Ray Aitchison
1958 - 2010
Leonard Raymond Aitchison, beloved companion of Carol McCarty of Taber, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2010 at the age of 52 years.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Monday, December 6, 2010 at 11:00 A.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.   


ARCHIBALD
Jean Butler Archibald, beloved wife of the late Vern Archibald, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, November 29, 2010 in Cardston, Alberta.
Jean was born in Claresholm on September 12, 1914, the sixth child of George and Mettie Butler. She married her sweetheart, Vern Archibald, in the Cardston Temple in 1934. Vern and Jean resided in Glenwood, where they farmed and operated a general store, raising seven children. They enjoyed serving a mission in Arizona for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. In 1990, they moved to Cardston where they resided the remainder of their lives.
Jean was known for her hard work, nurturing ways and devotion to family and God. All felt welcome in the Archibald home and were well fed. Special treats were her hand-dipped chocolates and raspberry jam. Jean influenced and loved those around her, and will continue to do so. She is now home.
Jean was also predeceased by her son, Kelvin; grandson, Todd; great-grandson, Benjamin. She leaves to mourn six children: Vernene (Rudy) Kutsch, Glenwood; Merle (Helena), Glenwood; Roy (Peggy), Coaldale; Andrea (Gene) Puckett, Utah; Twylla (Terry) Harding, Calgary; Patricia (Howard) Tanner, Utah; sister, Gladys Forsyth Bishop, Washington; 31 grandchildren; 68 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great grandchildren.
Her family expresses sincere gratitude to loving care-givers at Chinook Lodge and especially Grandview Nursing Home
The Funeral Service will be held in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Glenwood Chapel on Monday, December 6th, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. with Bishop Doug Smith Officiating.
Friends may meet the family on Monday, December 6th from 1:00 to 1:45 p.m. prior to the Service. Interment in the Glenwood Cemetery.
E-mail Condolences to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Funeral arrangements entrusted to Barry Salmon of Legacy.
Legacy Funeral Homes Ltd.
P.O. Box 208
Cardston, Alberta T0K 0K0
Phone (403) 653-3222
Fax (403) 653-3677
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GREGORY
MRS. VERA GREGORY of Coaldale, beloved wife of Roger Gregory, passed away at the St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre on Thursday, December 2, 2010 at the age of 67 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.


HAMZA
MRS. OLGA HAMZA of Coaldale, beloved wife of the late Mr. Wasyl "Bill" Hamza, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at the age of 76 years.
Olga was born in Korbin, Poland on April 7, 1934. She was the youngest among 2 brothers, Mykola (Mike) and Wasyl (Bill) and 1 sister, Anna. She immigrated to Canada in 1949 with the help of her older sister Anna, who signed the paperwork taking parental responsibility for her. During WWII, Olga’s family witnessed and survived the atrocities of war. They immigrated and settled in the Stirling area where they were contracted to work the sugar beets. Olga met Bill in Stirling, at the coffee shop where she was employed. They dated for a year and were married September 16, 1950. They settled in Lethbridge, where they raised their 5 children, Julie, Victor, Tony, Gene and Veronica.
Her grandchildren and great-grandchild were very important and special to her. She was lovingly called "Babi" by them all. They were her pride and joy. Olga was a devoted, long time member of the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church in Lethbridge. She sang a beautiful Alto in the church choir which gave her great pride.
She had an incredible talent for taking thread and making it into a crocheted work of art, whether it be a simple doily or an intricate tablecloth or bedspread.
She will be remembered dearly and greatly missed by all.
*We love you Mom!*
Olga is survived by her daughters Julie (Lorne) Murfitt, Gene (Paul) Hartwick, Veronica (Chris) Malone; sons Victor (Anne), Tony (Ruth); 12 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, sister Anna (Frank) Bartosek; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families.
