BOYCHUK
MRS. LENA BOYCHUK, beloved wife of the late Mr. Mike Boychuk of Lethbridge, passed away at the St. Therese Villa on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at the age of 89 years.
Funeral arrangements will 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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COCKERILL, STANLEY
Passed away April 21, 2012
A Celebration of Life will be held for Stan on Saturday, June 2, 2012. This will be at the West Community Room of the Norbridge Seniors Center from 2:00PM - 6:00 PM. Please use the South Entrance on 12 Avenue to attend as the main entrance doors will be locked. The family invites all friends, former co-workers, and life acquaintances to bring their memories of life experiences with Stan to share and celebrate with us. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. This will be an informal event as “Pops” would want it. We look forward to your company at our dearly loved Dad’s celebration of life.

Survived by wife Phyllis and his children Stan, Kim, Wendy, Fay, Chuck and families



DAVIDSON
Mr. GEORGE ANDREW DAVIDSON, beloved husband of Mrs. Dorothy Davidson of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge, on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at the age of 84 years.
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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FIEDLER
JESSIE MAXINE FIEDLER, born in Trenton, Ontario on May 1, 1933 and passed away in Lethbridge on May 29, 2012.
She is survived by her husband Anthony (Tony) Albert Raymond Fiedler, daughters; Laurie (John) Janzen and Nadine (Tim) Helmer, two grandchildren; Erin and Kyle Helmer and one brother Allen.
She was predeceased by her parents; Jessie and James Seabrooke, her sisters; Edna, Ethel, Eileen and Ruth and by her brother James.
Maxine went by her middle name most of her life as she thought Jessie was an old lady’s name.
Tony was in the Royal Canadian Air Force so she travelled to France to live for a year and a half and then travelled through most of Canada. Moving on average of once every two years for the first 15 years of her marriage. When Tony mustered out they moved to Coaldale then to Lethbridge where they bought a home and put down roots where she spent the rest of her life.
She worked for Kresge’s and then Sears Canada until she retired in the 80’s. A few years later she became a partner in Grandma Lee’s with her sister-in-law Rose Janzen until the business was sold, when she retired again – this time for good.
A few years later she began having noticeable memory problems that were later diagnosed as Alzheimer’s. In 2010 it became evident she needed more care than Tony could give her and she went into a home. In 2012 she moved to Edith Cavell Care Centre where she spent the last months of her life and got excellent care and was safe until the end. We wish to thank all the staff at Edith Cavell for everything.
She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
At Maxine’s request, no Funeral Service will be held.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Alzheimer Society of Lethbridge, 402-740-4 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0N9.
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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FIRST RIDER - OMEASOO
Janie Rae First Rider-Omeasoo, Aaya kit ta pia Kii – Comes from two tribes, Mii saam atoa yiinh kii qakii, Long Time Holy Singing Women, passed away in Lethbridge, Alberta on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at the age of 25 years – born in Cardston, Alberta on March 4, 1987.
Janie Rae is survived by her loving parents Delray First Rider, Blood Tribe and Laureen Omeasoo, Samson Cree; God Parents Dave and Beverly Maiers; companion and partner Chelsea Heavy Head; Sisters: Tia Rae (Kat) Day Chief, Leah Rae First Rider, Ellie Jaye First Rider, Katelyn Many Grey Horses, Kennedy Oka, Tessia First Rider, Felicia Red Crow; Brothers: Raymond First Rider, Chayse Buckskin, Rhodes Buffalo, Remington Buffalo, Saige First Rider, Tuffy & Dakota Tailfeathers; Nieces and Nephews: Raeven, Maddison, McKenzie, Hailey, Tripp, Roan, Makale, Taylee and Mylee.
Janie Rae was raised by her traditional mentor, role model, her beloved mom, grandmother, Nora First Rider, Ksii tsi koom ikka, na so akii - Thunder Lightning Women.
Extended Relatives: Mary First Rider & Families, Rosabelle First Rider Tyson & Families, Clive First Rider & Families, Ervin First Rider & Families, Joyce First Rider & Families, and many extended cousins and relatives from the Blood Tribe. Grandmother Doris Omeasoo & Families, Irene Omeasoo & Family, Hilda (Steve) Wood and Family, Denis Omeasoo and family, and many extended cousins from Hobbema and the Swanson Family from Saskatchewan.
