Monica Basque
1952 - 2013
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Monica Basque, beloved
wife of Larry Basque, on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at the age of 60 years.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Peace Lutheran Church, 4619 - 56
Avenue, Taber on Monday, February 4, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Carl
Bogda officiating. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at
www.southlandfuneral.com.
Besides her loving husband Larry, she is survived by her three children
Aaron Bertie of Lethbridge, Michael and Kevin Bertie of Taber; Larry’s
children, Larry Jr. (BJ) Basque of Lethbridge, Tammy (Doug) Cocks of Grande
Prairie and four grandchildren Joel (Amanda), Brodie, Delaynee and Jordyn.
Monica is also survived by her siblings Adam (Martha) Anton, Regina (George)
Metcalfe, Helen (Walter) Bonn, Irma Anton all of Kelowna, British Columbia,
Rose Metz and Erika (Ernie) Lukacs of Taber; sisters-in-law Frieda Anton of
Lethbridge, Myra Anton of Point Roberts, Washington; her children’s father
Tom Bertie; mother-in-law Ollie Bertie; in-law’s Nanette (Ernie) Dupont,
Michelle (Brian) Holthe all of Taber, Monalie (Dennis) Nessman and Mark
Bertie of Calgary, Norman (Karen) Basque of Langley, British Columbia, David
(Kathy) Basque of London, Ontario, Lena (Cookie) Crowe, Patsy (Kevin) Martin
and Linda (Jerry) Johnson all of St. John’s New Brunswick as well as
numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by her parents Daniel and Olga Anton; brother Adolf
Anton; brothers-in-law Franke Gyenizse and Kenneth Kerr; nephews Attila
Gyenizse and Larry Metz; sister-in-law Michelle Bertie; father-in-law Ado
Bertie; father and mother-in-law Joseph and Mary Rose Basque.
Monica was born in Lethbridge on April 9, 1952, the youngest daughter of
Daniel and Olga Anton. The family immigrated to Canada in April 1951 and she
was the only one of their children born in Canada. She was raised and
schooled in Taber and continued to reside in Taber until the time of her
passing. Monica started her banking career with the Bank of Nova Scotia.
After a brief break she started working with ATB Financial and worked there
part time for thirty years before retiring in June of 2012. Outside of work,
Monica’s passion was gardening, in particular her flower gardens. Their yard
won the Communities in Bloom for the best yard in 2009. Monica also started
to enjoy a bit of travelling, taking trips to Germany, Mexico, Arizona, Las
Vegas and the Maritimes. After retirement she was looking forward to her
next destination, Hawaii, which she never accomplished due to a hard battle
with cancer that she never won. Monica loved her family and spent as much
time with each and every one of them whenever possible. She will be lovingly
remembered by her family and friends.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the
Canadian Cancer Society, 317 - 10 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 2M7.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403)
223-8778.



Bill Koznick
1922 - 2013
Bill Koznick, beloved husband of the late Audrey Koznick, passed away in
Fort Macleod on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at the age of 90 years. 
A private burial service will be held at the Taber Memorial Garden.
Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at
www.southlandfuneral.com.
Bill is survived by his children Mike Koznick of Pincher Creek and Suzanne
(Roy) Williams of Cochrane. He is also survived by his granddaughter Donna
(John) Grant of Cochrane and their children Nicki & Alex and his grandson
Mark Williams (Lori) of Medicine Hat and children Ken Knoeck and Jimmy
Williams. He will be fondly remembered by his brother Paul (Margaret)
Koznick of Taber and by several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife Audrey Koznick; daughter-in-law Davina
Evenson; three brothers and one sister-in-law, Alec Koznick, Mike (Ruth)
Koznick and Peter Koznick; sister and brother-in-law Mary (Carl) Wattum.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Bill’s name may be made directly
to the Taber Hospital Foundation, 4326 - 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N9.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403)
223-8778.



