LORNE NELSON GRUMMETT of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Margaret "Meta", passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Lethbridge Legacy Lodge on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at the age of 83 years.
Lorne was born in Calgary on May 10, 1928 to Nelson and Mabel Grummett. He stayed in the Calgary area and it is here that he met the love of his life Meta. There’s was a love like no others and it was this bond that led them down the aisle in Calgary, in 1949. They had a fulfilled life, celebrating many holidays together with their sons Lorne and Don. Margaret was quite the decorator when it came to holidays and she often got the family in the spirit of the season with her enthusiasm and joy. Their favourite holidays were Christmas and St. Patrick’s Day. This was truly the day where Lorne got into the holiday spirit, with his green beer in hand, enjoying this Irish tradition.
Lorne, Meta and their sons lived in the Calgary and Red Deer area for all of their married life and it was where they were all truly home. Meta lost her battle with cancer at the age of 66, on March 9, 1996 after many wonderful years of marriage and it is fair to say, that a piece of Lorne’s heart went with her.
After Meta’s passing, Lorne lived in Red Deer near his son Lorne, Bonnie, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was known to many as a great friend. Often offering to drive other members of the lodge he lived in to their numerous appointments and often embarking on day tours to the surrounding wilderness sites. He was always busy and loved being with friends. He enjoyed many hobbies, lawn bowling, bowling, camping, fishing and spending time with those he loved. On July 29, 2010, Lorne moved to The View in Lethbridge to be closer to Don, Mary Ann, his grandchildren and his great-grandchildren. He enjoyed watching the trains drive by, and the beautiful scenery from his window. He stayed there until December 2010, when a room became available at the Lethbridge Legacy Lodge. It was here that he developed an incredible bond with those caregivers and staff, and it was truly a wonderful place to live out the remainder of his days.
Lorne will be missed by many people, he was truly a wonderful husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.
Lorne is survived by his oldest son Lorne (Bonnie) Grummett of Red Deer; grandchildren Chad (Karrie) Grummett of Calgary, Lindsay (Jason) Miller of Red Deer; great-grandchildren Cale and Sarah Grummett and Ethan and Dylan Miller.
His youngest son Don (Mary Ann) Grummett of Lethbridge; grandchildren Carrie-Ann (Kevin) Perry of Coaldale, Jennipher Martin of Lethbridge; great-grandchildren Kimberlee and Alyssa Perry and Nicholas and Nolan Martin.
Lorne is also survived by his younger brother Garry (Ann) Grummett of Sherwood Park; nieces and nephews Kim (Karen) Grummett and their children Ashlyn, Jordan and Julia of Sherwood Park, Tammy (Blake) Thorarinson and their children Brittany and Natalie of Edmonton; cousins Lorne and Aron Grummett of California as well as Marion Grummett and Bryan (Erin) Grummett of Montana.
Besides his loving wife Meta, Lorne was predeceased by his parents Nelson and Mabel Grummett.
Lorne’s family would like to express their sincerest gratitude towards the nurses, caregivers and support staff at the care homes that Lorne stayed at in Red Deer and Lethbridge. Most recent however; was the Legacy Lodge who made this past year immensely comfortable, your care for Lorne and your compassion for our family during his stay there made him happy to call Legacy home. Thank-you.
A Private Family Memorial Celebration in Lorne’s honor will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place.
For those who wish, Memorial Donations may be made to the Legacy Lodge Recreation Department, 335 Lettice Perry Road North, Lethbridge, AB, T1H 5V7.
Al Hofmann
1948 - 2012
Aloise Kasper Hofmann passed away in the comfort of friends and family in Vauxhall on Monday, March 19, 2012 at the age of 63 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Sunday, March 25, 2012 between 4:00 P.M. and 5:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Vauxhall Mennonite Brethren Church, 320-9 Street North, Vauxhall on Monday, March 26, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Ken Easterbrook officiating. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at www.southlandfuneral.com .
