister, Brenda (Peoples).
Keith was born and raised in Taber on the family farm. As a young man he served a mission to Tahiti where he grew to love the French Polynesian people. He attended Brigham Young University obtaining a degree in Electrical Engineering and later a Master’s Degree in Engineering Administration from the University of Utah. He was employed by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and worked in lighting design and physical facility management for 32 years caring for church buildings and temples across Canada. Within his community, he organized and coordinated the Parkland Community Basketball League and devoted many hours of service in various capacities of scouting and leadership in the LDS Church. Keith was known as a man of faith and integrity who quietly went about doing good. His sense of humor made everyone around him feel at ease. His greatest joy was his family.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, April 25, 2011 at 3:00 pm with a viewing preceding from 1:30 – 2:30 pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 400 McLeod Avenue, Spruce Grove, AB. Burial will take place the following day, Tuesday, April 26th in Taber, AB with a graveside service at 4:00 pm.
Serenity Funeral Service, Spruce Grove (780) 962-2749


HUTCHINSON
MR. HOWARD GENE "Bud" HUTCHINSON of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Gladys Hutchinson, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital with his family by his side on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at the age of 81 years.
Family and Friends are invited to pay their respects on Saturday April 23, 2011 between 10:00 am and 11:00 am at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 23, 2011 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4th Street South, Lethbridge, with Pastor Barry Seifert, officiating.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations in Howard’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society, #402 740 4 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 0N9.
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Martin Bros. Funeral Chapels Ltd.
610 - 4 Street South
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4P3
Phone: (403)328-2361  Fax: (403)382-3623
Toll Free: 1-800-382-2901
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KAWASAKI
TADAO "Tad" KAWASAKI, of Blairmore, Alberta, husband of Michie Kawasaki passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2011, surrounded by his loving family.
Tad was born on March 27, 1928 in Vancouver, BC to Yasue & Chuhachi Kawasaki. Yasue and their children were evacuated to Hastings Park Pavilon in 1942. In 1945 the family moved to Raymond to work on a sugar beet farm. They later moved to Lethbridge where Tad met and married Michie Hisaoka on May 26, 1956. In his early years Tad enjoyed playing baseball for the Raymond Bussei Baseball Team. In 1969 Tad, Michie and family moved to the Crowsnest Pass where Tad had a successful career as an electrician at the mines and in his own business Tad's Electric. In his retirement years Tad was well known as a Realtor in the area. His passion for baseball turned to golf, where he enjoyed many a round with his friends and children. Tad loved nothing more than to spend time with his grandchildren, they truly were his greatest joy.
Tad is survived by his wife, Michie, daughters: Karen (Frank) Sullivan of Vancouver, Marie (Brian) Ruzek of Hillcrest, sons: Ryan (Claudette) of Calgary and Doug (Bonnie) of Blairmore, grandchildren, Shelbey (Cody) Donkin, Alycia (Derrick) Sagrafena, Phillip, Kelsey, Joey, Kioko, Ryan (Natalie) Ruzek, great grandchildren Bryce, Corbyn and Jaxon. He is also survived by his sisters Hideko (Mits) Terakita and Masako Takeda, sisters in law Shizuka Akune, Kasumi Matsuda, Tomi Hisaoka, Heather (Harry) Anderson and many nieces and nephews.
Tad was predeceased by his grandson Tad in 2007, his parents, Yasue and Chuhachi and several sisters in law and brothers in law.
Friends may meet the family on Sunday, April 24, 2011 from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm at CHRISTENSEN SALMON GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME, 703 13th Street North, Lethbridge.
The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, April 25, 2011 at 11:00 am at the BUDDHIST TEMPLE OF SOUTHERN ALBERTA, 470 40th Street South, Lethbridge, with Rev. Y Izumi officiating.
Koden and flowers are gratefully declined. If friends so desire, tributes in Tad's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317 10th Street S., Lethbridge, AB T1J 2M7, the Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta, or a charity of one's choice.
Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home Ltd.
703-13 Street North
Lethbridge, AB   T1H 2T2
Phone: (403) 382-3601
Fax: (403) 320-1492
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NECHICH
ALDO "Coach" NECHICH passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at the age of 77, in the arms of his daughter. He is finally free of his struggles with Parkinson’s disease.
He is survived by his loving loyal and devoted wife of 55 years, Inge, his daughter Doris Larson and her husband Randy Shield, his daughter Anita Helgeson and husband Monte, his 3 grandchildren; Leah (Neil) Sprinkle, Tyler Gullickson, and Dina Larson; his 7 step-grandchildren; Tyrell and Desi Shield, Lacey, Jai, Nevada, Skye, and Vane Helgeson, his 3 great- grandchildren; Mackenzie, Joshua and Ashton Sprinkle and 3 step great-grandchildren; Maci Shield, Lauralie and Jade. He also leaves 2 brothers; Guido Nekich and Bepi (Helga) Nekich, along with many nieces and nephews and his in-laws; Paul and Betty Loeffler and sister-in-law Karin Willard.
