Alvin Bissett
1928 - 2012
Alvin Allison Bissett, beloved husband of the late Margaret Bissett, passed
away in Taber on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at the age of 83 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family prior to the
Funeral Service in the Relief Society Room at the church on Wednesday, March
28, 2012 between 1:00 P.M. and 1:40 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints, Taber Stake Centre, 4709 - 50 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday,
March 28, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. with Bishop Wade Steed conducting. 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.  


AIGI SHIGEHIRO
(1925-2012)
Mr. Aigi Shigehiro of Blairmore, Alberta passed away on March 18, 2012 at his residence in the York Creek Lodge at the age of 87 years.
Aigi was born on February 3, 1925 in White Rock, British Columbia, to proud parents, Otoichi and Asano Shigehiro. He and his thirteen siblings quickly understood the importance of family and that hard work and determination can overcome most difficulties in this world. He was a highly intelligent man blessed with a compassionate heart and a strong character. He caught the attention and was fondly regarded by a lovely young woman, Yasuko Koyanagi, and on December 12, 1953, they pledged their love in marriage.
Aigi and Yasuko moved to the Crowsnest Pass, Alberta and raised their four children. He always worked hard to provide for his family and gained employment in the logging industry. He was considered the best sawyer on his crew but when he was 42 years of age, he was forced to abandon this type of arduous work after a serious injury. His incredible character was never more evident when he made the decision to return to school and receive his high school diploma and certification within the accounting industry which allowed him to form his own accounting practice.
Aigi was truly an inspiration to his family and this community; he was an active member of the Rocky Summit Masonic Lodge, Royal Arch, Acre Preceptory, Crowsnest Pass Shrine Unit, Lethbridge Shrine Unit and Al Azhar Shriners, in addition to being a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He was an avid volunteer in the Pass and canvassed willingly for various charities. It gave him great pleasure to be a life-time member of Crowsnest Pass Golf Course, in view of his passion for golf, which he played as often as possible wherever possible. Aigi also loved fishing, curling, socializing with friends and was devoted to his family.
He is survived by his son, Craig (Wendy) Shigehiro; his daughters, Michi (Dave) McClung and Valerie Shigehiro; his son-in-law Bob (Mo) Brokofsky; his grandchildren, Dana (Troy) Anthis, Ken (Tammy) Brokofsky, Nicki McClung, Robert McClung, Kelly Zack and Meredith Doyle; his great granddaughter Kaycee Brokofsky; his brothers, Ted (Eldean) Shigehiro, James Shigehiro, Haruo Shigehiro and Mas (Sandy) Shigehiro; his sisters, Chick (Aki) Konno, Elsie (Ken) Sasaki, Rose (Sho) Nagata, Ruth Nagata, Emi (Del) Halterman, Sumi Kanomata, Peggy Murdock and Chris (Bill) Daniels; his sister-in-law, Mae Shigehiro; his brothers-in-law, Terry (Kaz) Koyanagi, Herby (Jean) Koyanagi and Roy Tatsumi; numerous nieces and nephews, extended family and his special friend, Helen Ikebuchi.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Yasuko Shigehiro (nee: Koyanagi); his precious daughter, Sandy Brokofsky; his parents Otoichi Shigehiro and Asano Shigehiro (nee: Morikawa); his brother Kyoto Shigehiro; several in-laws and extended family members.
The funeral service honouring Aigi’s life will be held on Friday, March 30, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Holy Trinity Catholic Parish (13126-21 Ave.) in Blairmore with Rev. Janni Belgum officiating. A special tribute will be provided by the Masonic Lodge delegation to honour their fellow mason. Interment will follow at the New Blairmore Union Cemetery.
Donations in memory of the late Aigi Shigehiro may be directed to the CNP Health Fdn, Bag 1, Blairmore, AB T0K 0E0 or to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be registered at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Fantin's Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements. (403) 562-8555.


BARNES
MRS. EMMA CAROLINE BARNES of Lethbridge passed away at the Edith Cavell Health Centre on Saturday March 24, 2012 at the age of 97 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
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


George Raymond Schow Sr.
Ray Sr., husband of the late LaVerne Schow, passed away peacefully in his sleep in Yuma, Arizona on March 7th, 2012 at the age of 67. Born December 29, 1944 in North Vancouver, BC.
Ray is survived by his son Raymond (Barb) Schow Jr. of Lethbridge, their daughters Lynnae, Kyra and Tyanna; daughter Teresa Schow of Lethbridge, her children Nicole and Riley Campbell; daughter Treena (Curtis) Uyesugi of Lloydminster, AB, and their daughters Toshi and Takeo. A sister Jean Bolokoski, two brothers Douglas (Joan) Schow, Leroy (Theresa) Schow, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ray was also predeceased by his parents Sidney and Erma Schow and sister Joanne Schow.
A celebration of his life will be held Wednesday, March 28th, at 11:00am at Park Meadows Baptist Church. 2011 - 15th Ave N.
No black allowed. Be casual and colorful like Ray would have wanted.


