CLARK
VELMA (VEL) CLARK, (nee Berg) passed away peacefully in Calgary on Friday, November 16, 2012 at the age of 63 after a lengthy illness, surrounded by her loving family.
Everyone is welcome to join in celebrating her life at 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at the COALDALE MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH, 2114 - 18 Street, Coaldale. Interment to follow at the Coaldale Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mennonite Central Committee Alberta, 210, 2946 - 32 St NE, Calgary, Alberta, T1Y 6J7 or online.
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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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COUCH
MR. DERRICK COUCH of Lethbridge passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, November 18, 2012 at the age of 60 years.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
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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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DOENZ
BRUCE JAMES DOENZ, best friend and beloved husband of Laura-Marie Doenz left this world suddenly doing what he loved, working on the farm.
Bruce was born on May 31, 1952 in Lethbridge to Betty and Jim Doenz of Warner. He attended Warner School and went on to Olds College graduating with a Farm and Ranch degree. Bruce came home to the family farm east of Warner in the spring of 1972 and has been farming ever since. On June 21, 1980 he married the love of his life, Laura-Marie Kirchner and together they farmed and raised three children, Adam (Becky), Blake and Janay. Bruce’s family was his pride and joy and he was so very proud of each of them.
Bruce was a kind, honest, hardworking man who believed in getting ahead by setting goals and working hard. He thought that he had the best career, and was thrilled when Adam followed in his footsteps as soon as he could walk. Bruce was a very successful farmer and was proud of the accomplishments he and his brothers and son have made over the years.
Bruce was community minded and truly believed that Warner was the best community to live and raise your family in. Over the years he was involved in The Warner 4-H Beef Club, Ag Society, Warner Cemetery Board, Minor Hockey, Border Seed, Curling Club and was a supporter of the Warner Hockey School. Bruce led by example and was generous in giving his time and labor to his community and neighbors.
Bruce will be sorely missed by his immediate family, mother Betty, brothers, Murray, Monte (Laura), Evan, mother and father-in-law, Marvin and Lorraine Kirchner, brother and sister in-law, Dwayne and Kris Kirchner, nieces and nephews and so many friends. He was predeceased by his father, Jim in 2006 and sister-in-law Nadine in 1999.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, November 23, 2012 at MCKILLOP UNITED CHURCH, 2329 15 Avenue South, Lethbridge, with Reverend Trevor Potter, officiating.
In-lieu of flowers, donations in Bruce’s name may be made the Warner Fire Department, Box 88 Warner, AB. T0K 2L0 or to the Warner Evangelical Church, Box36, Warner, AB. T0K 2L0.
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



EDITH (EDIE) STECKLER
(nee Odegard)
It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of our only Aunt, Edith Mildred Steckler, who passed away peacefully on November 10th, 2012 at the Eden Care Centre in Chilliwack, BC. Born November 28th, 1925 in Travers, Alberta, Aunt Edie spent the majority of her adult life in British Columbia.
Aunt Edie always brought smiles and laughter to everyone around her. She had a generous spirit, a love of life, and many talents. She found delight in simple pleasures and loved nature.
She loved horses and loved to recall memories of her youth, living on the homestead in southern Alberta, and riding along the Little Bow River with her cousin Bernard Hanson.
Aunt Edie and her husband Walter (Wally) owned and operated the Stardust Motel and Trailer Court in Salmon Arm until their retirement.
Aunt Edie was predeceased by her dear parents, Jacob (Jake) and Esther Odegard, her loving husband Wally, her sisters Grace Onofrychuk and Margaret Peters, her nephew Gerald Onofrychuk and her niece Linda Cohen.
She leaves to mourn her passing her devoted nieces, Vangie Heynen, Ruth Elzinga, and Faye Lothian together with their families. At Aunt Edie’s request, there will be no service but a private family interment will follow at a later date. A special word of thanks to the loving caregivers at the Eden Care Centre.
Aunt Edie, you will be dearly missed, lovingly remembered and never forgotten.
“Memory rides a quiet horse with a gentle hand on the rein”