Besides her loving husband Wasyl (Bill), Olga was predeceased by her parents Gregory and Maria Szpendyk; brothers Mykola (Mike) and Wasyl (Bill) Szpendyk; as well as her beloved nephew Ted Magierowski.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 7:00PM and 9:00PM, on Sunday, December 5, 2010, at the MARTIN BROS. RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00AM, on Monday, December6, 2010, at the HOLY TRINITY UKRAINIAN GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH, 643 – 13 Street North, Lethbridge, Alberta, with the Very Reverend Father Taras Krochak, officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery.
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



JENSEN
FERN JENSEN, beloved wife of the late Glen Jensen, passed away in Lethbridge on Thursday, December 2, 2010 at the age of 93 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
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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John (Jack) Robinson Tully
January 9, 1928 – December 1, 2010
Jack Tully was born in Athelstan, Quebec, he was raised on the Beaver Meadow Farm in southwest Quebec. After graduating from MacDonald College (McGill) in 1949 with a degree in agriculture, he began his 35 year career with Indian and Northern Affairs. His first posting with the government was at St. Regis, Quebec. There, he met his beloved wife Cecile Bard of Cornwall Ontario. Jack and Cecil were married in 1951; they spent 57 blissful years together until Cecil’s death in 2008. Jack's career with the federal government posted them from St. Regis, Quebec to various destinations in northern and central Manitoba. With a growing family of four children, Jack and Cecile moved to southern Alberta in 1963. They loved their time in the west but were moved once again in 1969 to the Maritimes being posted in Amherst, Nova Scotia. In 1970 Jack was transferred to Ottawa where he became the Division Head for Native government, Native housing and special social and economic projects. While in Ottawa Jack and Cecil purchased a hobby farm just south of the city, allowing Jack to return to his love of agriculture. In 1977 a move to Edmonton, Alberta brought Jack and Cecil back west. It was in Edmonton that Jack completed his career with the federal government in 1981. Upon his retirement, Jack continued his work with natives and moved to various locations in Alberta until finally settling on their beautiful acreage just outside of Gibbons, Alberta overlooking the Sturgeon River. Jack is survived by his loving family. His children Ken, Bill (Jill), Kathy (Doug) Matheson, Sal (Craig) Cooreman; and his grandchildren Grahame Tully, Shannon (Stefan) Gladwin, Mark Tully, Laura Tully, David Matheson, Geordie Matheson, Anna Matheson, Jessica Cooreman (Emma Reid), Richard Cooreman and his great grandchildren Orin and Greta. He is also survived by his brothers Donald, Peter and Russell. Jack was predeceased by his wife, Cecile; sister, Ann Grant; and his brothers, Art and Dan. A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 10, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Evergreen Funeral Chapel, 16204 Fort Road Edmonton, Alberta. An interment service will be held at a later date in Athelstan, Quebec. The family would like to extend their special thanks to the Royal Alexandra Hospital doctors, nurses and support staff. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Arrangements entrusted to
EVERGREEN FUNERAL CHAPEL & RECEPTION CENTRE, CEMETERY & CREMATION CENTRE
780-472-9019


MANVILLE
BEULAH ROBERTA MANVILLE of Lethbridge passed away on Monday, November 29, 2010 at the age of 98 years.
She is survived by four children: Gordon (Judy) of Lethbridge, Rae (Linda) of Calgary, Barbara (Tim) Mosley of Missouri City, Texas and Art (Terry) of Tenino, Washington; 18 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
She is predeceased by her husband, Charlie Manville, and her parents Samuel and Louisa Malmberg, and one granddaughter.
Beulah was born in High River, Alberta and was raised on a homestead as an only child. She did not start school until she was 8 because she had to be able to take care of her horse at school. After attending school in Calgary she joined her parents on a journey with wagons and cattle to help her parents start a new homestead in Rosemary, Alberta. In 1941 she married Charlie and lived in Blackie where they operated Manville Hardware until 1962. The family moved to Calgary when they purchased the Ogden Drive In Restaurant. During this time she brought many young men into her home to live. She was always known by her kindness to others. After Charlie’s death in 1980, she lived in the Villa in Cardston for five years until moving to Lethbridge. She had a special way of making lifelong friends wherever she lived.
