MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2013

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BEXTE
Hubert Anton Bexte born Jan 29, 1940 and passed away Jan 16, 2013 in Vulcan with all of his family near him.
He is fondly remembered by his wife, Nadine and his children David (Lorelei), Cody (Lisa), and Mardi (Murray) and 9 grandchildren, Erica, Kyle, Julia, Keean, Devon, Colin, Tracey, William and Annalise, his “rental son” Claus (Carrie) Sandhack and his faithful four legged friend Patch. He is also survived by his siblings Adolph (Dorothy), Clem, Sylvia, and Reno (Lydia) and in laws Charlotte Bexte, Edna Bexte , Monica Huculak, Linda Barnes and Gerald Armey and all his numerous well loved nieces and nephews . He also is survived by many relatives in Germany.
He was predeceased by his son Fred, his parents, Anna and Bernhard, daughter-in-law Dawn, and an infant sister at birth, and brothers Heinz-Joseph, Fred, Beny, Hugo, and in-laws Benny Vogt, Tina Bexte, Brenda Armey, and Marg Bexte.
Service will be held on Tuesday January 22, 2013 at 1:30 pm in the Arrowwood Community Hall.
Private Family Interment Arrowwood Cemetery.
Please remember Hubert by planting a tree in his memory or by taking the time from your own busy life to provide an act of kindness to someone who needs your help so that the world that he has just left will become a little bit closer to the one where he now resides.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633.
E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.



CLARKE
LOIS BEVERLEY CLARKE: Lois fought the brave battle of Cancer. She succumbed in her sleep on Wednesday, January 16th, 2013 at the St. Michael's Health Centre at the age of 78 years.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 - Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 1:00 P.M., with Reverend Trevor Potter officiating.
In Lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to the CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY - LETHBRIDGE & DISTRICT UNIT - 317 - 10 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta - T1J 2M7
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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EGAN
M.J. "JACKIE" EGAN, beloved sister of Jean Korth, passed away at West Highlands in Lethbridge early Saturday morning, January 19, 2013 after suffering years from a massive stroke.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 - Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 1:00 P.M., with Reverend Hugh Jack officiating. A reception will follow. Interment will be held in the spring, when she will be laid to rest beside her husband.
In memory of Jackie, contributions may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, PO Box 2211, Lethbridge, AB., T1J 4K7
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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GEIGER
LILLIAN "JEAN" GEIGER, January 25, 1934 - January 19, 2013, passed away at St. Michael's Health Centre in Lethbridge at the age of 78 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
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KALETA
MICHAEL KALETA passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at the age of 92 years. Beloved husband of Joyce Kaleta.
Funeral arrangements will be announced when complete.
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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LITTLE MAN (RIDER)
SAM LITTLE MAN (RIDER) passed away on January 12th, 2013 near Lethbridge, Alberta at the age of 72 years.
The Wake Service will be held on Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013 at the Old Saipoyi Gym, from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m.
The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Blood Reserve with Father Pawel Andrasz OMI officiating.
E-mail your condolences to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 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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LITWIN
EVELYN ETHEL LITWIN, beloved wife of the late Robert Litwin, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge on Saturday, January 19th, 2013 at the age of 78 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
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SARSFIELD
Patricia Rae Sarsfield had a profound impact on those whose lives she touched.
Born February 15, 1964 Lethbridge, Alberta. Died January 18, 2013 Victoria, British Columbia
Survived by husband Alan Gibson, parents Joyce and Les Sarsfield, sister to David and Jane (Ian), and her precious cats.
Service to be held at St. Luke's Anglican Church, 3821 Cedar Hill Cross Road, Victoria, British Columbia on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 starting at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow
Condolences can be sent to
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SAWADA (OSHIRO)
NOVEMBER 10, 1926 –
JANUARY 18, 2013
MARY (CHIAKI) SAWADA passed away peacefully on Friday, January 18, 2013 at the age of 86 years at St. Michael’s Health Centre.
She is survived by her loving children, Richard (Lina Hempel), Marilyn (Ron Macartney), Kevin, and Allan; brothers, Duke (Aki), James (Daisy) and George (Grace); sister-in-law Julie (Mace - predeceased); grandchild, Tyler (Sylvia) with three great- grandchildren, Colton, Parker and Chloe.
Mary was predeceased by her husband Garry (Seiji) Sawada; mother and father Moto and Howa Oshiro; brothers, Scotty, Mace and Ted.
Born November 10, 1926 in Raymond, Alberta. Mary acquired her education there (from grade school through high school). She enjoyed telling her children of her past (growing up with her mother and father and six brothers; the hardships, the good times and bad times).
On December 11, 1954, Mary Married the love of her life, Garry Seiji Sawada and that 51-year-union lasted until Garry’s passing in 2005. Mary was a stay-at-home mother raising their four children and she went back to the work force after the youngest child began school, where she worked for Zellers from 1975 to 1986 when she retired.
Anyone who met Mary could tell she was a caring, gentle soul with an ever-ready smile, quick wit, a talent for organizing and planning and above all her love of laughter with family and friends.
Mom, your laughter, Kindness, gentleness and sweet disposition will be missed and never forgotten.
Special thanks to Dr. Hardin and all staff at St. Michael’s Health Centre for the wonderful care that Mom received for the last eight years.
Friends may meet the family on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm at CHRISTENSEN SALMON GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME, 703 – 13th Street North, Lethbridge, Alberta.
The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 2:00 pm at CHRISTENSEN SALMON GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME with Rev. Y Izumi officiating.
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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Sign guest book:  www.generationsfh.ca

 

ZILKE
Mary (McLean) Zilke, beloved wife of the late Ed Zilke of Vulcan, passed away at the Lethbridge Regional Hospital on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at the age of 81 years.
She will be lovingly remembered by her three sons Brian (Donna), his children Brianna (Matt), Samantha (Jason) and Curtis Zilke of Coaldale, Kevin (Terri) Zilke and Murray Zilke with his children Jessica and Jonathan all of Lethbridge, and her daughter Valerie (Neil) Ogden and their children Nathan and Ian of Medicine Hat, and Great Grandma to Zoey Gomany, one sister Rose (Wayne) Schellhorn of Lethbridge, brother-in-law Bill Kiczula of Lethbridge and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mary was predeceased by her husband Ed, daughter-in-law Gina Zilke, parents Donald & Elsie MacLean, sisters Margaret Kiczula and Dorothy (Wally) Krall and two grandsons Matthew Edward Ogden and Nicholas James Zilke.
Mary was born August 6, 1931 in Macklin, SK and was raised on a farm outside Primate, SK. She met Ed Zilke in 1956 and they were married in 1960 and settled in Vulcan where they raised their family.
Mary worked at the Vulcan Hospital and the Bank of Commerce before starting her family. Mary enjoyed gardening, baking, camping and fishing. One of her greatest joys was having her grandchildren over for sleep-overs and baking for them.
Funeral Mass Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 10am at the St. Basil’s Catholic Church (604 - 13 St. North Lethbridge) with Father Kevin Tumback officiating.
Private family inurnment at a later date.
Tributes in Mary’s memory can be made to Alzheimers Society of Alberta and NWT, 10531 Kingsway Ave., Edmonton, AB, T5A 4K1.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633.
E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.