Janie Rae attended school in Cardston, Lethbridge Collegiate Institute, and Red Crow College. Janie enjoyed and played hockey for the Kainai Ice Eagles and Lady Hawks. Janie’s hockey experience earned her an opportunity to play for the All Women’s Provincial Hockey Tournament. Janie Rae enjoyed a lasting relationship with her Coaches the late Edmond Wolf child and his wife Noreen, Managers - Ike and Gerri Eagle Speaker.
At a young age, Janie Rae travelled with her grandmother Nora to Browning, for their annual Sundance, which gave her great strength and enjoyment and was preparing to once again participate in the Sundance.
As a pre-teen Janie sacrificed her time and her traditional beliefs to be at the Sundance. This preparation was a commitment that meant a lot to Janie and her relationships with the land and with her spiritual growth. Janie had a spiritual connection to the eagle and the bear which gave her guidance and direction on her journey. Janie looked forward to the Sundance camp for renewal, and to feast and visit with friends and family. When she entered the Sundance camp she came with the energy and willingness to share and to lend a hand to anyone that needed help. She was someone you could always count on. Janie’s gift of kindness and generosity made people feel at ease and comfortable.
Janie Rae participated in the Blood Tribe Sundance, a traditional ceremony. A prestige’s part of our renewal system, Janie looked forward to helping her grandmother Nora each year with the Motokiiks (Buffalo Women’s Society). Last summer we were proud to witness Janie assist Holly Bull Calf with her Bundle.
Janie’s interest was music and learning how to play the guitar and singing contemporary and traditional native song. In the arts, she enjoyed writing poetry, and reading literature. She enjoyed traditional crafts, making jewelry and hand drums.
Janie Rae was the joy of our family; she kept us laughing with her endless jokes, humour and her awesome fancy dance moves. Janie was very fond of her nieces, nephews and many friends and would devote countless hours to spend with all. We will miss her smile and playful presence.
Janie Rae was predeceased by her great grandparents: George and Jane First Rider; aunties and uncles: Meridan & Ray Turner, Margaret First Rider, Jocelyn First Rider, Randolf First Rider, Edward First Rider, Herbert First Rider, Esther First Rider, Viney First Rider, and cousin Mamie Jane First Rider, Grandfather Al Swanson, Cambell & Alice Swanson.
“Creator Bless Janie Rae and keep her. You filled her with qualities that have meant so much to us. Creator thank you for creating her and letting her enrich our lives.”
A Wake Service will be held at the Moses Lake Gym, Blood Reserve on Friday, June 1, 2012 from 7:00 p.m. continuing all night. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Blood Reserve on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Interment in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Blood Reserve.
Arrangements entrusted to Cal Salmon.
Legacy Funeral Homes Ltd.
P.O. Box 208
Cardston, Alberta T0K 0K0
Phone (403) 653-3222
Fax (403) 653-3677
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LANGEMANN
PETER JOHN LANGEMANN, beloved husband of the late Edna Langemann, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at the Chinook Regional Hospital after a brief illness.
Surviving his passing are his sisters, Kay Cahoon of Langley, BC., Anne (John) Dunn of Vanderhoof, BC., and Agnes Thibert of Lundbreck, AB. and in-laws Maxine (George Griffiths) Vogt, Ron (Betty) Salahor of Calgary, AB. and Russ (Connie) Salahor of Victoria, BC., many nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and neighbors.
Peter was born in Coaldale on June 12th, 1927 and lived most of his life on the farm originally owned by his parents John and Anna Langemann.
He married Edna Salahor in 1969 and together they turned their land into a small piece of paradise which included Edna’s abundant garden and flower beds and Pete’s lush grain and sugar beet crops.
The years that followed were the best of times for both of them. Besides his farming, Pete was involved with various early community organizations including the Forbes Lateral Water Users Association, Coaldale Mutual Telephone Company, and Sugar Beet Growers of Alberta. He was on the board of the St. Mary’s Irrigation District for many years and was Chairman of the Board till his retirement in 1997. During this time he worked on and developed the LoPac Gate which was used in the district to control the flow of irrigation water. The gate was improved on by him in the next few years and the Langemann Gate is used today to control water flow by many irrigation districts in Canada and the U.S.A. His work with the S.M.R.I.D. occupied much of his time and was always directed at benefiting the community he lived in.
As time went by a certain amount of physical frailty caused him to cut back on farming and community work.