MANY FINGERS (PLUME)
CLARA BERNICE (PLUME) MANY FINGERS of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at the age of 55 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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MELON
MARIO MELON passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge, Alberta, December 29, 2012. Mario Melon will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his niece Gianna Cassell and family, his nephew Joseph Melon and family and his treasured Goddaughter Darlene Sergo. Mario is also mourned by his brother Olivo in France and his three sisters, Maria in Italy and Natalia and Paolina in Croatia and many nieces and nephews. Mario was predeceased by his parents Giovanni and Giuseppina Melon, his brother Onorato Melon and sister-in-law Rosa Melon and brother-in-law Giuldo Emoroso.
Mario was the first born son of Giovanni and Giuiseppina and was born January, 22 1927 in Montona, Province of Istria, Italy. Mario and his brother Onorato immigrated to Canada in 1951, to fulfill their dreams of a new life in Canada. They travelled by train from Halifax, Nova Scotia to Lethbridge, Alberta to commence their sugar beet contract, at Turin, Alberta. Both Mario and Onorato gained employment with Canadian Pacific Railway, at Manyberries, Alberta, November 23, 1951. Mario retired from Canadian Pacific Railway at Kipp, Alberta, February 01, 1992. Mario enjoyed many trips home to Istria, to be with family, enjoying home cooked meals, visiting historical locations and capturing these family moments on film. Mario enjoyed family time with his brother Onorato, incredible meals prepared by his sister-in-law Rosa and special occasions with his niece Gianna and nephew Joseph. He loved travelling to various locations in Canada and the United States. One of his favorite haunts was crossing the border at Coutts, Alberta into Montana for pie and coffee. Mario willingly shared a wealth of family, European and local history through his many stories, photographs and old maps.
The family wishes to thank Art and Elaine Greco, who considered Mario as family, sharing many laughs and his favorite meal of pasta, in any form. The family also wishes to thank the medical staff at Chinook Regional for providing care and comfort to our dear Zio this past year. We would also like to thank the nurses and staff at West Highlands Centre.
Prayers and Funeral Mass will be held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Sparwood, BC at a later date. Interment will be at Rivercrest Cemetery in Sparwood, BC, near his brother Onorato and sister-in-law Rosa.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Mario’s name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT and Nunavut, P.O. Box 2211, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4K7.
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



REV. RODERICK ALEXANDER
MACAULAY, BA BD
July 17, 1924 - Jan. 29, 2013
Peacefully following a long illness, and with family by his side, ROD passed from the House of God where he ministered for many years to the presence of God.
Rod was born at home in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia to Annie (nee Kerr) and John Neil MacAulay. He was predeceased by his parents, his siblings Kerr (Florence), Mary (Robert), Phyllis, and John (Blanche).
Lovingly remembered by his wife and soul mate of 61 years, Evelyn (nee Taylor), eldest daughter Lynda Stephenson (Keith) of Calgary, and triplets Gail MacAulay (Kevin Rollason) of Winnipeg, Phyllis Thordarson (Philip) of Langruth,MB and Janice Jones (Mark) of Jourdanton,Texas. Grandchildren Mercedes Stephenson, Sarah and Mary Rollason-MacAulay, Heather Jordan (Tyler), Theresa and Rod Thordarson, Richard Jones (Meagan), Neil Jones (Dallas), Paul Jones, and Sean Jones, great-grandchildren Gideon and Greta Jones and Micaiah Jones.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 P.M., on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at PINCHER CREEK UNITED CHURCH, 972 Police Ave., Pincher Creek, AB, with Brent Woodard Officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pincher Creek United Church, the Alzheimer Society of Canada, or a charity of your choice.
Eden's Funeral Home and Crematorium
966 Elm Street
Pincher Creek, AB
Phone: 403-627-3131
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www.edensfuneralhome.com



SHIRANT
ANATOLE TONY SHIRANT, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Legacy Lodge in Lethbridge, on Tuesday, January 29th, 2013 at the age of 84 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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SPACKMAN
PRISCILLA MAY MCMULLIN SPACKMAN, beloved wife of Sharon Lee, passed away on Wednesday January 23, 2013 at the age of 70 years.
The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, LETHBRIDGE NORTHSIDE CHAPEL, 2223-6 A. Avenue North, Lethbridge, with Bishop Glen Baker officiating.
Interment in the Stirling Cemetery, Stirling, Alberta.
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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