HILLMAN, William (Bill) F.
April 9, 1930 - December 19, 2012
Bill passed away at home on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 to join his wife for Christmas. He was born in Glencoe, ON. Bill worked his way through Toronto, Quebec and northern Ontario, before heading west to Lethbridge, AB where he met the love of his life, Shirley.
Bill was a father to Patricia O’Brien, Rod (Shannon) Hillman, Debbie (Terry) Thibodeau, and Bonnie (Paul) Pellicano; and was a loving grandfather to Nicholas and Michelle Pellicano. Bill is also survived by his Aunt Fran Howell as well as in-laws Sandra and Ken Daly, Lil and Art Krause, many cherished nieces, nephews, cousins and his longtime buddy John O’Shea.
Bill worked most of his life in sales. His career specialty was selling stationery and toys to drugstores, independents and department stores throughout Southern Alberta and SE British Columbia. He established "Hillman Novelties" and was a long serving concessionaire at the Calgary Stampede, Edmonton Klondike Days, Lethbridge Whoop-Up Days and other western Canadian fairs. Bill was a great salesman and cultivated friendships with many of his business contacts. He was a Golden Gloves Champ, an entrepreneur, the "main event" at sales meetings and, above all, a guy’s guy and a lady’s man. His handshake was strong until the end. He will be sadly missed.
Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W. Calgary, AB) on Monday, December 24, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of William Hillman, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: 1-800-661-1599.



LUNN
Douglas Edward Lunn, husband of Kathy Lunn passed away suddenly on December 16, 2012 at the age of 57 years old.
Besides his wife Kathy, Doug is survived by his son Cory (Jalayne) and daughter Carling. Also siblings, Murray (Liz) and Val Bougerolle (Bill) and 19 nieces and nephews. Doug was predeceased by his parents, Ed & Margaret Lunn.
Doug was born in Pincher Creek August 18, 1955. Growing up in Pincher Creek he participated in Boys Scouts and lots of skiing at Castle Mountain. Out of school he went truck driving and then met and married Kathy Cleland and started working with his Dad on the family farm and raising his family. Doug was 3rd generation on the family ranch west of Pincher Creek. He started a purebred Charolais herd and raised bulls (Lunn Charolais) and was active in the community bull sales. In 2008 Doug went back into trucking with his own truck, D.Lunn Truckin’, which he loved very much.
Doug was an avid snowmobiler and loved being outdoors whether it was tubing, fishing or just sitting by a fire. His favorite spot was the Lunn cabin at Beaver Mines where the family shared their fondest memories.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 P.M., on Friday, December 28, 2012 at PINCHER CREEK UNITED CHURCH, 972 Police Ave., Pincher Creek, AB, with Brent Woodard Officiating.
Memorial Donations may be made in Doug’s memory to the Windy Slopes Health Foundation, P.O. Box 2554, Pincher Creek, AB, T0K 1W0
Eden's Funeral Home and Crematorium
966 Elm Street
Pincher Creek, AB
Phone: 403-627-3131
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Lydia Jean (Girlie – Pebbles) Crazy Boy Soaring Eagle
Dec. 22, 1966 – Dec. 18, 2012
Lydia Jean (Girlie – Pebbles) passed away December 18th, 2012 at 6:52 p.m. in Lethbridge, Alberta. Girlie leaves behind her loving sons John Clark (J.C.), Aaron Jr. (AJ), Dwayne, Joshua, Braydon, Nathan (Shanna), Drayton (Kasnodra); a special granddaughter Pretty Jessie. She also leaves behind her special friend David Bull Shields. She is survived by her loving mother Jeannie Provost, stepdad Peter Strikes With A Gun; brothers Randy (Judy), Ralph Jr., Leroy (Chantal), Marlon, David (Dixie), Donovan (Akuuma); sisters Dolly and Mavis; adopted sisters Leah, Lisa (Sam), Penny, Miranda and Candace (John). She is also survived by her aunts Evelyn MG, Hazel (Freddie), Betty CB, Joanne (Mickey), Sherry (Kenny), Annamay Good Striker, Darcia Provost (Glen); uncles Norris (Wendy), Sheldon Crazy Boy; great auntie Patricia Provost along with numerous nephews, nieces and great nephews and nieces.
She is predeceased by her daughter Tasha Marie Jean Crazy on December 13th 1986, her biological father Ralph Crazy Boy Sr. on January 25th 2002. Her grandparents Mickey (Annie) Crazy Boy, Pete (Susan) Provost, uncle Syril Yellow Face, great uncle Hartwell Big Bull, auntie Catherine Crazy Boy, cousin Delores (Dopey) Big Plume, great uncle Jackie Crazy Boy, Suzette Flammond, Minnie No Chief, Tom Bull Pen, Annie Yellow Wings.
A Wake Service to be held at Peter Strikes With A Gun and Jeannie Provost Residence on December 26th, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at the Piikani Community Hall on December 28th, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.
The family would like to thank the doctors and Nurses and staff of the Lethbridge Regional hospital. The family apologies if we have left out any immediate family and the many friends "Girlie" had.
Arrangements in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home, Pincher Creek. To email condolences please visit www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com