He was predeceased by his parents Santo and Giovanna, his brother Reno, his infant brother Bruno and a special great-nephew Michael Nicas.
Aldo was born on July 4, 1933 at "Zara" in his beloved Italy. He came to Canada at the age of 18 with his family in 1951.
He had several passions in life, first and foremost was family, and many sports, especially soccer, which he played as a youth, then promoted and coached until his illness forced him to stop in his fifties.
He loved to travel and visited Europe, Hawaii, Mexico and several US States.
He was a poet, writing several poems and an avid reader of newspapers, educational books, collected sports cards, coins and pins. He was Citizen of the Year in 1981 and inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame in 1988. He worked as a coalminer, a bartender and at Canada Packers for 23 years.
The family will cherish the many wonderful memories of a truly exceptional and special man.
The Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, April 23, 2011 at the GERMAN-CANADIAN HALL, 902 6th Street North, Lethbridge.
Donations in Aldo’s memory may be made to the Lethbridge Soccer Association 2501-28 Ave. S., Lethbridge, AB, T1K 7L6 or to the Lethbridge Chapter of the Parkinson’s Society, 1254-3 Ave. S., Lethbridge, AB, T1J 0J9.
Thank you to the staff of Lethbridge Extendicare and his most recent home, Edith Cavell Care Centre.
"Ciao caro Papa, Nono, and husband"
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Martin Bros. Funeral Chapels Ltd.
610 - 4 Street South
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4P3
Phone: (403)328-2361  Fax: (403)382-3623
Toll Free: 1-800-382-2901
www.mbfunerals.com


WOOLF
Ethel RUTH SCHOW WOOLF, beloved wife of Lee Ronald Woolf (deceased 2009), loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed on Thursday, April 21st, 2011 in Cardston at the age of 91 years.
Ruth was born June 21st, 1919 in Burley, Idaho and raised in Cardston, Alberta. She graduated from the Henderson Business School in Lethbridge and worked in the Department of Lands and Mines in Edmonton until she married Lee November 27th, 1941 in the Cardston Alberta Temple. Ruth returned to Cardston while Lee served in the Armed Service overseas during WW II. Here they resided on his return in 1946. Ruth worked nearly ten years as secretary of the Cardston High School until they moved to Lethbridge in 1963. She worked twenty years as executive secretary in the Purchasing Department at St. Michael’s Hospital. Upon her retirement they moved back to Cardston. Ruth was married to Lee the “light of her life” for 67 years.
Ruth was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving throughout her life in positions as teacher and leader in the Primary, Young Women, Relief Society and Sunday School organizations. She loved singing in the ward choir. Ruth treasured the years serving with Lee as a Temple worker in the Cardston Alberta Temple and in the Temple Visitor’s Centre.
She was a devoted, loving and supportive grandparent. Her favorite avocation was to be involved in the lives of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Cookie jars were always full and available. Hospitable, caring and generous, she was quick to bring solace with her famous home made rolls and angel food cakes. Gardening was her pastime, and roses particularly flourished under her care. Known for her friendly, cheerful nature, she was a friend to all.
Though restricted to care in Grandview Nursing Home and the Auxiliary Hospital for her last eight years, her genuine smile, occasional flash wit and constant words of gratitude endeared her to family, visitors and care givers alike.
She is survived by her children: Sharon (Jim) Walker of South Ogden, Utah, Peggy (Ross) Ash of Cardston, Gayla (Terry) Holt of Cardston presently serving an LDS Mission in SLC, Utah, Gordon (Marilyn Selman) Woolf of South Ogden, Utah; 21 grandchildren and 59 great grandchildren. Ruth is survived by her sister-in-law Lois Schow, Freeda Schow, and Nadine Schow.
She is predeceased by her parents George Sidney Schow and Ingeborg Olesen Schow, and siblings: Celestia Hornberger, Sidney Schow, Rex Schow, Virginia Clarke, Paul Schow, Mark Schow and a grandson, Ben Holt.
The Funeral Service will be held in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, CARDSTON ALBERTA WEST STAKE CENTRE ( on the Waterton Highway), on Saturday, April 23rd, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. with Elder David Olsen officiating.
Friends may meet the family at the Church from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the Service. Interment in the Cardston Cemetery.
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Funeral arrangements entrusted to Berry Gorham
Legacy Funeral Homes Ltd.
P.O. Box 208
Cardston, Alberta T0K 0K0
Phone (403) 653-3222
Fax (403) 653-3677
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