DYKSLAG
MR. HENRY DYKSLAG of Coalhurst, beloved husband of Mrs. Audrey Dykslag, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2012 at the age of 75 years.
A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00pm on Friday, November 2, 2012 at TRINITY REFORMED CHURCH, 1100 – 40 Ave North, Lethbridge, with Reverend H. Van der Woerd officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Michael’s Health Care Foundation, Palliative Care, 1400 – 9 Ave South, 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
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FRANCISCO GONCALVES DEAZEVEDO
Frank, beloved husband of Umbelina, passed away in Coaldale on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at the age of 88 years. Frank and Umbelina left their home on the Azorean Island of Horta, Portugal in 1959 to relocate to Coaldale where they have since resided. He is survived by his son Tony (Allana), his grandsons Nathan (Chantel) and Troy as well as his sister Maria in Portugal.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2012 at ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1513 – 23 Ave, Coaldale with Father Thomas Vadassery celebrant. Interment to follow in the Coaldale Cemetery, community section.
Send condolences to www.coaldalefuneralhome.com



KRAMER
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, EFFIE KRAMER, beloved wife of the late Simon “Sam” Hendrikus Kramer of Lethbridge, on Monday, October 29, 2012 at the age of 80 years.
Effie is survived by her seven children; Simon (Maureen) Kramer and their family, Jennifer (Jason) Drader and Daphne (Ryan) Mastel; Coby (Dwayne) Baczuk, John Kramer, Gerry (Chris) Kramer and their family, Jeremy (Chelsea) Kramer, Bryan (Kelsey) Kramer and Jeff (Aryn) Kramer; Mary-Ann (Denis) Vervoot and their family, Samantha Vervoort, Ashley (Dave) Peters, Denis Vervoort and Tracey Vervoort; Jack (Susan) Kramer and their family, Melissa Kramer, Jesse Kramer and Alexandra Kramer, and Leona (Terry) Anton and their family, Nicole Anton and Christopher Anton. As well as eight great-grandchildren, McKenna Drader, Vance, Nate and Raeleigh Kramer, Ethan Vervoort, Tristen and Everly Peters and Coltyn Reimer.
We would like to acknowledge Pete Theriault for being a part of our family and most importantly a wonderful companion for our mom over the past 11 years.
She was predeceased by her parents Jan & Coba de Boer, Sam’s parents, Simon & Maria Kramer, brother Peter de Boer, niece Carla, five brothers in law and a sister in law.
Effie was born on October 29, 1932 in Heerhugowaard, The Netherlands and was the 2nd child of 15 to Jan & Coba de Boer. As she got older she took care of her younger sisters and brothers and also worked in the family grocery store. She married Sam on May 20, 1954 and that year, boarded a ship and headed across the ocean for their honeymoon and a new life in Canada. They arrived in Saskatchewan and a year later moved to Southern Alberta to farm, raise a family, and later settle in Grassy Lake in 1977. After Sam’s passing, she moved to Lethbridge in 1991 where she spent the rest of her life. She took many trips back to Holland, where she shared some of these with her children, as the love of her family was very near and dear to her heart.
Some important aspects of Mom’s life were her family, her faith and her gardening. She was a member of the C.W.L. and was continually involved in the St. Martha’s Parish, volunteering her time whenever she was needed. It was said that if Effie was around, nobody needed to worry!
After moving from the farm, she worked at Green Haven for 12 years and enjoyed working with a great bunch of ladies. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend whom you could always count on to be there when you needed. The world was a better place because she was in it. Mom enriched our lives, our memories of her will forever stay in our hearts.
Prayer Services will be held at ST. MARTHA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 355 Columbia Boulevard West, Lethbridge, AB on Sunday, November 4, 2012 at 5:00 P.M.
A Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at ST. MARTHA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 355 Columbia Boulevard West, Lethbridge, AB on Monday, November 5, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Fernando Genogaling, Celebrant.
Interment to follow in the Mountain View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alberta Children’s Hospital, 2888 Shaganappi Trail NW, Calgary, AB, T3B 6A8.
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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LEONARD
MRS. GERTRUDE LEONARD of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Stephen Leonard, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at the age of 94 years.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society, Lethbridge Chapter, #402, 740 – 4 Ave South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0N9 or to a charity of one’s choice.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012 at MARTIN BROTHERS CHAPEL OF PEACE, located in the Mountain View Cemetery, with Reverend Trevor Potter officiating.
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
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MCCOLL
MR. ANDREW MCCOLL beloved husband of Sarah McColl of Lethbridge passed away suddenly in Lethbridge, AB, on Monday, October 29, 2012 at the age of 84 years.
A Memorial Service will be held at ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 1818 - 5 Avenue South, on Friday, November 2, 2012 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Hugh Jack Officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Alberta Lung Association, PO Box 4500 Station South, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 6K2
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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McCORMICK
William Douglas McCormick “Billy” of Lethbridge AB passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 30, 2012, at the age of 33.
Billy was born in Lethbridge Alberta on October 10, 1979. Billy was raised and attended school in Coaldale. He is survived by his son Mitchell McCormick of Raymond, his fiancé Amber Yanke, parents, Heather Thomas and Doug McIntosh of Coaldale, Gary and Sherry McCormick of Arizona, his sister Tracy McCormick (Michael Frankson), and her children Shay-lynn, Brooke, and Marcus all of Toronto. He is also survived by his Grandparents Peggy McCormick of High River and Eldon Thomas of Portage MB, as well as numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and friends.
At the time of Billy’s passing he was employed at Mustang trailers as a fabricator /welder. Billy was a hard worker and took pride in all that he did. If there was ever something that needed to be fixed or built, Billy could do the job without hesitation. He loved dirt biking, quading, and spending time in the mountains camping with his son and numerous friends. The highlight of this past summer was a special camping trip he took with Mitchell and his mom Heather and Doug.
A Celebration of Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, on Monday, November 5, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Trevor Potter Officiating.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations in Mitchell’s name may be made at Alberta Treasury Branch.
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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MORRIS
TERENCE GORDON (TERRY) MORRIS of Lethbridge passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2012 at the age of 88 years.
Terry was born in London, England on August 26, 1924. He studied at the University of London and at Cambridge in the UK. Terry moved to Canada in 1958 and completed a B.Ed. from the University of Alberta, as well as an M.Ed from the University of Oregon.
Terry met his future wife Elizabeth (Elsie) Morris (nee Konkin) while teaching in Edmonton. They were married in 1961 and had two children David (Paula) and Sara. The family moved to Nelson, BC before settling in Lethbridge in 1969.
In addition to his wife and children, Terry is survived by his grandchildren Latisha (Creg) Leishman and Lauren Morris; and his great grandchild Lukas Leishman. He was predeceased by his sister Jean Abbott.
Terry taught in Lethbridge where his love of children and books kept him in the classroom until retirement in 1986. His passion for making a difference in his community led him to get involved in the Lethbridge Municipal Hospital Board, the Lethbridge Public Library Board, the Provincial Mental Health Advisory Committee, and the Lethbridge Public School Board.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at ST. AUGUSTINE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 411 – 11 Street South, Lethbridge, with Canon James Robinson and Canon Allan McCuaig officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Lethbridge & District Humane Society, Box 783, Lethbridge, AB T1J 3Z6, the St. Augustine's Memorial fund, 411 – 11 Street South, Lethbridge, T1J 2N9, or 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



