KENNETH G. BAKER
Ken, age 69, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 13, 2012. Ken was born in Lethbridge and was raised in Southern Alberta. He moved to Hawaii to earn his Masters degree and later obtained his Phd in Marketing from the University of Oregon. Over the past 25 years Ken has taught at the Universtiy of New Mexico's Anderson School of Management. Most recently he served as their Associate Dean until his retirement, and was highly respected by his students and colleagues. He advocated for college students over his career and coordinated student scholarships. Ken was truly a renaissance man, with numerous interests and hobbies. He had many friends from all walks of life and belonged to many professional organizations and car clubs. Some of his interests include photography, raising and selling tropical fish, collecting and restoring classic cars and he had many special collections. Over the years, Ken enjoyed many rescue dogs as pets and consulted and supported the services provided by Lucky Paws, a local animal shelter. He is preceeded in death by his father, Kenneth Baker; sisters, Corinne Baker and Denise Witbeck. He is survived by his partner, Melody Smith; mother, Edna Baker; brother, Kevin Baker; sister, Melissa Gullickson and numerous nieces and nephews. A private memorial service was held in Albuquerque. Donations can be made in his honor to Lucky Paws, 6600 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110.



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 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
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BREZNIK
MASTER THEODOR "TED JR." DOUGLAS BREZNIK, beloved son to Ted and Amy and brother to Josh, passed away at the Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 after complications with a blood disorder called ITP, at the age of 14 years.
Ted Jr. was born in Taber on April 17, 1998 and grew up in Taber attending St. Patrick’s and St. Mary’s Schools. Ted Jr. and his family recently moved to Lethbridge where he was currently in grade 9 at St. Francis School. He was an avid "Yu-Gi-Oh" player and succeeded to the regional level. He was quick to make friends and crack a joke. He always left a mark or imprint on people where ever he went. Even in his death, Ted Jr. is helping others as an organ donor, he potentially will save the lives of six people.
The Breznik family is extremely proud of Ted Jr. and the life he lived and the lives he touched. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his family and friends.
Besides his parents Ted and Amy and brother Josh, he is survived by his grandparents Stuart and Sidney Beamer of Ridgeville, ON and Ted and Donna Breznik of Brighton, ON and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held at 7:00pm on Sunday, November 25, 2012 at ST. AUGUSTINE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5009 – 48 Ave, TABER.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Monday, November 26, 2012 at ST. AUGUSTINE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5009 – 48 Ave, TABER, with Father Vincent Tuan Ha officiating. Interment to follow in the Mountain View Cemetery, Lethbridge.
Memorial donations may be made to the S.T.A.R.S., PO Box 570, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8M7 or to the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation, 2888 Shaganappi Trail NW, Calgary, AB T3B 6A8.
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
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BUCHANAN, VERDUN MARJORIE
July 23, 1916 – November 21, 2012
Our dear Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother passed away peacefully at the age of 96 in Pincher Creek with family at her side.
Verdun Clearwater was born into a family of 13 children in Carlea, Saskatchewan. She attended the Holy Family School of Nursing in Prince Albert and began her long nursing career in Vancouver where she met her future husband, Douglas Buchanan.
They were married June 16, 1944, and settled in the Castle River Valley where they established and ran a successful ranching operation while raising a family of five children. Verdun continued to work as an R.N. in Pincher Creek until her retirement at the age of 65. She remained very active in her community as a longtime member of the United Church, the Roaring Lions Club, and as a volunteer in many settings including driving for the “Care Bears”, helping out at the church thrift shop, and assisting with bingo at the seniors lodge. Verdun supported the P.C. Agricultural Society Fair for over 50 years. She was an extraordinary knitter, and her beautiful afghans are treasured by many family members.
Mom also remained very physically active, including enjoying Aquasize until the age of 95. She was an avid gardener, wonderful cook, and generous hostess to the end.
Verdun was predeceased by her husband Douglas and grandsons Daniel and David.
She is survived by her children Gail (Richard) Bernstein, Ron (Karen) Buchanan, Ken (Karen) Buchanan, Lynne (Ray) Kimberley, Debora (Darryll) Crowshoe; grandchildren Michelle, Doug, John, Brandi, Suzanne, RaeLeigh, Ian, Stephanie, and Stephen; and great- grandchildren Julia, Hudson, Owen, and William.
Mom had a life well lived and well loved.
A memorial service will be held at two o’clock in the afternoon, Tuesday, November 27th at the Pincher Creek United Church.
If desired, donations can be made in Verdun’s name to the Care Bears: PO Box 1713, Pincher Creek, Alberta, T0K 1W0; or to the charity of your choice.