A special thanks to Edith Cavell for their excellent care.
Friends may meet the family on Sunday, December 5 from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. at CHRISTENSEN SALMON GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME, 703-13 Street North, Lethbridge, or prior to the service in Calgary from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, December 6, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, SUNDANCE CHAPEL, 100 Sunpark Dr. S.E., Calgary, AB. Interment in the Union Cemetery, Calgary.
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



MASON
Eileen Mason was born in Fort Macleod July 19, 1915 and lived there for most of her 95 years.  She passed away on December 1st, 2010 at Rosewood Manor in Fort Macleod, Alberta.
Eileen was predeceased by her parents Albert and Melissa Bawden, and by her husband Arthur Mason. She is survived by her two sons, Neil ( Elizabeth ) and Larry (Svea);  grandsons Nicholas ( Neil) and  Parker ( Larry ); sister Marjory Pozzi ;  and very dear friends Dick and Joanne Chute.
Family, friends, colleagues, and neighbours will remember Eileen for her intelligence, her sense of humour, her willingness to help others, and her genuine good nature.  Former students will also remember her all-knowing, all-seeing gaze. She never loster ability to cast that penetrating “school teacher look” and her sons dearly loved to tease her about that. She unfailingly responded with her characteristic self deprecating chuckle.
Eileen's parents owned and operated the Bawden Bakery in Fort Macleod from 1910 to 1951. Eileen, along with her younger sister Marjory, grew up in the family business and had fond memories of working alongside her mother and father; helping them with bakery tasks and serving customers.  On the many occasions she was recognized for the solid work ethic that characterized her long working life, Eileen referenced her early exposure to the work force and graciously acknowledged the role her parents played in forming her values.
Following graduation from Fort Macleod High School, Eileen attended Normal School and went on to the University of Alberta where she graduated with a BA in 1938. She taught in a number of Alberta schools before marrying Arthur Mason and settling in Picture Butte Alberta in 1944. Son Neil was born in 1946 and Larry in 1948. Neil was still a toddler and Larry just a baby when a devastating fire destroyed the young Mason family’s home and all of their belongings. They moved to Nobleford, Alberta to re-establish their lives and Eileen resumed her teaching career there.  After Arthur’s sudden death in 1956, Eileen’s widowed mother Melissa Bawden moved in with her and together they made the decision to return to Fort Macleod.  ‘Granny’ Melissa helped Eileen raise the boys and, after they left home, continued to help run the household until shortly before her death at age 95.
After moving back to Fort Macleod, Eileen immediately began her twenty year teaching career with the Willow Creek School District and, while juggling career and demands of a young family, attended summer school sessions at the University of Alberta.  In 1961 she completed the requirements for a Bachelor’s degree in Education. Her long-term interest in school libraries was heightened by her return to University and she focused on this area of education until her retirement in 1976.  
Eileen was a Lifelong Learner long before that term became popular. She was unfailingly surrounded by books and her extensive post retirement travels were always preceded by intense research on the language, history, geography and culture of the country she would be visiting. The preparation of an in-depth paper for presentation to her Fortnightly literary group began the moment she returned from a trip and her suitcase remained unpacked by the door until that task was complete. She was ever the teacher. Eileen took great pride in the fact that she had raised a family of readers and, not surprisingly, her last shopping trip was to a bookstore to purchase Christmas gifts for her sons and grandsons.
Eileen’s commitment to literacy and to education was evident both in her choice of career and in her volunteer activities. She served as a director of the Fort Macleod Public Library and was a representative of the Southwest Library Trustees on the Provincial Library Trustees Board. She served a term as Southwest Liaison to the Alberta Library Association and in 1991 was presented with a Provincial Achievement Award in recognition of her volunteer work.
