1938 - 2011
Sharon Lea Czibere, beloved wife of the late Nick Czibere, passed away in
Taber on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at the age of 73 years.
Further information including service details will follow once arrangements
have been finalized.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403)
223-8778.
DRENT
Psalm 121: “I lift up my eyes to the hills-where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth”.
On the evening of Wednesday, December 14, 2011, our heavenly Father took on to himself my husband, our dad and our opa. MENNO GEERT DRENT, is lovingly remembered by his wife Tina Drent, his two children Jason (Taya) Drent of Sundre, AB and their two children Dane and Gabe, and Kristin (Tyson) Lemke of Edmonton, AB.
He is also survived by one brother, two sisters and numerous nieces and nephews.
Menno was predeceased by his parents, one sister and one brother.
Menno was born December 26, 1930 in Scheemda, Holland. He came to Canada in 1952 with his parents and siblings. They settled in Taber. He married Tina Bakker in 1972 and together they had two children. Menno worked as a millwright at Canbra Foods for many years but also enjoyed truck driving. Menno will be sadly missed by the family and many friends. The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors at the C.R.H. 4B and St. Michael’s Palliative Care.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Friday, December 16, 2011 from 7:00 – 8:00 P.M.
A Funeral Service will be held at MARANATHA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, 260 McGill Boulevard West, Lethbridge on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 3:00 P.M. with Pastor Tony Maan officiating.
A private family interment will precede the service at Mountain View Cemetery.
In memory of Menno, donations may be made to Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (Free a Family), PO Box 5070, Station LCD 1, Burlington, ON, L7R 3Y8, or to Alberta Mental Health, 200-5 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 4L1.
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Cornerstone Funeral Home & Crematorium
2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South
Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1
Telephone ~ (403) 381-7777
Fax ~ (403) 381-3128
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DUCHARME
November 1, 1962- December 12, 2011
It is with grieving hearts that we announce the passing of KIM DAVIS DUCHARME. Husband of Irene Ducharme, and father of Danielle Ducharme, Camille (Kolby) Barnstable, and Brett Ducharme. Kim died suddenly, at the age of 49 years, while working in Calgary, AB.
He is survived by his incredible family, whom he loved deeply. Mother, Luella Ducharme. Siblings: Ronda (Brian) Reach & family, Todd (Deneen) Ducharme & family, Jason (Tammy) Ducharme & family, Darcee (Sai) Wong & family, and Jennifer (Pak) Chang & family; son in-law to Art (Tina) Wamsteeker; brother in-law to Jackie (Dean) Piller & famiy, AJ (Debbie) Wamsteeker & family, Brian (Carla) Wamsteeker & family, and Jody Wamsteeker; ‘Uncle Kim’ to 23 nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Frank Ducharme, on October 5, 2010; grandparents Joe and Holly Ducharme of Creston, BC, and his nephews, Lane & Taylor Ducharme, sons of Todd (Deneen).
Kim was born in Fort Macleod, AB, where he grew up, except for the short time that his family moved & lived in Creston, BC. Kim married the love of his life (and high school sweetheart), Irene, on December 30, 1983. His best friend, and soul mate, he loved Irene passionately. They built a home together & lived in Fort Macleod. He led an exemplary marriage in love and faithfulness, which his children were able to learn from and hope to replicate in their lives. He was always young at heart, and would laugh until he cried. He had a contagious sense of play, and spent endless hours playing games, building toys, playing catch, sharing jokes, and taking his family on road trips. Kim loved to go camping, and some of his family’s favorite memories will always be time spent around the campfire, boating and water sports. He loved snowmobiling and skiing in the winter months.
Kim was a member of the Granum Christian Reformed Church, and led services once a month at the Fort Macleod Extendicare and Pioneer Lodge. The seniors just loved him and would call him Pastor Kim, although his educational background was construction, attaining his journeyman carpentry certificate on May 20, 1987. He owned and operated Smart Building Solutions, which he ran with Irene and Brett. Kim was always a perfectionist, and took great pride in his workmanship and final building projects. He worked hard, and supported his family in a strong leadership position with grace, kindness, and gentleness. He was very proud of his children, and loved to tell stories about their lives.
A Funeral Service will be held, thankful for the life of Kim, at 2:00 PM, on Friday, December 16, 2011 at the CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, located 5 miles/8 km east of the town of Granum on Secondary highway 519, with Pastor Brian Kuyper, Officiating.
If friends & family choose, memorial donations can be made in Kim’s name to either; Focus on the Family via https://shop.focusonthefamily.ca/donate1.aspx?go=onestep
or by mail to: 19946 80A Avenue Langley, BC V2Y 0J8 OR
to the CRWRC (Christian Reformed World Relief Committee) http://www.crcna.org/pages/crwrc_donate.cfm or by mailing to: CRWRC-Canada, 3475 Mainway, Burlington, ON, L7R 3Y8.
"Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart. Then you will find favor with both God and people, and you will earn a good reputation. Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take." (Proverbs 3:3-6)
Eden's Funeral Home and Crematorium
2424 - 5 Avenue
Fort Macleod, AB
Phone: 403-553-3772
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ECKERT
ELSIE MARIE ECKERT, of Coalhurst, Alberta, formerly of the Malakwa (B.C.) area of the Shuswap, succumbed in her sleep on Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 at the age of 74 years.
Elsie was predeceased by her husband Alfred Eckert, sister, Hilda Cancelliere and brother Victor Erikson.
She is survived by her two sons, Dale (& special friend Angela) of Powell River, B.C. and Kelly (Marina) of Coalhurst; two grandchildren, Randal & Matthew of Coalhurst; two brothers, Emil and Clarence, both of Salmon Arm, B.C. She is also survived by her special friends, Esther Erikson of Sicamous, B.C., Elmer (Agnes) Kari of Calgary, Alberta, and numerous nieces & nephews.
Her love of life and people touched the lives of all those who knew her. She touched us all and our time with her was marvelous. Elsie was very dedicated to her family and friends. For the past 15 years she lived in Coalhurst to be close to her two grandchildren, Randal & Matt. She will be missed by all who knew her.
No funeral will be held. Cremation has taken place and a private interment will be held at a later date in the Shuswap.
In memory of Elsie, contributions may be made to the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, 301, 620 – Colbourne St., London, Ontario N6B 3R9.
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Cornerstone Funeral Home & Crematorium
2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South
Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1
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Loaine Ell
1926 - 2011
Loaine Irma Ell, beloved wife of the late Frank Ell, passed away in Taber
on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at the age of 85 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at the Southland Funeral
Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, December 16, 2011 at 5:00 P.M.
A private family burial service will be held at the Taber Memorial Garden
on Saturday, December 17, 2011. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our
website at www.southlandfuneral.com.
Loaine is survived by her children Cheryl (Dave) Garner of Taber, Verle
(Valerie) of Evansburg and John (Darla) of Cochrane; eight grandchildren
Del, Wayne, Cara, Laura, Lisa, Brad, Kari and John as well as twelve great
grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband Frank Ell; sister Vale Heck;
brother-in-law Frank Heck.
Loaine was born at Carmangay on January 26, 1926, the daughter of Harold
and Pearl Liddle. She married Frank Ell on December 27, 1944 and they had
three children. They settled in Bow Island where she worked at Macleods
Hardware and Brosz Grocery. They moved to Foremost where she owned and
operated Ell’s Apparel. Loaine and Frank returned to Bow Island where they
resided for several years before buying an acreage east of Taber. They
eventually moved in to town where she has resided until her passing.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Loaine’s name may be made
directly to the Taber and District Health Foundation, 4326 - 50 Avenue,
Taber, Alberta T1G 1N9.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403)
223-8778.
GARRICK
MR. HERMAN "HARRY" GARRICK of Lethbridge, beloved companion of Iona Fander, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at the age of 83 years. Harry was predeceased by his wife Stella Garrick.
Funeral arrangements will be announced in the Spring of 2012.
Send condolences at www.mbfunerals.com.
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
HUTTON
LILLIAN HUTTON of Fort Macleod passed away Saturday, December 10, 2011 at the age of 88 years.
Lil is survived by her children with her first husband Emil Heller: Darryl (Pam), Sandra (Bob Price) and Stan (Corrie) and their families. She is also survived by the children of her second Husband, Bill Hutton: John, Jerry (Norma), Judy (Jim Asuchak), and Debbie (Doug Pinder) and their families.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, Dec. 17 at the Fort Macleod Trinity United Church
Send condolences at www.mbfunerals.com
KASNER
HANNELORE LIESBETH KASNER (nee Rosentreter) of Fort Macleod, beloved wife of the late Herman Kasner, passed away suddenly on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the age of 76 years.
Hanna was born in Kreuzberg, Berlin Germany in 1935 and immigrated to Canada with her family in 1953. It was here in Canada that she met and married her late husband Herman. Hanna worked for many years as a Registered Dental Assistant Level II in Lethbridge, until her retirement.
Hanna leaves many family and friends to mourn her sudden passing and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her sisters Christa Maria Briere of Lethbridge, AB, Renate Edith Jensen of Lloydminster, AB and Monika Gertrud Stan of Fort Macleod, AB; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families. Besides her loving husband Herman, Hanna was predeceased by her parents Willi Rosentreter and Liesbeth Maria Burbank and her brother Klaus Gunther (Bill) Rosentreter.
A Memorial Service will be determined and posted at a later date.
Eden's Funeral Home and Crematorium
2424 - 5 Avenue
Fort Macleod, AB
Phone: 403-553-3772
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LAU
It is with great sadness that we announce that NGAN GING LAU on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at the Chinook Regional Hospital at the age of 78 years.
She was born on August 13, 1933 in Dong Sun Village Toi Sun Goung Dong China.
She leaves to mourn her passing is her daughter Shelling Wong; sons Gordon Wong and Kevin Wong; daughter-in-laws Pei Lan Mei, Jane Wong, and Rosa Zhou; 10 grandchildren; 2 great-grand children; brother Chung Ken Joe Lau; sister-in-law Yick Foon Dong; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families. She was predeceased by her son Ping Lap Wong.
