MRS. ELEANOR MARGARET DORIGATTI of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Lloyd Dorigatti, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at the age of 85 years.
Eleanor was born and raised in Lethbridge where she met and married the love of her life, Lloyd, and together they continued to reside until his passing in 2010. She worked for AGT and was very proud of working there and being an AGT Pioneer. After retirement she kept in touch with many co-workers at monthly lunches. Eleanor was an avid bowler, traveling to many tournaments with Lloyd. She was a kind and generous spirit, supporting many charitable organizations. Her strong faith served her well over the years, which carried her until the end.
She is survived by her brother-in-law Fred Dorigatti, sister-in-law Patricia Maryancik, extended family, many nieces and nephews who she cared for and they cared for her as well.
Besides her beloved husband Lloyd, Eleanor was predeceased by her parents Mary and Steve Maryancik and brother John "Budd" Maryancik.
Vigil Rites (Prayer) will be held at 7:00 pm, on Monday, January 28, 2013 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge led by Maureen Condon Horon.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am, on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at ST. BASIL’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 604 – 13 Street North, Lethbridge with Father Kevin Tumback celebrant.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to All Saints Parish, 2405 – 12 Ave South, Lethbridge, AB T1K 0P4.
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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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Evelyn Soltys
1943 - 2013
Evelyn Jean Soltys, beloved wife of Willard Soltys of Lethbridge, passed
away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, January 25, 2013 at the age
of 69 years.
A private family burial service will be held at the Taber Memorial Garden
on Thursday, January 31, 2013.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Italian
Canadian Club, 1511 St. Edwards Boulevard North, Lethbridge on Thursday,
January 31, 2013 between 1:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M. Condolences may be
forwarded by visiting our website at www.southlandfuneral.com.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403)
223-8778.
Josie Dunz
1930 - 2013
Josephine Dunz, beloved wife of the late Wesley Dunz, passed away in
Lethbridge on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at the age of 82 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family for an informal
gathering at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 between 2:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M. Condolences may be
forwarded by visiting our website at www.southlandfuneral.com.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Josie’s name may be made
directly to the charity of one’s personal choosing.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403)
223-8778.
LAZAR
MARY LAZAR, beloved wife of the late Frank Lazar, passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on Saturday, January 26th, 2013 at the Chinook Regional Hospital.
Mary is the loving mother of two children; son Louis (Garbine) and daughter Amanda, and daughter Karen (Brian) Tricsli.
She is also survived by her sister Veronica (John) Hakstol, and brother Frank (Rose) Sitter, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Mary is predeceased by her husband Frank, parents Frank and Katherina Sitter, and twin sisters that died at infancy.
Mary was born in Croatia in 1930, and came to Canada with her family in 1949.
She spent many years of her earlier life in Edmonton where she married her husband Frank and raised her family. They operated a drywall business.
In 1970 they moved to Purple Springs. She loved gardening and was very proud of the flowers she grew. Mary was always involved in working with their cows and calves, was an active member in her church and was a long time member of the C.W.L.
In 1996 they retired and bought a home in Lethbridge where she continued with her hobbies in a more relaxed way. When Frank passed away in 1997 she moved to Martha's House and lived there for many years. When her health began to fail she lived her final years at St. Therese Villa.
A Prayer Vigil will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME - 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. With Deacon Cliff Bogdan Officiating.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH - 2405 – 12 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. with Father Kevin Tumback Celebrant.
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Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1
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SORGE
Irvine Sorge of Pincher Creek passed away on January 26, 2013 at the age of 90 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announce when completed.
Eden's Funeral Home and Crematorium
966 Elm Street
Pincher Creek, AB
Phone: 403-627-3131
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WATKINSON
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a dear father and friend Leonard (Len) H. Watkinson on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at the age of 90 years. Len was predeceased by his beloved wife Carol, his parents, his sister Joan and his brother John.
Len was born May 21, 1922 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, the third child of Ernest and Lillas Watkinson. As a young man growing up, Len developed a love for the sea and for sailing in particular, which became one of his lifelong passions. In 1940, Len enlisted in the Royal Navy and rose to the rank of Lieutenant-Commnander. During WWII he commanded a flotilla of five Tank Landing Craft which, on D-Day 1944, delivered troops to Gold Beach in Normandy.
When the war ended, Len enrolled in the University of Glasgow where he earned his degree in Accounting. In 1952, he emigrated to Canada where he met and married the love of his life, Carol Bright and together they raised a much-loved daughter, Gillian Mary.
Len built the firm Watkinson, Hanhart, Duda and Dorchak Chartered Accountants, retiring in 1984 to spend more time with his wife and family. He was instrumental in the establishment of the University of Lethbridge and sat as one of its first Senators. He was a founding member of St. Mary’s Sailing Club and Commodore of the Navy League Cadet Corps (Lethbridge). As Chairman of the Board of the Lethbridge Public Library, he was directly involved in planning the "new" library, opened in 1974.
Throughout their marriage Len and Carol supported each other in their volunteer service to many community groups including the Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge, Lethbridge Lifelong Learning Association, Jolliffe Academy of Dance, Bowman Arts Centre and the Galt Museum and Archives.
During his life Len was blessed with many cherished friends, both young and old whose lives were enriched by his friendship and by whom he will be missed. He leaves to mourn his loving daughter Gill, her husband Gary Stoffer (his long-awaited "son"), sisters-in-law Jean Watkinson, Barbara O’Connell and Betty Jackson and his many nieces and nephews.
A Private Family Service will be held.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be to the Alzheimer Society of Lethbridge Chapter, #402, 740-4 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0N9 or the Navy League Cadet Corps (Lethbridge) PO Box 17th Stn Main, Lethbridge, AB T1J 3Y3.
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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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WELSH
MR. KENNETH EDWARD WELSH of Milk River, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Irene Welsh passed away on Saturday January 26, 2013 at the age of 93 years.
Ken was born on January 22, 1920 to Edward & Catherine Welsh. He was raised on the family homestead east of Milk River and helped his mother with the farming from an early age. Ken attended school at Sleepy Hollow and later in Milk River. He married Irene Bair on February 16, 1942 in Lethbridge, and together they raised their seven children on the family farm. In 1952 Ken began raising registered grain in the Canadian Seed Growers Association and received their Outstanding Service Award in 1982. Ken moved to Milk River in 1978 but remained active helping his son Donald on the family farm. The family farm was recognized as a 100 year farm in 2008.
Ken was the founding chairman of the Chinook Gas Co-op, and also served on the first board of The Dry Land Feeders of Warner. He served on the Masinasin school board and Milk River school board for several years as chairman. Ken was also the President of the first Milk River Curling Club. He was an avid sportsman, playing baseball, hockey, curling and golf, and then promoting and encouraging his family and grandchildren with their sports. Ken was a staunch Milk River community supporter.
Ken is survived by his children Edward (Marilyn), Wayne (Nighean), Richard (Marlene), Karen (Erik) Cragg, Marilyn (Terry) McDonald, Cheryl (Archie) Mark and Donald; 20 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren as well as the Quinn family members, brothers-in-law John Bair and Fred Farmer and their families.
Besides his loving wife Irene, Ken was predeceased by his parents Edward & Catherine as well as a sister Cecilia Quinn.
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday January 30, 2013 at 11AM in the ST. PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH, 321 Main Street North, Milk River with Reverend Bob Wallace, officiating. Private interment will follow in the Milk River Cemetery.
Those who wish, memorial donations in Ken’s name may be made to the Milk River Ambulance and Fire Department, c/o the Town of Milk River, Box 270, T0K 1M0.
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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