MOCH
MR. GERHARD PAUL MOCH of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Margarete Moch, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at the age of 85 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, December 28, 2012 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge. Interment to follow in the Mountain View Cemetery.
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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OROSZ
MARION HELEN OROSZ of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Stephen Orosz, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, December 18th, 2012 at the age of 78 years.
Marion started her career by becoming a Telephone Agent/Operator. She then attended Beauty School becoming a hairdresser, and operated her own salon for a while. She continued hairstyling through her entire life keeping up-to-date on her skills for family and friends. She was a self-taught artist enjoying herself immensely while painting mainly scenery pictures with oil paints. She also was a self-taught seamstress, sewing anything from pajamas to a wedding gown and many bridesmaid dresses in between. Mom was up for any challenge another which included being a self-taught butcher tackling and packaging a side of beef and pork like a professional. She took pleasure in baking Hungarian pastries for special occasions and grew her own vegetables to freshly harvest along with the love she put into cooking many delicious meals for her family. Another favourite of hers was watching movie musicals and singing as loudly as she could. The family loved many pets from pigeons, rabbits, birds, many canines, and last but not least a female feline named Khepri who watched her every gentle move intently. She was a gracious selfless person who cared so very much for others and truly loved being called everyone’s Mom.
Marion was predeceased by her parents Karl and Maria Lang Sr., sister-in-law Cleone Lang, sister-in-law Emma Lengyel and brother-in-law Lesley Lengyel.
She is survived by her son Gregory of Lethbridge and daughter Catherine of Calgary, her brother Karl Lang Jr. of Lethbridge, sister Rosie Kacsinko (Frank) of Lethbridge, sister-in-law Mary Orosz of Lethbridge, as well as nieces and nephews and their families.
A Private Family Service will be held at a later date.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish, memorial donations may be made to Covenant Health / St. Michael’s Health Centre / Palliative Care Unit located at 1400 - 9th Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4V5 403.382.6414.
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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SIKKENS
MR. FRED SIKKENS of Lethbridge passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at the age of 74 years.
Fred was born in Assen, Drente in The Netherlands. He immigrated to Canada in the 1950’s.
Fred will be missed by his family and friends. He will be lovingly remembered by his children Deb (Lee) Diedrich, Kevin (Joey) Sikkens, Jeff Sikkens, Corwin (Lydia) Sikkens; grandchildren Kylie and Kendall Diedrich, John Sikkens, Brad (Sandra) Marklinger, and Kaia and Hailey Sikkens. He was predeceased by his parents Koert and Marchien Sikkens.
For most of his working years he raised chickens for Lilydale and farmed wheat and barley near Iron Springs. He raised pigeons for a hobby and competed in the flying club in Lethbridge for many years winning numerous awards. He was an avid football (Calgary Stampeders) and hockey (Calgary Flames) fan.
Fred had an outrageous love and pride for his children. His bubbly personality and charm will be treasured forever by his children, grandchildren and friends.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, with Pastor Cameron Fraser officiating. Interment to follow in the Mountain View Cemetery.
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



SIMMONS
MRS. HENRICA SIMMONS of Lethbridge formerly of Coalhurst, beloved wife of Mr. Gordon Simmons, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at the age of 84 years.
Family and friends are invited to meet the family between 10:00 am and 10:45 am followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at the CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, 2223 – 6A Ave North, Lethbridge, with Bishop Les Gugyelka officiating. Interment to follow in the Archmount Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made to S.T.A.R.S., PO Box 570, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8M7.
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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TRUBA, Inez
January 10, 1914 - December 14, 2012
Whenever we lose those we love they remain, always in our hearts & in our silent thoughts. Though we are saddened to announce the death of our beloved Mom & Nana, she left us with many sweet memories dipped in chocolate she so loved! Her life & her strength of character will forever be celebrated. Born almost 99 years ago in Maple Leaf, AB (Crow's Nest Pass), the third of five beautiful daughters of Italian immigrants, Mom was their last standing family member. Widowed at 50 years, Inez was also predeceased by her husband, Robert, in 1964. Content to remain single, sculpting her own independent & active life, Mom was always curious, interested in the world around her. She'd made her first voyage to pre-war Italy at the then tender age of 25, returning several times to visit "The Old Country" & her extended family there. Following a 20 year teaching career in Coutts, AB, she embarked on a retirement full of world travel to every continent but Antarctica(!) and South America -- she did, however, visit the Galapagos Islands. This sense of adventure carried through to the simplest road trips when she'd "ride shotgun" every chance she had! Mom made many true friends easily. Upon her retirement she left her familiar small town comfort zone, undaunted by moving to Calgary to live out her senior years. She readily took to new activities with a new circle of friends. Her mountain upbringing gave her an affinity for outdoor adventures that saw her skiing & hiking in her 70's & 80's! Another major 'player' in this full life was her love of Bridge which to her made other card games "boring" & which she enjoyed well into her 90's. She'd only lower her 'standards' to teach her grandchildren Cribbage, or Italian card games of Cassino & Scopa. She leaves behind her daughter Gay Faith (Ashford) of Edmonton, son George Truba of Lethbridge, & daughter Roberta Balog (Steve) of Calgary; 12 grandchildren, & 14 great grandchildren. As we hold dear our memories of this complete yet unassuming, humble life we have honoured Mom's bequeathal to the Body Donations Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary. There will be no formal service. Happy to know that you will be 'teaching' med students now Mom, you will be forever in our hearts, loved & missed.