Lloyde Palmer
1945 - 2012
David Lloyde Palmer Jr., beloved husband of Celia Palmer of Lethbridge, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2012 at the age of 66 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the River of Life Community Church, 2820 - 18 Avenue North, Lethbridge on Monday, March 26, 2012 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at the River of Life Community Church, 2820 - 18 Avenue North, Lethbridge on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. Burial to follow at the Archmount Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at www.southlandfuneral.com .
Besides his loving wife Celia, Lloyde will be forever remembered and dearly missed by his three children Yvonne (Keith) Palmer-Wilson and their children Keira and Jase; Lynnette (Mike) Fortin and their children Elicia and Beau; David Lloyde (Jennifer) Palmer III and their children David Lloyde IV and Ziya. He is also survived by three brothers George (Dorothy) Palmer, Percy (Anne) Palmer and Gough (Susan) Palmer; brothers-in-law Frank (Phyllis) Carlsen, Chris (Marcie) Carlsen as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families. He will also be sadly missed by the mother of his children, Thelma Palmer and the entire Varhaug family.
He was predeceased by his parents; father-in-law Carl Carlsen, mother-in-law Donna Carlsen and his nephew Fred Palmer.
Lloyde was born December 16, 1945 in Lethbridge to his name sake, the late David Lloyd Palmer and his mother Kathleen (nee Matthews) Bullinger. His father was born in England and his mother was born in Nemiskam, Alberta.
Lloyde was raised on a ranch in the Warner area until he was nine years old. His family bought a farm in the Travers area where he attended school until its closure. He then attended school in Enchant. Lloyde started welding at the age of twelve. He became employed by Western Metal Fabricators though which he received his First Class Journeyman Certificate and in 1967 won the Horton Steel Award for the highest marks in his class at LCC. In 1968 Lloyde married Thelma Varhaug. They built their home in 1969 where they raised their three children and in 1975 he got his B Pressure Ticket and started his own welding business, D.L.P. Welding.
In 1978 Lloyde signed up for flying lessons. He owned his own plane and later had a landing strip on their farm, hence the name "Plane Meadows". He was also a licensed Auctioneer, taught welding at LCC for three years at night while working all day at D.L.P. Welding and somehow still had time to fit his farming in. He had a love for farming and his many animals, especially his weenie dogs who were his prize babies. He loved water skiing, snowmobiling and whatever he chose to do, he did with passion.
Lloyde was employed with Lethbridge Transit from April 1997 until his retirement in February 2011. He had a favorite spot to visit, which was their ³home away from home² in Lake Havasu City. He was a real people person and touched the lives of many.
In Lloyde¹s own words he said "I do miss my passengers that I got to know by name and their stops. My final thing I want to say is don't shut my bus off yet".
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Lloyde¹s name may be made directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 204, 2323 - 32 Avenue NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 6Z3.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.  


NORMAN A. PETRIE
April 19, 1921 – March 24, 2012
MR. NORMAN PETRIE of Lethbridge, beloved spouse of Mrs. Eve Petrie passed away on Saturday March 24, 2012 at the age of 91 years.
Besides his beloved wife of 64 years Eve, Norman is survived by his son Jim (Colleen); daughter Charlotte (Charlie); grandsons Terry & Robert as well as numerous nieces nephews and their families.
Norman served in the Canadian Army from 1941-1946 branch of service- RCASC. He worked for the Canadian Pacific Railway until his retirement
A private graveside service will be held in Archmount Cemetery with Canon Allan McCuaig, 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
www.mbfunerals.com


SAXTON
MR. VERDELL SAXTON, beloved husband of Linda Saxton of Spring Coulee, passed away in Lethbridge on Friday, March 23rd, 2012 at the age of 74 years.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Spring Coulee Branch, on Wednesday, March 28th, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. with President Don Ripley officiating. Friends may meet the family at The Church in Spring Coulee, on Tuesday, March 27th, 2012 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
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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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STRAATHOF
MR. CORNELIUS STRAATHOF beloved husband of Mrs. Jo-Anne Fiske passed away on Saturday March 24, 2012 at St. Michael’s Health Centre at the age of 65 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
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