CLARK
VELMA (VEL) CLARK, (nee Berg) passed away peacefully in Calgary on Friday, November 16, 2012 at the age of 63 after a lengthy illness, surrounded by her loving family.
Everyone is welcome to join in celebrating her life at 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at the COALDALE MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH, 2114 - 18 Street, Coaldale. Interment to follow at the Coaldale Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mennonite Central Committee Alberta, 210, 2946 - 32 St NE, Calgary, Alberta, T1Y 6J7 or online.
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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FRIESEN
MR. JOHN FRIESEN of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Betty Friesen, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2012 at the age of 88 years.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 7:00pm and 8:30pm on Friday, November 23, 2012 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at the COALDALE MENNONITE CHURCH, 2316 – 17 Street, Coaldale, with Reverend Gerald Klassen and Pastor Lillian Thompson, 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
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GEORGE D. GAETZ passed away peacefully on November 20 at Enderby B.C at the age of 89.
He was born on Sept. 23, 1923 in Foremost Alberta.
He was predeceased by his parents, 3 brothers and 3 sisters.
He is survived by 1 brother and 3 three sisters and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was a WW 11 veteran.
After the war he farmed a homestead in Northern Alberta.
From the homestead he settled in the Cherryville District in BC.
Honoring his wishes there will not be a public service.



Stan Haydu
1948 - 2012
Stanley Ernest Haydu, beloved husband of Heather Haydu, passed away in
Taber on Thursday, November 22, 2012 at the age of 64 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland
Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Tuesday, November 27, 2012
between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at the New Life Church, 5120 - 47 Avenue,
Taber on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Abe Fehr
officiating. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at
www.southlandfuneral.com.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403)
223-8778. 



KINSEY
WALTER ROY KINSEY of Lethbridge AB, beloved husband of Frances Kinsey passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on November 18, 2012
Roy was born in Taber, AB, on January 26, 1931, was predeceased by his parents Walter & Mary Kinsey/Jesperson and step father Les Jespersen.
Roy was a farmer, rancher and in 1970 was employed by the provincial government, Municipal Affairs as an Assessor until 1987. He then worked with Alberta Emergency Disaster Services retiring in 1997. Roy was an avid fisherman and camper up until his passing.
He is survived by his loving wife Frances, son Trevor (Diane) Kinsey of Medicine Hat, daughter Gaye (Jack) Sleightholm of Lethbridge, grandchildren Veronica (Joey) Dekker of Kelowna, BC, Shauna (Glen) Ford of Courtenay, BC, Great granddaughter Merrissa Ford, step children Donna-Marie Mantler and Garry Mercer of Lethbridge, step-granddaughters Roxann (Dave & Justin) Fontain of Coaldale, DJ (Ryan) Murphy of Lethbridge, 2 step-grandsons Brok and Quinn Fontain of Coaldale, sister-in-law Bertha Pierson and family of Lethbridge.
Cremation. At Roy’s request there will be no formal service. Memorial donations may be made in Roy’s memory to the Jack Ady Cancer Centre 2A 102, 690 - 19 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 1W5



TAMAKO KUBOTA
1914 – 2012
With great sorrow the Kubota family announces the peaceful passing of their loving matriarch on November 22, 2012 in Lethbridge. Tamako was predeceased by her husband T. Kubota.
She will be dearly missed by her sons: James, Edward, Richard, daughter Edna, and their families.
Funeral arrangements will 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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Shawnalea Mertins
1960 - 2012
Shawnalea Anne Mertins, beloved wife of Norbert Mertins of Taber, passed
away on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at the age of 52 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland
Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Monday, November 26, 2012 between
7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at Knox United Church, 4929 - 50 Avenue,
Taber on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Sandra
Riddell officiating. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at
www.southlandfuneral.com.
Besides her loving husband Norbert, Shawnalea is survived by their five
children Jayleen Mertins (Wade Chapman), Justine Mertins (Chris Brown),
Janessa Mertins (Ryan Cunningham), Jennae Mertins (Blair Schmitz), Jesse
Mertins and grandson Kaesyn Noah Brown all of Taber. She is also survived by
her mother Bev MacDonald of Lethbridge, mother-in-law Heidi Mertins of
Kelowna, British Columbia and sister-in-law Sylvia Mertins of Brantford,
Ontario. Shawnalea will be remembered by her three siblings Michelle (Brian)
Christensen of Lethbridge and children Leland, Brant and Tory; Nolette
MacDonald (Renee Scotland) of Kipp; Danielle (Joe) Miko of Raymond and
children Chance and Chase and by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was predeceased by her father Lea MacDonald and father-in-law Bruno
Mertins.
Shawnalea was born in Taber June 11, 1960. She was raised on the family
farm south of Taber. On her twenty third birthday, June 11, 1983, she
married her sweetheart Norbert Mertins and together started a family that
would result in five beautiful children.
At the time of her passing, Shawnalea was employed at the Good Samaritans
Society Linden View facility in Taber. Her family was her treasure and she
enjoyed every opportunity they would spend together. She will be sadly
missed but lovingly remembered by her family and many friends.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Shawnalea’s name may be made
directly to the charitable cause of one’s personal choosing.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403)
223-8778.