UYTDEWILLIGEN
MR. ANDREW UYTDEWILLIGEN of Coaldale, loving father of Ryan Uytdewilligen, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at the age of 49 years.
Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held at 7:00 pm on Friday, December 21, 2012 at the ST. AMBROSE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1513 – 23 Ave, Coaldale.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at the COLLEGE DRIVE COMMUNITY CHURCH, 2710 College Dr. South, Lethbridge, with Deacon Ray Wagner 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



Sidney Vander Ploeg
1960 - 2012
It is with deep sadness and sorrow that the family of Sidney John Vander
Ploeg announce his sudden and unexpected passing in Taber on Wednesday,
December 19, 2012 at the age of 52 years.
A private family burial service will be held at the Vauxhall Cemetery prior
to the funeral service on Monday, December 24, 2012.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Vauxhall Community Hall, 417 - 4
Street North, Vauxhall on Monday, December 24, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor
Elroy Senneker officiating. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our
website at www.southlandfuneral.com.
Left to mourn Sidney’s passing are his mother Shirley Vander Ploeg of
Lethbridge; brother Harrison (Gail) Vander Ploeg of Calgary and children
Hayden, Garret and Sarah; brother John (Gisele) Vander Ploeg of Calgary and
children Justin and Raquel; brother Casey (Angela) Vander Ploeg of Airdrie
and children Cassi, Anissa, Mitchell, Spencer and Maxwell; sister Henrietta
Vander Ploeg (Colin Norman) of Sherwood Park.
He was predeceased by his father Jan Vander Ploeg (2000) and brother Sidney
John Vander Ploeg (1959).
Sidney was born January 11, 1960, the oldest of five children to Jan and
Shirley Vander Ploeg. January the eleventh was always special growing up in
the Vander Ploeg home. Not only was it Sid’s birthday, but it was also that
of his little sister. For all the Vander Ploeg children that meant two
pieces of birthday cake instead of one.
Sid lived his entire life in Vauxhall, a town that held a truly special and
cherished place in his heart and a community he was dedicated and committed
to serving. Sid was always proud to call Vauxhall home. Growing up, Sid was
a very good student. In striving to excel, he set the standard for his
brothers and sister. Sid also excelled on the ice, playing defense and
serving many times as team captain during his minor hockey league years.
As a young lad, Sid could often be found working with his father in the
shop or going on service calls. It came as no surprise that he would join
his father as a partner in Jan Electric Ltd. and Jan’s Plumbing and Heating.
After graduating from Vauxhall High School, Sid attended Lethbridge
Community College and SAIT, where he earned his Journeyman and Master
Electrician tickets and later, Journeyman Sheet Metal Mechanic ticket. He
took over the family business in the early 1990’s when his father retired.
Sid was a dedicated and skilled tradesman, one who enjoyed his career
calling, who did excellent work and took pride in his work. But Sid also
highly valued relationships. A source of tremendous pleasure for him was the
many people he met and the many friends he made over the years. During the
course of his life and work in Vauxhall, Sid touched the lives of many. He
took particular joy in his many nephews and nieces and was clearly the
favourite uncle. They will profoundly miss him.
Sid’s strong work ethic, his dedication and his compassion, concern and
interest for others was always a source of joy for his parents, his
teachers, his coaches, his business associates and his friends. He had a
unique ability and desire, one that is altogether so rare, to put the needs
and concerns of others before himself and this endeared him to many.
In 1975, Sid’s parents were involved in a serious car accident.  At the age
of sixteen, He would do his homework and then work to finish jobs while Dad
remained in hospital. He took it upon himself to care for the entire family
during this difficult time.
He loved giving and using nicknames. For Sid, a nickname was a sign that
you were indeed a friend and he carried his own nickname of “Hotwire” with
pleasure. 
Recently, Sid is remembered for playing a vital role in the construction of
the new Jets Stadium in Vauxhall, a world-class facility with world class
workmanship to which he dedicated hundreds of hours.
In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes in Sid’s name may be made directly to
the Vauxhall Jets Stadium Society, PO Box 618, Vauxhall, AB, T0K 2K0.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403)
223-8778.



VIAU
It is with great sadness that our family announce the passing of GHISLAINE "GIGI" VIAU, on December 21, 2012 at St. Michael's Palliative Care Centre at the age of 74 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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WALDNER
KATIE J. WALDNER, of Wrentham, passed away peacefully at Home, on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at the age of 93 years.
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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