Mrs. Lau immigrated to Canada in 1984 with the youngest son Kevin Wong she worked at the Peking Gardens and the Hong Kong Gardens until she retired at the age of 60 years. She stayed active after her retirement by gardening, playing with her grandchildren and often doing exercises at the Senior Centre.
Mrs. Lau was a wonderful and friendly lady. She will be missed by the family and her friends forever.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 6:00pm and 8:00pm on Sunday, December 18, 2011 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00pm on Monday, December 19, 2011 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, with Mr. Norman Choi officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Send condolences at www.mbfunerals.com.
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
Ed Malinsky
1928 - 2011
Edward Malinsky passed away in Taber on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at the
age of 83 years.
Further information including service details will follow once arrangements
have been finalized.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403)
223-8778.
SMITH
MR. BERNARD JOSEPH SMITH of Brocket, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at the age of 65 years.
Funeral Arrangements to be announced when completed.
Eden's Funeral Home and Crematorium
2424 - 5 Avenue
Fort Macleod, AB
Phone: 403-553-3772
Email:
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THOMSON
MR. LORNE BURNESS THOMSON of Lethbridge, AB beloved husband of Blanche Mae Thomson passed away peacefully, Sunday December 11, 2011 at the age of 84 years.
Born in Burford Township of Brant County, ON to parents William and Florence, Lorne left school early to go to work. Seeking opportunity, Lorne lied about his age in order to get his driver’s license early and began working his way across Canada, where he fell in love with the west coast of Vancouver, BC and began his career as a truck driver. Travel and driving were the passions for Lorne and it showed in his stories. Whether it be about driving mining and logging trucks up north where it was so cold that a bulldozer could shatter its blade from hitting a rock or delivering goods in the heat of the Okanagan where he and a friend actually cooked an egg on the sidewalk, life experience make Lorne a great teacher.
Driving was always a passion for Lorne, which led to his career of racing in his 1952 Triumph TR3 through the 1960’s and 70’s at the Westwood race track in Coquitlam, BC until, "It got to where you were competing against the other guy’s bank account." Although the racing stopped for Lorne, he stayed an active member of the Sports Car Club of BC for many years, always bringing his kids and their friends out every Sunday of the season to watch the races.
In 1993, Lorne moved to Lethbridge, AB to be close to family and enjoyed tinkering in the garage, where many a tool was invented for tending the yard and garden. Lorne especially loved the company of his pets, who he would remark "Make better conversation than some people."
Besides his loving wife Blanche, Lorne is survived by his step-children Lillian (Micheal) Hickman of North Vancouver, BC, Douglas (Kim) Gartland of West Vancouver, BC, and Kevin Gartland of Lethbridge, AB; son Brian (Jimmi-Lynn) Thomson of Lethbridge, AB; grandchildren Kathryn Hickman of North Vancouver, BC, Adam, Todd, and Kyle Gartland of West Vancouver, BC, Riley Christie of Naramata, BC, Alex and Theo Thomson of Lethbridge, AB; sister Ethal (Walter) Taylor of Paris, ON and brother Roy (Agnes) Thomson of Woodstock, ON; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families.
Lorne was predeceased by his brothers Chuck and Earl Thomson of ON; sister Eunice Osbourne of ON; and step-son Severin Gartland of Vancouver, BC.
Granting Lorne’s request there will be no funeral.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Lorne’s name may be made to the Alzheimer Society @ 1-888-329-3766.
The family would like to give thanks to the staff of Legacy Lodge for their care and compassion in Lorne’s final year, and to the staff of the Lethbridge Regional Hospital, floor 4B, for their care and compassion during Lorne’s final hours.
Send condolences at www.mbfunerals.com.
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
VERBITSKY (Wocknitz), YVONNE
Yvonne Verbitsky passed away surrounded by love at home on Friday, December 9, 2011 at the age of 70 years. She will be missed by her loving husband Victor Verbitsky; two sons Alan and Michael (wife Crystal); grandchildren Michael and Cowan Bujarski as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. Yvonne was born in the Galt Hospital in Lethbridge, Alberta. She graduated from Magrath High School and then attended the Galt School of Nursing, LMH 1962 and became a RN. Yvonne worked in Dauphin, Manitoba and at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton. She then moved to smaller hospitals in Alberta until an illness forced her to stop nursing in 1989. Yvonne’s health continued to decline until her passing. "Do not weep for me; I pray I am in a better place now". Services will be officiated by Reverend C. Fyfe. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.myalternatives.ca.
YEE
JUDY YEE (Tse Chun Tao), passed away peacefully at the age of 72, surrounded by her family. After a short but valiant fight with cancer Judy left us on Saturday December 10, 2011.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on Friday, December 16, 2011 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4th Street South, Lethbridge.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL. Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Palliative Care at the St. Michael’s Foundation, 1400-9th Ave. S., Lethbridge, AB, T1J 4V5.
Send condolences at www.mbfunerals.com.
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