Eileen was a long term member of Trinity United Church, the Lewis Auxiliary, the Order of the Eastern Star, the Retired Teachers’ Association, and the Fort Macleod Fortnightly Literary group. She was an avid bridge player and a good friend.
As a result of her multiple connections in the Fort Macleod community Eileen had many visitors who came to see her in her final years at Rosewood manor and she was often greeted by those visiting other residents of the Manor with the comment “there is my old English teacher” or “that lady taught me how to find a book in the library”.  She took great delight in that recognition and always remembered the connection.
When Eileen became unable to manage on her own and ultimately moved to Rosewood Manor in 2005, a group of dear friends and retired teachers insured that she always had a ride to church, to bridge club, to Fortnightly meetings, to Retired Teachers’ gatherings, to her Bible Study group, and to the library. As her health failed and she was unable to leave Rosewood, the same group continued to visit, bring flowers, deliver library books, and read her beloved poetry to her. Neil and Larry are greatly appreciative and thank this group for their loyalty and for their many kindnesses to their mother. Further, they thank the staff at Rosewood Manor for their attentive care and they especially thank Tillie Van Sluys who Eileen claimed had a special talent to make a cup of coffee “exactly the way I like it”. In Eileen’s last days and weeks it was Tillie who had the unique ability to make her smile and respond to a greeting. Thanks are not enough for that kind of care.
An opportunity to share stories about, and memories of, Eileen Mason will be provided following a Memorial Service at 2:00 p.m. Thursday December 9, 2010 at Trinity United Church in Fort Macleod.  
In her later years, Eileen enjoyed the services of the Fort Macleod Handi Bus. She was also a supporter of the Fort Macleod Welcome Mat, housed in the Eileen Mason Building on Main Street in Fort Macleod.  In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations, in Eileen’s memory, to either of these organizations.


MCLEAN
October 1, 1922 – December 1, 2010
MR. CLEVE MCLEAN passed away at Lethbridge Regional Hospital after a short illness, at the age of 88. Married 57 years, Cleve is survived by his loving wife Marj, sons Del (Susan) and Kevin, as well his special granddaughter Jenna, sister Mabel, sister-in-law Kathy (Joel) along with numerous nieces and nephews. Cleve was predeceased by his parents Dellmer and Margaret and brother Don (Donna). Born in Webb, Saskatchewan Cleve took his public schooling at Cederstrom and completed high school in Swift Current. He joined the Canadian Army in January, 1943. Cleve saw service in England, then with First Canadian Division in Italy, Belgium and the Netherlands. Upon return to Canada he was discharged in 1946. Cleve then spent a number of years making housewives happy across the prairies, selling them Wear Ever cooking utensils. After the family settled in Lethbridge in 1956, Cleve worked at McGavin’s Bakery on 3rd Avenue South. In the early 1960s, he started his own business, McLean’s Tree Surgery and he carried on changing the green skyline of Lethbridge for over 30 years. While the boys were still young Cleve took the family on driving vacations to Arizona and Utah; Toronto and Niagara Falls; Montreal, Yellowknife and the West Coast. Everyone was happy crammed into a Volkswagen Beetle with a tent or tent trailer for a home. After the boys grew up, Marj and Cleve continued camping, fishing and travelling with friends and family in the summer while winter’s big passion was curling. Dad was a long time member of the Royal Canadian Legion General Stewart Branch #4, the Fraternal Order of Eagles #2100, and a lifetime member of VASA Lodge #579. Cribbage was always a favourite past time and he did get the perfect 29 hand once while playing his brother- in- law, Cliff Craig. More recently he enjoyed time in the sun on his deck keeping up with the feeding demands of his blue jays, flickers and little yellow canaries. He was a very kind hearted man, always had a smile on his face and will be missed by all who knew him, especially his family. Rest Well Dad.