GURNEY
PEGGY LEE ALWARD GURNEY, beloved wife of Shayne Gurney of Magrath, passed away on Monday, November 19th, 2012 in Lethbridge, Alberta at the age of 58 years after a year-long battle with brain cancer.
Peggy spent her youth in Lloydminster. Peggy then moved to Edmonton where she attended University, worked, and met the love of her life, eventually moving with her husband to Magrath where she raised her children.
Peggy leaves behind a loving husband Shayne; five children; Daniel (Jody) Gurney, Jarem (Audrey) Gurney, Brett (Natasha) Gurney, Brook (Lee) Oviatt, and David Gurney, and fourteen grandchildren (Slade, Piper, Reese, Finn, Libby, Darby, Emery, Nash, Marjorie, Mya, Kingston, Olivia, Jackson, and Harper); her mother Marjorie Chernoff; 4 brothers, Craig (Marie-Anne) Alward, Bruce (Sandy) Alward, Brian (Lauri) Alward, Dwayne (Julie) Alward; and 1 sister, Sharon (Henry) Westers.
Peggy enjoyed genealogy and family history, and served faithfully in many capacities in the LDS church. Peggy loved to spend time with her grandchildren and loved the outdoors. Peggy spent as much time hiking and camping as she could, and many people recognized her on her daily walks around Magrath. She will be missed by all her family and remembered with love.
Friends may meet the family at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Welling Chapel, Welling, Alberta on Friday, November 23rd, 2012 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. or from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the Service.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Welling Chapel, Welling on Saturday, November 24th, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Interment in the Magrath Cemetery. Donations may be made to Parks Canada on Peggy’s behalf.
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Funeral arrangements entrusted to Berry Gorham of Legacy.
Legacy Funeral Homes Ltd.
P.O. Box 208
Cardston, Alberta T0K 0K0
Phone (403) 653-3222
Fax (403) 653-3677
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Stan Haydu
1948 - 2012
Stanley Ernest Haydu, beloved husband of Heather Haydu, passed away in
Taber on Thursday, November 22, 2012 at the age of 64 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. 



JOHN FRIESEN
May 30, 1924 – November 18, 2012 (age 88)
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of John Friesenat the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday with his family at his side. John was the beloved husband of Betty, loving father of Richard (Marilyn), Harvey (Donna), David (Rose Ann) and Rhonda (Gerry) Roth, grandfather of Chris (Addie), Ryan, Amy (Rob) and Jessica (Nathan), and great-grandfather of Camron, Carter, and Aubree. He also leaves to mourn his siblings, Jake (Mary), Carl (Tena), George (Helena), Sarah, Frank (Susan), and David (Hilda), as well as numerous other relatives and friends.
John was born in Wymark, Saskatchewan and his family moved to Chihuahua Mexico when he was a child. After several years the family returned to Canada and farmed in Saskatchewan and Alberta. In 1947, John married Betty Friesen and they started raising their family in southern Alberta. In 1953, the family moved to Swift Current, Saskatchewan, where they lived for several years. John and his brother Henry, established Union Construction and completed a large number of projects in southern Saskatchewan. In 1970, the family relocated to Lethbridge where John had taken a job to work on the construction of the University of Lethbridge. He took great pride in his contribution to the University’s unique construction.
John was a talented Journeyman Carpenter and master cabinet maker. In the latter part of his career, he turned his attention to his passion for building furniture and restoring old organs. He enjoyed fishing, curling, golfing, playing the guitar, accordion and organ. He looked forward to getting together with his brothers to make music. A new love in his life was his great-granddaughter Aubree.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 7:00pm and 8:30pm on Friday, November 23, 2012 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at the COALDALE MENNONITE CHURCH, 2316 – 17 Street, Coaldale, with Reverend Gerald Klassen and Pastor Lillian Thompson, officiating. Internment to following at the Coaldale Cemetery, Mennonite Section.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Jack Ady Cancer Centre, 960 – 19 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 1W5.
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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Shawnalea Mertins
1960 - 2012
Shawnalea Anne Mertins, beloved wife of Norbert Mertins of Taber, passed
away on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at the age of 52 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland
Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Monday, November 26, 2012 between
7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at Knox United Church, 4929 - 50 Avenue,
Taber on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Sandra
Riddell officiating. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at
www.southlandfuneral.com.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403)
223-8778.



PALCHEVSKIY
YAN PALCHEVSKIY of Lethbridge, beloved son of Rosa Palchevskaya and Oleg Palchevskiy, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 19, 2012 at the age of 23 years.
Yan was born in Surgut, Russia and moved to Canada in October 2001. He attended Winston Churchhill High School and later he worked for Kiwi Iron. Yan will be terribly missed by his family. Our loving memories of Yan will live in our hearts eternally.
Besides his loving mother and father Yan is survived by his two brothers Artem (Sachika) and Ales.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 1:00 pm and 1:45 pm followed by a Funeral Service held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, with Pastor Brian Magee 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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SCHULTZ
ARVID ARTHUR SCHULTZ, of Monarch, beloved husband of Frances Schultz passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at the age of 78 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
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2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South
Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1
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