Lynda Fournier
1950 - 2012
Lynda Mae Fournier, beloved wife of Maurice Fournier of Crooked Creek,
passed away in Taber on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at the age of 62
years. 
The Memorial Service will be held at the Taber Civic Centre, 4720 - 50
Street, Taber on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. with Michelle
Fournier officiating. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website
at www.southlandfuneral.com.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Lynda’s name may be made
direclty to the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation, 2888 Shaganappi
Trail NW, Calgary, Alberta T3B 6A8.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403)
223-8778.



Glen Grant
1918 - 2012
Glen Grant, beloved husband of Kathy Grant and also the late Fay Grant,
passed away in Taber on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at the age of 93 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland
Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 between
7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. and at the church prior to the funeral service on
Wednesday, December 5, 2012 between 10:00 A.M. and 10:40 A.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,
December 5, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. Burial to follow at Archmount Cemetery,
Lethbridge. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at
www.southlandfuneral.com.
Besides his loving wife Kathleen, Glen is survived by his sons  David
(Marlene) Grant of Taber and their two children Jason (Connie) Grant and
their two children and Carley Grant; Dale (Peggy) Grant of Taber and their
four daughters Deanna (Scott) Nelson and their five children, Rachel (Aaron)
Johnson and their four children, Laura “Katie” (Kyle) Bybee and their four
children and Kristi (Jared) Tanner and their three children; Barry (Susan)
Grant  of Taber and their four children Sheri (Doug) Gurney and their four
children, Angela (Andrew) Rodgers and their five children, Neal Grant and
Reena (Rod) Russell; two sisters, Evelyn Johnson and Greta Mueller.
Besides Fay, Glen was predeceased by his parents, sister Edna Jarvis as
well as two sisters and a brother who died as small children.
Glen was born in Taber on December 31, 1918, the oldest son of Wilford
Henry Grant and Harriet Longden. He married Leola Fay Conrad on September 9,
1942. They lived on their farm south of Taber and they raised three sons as
well as many different crops and livestock. Fay passed away in 1996 and on
April 19, 2003, he married Lois Kathleen Hunt. They continued to reside on
the family farm until February 1, 2012, when they moved into Taber.
Glen spent his life in the Taber area, except for a few months spent in
California where he helped his uncle Johnny Longden with the horses. He
returned to marry Fay and settle down on the farm three miles south of
Taber.
Glen enjoyed being outside – farming, gardening and caring for livestock.
He also enjoyed reading. Glen memorized many poems as a young man and
remembered them well into his later years. He was active in The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints all his life, serving in many different
positions and is remembered for his speaking abilities. His grandchildren
and great-grandchildren were very special to him, even in his later years
when his memory was starting to decline, he always wanted to know about
them.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Glen’s name may be made directly
to a charitable organization of one’s choice.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403)
223-8778.




ELEANOR DOROTHY WORBOYS
August 10, 1909 – November 24, 2012
It is with sadness that we announce the death of Eleanor Worboys at the Chinook Regional Hospital on November 24, 2012 at the age of 103.
Eleanor was born in the now ghost town of Bankhead, Alberta in Banff National Park, on August 10, 1909. Her early years were spent in Bankhead; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Coleman, Alberta. As a young woman she moved to Lethbridge where she met and married Stan Worboys on July 2, 1935. The wedding took place in Coleman, Alberta
Eleanor was predeceased by her husband Stan on October 13, 1993; by her parents Michael and Suzanna Kovac, her sister Irene Kovach (nee Kovac), and her brother John Milan "Mickey" Kovac.
She is survived by her son, Ken (Barb) of Lethbridge, and grand-daughters Terri Worboys of Lethbridge and Ronni Worboys of Claremont, California; Also sister-in-law Freeda Kovac of Lethbridge.
She was independent and feisty to the very end; we’ll miss that.
Cremation. A private inurnment will take place at a later date.
Evergreen Cremation Services
327 - 10 Street South
Lethbridge, Alberta
Phone: (403) 329-4934
Send condolences: www.evergreenfh.ca



Emerson Wright
1927 - 2012
Emerson Charles Wright, beloved husband of the late Elsie Wright, passed
away in Taber on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at the age of 85 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.