NEELS
MR. GERARD NEELS of Coalhurst, beloved husband of Mrs. Nellie Neels, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at the age of 81 years.
Besides his loving wife Nellie, Gerard is survived by his daughters Anne (Stephan) Vandenbrink and Carolin (Bert) Van Hierden; sons John (Bettie), Henry (Tona), Gerald (Maria), Paul (Treena), and Ed (Lida); 46 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters; 3 brothers; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families.
Gerard was predeceased by his parents Johannes and Catherina Neels, 4 brothers, a sister, and great-grandchild Gabriel Poole.
An opportunity for family, close friends and attendees of the Senior’s Mornings, to offer condolences will be held from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at the Netherlands Reformed Congregation of Picture Butte, 601 – 3A Street South, Picture Butte, with Reverend P. Bazen officiating. Interment to follow in the Picture Butte Memorial Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined.



OIKAWA
KIMIO OIKAWA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at the age of 72 years.
He was born in Kennedy, BC on April 29, 1940 and was relocated to the Picture Butte area in 1942. He graduated from PBHS in 1958, then went on to SAIT where he graduated with a degree in Chemical Technology in 1960.
Kimio lived in Ottawa for about 2 1/2 years and moved to Edmonton working at the U of A until his retirement in 1999. He moved to Lethbridge in 2000 and resided there until his passing.
He is survived by his sister and nine brothers, also numerous nieces and nephews.
A private family "Celebration of Life" will be held at a later date.
Please no flowers or koden.
Donations may be made in his name to the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation, 960-19 St. S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 1W5 or to a charity of your 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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STEGEN
EDWIN “ED” LEE STEGEN
Ed Stegen passed away peacefully on September 12, 2012 at the Chinook Regional Hospital at the age of 90 years. He is survived by his wife Laura, his children Jim (Maureen) Stegen, Wendy (John) Laughington, Sandra (Ted) Ashmore, stepchildren Theresa (Joe) Prozniak, Brian (Lynn) Winters, brother Howard and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife Jessie in 1992, grandson Jason Stegen, stepson Roy Winters, sisters Sylvia Melsness and Irene Knutson, and brothers Freemont, Bruce, Jack and Dale.
Ed was born on April 7th, 1922 in Iddesleigh, Alberta. He enlisted in the Canadian Army on November 14th, 1942. He served his country in the United Kingdom and in Continental Europe.
Ed farmed in the Brooks area until he moved to Lethbridge where he worked for the T. Eaton Company and later was the manager of Lethbridge Central Credit Union. In 1978 he returned to Iddesleigh where he owned and operated the Iddesleigh General Store until his retirement to Lethbridge.
Ed enjoyed family gatherings, celebrations and time spent camping, fishing and golfing. He was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather who always put others before himself. His welcoming smile and cheerful ways will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405-12th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Kevin Tumback, Celebrant.
Interment in Archmount Cemetery will follow the reception.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish may make memorial donations to a charity of their choice.
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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