A Memorial Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Drive South, Lethbridge on Monday, December 6, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
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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ORSER
MR. ROBERT “BOB” ORSER, beloved husband of Mrs. Joyce Orser, of Lethbridge, passed away suddenly at the St. Michael’s Palliative Care on Thursday, December 2, 2010 at the age of 79 years.
He is survived by a loving family. Bob was employed at Canada Post for many years. He loved to fish and camp with his family. Bob absolutely loved bingo. He will be sadly missed by his family.
At Bob’s request no formal funeral will be held.
Please remember Bob with a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317-10th Street South, Lethbridge, AB, 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
Toll Free ~ 1-(888)-381-7778
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RON HOLTHE
July 26, 1946-November 30, 2010
MR. RON HOLTHE of Lethbridge, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at his young age of 64 years. He will be forever remembered for his love of life, energy, smile, sense of humor…he was the best husband ever, son, big brother, brother in law, and son in law. Most importantly he was our imp, our big kid, who was so special to the nieces and nephews he played with and shared trouble with! He is survived by his wife and best friend, “shoppin” Sheryl, his “squirt”. Ron was a special man and will always be remembered by his Mom Ruth of Taber; Sis Connie (Dan Kilbourn) and their daughter Kelsey of High River; Brother Leroy (Val) and their children Tanner and Lindy of Taber; Brother Brian (Michelle) and their children Brett, (his children Em and Ryder), Mark, Ty, and Chase of Taber; Sheryl’s Mom and Dad, Grandma and Grandad McLafferty of Lethbridge; Sister in law Colleen (Grant) of Blairmore and their children Kelly (Tom Mortlock and their children Marcus, Russell, Nathyn, and Jordan) of Medicine Hat, Shannon (Cheyno Finnie and their children Marshall, Emmitt, and Payton) of Lethbridge. He was predeceased by his father, Norm in 2000.Ron was always smiling and lived a full life, first as a kid on the farm near Taber, then as an executive for AGT/Telus in the Calgary/Edmonton area and finally retiring to their perfectly planned retirement home in the coulees at Paradise Canyon to golf and make many jaunts to Taber to his beloved farm! Last winter Ron and Sheryl shared the most amazing adventure when they hiked over the edge into and out of The Grand Canyon. Most recently they were starting anew in the Coachwood area of Lethbridge where Ron, the worker, had more new projects as a landscaper and handyman, and was just beginning to enjoy the hiking and the view of the coulees from their new home.
He was the “perfect” friend to “everyone” and will always be remembered for the many “sociables” he shared with his many friends and his treasured family. Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Ron’s life with smiles together, at a “SOCIABLE”, at Paradise Canyon Golf Course on Monday, December 6, 2010, from 2-4pm. Even though he left us early he will be forever in our hearts!
In Memory of Ron, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Handicapped Riding Association.
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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Elizabeth Tautfest
1962 - 2010
Elizabeth Tautfest (nee Kudilek), beloved companion of Steve Goslin, passed away in Campbell River, British Columbia on Saturday, November 27, 2010 at the age of 47 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Monday, December 6, 2010 at 6:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine's Catholic Church, 5009 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. with Reverend Patrick Furtado SAC, Celebrant. A private family burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at www.southlandfuneral.com.
Besides her loving companion Steve, she is survived by her children Kurt (Crystal) Carver and Samantha Carver; grandchildren Montana, Mathison, Emily, Rebecca and Abigayle; mother Katie (Jim) Schmitz all of Taber as well as numerous other relatives.
She was predeceased by her father Josip Kudilek.
Elizabeth was born in Antunovac, Yugoslavia on December 25, 1962 to Josip and Katarina Kudilek. She immigrated to Canada with her family when she was seven. They settled in Taber where she was raised and educated. In 1995 she moved to Vancouver Island and eventually settled in Campbell River, where she has resided until her passing. Elizabeth enjoyed cooking and gardening, especially tending to her flowers, plants and fruit trees. She will be lovingly remembered  by her family and friends.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Elizabeth’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317 - 10 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 2M7.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.