William "Bill" Oliver Mills
Sep 15, 1924 – Oct 28, 2012
Born in Indian Head SK, only child of Flora (Fraser) Mills (Hamiota, MB) and Arnold Mills (Oxbow, SK). He attended schools in Bremner, Medicine Hat and Lethbridge AB. Bill was awaiting deployment from Halifax, when WWII ended. Returning to AB, Bill completed surveying courses, then followed his wanderlust, working for the railroad, seismic crews, along the Alaska Highway, and as a cowboy in the Fox Valley. In 1949 he joined the St Mary River Irrigation Project, under the Canadian Government’s Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Act. Bill married a nurse from Calgary, Winnifred Claire Thorpe, in 1953, and settled in Lethbridge to raise a family. In 1965-66, they traveled to Ghana, where he advised and taught for a federal water management development project. He spent the ’70’s as a specifications writer and dam inspector for Alberta Environment. Bill was introduced to photography by his mother as a youngster – a skill that proved useful throughout his career and became a life-long hobby. He was fascinated by unique southern Alberta topography stretching from the foothills to Milk River and the Sweet Grass Buttes. Wherever twisted trees, wildflowers, sage, rock outcrops or history abounded, Bill could be found with camera and walking stick. After the war, Bill and his dad purchased a motorcycle and sidecar, another longstanding hobby. Bill had three big bikes over the years, touring solo and with his kids, on their own machines. He was pleased that both his granddaughters could continue the tradition. Retirement years in Vancouver were filled with photography, travel and home life. Bill was deeply saddened by Winnie’s sudden death in Sept 2011, after 58 years of marriage. He returned to sunny Calgary, where he was visited by family and spent weekends exploring the haunts of his youth. Bill resided at Col. Belcher Veterans’ Care Centre until his death following a brief illness. He is survived by his son Michael (Karen) and granddaughters Emily and Shauna, and three daughters--Kathleen, Patricia and Margaret (Ben Thorkelson). Bill requested cremation; in lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Salvation Army or a charity of your choice. A joint celebration of his & Winnie’s lives will be held in Calgary, at the Malrborough Park Community Centre, June 29, 2013.



JAMESINA (Ina) OSTRUP
1914 - 2012
It is with great sorrow that the family of Ina Ostrup announce her passing on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 in Cranbrook, BC at the age of 98.
Ina was born in Wick, Scotland, the second eldest of 11 children raised by John and Catherine McBeath.
She loved to garden, do fancy handwork and play cards. She will best be remembered in Southern Alberta by those who came to enjoy her wonderful meals and pies at her Sugar Bowl Cafe in Picture Butte, Alberta.
Ina is survived by her daughter Betty Jean (John) Siray; brother Ralph (Brenda) McBeath; stepsons Jim (Frankie) Ostrup and Bob Ostrup and dear friend Beryl Chester. She also leaves six grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 14 great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son Larry Bunn; great grandson Johnathan Siray; partner Steve Mitru; husbands Jim Ostrup and Robert Bunn; five sisters Cathy, Mary, Isabel, Rosee, Dorothy and four brothers Robert, Willie, Jack, Ben and her parents John and Catherine McBeath.
There will be no funeral service at Ina's request. Family will gather in Lethbridge, Alberta to celebrate her life at a later date. Condolences may be left for the family at www.markmemorial.com
Mark Memorial Funeral Services in care of arrangements.



Hilda Oddan
1925 - 2012
Hilda Oddan, beloved wife of the late Raymond Oddan, passed away in Taber
on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at the age 87 years.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Peace Lutheran Church, 4619 - 56
Avenue, Taber on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Carl
Bogda officiating. 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. 