In 2008 his beloved wife, Edna, passed away and he never quite recovered from this loss. He was able to stay in his own home aided in a large part by his neighbors who essentially became his family by helping him in so many ways. He was totally appreciative of their help as was the rest of his family.
The Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 1:30 PM with Pastor Gerald Klassen, officiating.
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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NEMETH
JOEY NEMETH passed away suddenly in Lethbridge on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at the age of 42 years.
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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RALPH
JACK L RALPH beloved husband of Hazel (Bascom) Ralph passed away at home with his family at his side on Monday, May 28, 2012 at the age of 86 years.
He is survived by his seven children Linda (Rae), Mark, Ross (Brigitte), Darrel (Ilene), Judy (Larry), Connie and James. Twenty grandchildren and thirty six great-grandchildren with three on the way.
Jack was predeceased by his parents Clatie and Fred Ralph, infant brother LaRay and granddaughter Jacqueline Hill.
Jack was born and raised in Raymond. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy at the age of 17. After the war he joined the family farming and ranching business. Twelve years after their marriage Jack moved his family to Fort Macleod. After retirement Jack and Hazel split their time living between their condo in Lethbridge and their son's ranch in Mountain View.
Jack was an avid gardener who had a special passion for flowers. He dearly loved his family and they knew it.
The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. TAYLOR STREET CHAPEL, 221 North, 400 West, Raymond, with Bishop Dennis Baker officiating.
Friends may meet the family prior to the service at the church from 1:00 to 1:45 p.m.
Interment in the Temple Hill Cemetery, Raymond.
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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WADE
MR. RUSS WADE of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Jackie Wade, passed away at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at the age of 67 years.
At Russ’ request a private family service will be held.
Send condolences at
www.mbfunerals.com.


Melonie Weiss
1960 - 2012
Melonie Dawn Weiss (nee Friesen), beloved wife of Randy Weiss of Taber,
passed away in Calgary on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at the age of 51 years.
The Funeral Service will be held at Knox United Church, 4929 - 50 Avenue,
Taber on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Sandra Riddell
officiating. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at
www.southlandfuneral.com.
Besides her loving husband Randy, Melonie is survived by her daughter Tasha
(Dustin) McPhee and children Cohen and Ryder of Taber; Randy’s two daughters
and son, Miranda McGregor and children Braxton and Taija, Murray (Nadia)
Weiss and child Leaha and Nicole (Ron) Hoytos and child Jovan all of
Lethbridge. She is also survived by her brothers Herman (Darlene) Friesen of
Calgary, Terry (Susan) Friesen and Alex Friesen all of Lethbridge and by
numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was predeceased by her father Herman Friesen, mother Vicky Friesen (nee
Chartrand) and two brothers Allan Friesen and Randall Friesen.
Melonie was a loving wife, mother and nana. Her family meant everything to
her. She was a real people person. She enjoyed attending Legion meetings
with the guys and gals at the big table. She loved to talk and spend time
with others. Melonie will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her
family and many friends.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Melonie’s name may be made
directly to the Canadian Liver Foundation, Suite 309, 1010 - 1 Avenue NE,
Calgary, Alberta T2E 7W7 or to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada,
3100, 246 Stewart Green SW, Calgary, Alberta, T3H 3C8.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403)
223-8778.



WYATT CHARLES OLSON
July 24, 1987 - May 23, 2012
Left us suddenly near Bowden, Alberta.
Born in Lethbridge Alberta to Shay & Theresa (Wagner) Olson. Wyatt left behind his love, Stephanie Driver; their unborn child and Stephanie’s family, his siblings Antonia (Mike) Olson, Tyler (Brandice) Vredegoor, Greg (Selena) Vredegoor, his parents Shay & Sherry Olsen; grandparents Tony & Olga Wagner; Dennis & Rose Olson; Winston & Iris Jacobs and great grandmother Winnie Coderre; Auntie Caroline (Don) and their children Jesse & Justin Kloot, as well as many relatives and friends from his short life.
Wyatt was predeceased by his mother Theresa in 1993.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting and everything mechanical. Wyatt taught us to enjoy our moments and to find joy in everything in life’s journey. He was always full of mischievous anecdotes.
Thank you Stephanie for the gift you carry.
Wyatt was laid to rest beside his mother May 28.
Rest in peace our redneck.