BERTRAND, Ross Victor
October 10, 1920 – October 10, 2011
Ross Victor Bertrand passed away on his 91st birthday in Abbotsford, BC. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 71 years, Fran, sons Michael (Ricki), Ron (Shelagh), daughters Nancy (Tod) and Shirley (David) Paterson, sister Marilyn Rhodes of Edmonton, and six grandchildren, David, Stuart (Alicia), Andrew, Julie, Emily, and Matthew. Ross was predeceased by one son, William Ross, sister Pauline, and brother Norris (Jean). Ross was born in Calgary, the oldest son of Victor and May Bertrand, and raised on a farm near Milo, Alberta, where he attended a one-room country school for grades one to nine, then Milo High School where he graduated from grade twelve. After taking a business course in Calgary, he joined the Canadian Army in June, 1940. He married Frances Monner, also from the Milo district on 18th August, 1940. He went overseas in 1941 and saw action with the South Saskatchewan Regiment in the liberation of Holland, leaving with the rank of Lieutenant. After his discharge in 1945, he worked for Mac Cosham Storage and then National Revenue in Calgary. He returned to the farm with his growing family in 1951, farming in partnership with his father until 1964. In April 1964 he accepted the position of Agricultural Fieldman in Claresholm, Alberta, and in 1973 he became a Regional Agricultural Officer in Lethbridge, retiring in 1981. Ross was always active in various service clubs, such as the Lions, Kiwanis, and Rotary, and the Royal Canadian Legion, and always willing to help out in the community. He travelled the world with Fran on many tours, visiting Russia, China, Australia, New Zealand, Israel and a numerous countries in Europe. They also attended a number of commemorative army reunions in Holland, and loved exploring the backroads of Albert in their camper van. Ross was a keen golfer and, for many years, an active member of the Country Club in Lethbridge. Ross and Fran moved to Abbotsford in May 2010 to be close to family after living vigorous and independent lives in Lethbridge for almost 40 years, including good memories and many friends from their 16 years in Grandview Village. He died peacefully and we will greatly miss his caring presence, his wild sense of humour, and his constant encouragement and support. Thanks go to the wonderful caregivers at Chilliwack and Abbotsford hospitals, Bevan Lodge, and to the staff and new friends at Hallmark on the Lake.
A memorial will be held November 11 at 2pm at Hallmark on the Lake, 31622 Charlotte Ave., Abbotsford. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favourite charity. Memories and condolences can be sent to www.woodlawnfh-abbotsford.com 604-853-2643.


CARLSON
MR. CLARENCE CARLSON of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Lydia Carlson, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2011 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


CHIZEK
EMIL EDWARD CHIZEK, beloved husband of Besse Chizek, passed away in Lethbridge on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at the age of 88 years.
As Emil requested, there will be no service. Cremation.
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



Rae Evanson
1918 - 2011
Rae (nee Mendenhall) Evanson, beloved wife of John Eugene Evanson, passed
away in Lethbridge on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at the age of 93 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the church
prior to the funeral service on Monday, October 24, 2011 between 11:30 A.M.
and 12:40 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 Monday,
October 24, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. 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.     


Gone To Be With The Lord
EDITH ELVINA (Martin) McLAUGHLIN, beloved wife of the late Lewis Carleton McLaughlin, passed away in Lethbridge on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at the age of 86 years.
Vina was born on November 4,1924 in Trenton, NS, the youngest child of George Henry and Margaret Ann (Sutherland) Martin.
She is survived by two sons and two daughters: Carl (Jan) of Kamloops, BC; Donald (Pat) of Grand Prairie, AB; Susan (Allan) of Lethbridge; and Stella of Lethbridge. Vina leaves behind five grandsons and two granddaughters, three great granddaughters and one great grandson, and numerous loving nieces and nephews.
Vina is predeceased by her 12 brothers and sisters.
In 1943 she married Lewis C. McLaughlin. They lived in various places across Canada, Lewis’ work taking him to Swift Current, SK and on to Lethbridge in 1973 for the building of the Research Station.
Vina was a member of First Baptist Church and was involved in various phases of Women’s work, missions, the Soup Kitchen, Birthright, and Ten Thousand Villages.
The Memorial Service will be held on Monday, October 24, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 1614-5 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0W3, with Rev. Dr. Bruce Martin officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Sharing Way c/o First Baptist Church.
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



WORNE
MR RONALD WORNE of Lethbridge beloved husband of Louise Worne, passed away on October 18, 2011 at the age of 54. A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, October 25, 2011, at EVERGREEN FUNERAL HOME, 327 10 St South Lethbridge.
Evergreen Cremation Services
327 - 10 Street South
Lethbridge, Alberta
Phone: (403) 329-4934
Send condolences: www.evergreenfh.ca