CREIGHTON
Flora Creighton of The Blood Reserve, AB passed away in Calgary, AB on October 3, 2012 at the age of 99 years.
A family service will be held at EDEN’S FUNERAL HOME, 2424-5th Ave., Fort Macleod, AB on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 5:00 P.M. A Wake Service will follow at the OLD SAIPOYI SCHOOL GYM from 7:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M., Standoff, AB. The Funeral Service will be held at ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Blood Reserve, AB on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 11:00 A.M., with Father Pawal Andrasz Officiating. Interment to follow in St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Standoff, AB.
den's Funeral Home and Crematorium
2424 - 5 Avenue
Fort Macleod, AB
Phone: 403-553-3772
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www.edensfuneralhome.com



FRENCH
RUSSELL CARL FRENCH, of Cardston, beloved husband of Patria French, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2012 at the age of 81 years.
Russ was born in Cardston on August 21, 1931 to Charles Osborn (Oz) and Bessie French and raised on a farm near Hillspring, Alberta with 6 brothers and 4 sisters. He attended school in Hillspring where he completed grade 12.
He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the French Mission. Following his mission, he attended BYU where he earned his teaching degree. He met the love of his life, Patria, while he was teaching night classes in Cardston. He also taught in Del Bonita and Magrath.
Russ had a passion for ranching and horses and a love of rodeo. He also loved to watch his kids play sports. In addition, he loved people and always had a story or joke to tell. Whether he knew you well or had never met you, with Russ there were no strangers. He could strike up a conversation with anyone, anywhere, and made instant friends.
Besides his loving wife, Pat, Russ is survived by his children Teri (Kari) Aho, Curtis (Jinky) French, Sue French, Barbara (Sid) French, Michael (Shantel) French, Lori (Ties) van de Werken, Kevin (Rylee) French and Doug & Leslie Antal. He is also survived by his brother Edgar (Faye) French and sisters Ellen (Dave-deceased) Bingham and Elaine (Clarke) Lybbert as well as 26 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Russ was predeceased by his son, Richard Grant French, and daughter, Stacey Nicole French, as well as 2 sisters, 5 brothers and his parents.
Friends may meet the family at Legacy Funeral Home on Monday, October 8th from 7 to 8 p.m. or on Tuesday, October 9th from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the Service.
The Funeral Service will be held in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Cardston Alberta West Stake Center on Tuesday, October 9th, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. with Bishop Shawn Olsen Officiating. Interment in the Cardston Cemetery.
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Legacy Funeral Homes Ltd.
P.O. Box 208
Cardston, Alberta T0K 0K0
Phone (403) 653-3222
Fax (403) 653-3677
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HIRSCHE
MR. DANIEL KIRK HIRSCHE of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Shannon Hirsche, passed away after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at the age of 54 years.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00am, Monday, October 8, 2012 at MOUNTAIN HEIGHTS CHAPEL, 175 Rocky Mountain Blvd West, Lethbridge.
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



IRMLER
MRS. MARIAN JOHANNA IRMLER of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Ewald "Frank" Irmler, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at the age of 82 years.
At the family’s request, there will be a private service.
Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life Reception will be held from 1:00pm and 3:00pm on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CHURCH HALL, 2405- 12 Ave South, Lethbridge.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
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



MESTON
MRS. JEAN MESTON (Banack) of Parksville, BC formerly of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Mr. Hugh Meston, passed away on Friday, October 5, 2012 at the age of 63 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, with Valerie Martell-Kostiuk, 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



SMITH
GEORGE THOMAS HUDSON SMITH,beloved husband of Marlene Bernyce Smith, passed away at Orton, AB on October 3, 2012 at the age of 81 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 643 20th St. Fort Macleod, AB.
Friends may meet with the family at the church on the day of the service between 12:00 P.M. and 12:40 P.M.
Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317-10th St. S., Lethbridge, AB, TIJ 2M7.
den's Funeral Home and Crematorium
2424 - 5 Avenue
Fort Macleod, AB
Phone: 403-553-3772
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www.edensfuneralhome.com



Johanna Van Hal
1920 - 2012
Johanna Van Hal passed away in Taber on Friday, October 5, 2012 at the age
of 92 years.
Since no newspaper is being published Monday, October 8, 2012, please visit
www.southlandfuneral.com for service details. A complete obituary notice
will be published in the Tuesday, October 9, 2012 edition of the Lethbridge
Herald.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403)
223-8778. 



WILSON, Wayne Rochester
September 5, 1949 - October 2, 2012
Wayne Wilson, beloved husband of Twila Wilson (nee Doenz) of Calgary, passed away on October 2, 2012 at the age of 63 years after a short and courageous battle with cancer.
Wayne was a devoted husband, father, brother and brother-in-law. Wayne was born to Tom and Doris Wilson of Lucky Strike, AB. He spent his school years in Masinasin and Erle Rivers High, Milk River, AB. Wayne wed his high school sweetheart, Twila who he loved and cherished for forty-two years until his last breath. Wayne and Twila moved to Calgary in 1971 where Wayne started his career in the oil and gas industry. Wayne obtained his CGA and MBA degree and was involved in the start up of multiple oil and gas ventures and held various executive positions where he was a respected professional of the Calgary business community. Wayne semi-retired in 2008 and pursued his love of golf and spending time with his family in warm climates swinging the clubs.
Wayne is survived by and was profoundly proud of his sons, Ash and Everett (Crystal); and his wife Twila. He is also survived by his brother Gary (Lori) and several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Wayne will be sadly missed by all those whose lives he touched. Wayne was predeceased by his parents, Tom and Doris Wilson.
Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Crowfoot Chapel (82 Crowfoot Circle N.W.), on Sunday, October 7, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 Telephone: 1 (866) 412-4222. www.albertacancer.ca/memorial.
In living memory of Wayne Wilson, a tree will be planted Big Hill Springs Park Cochrane by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot Chapel, 82 Crowfoot Circle N.W. Telephone: (403) 241-0044.



WITWICKI
MRS. FLORENCE LILLIAN WITWICKI of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Michael Witwicki passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at the age of 93 years.
Florence is survived by her 4 sons Melvin (Joyce), Norman (Anna), Michael (Anna), and Neil (Loanne); 3 grandchildren; 4 great- grandchildren and her 2 great-great grandchildren.
A private family service will be held in Ontario.
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