Al is survived by two sons Allan Hofmann of Calgary, Martin Hofmann of Taber and two grandchildren Steven and Fierra. He is also survived by his mother Jean Hofmann of Brooks; three brothers Richard Hofmann of Brooks, Gary (Carol) Hofmann of Wardlow and Brian (Jerri) Hofmann of Watson Lake, Yukon; four sisters Anita Jones of McBride, British Columbia, Mable Hofmann of Edmonton, Jeannette (Hayward) Ash of Portland, Newfoundland, Ramona Baynham of Brooks as well as by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his father Jerome Hofmann.
Al led a good life trying to make people happy with his cheerful attitude and positive outlook on life. He has been a shoulder to cry on, and ear to speak to and a support for anyone in need. Al will be greatly missed and never forgotten.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.
HARVEY
Elizabeth Anne Harvey of Lethbridge Alberta passed on March 20th, 2012 in Foothills Hospital with her family at her side. Mom's life was full and the number of people's lives she touched is beyond measure. She is survived by her husband Lenard Graham Harvey, son Howard Harvey, sister Marie Roth, Brothers John and Cecil Nesmo, and a much beloved granddaughter Yasmine Kalila Harvey.
Funeral Services are to be held at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 2406 11 Ave South, Lethbridge at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 24th, 2012.
Interment to follow at Mountain View cemetery.
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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HORGUS
SHAE PAUL HORGUS passed away on March 20, 2012 in Lethbridge, AB at the age of 20 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
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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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KOLIBAR
MR. MIKE KOLIBAR of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Paulina Kolibar, passed away at St. Therese Villa on Monday, March 19, 2012 at the age of 92 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, March 23, 2012 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4th Street South, Lethbridge, with Reverend Deborah Lannon officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
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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
RAMOTOWSKI
HENRY (HERONIM) RAMOTOWSKI, beloved husband of Nadja Ramotowski, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Edith Cavell Care Centre, Lethbridge on Tuesday, March 20th, 2012 at the age of 93 years.
A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, on Friday, March 23, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 – 12th Avenue South, Lethbridge, on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. with Reverend John Kohler officiating.
A reception will follow at the church hall. After the reception, interment will take place in the Temple Hill Cemetery, Raymond.
A special Thank You to Dr. Burton and the staff at the Edith Cavell Care Centre for all their help & support.
Honoured to Serve
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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WALBURGER
DONALD MARK WALBURGER, beloved husband of Madeline Walburger and Fern Walburger (deceased), passed away suddenly in Cardston on March 19th, 2012 at the age of 71 years.
He was born July 24th, 1940 in Cardston, Alberta to John Mark and Olive Walburger. He had three brothers: Jerald (Sharon), Perry (Helen), and Delroy; and 5 sisters: Jeanette Sommerfeldt (Glen), Denise Algate (Gordon), Marla Miller (Craig), Beryl Dattage (Spence), and Lori Rasmussen (Jack).
Mark grew up in Mountain View and went to high school in Mountain View and Cardston. He attended the Junior College in Lethbridge and then served an LDS mission in Germany. When he returned, he met Fern Broadbent, and they were married on July 23rd, 1964. He worked at Parks Canada in Waterton Lakes National Park for 26 years. He and Fern have four children: Marjorie Olsen (Dan), Allan (Eva), Bonita Holt (Ian) and Kenric (Kimberly). They have 10 grandchildren.
After Fern passed away in 2008, Mark was blessed to meet Madeline Harker and they were married May 16, 2009. They had three wonderful years together and enjoyed time with both families.
He is predeceased by his first wife, Fern, his parents and his brother, Delroy.
Friends may meet the family at LEGACY FUNERAL HOME, Cardston on Friday, March 23rd, 2012 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. or at the Church Saturday, March 24th, 2012 from 9:00 to 9:45a.m.
The Funeral Service will be held in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, LEAVITT, Alberta on Saturday, March 24th at 10:00 am with Bishop Royce Leavitt officiating. Interment will follow in the Leavitt 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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