Elizabeth Rose Rebar (nee Coyne)
The family of Betty Rebar announce, with sadness, the passing of their beloved wife, mother and grandmother.
Betty was a wonderful woman with a quick wit and kind heart.
She leaves to cherish her spirit her devoted husband, childhood sweetheart, and business partner George Rebar, children Kathlynn Rebar, Kelly Rebar, Michael Rebar and Sean Rebar, grandchildren Kari Rebar, Paul Rebar and Susannah Rebar, and great grandson Kosten Collins; her sisters Laverne MacLaine and Ruth Ager and brothers Leonard Coyne (Loretta) and Gerald Coyne (Julaine); as well as many special nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents Peter and Carrie Coyne, sister Norma Shologan and brother Melvin Coyne, as well as her in-laws George and Kay Rebar. Betty was born in Lethbridge, Alberta and grew up on a pioneer farm in Southern Alberta. She and George raised their family in Lethbridge, Calgary and DeWinton where together they ran a business, Safeguard by Rebar, for twenty-four years before spending the last seventeen years living in Qualicum Beach, BC.



GRAVELAND
MRS. PEARL GRAVELAND of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Henry Graveland, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at the age of 89 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



HAYNES, Bernice (nee Hall)
November 2, 1927 – November 26, 2012
Bernice Haynes passed away peacefully on Monday, November 26, 2012 at the age of 85 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Bruce (Colleen) Haynes of Sechelt, BC, Sandra (Harold) Barroby of Surrey, BC, Rod (Star) Haynes of Calgary, AB, Deborah (Bob) Baird of Phoenix, AZ, Karen (Jim) Aldridge of Calgary, AB, Ryan (Pat) Haynes of Ardrossan, AB and Gary (Darlene) MacDonald of Calgary, AB; 18 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; and many more family and friends. A Funeral Service will be held for Bernice at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Barnwell Chapel, 498 – 5 Avenue S, Barnwell, AB on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at the Taber Cemetery. Messages of condolence may be forwarded to the family at www.piersons.ca.



LESLIE BODIE
May 1, 1924 to November 21, 2012
Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at the age of 88 years.
He is survived by his sister, Ann (Zoltan) Sera, niece Wendy Sera and her daughter Cheryl (Devon) Lyons and their sons Christian, Brennen and new baby Cole; nephew Rick (Barb) Sera and their children Catherine and Danielle Sera, and Denise and David Brousseau; brother-in-law Fred McIntosh and nieces Sandra and Susan and their children and grandchildren; Leslie’s special friend June (his best girl) who brought him home to us. We are forever grateful to her.
Leslie was born in Leles, Czechoslovakia on May 1, 1924. He was predeceased by his parents, Pali (Paul) and Anna (Szucs) Bodie, an infant brother, sister Elizabeth (Betty) McIntosh, and niece Kristina Archibald.
Leslie grew up in Lethbridge and after a short stint in the Canadian Air Force, he worked in Vancouver and several cities in the U.S. settling in Las Vegas.
He was a quiet, gentle man who was a trusted employee of the Desert Inn for 30 years. He loved to travel and enjoyed taking many cruises. He made many trips to Lethbridge and Vancouver to visit his sisters. Leslie died like he lived, quietly with his family by his side.
No funeral by request.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation.
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




LINDEMAN
MR. LESLIE WILFRED LINDEMAN of Milk River, beloved husband of Mrs. Emma Lindeman, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at the age of 99 years.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 321 Main Street North, Milk River, with Reverend Leroy Angle officiating.
In lieu of donations, memorial donations may be made to the St. Paul’s United Church, Box 356, Milk River 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
www.mbfunerals.com