PALCHEVSKIY
YAN PALCHEVSKIY of Lethbridge, beloved son of Rosa Palchevskaya and Oleg Palchevskiy, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 19, 2012 at the age of 23 years.
Yan was born in Surgut, Russia and moved to Canada in October 2001. He attended Winston Churchhill High School and later he worked for Kiwi Iron. Yan will be terribly missed by his family. Our loving memories of Yan will live in our hearts eternally.
Besides his loving mother and father Yan is survived by his two brothers Artem (Sachika) and Ales.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 1:00 pm and 1:45 pm followed by a Funeral Service held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, with Pastor Brian Magee 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
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SCHULTZ
ARVID ARTHUR SCHULTZ passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, November 21, after a brief illness, at the age of 78 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Frances Schultz; by his four children, Henry Schultz (Sheelagh Mercer) of Calgary, Linda Schultz (Barry Rosser) of Florida, Arthur Schultz (Sara McNeill) of Edmonton, and Maria Schultz of Lethbridge; and by his nine grandchildren, Griffith, Frances, Nicholas, Katherine, Jeremy, Rachel, Patrick, Zachary, and Gemma. He is also survived by his brother Bruno (Joan) Schultz, and sisters Irene (Barry) Ferguson and Florence (Gordon) Miller; by his brothers-in-law Frank (Ollie) and Bill Sharp, and his sister-in-law Bonnie (Bob) Sharp; and by his 'adopted' family of Tammy, Jim, Morgan, and Eden Gresdal. He was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Linda Schultz, his step-mother Tilly (Ressler) Schultz, his sister Joyce Ressler and brother Fred Ressler, and his brother-in-law Bob Sharp.
Arvid was born on July 10, 1934 at home on the family farm at Bashaw, Alberta. He graduated with a B.Sc. (honours physics) and a M.Sc. in physics from the University of Alberta, and with a Ph.D. in nuclear physics from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. After completing his Ph.D., he spent two years on a post-doctorate fellowship at the Franklin Institute on the Swarthmore College campus in Pennsylvania. Upon return to Alberta, he was hired to teach physics at the Lethbridge Junior College. He was a founding member of the University of Lethbridge and the Physics Department. Teaching was always his focus at the university. He retired from actively teaching in 1990, but always kept strong ties with the Physics Department. He volunteered many years in astronomical research, travelling numerous times to Hawai'i and to Kitt Peak in Arizona. In 2011, an award allowing students to sample a variety of areas in physics research was named in his honour as The Arvid Schultz Award.
He married Frances Alice Sharp on July 11, 1959. After moving from Kingston to Philadelphia to Bashaw, the family settled in Lethbridge in 1965 when Arvid started teaching at the Lethbridge Junior College. In 1971, the family moved to the farm west of Monarch. He farmed part-time for a number of years, raised a small herd of Brown Swiss cattle, and helped plant many trees and gardens. He took great pride in the land, maintaining the trees and native grasses to support a wide variety of bird and animal populations.
His love of learning, commitment to community, and record keeping was a common thread for his varied interests and passions. He was a founding member of the Lethbridge Naturalists Society, and was actively involved, holding a number of offices over the years. He participated in Highway Clean-up with the Lethbridge Naturalists Society, extending this to keeping his walking routes down country roads clean. For many years, he volunteered with others to undertake the Breeding Bird Survey for the United States Department of the Interior. He donated blood to the Red Cross and later, the Canadian Blood Services, reaching a total of 124 donations, just short of his goal of 125. He kept weather records for Environment Canada from early years on the farm until the present. He had an avid interest in photography from the time he was a student. As well as photographs of sunrises and sunsets, mountains, stars, the northern lights, and astronomical events, he documented gatherings with family and friends including weekly lunches with university retirees. While a student in Kingston, he earned his private pilot's license. Some of his other passions included walking a mile every morning and evening, and dancing with Frances at many local ethnic society dances.
The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs became a weekly highlight for him with new friends and new ideas to explore and discuss. He took on the role of organizing weekly lunch dates for the University Retirees, enjoying the fellowship of fellow retirees, while exploring the ethnic food choices of the city of Lethbridge.
An Open House will be held at COUNTRY KITCHEN CATERING - 1715 Mayor Magrath Drive South (in the basement of The Keg), on Sunday, November 25, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
“In Memory Of Arvid” donations may be made to an Arvid Schultz Memorial Fund at the University of Lethbridge (c/o Kathy McFarland), the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (Box 651, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 0N0) or the Helen Schuler Coulee Centre (910 4th Ave. S., Lethbridge, AB, T1J 0P6).
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