MILNE
Passed away in Lethbridge, Alberta on Friday, November 30, 2012 MARGARET HAZEL MILNE (nee Chalmers) beloved wife of the late Malcolm Stuart Milne.
Hazel was born April 28, 1921 in Drummondville, Quebec. She was from a family of nurses having graduated from the Montreal General Hospital Nursing program in 1943. She married Stuart in 1947 in St. Lambert, Quebec where they lived until moving to Lethbridge in 1982. They were happily married for 46 years providing our family with rock solid role models. Hazel had told Don when he was 10 "Heaven is what you make, Hell is marrying the wrong person". She gave him other words of wisdom "You’ll know how to cook, clean and take care of yourself – so you marry for love not just another mother". She added at one point "Always make sure your wife has her own money so she can buy you a gift without you knowing or leave you if you miss behave". While those words of wisdom were not remembered by Mom in her later years – they did burn true in Don’s memory and something he is always mindful of.
Hazel is survived by her two daughters Sandra (Zac Tynes) of Mineville, Nova Scotia, Joan (Derek Lovlin) of Okotoks, Alberta and one son Donald (Janet Roger) of Medicine Hat, Alberta; step-grandchildren Julia Tynes and Josh Tynes and Josh’s 3 children; grandchildren Tahrana (Kevin Chang-Kue); great-grandson Calvin; Tighe Lovlin; Tathlina (Jeff Sutherland), great-grandsons Colton and Declan; grandchildren Scott and Ryan Milne; also Australian nephews Ken and John Baldwin and their families.
She was predeceased by her parents Kenneth and Ethel (Saunders) Chalmers, her husband Stuart Milne, her sister Anna Baldwin and husband Donald Baldwin of Townsville, Australia, as well as her sister Betty Chalmers of Montreal.
Our Mom was always there for family as they were truly her priority. She was quick to hop on a plane in 1982 to help out with a family health crisis in Calgary – that lead to a special relationship between Tighe and his Gran. Fortunately Dad was a great read of her and had the house up for sale when she got back to Montreal – "I’m moving west with or without you as they need me" is the way we heard. Happy wife, Happy life – Dad knew he was moving too.
While Mom may have lived a quiet life in her later years – devoting her time to her flowers, raspberries and feathered friends, she did give freely of her time and self as a registered RN. She knew the heart ache of losing a friend/patient. She recently developed a special bond with the caregivers at St. Therese Villa where she spent her last days. They would find her doing rounds and checking the quality of care – once a nurse always a nurse.
She was always ready to put on a spread for family and friends and seemed to have an endless supply of apple and pumpkin pies for those impromptu meals. Cookies were often an issue though as what she thought she had hidden in the freezer would be found and devoured by the kids – "Oops sorry Mom we thought the cookies were for us!"
It is really difficult to say goodbye but very easy to say thank you for all you have done for us, the values you have left us with and liberal minds you have encouraged. We love you Mom!!!
Many thanks to the staff on 1 west dementia of St. Therese Villa, Lethbridge, to Alissa Nagtegaal and to the nursing staff and palliative care team of Chinook Regional Hospital.
Memorial donations may be made to the 1 west dementia staff fund at St. Therese Villa, 253 Southgate Boulevard S, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1K 2S1.
Family service to be held at internment in Huntingdon Quebec.
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



Ritzen, John William (Bill)
July 7, 1925 – November 26, 2012
Bill Ritzen passed away suddenly on November 26, 2012 at the age of 87. He is the beloved father of Lynn (Val), Larry (Joan), twin daughters Donna and Diane (Vern), daughter Julie (Paul) and John Dunn. He is also survived by his grandchildren Krystal, Cheryl, Christine, Jeff, Ryan, Trent (Karen) and Tatyana, as well as his two brothers, Alex and Edward, and sisters Lillian and Dorothy and numerous nieces and nephews.
Bill was predeceased by his wife Shirley on September 22, 2005. He was also predeceased by his parents Olga and Gus Ritzen, a sister Florence and his brother Jim.
Funeral Services, for Bill, will be held at Claresholm United Church on Monday, December 3, 2012 at 2:00 PM. The Reverend Murray Speer and the Reverend Stephan Ulrich officiating. Interment will follow at the Claresholm Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.leydens.com. Arrangements entrusted to LEYDEN’S FUNERAL HOME, Claresholm. Tel: 403-625-3212.



STEVENSON, Stella
Passed away on November 26, 2012, in Kelowna, BC, where she resided with her friend Kevin. Stella was born in Central Alberta on May 18, 1933, to Erie and Annabelle Graham. The family moved to Coaldale where Stella later married Howie Stevenson, son of Howard and Margaretta. Stella and Howie resided in Lethbridge with their daughters, Sharon and Donna. She worked many years as a dedicated secretary for Dr. Bennett, Dr. Okamura, and for the United Church. Stella was known for her quiet demeanor, pleasant nature, and enjoyment of various crafts.
Stella is survived by her brother, Wayne Graham (sons, Richard and Troy); her daughter, Sharon Pierzchala (daughters, Kellie Pierzchala and Lori (James) McLain); her daughter, Donna Stevenson (sons, Bryson (Joelle) Duda and Joel Duda); and her nephew Gordon (Noreen) Domeier. She was predeceased by her parents and husband.
There will be no memorial service. We will continue to hold Stella close in our hearts forever.



VASQUEZ
TERESA DE JESUS VASQUEZ of Lethbridge passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, November 18, 2012 at the age of 69 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm, on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, with Pastor Wayne Boersma, 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