Spear Chief
Genie Lee (Cotton – Chief Calf) Spear Chief passed away on April 8th, 2012 in Cardston, AB.
A Family Service will be held at 5:00 P.M., on Sunday, April 15th, 2012 at EDEN’S FUNERAL HOME – Fort Macleod, AB, 2424-5th Ave. With a Wake Service to follow from 6:30 P.M to 11:00 P.M., at the OLD SAIPOYI GYM, Blood Reserve, then to Kelvin Spear Chief’s residence for the remainder of the evening.
A Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at 11:00 A.M., on Monday, April 16, 2012 at ST. MARY’S IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, Standoff, with Father Pawel Andrasz, Celebrant. Interment to follow in St. Catherine’s Cemetery.
Eden's Funeral Home and Crematorium
2424 - 5 Avenue
Fort Macleod, AB
Phone: 403-553-3772
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www.edensfuneralhome.com
FONTANA
ELVINO (AL) FONTANA passed away at the Kipnes Centre for Veterans in Edmonton on February 16, 2012 at the age of 91 years. Elvino was born in Coleman, Alberta on January 15, 1921, where he spent a good portion of his youth. He met Emma (nee Rogers) in Coleman and they were married on October 3, 1941.
Elvino was predeceased by his wife of 68 years Emma, his parents Peter and Ida Fontana, his brothers Benny and Elmo Fontana, his sister Elsie Jackson, and his mother and father-in-law Isabella and Jonathan Rogers. Elvino leaves to celebrate his life and mourn his passing, his daughter Gaile (Paul) Rusznak, his son Roger (Verna) Fontana, and his daughter Lorraine (Ken) Martell, grandchildren LaVerne (Paul) Krizan, Sheri (Bob) Parsons, Robert (Sheri) Rusznak, Grant (Serenda) Fontana, Leanne (Duncan) Pottinger, Jill and Sean Martell, great grandchildren Michaela and Aiden Krizan, Robyn and Ryan Parsons, Jade and Kylan Rusznak, Emma and Noah Fontana.
Al began his life in Coleman where he lived until 1930 when his family moved to Big Valley. He fondly recalled his days in Big Valley and often shared stories of his adventures there. In 1935 the Fontana family returned to Coleman where dad reacquainted himself with Emma. They married in 1941, shortly before he enlisted in the RCAF. Dad earned his wings as a pilot and was stationed overseas in England until his return in 1945.
Upon his return dad worked in the machine shop at The McGillivray Mine back in the Crowsnest Pass. In 1955 he began his career in the Canadian Army and made the move to Calgary. In 1958, the family relocated to Lethbridge where mom and dad spent most of the remainder of their lives except for two years in Sherwood Park and a year in Calgary. Each new city generated friendships that lasted a lifetime.
Another career change saw dad leave the Military and join the Department of Indian Affairs. His dedication and devotion to the First Nations people of the Blood Indian Tribe led to his induction as an Honorary Kainai Chieftain, “Chief Heavy Shield”, in 1980.
Dad always enjoyed the outdoors. He was an avid fisherman and would spend many hours in a stream fly fishing. He also loved to hunt pheasants and always had his faithful dogs Lady (#1, #2, #3 and #4) at his side.
Dad and Mom never lost their love for the mountains and their passion for the Crowsnest Pass. They always seemed happiest in the solitary shadow of Crowsnest Mountain.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday April 14, 2012 at St. Augustine Anglican Church, 411 11 St. South, with Canon Allan McCuaig officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Second Chance Animal Rescue, at Box 3045 Athabasca, Alberta. T9S 2B9
HELEN MARGARET
GENEVIEVE VEALS
(nee Cleven)
Helen was born April 7, 1935 in Sedgwick, AB.
Our loving mother & friend Helen passed away suddenly on April 7, 2012 at the Chinook Regional Hospital.
She was predeceased by her husband Ken Veals on October 20, 2010. Helen’s husband had been with the RCMP therefore they had been transferred to numerous locations within Alberta. Throughout her life she held several positions including having had worked for Royal Trust in Lethbridge as a realtor for several years. Helen loved her animal friends, horseback riding, gardening, crib and having a coffee with the girls.
Helen is survived by her daughters Linda Cook (Mike Burla), Carol Veals (Todd Takeyasu) and Katherine Simon (Guy Simon); grandchildren Jeremy Paul, Crystal Paul (Nick Marchuk) Bryanne Cook (Alex Guzman Soto), Kyle Simon (Niki Tradewell) and Adrianne Simon; great grandchildren Myiah Paul and Braxton Paul Marchuk. She is also survived by Betty Cleven & Joyce and Danny Caton of Winnipeg, MB as well as numerous nieces nephews and special friends.
She will be deeply missed by family & friends.
A Memorial service will be held on Thursday April 12, 2012 at 11:00AM in the SOUTHMINSTER UNITED CHURCH, 1011- 4 Avenue South, Lethbridge AB, with Reverend Deborah Lannon, officiating.
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
KIRK
LOREEN EDYTHE KIRK, beloved wife of Gary Kirk, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at the age of 78 years.
Arrangements will be announced on Monday, April 16, 2012.
No flowers. In memory of Loreen donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317 - 10 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 2M7, or to Lethbridge Humane Society (SPCA), PO Box 783, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 3Z6.
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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MACHT
It is with great sadness that the family of MARILYN KATHLEEN MACHT announces her sudden passing on Thursday, April 5, 2012 at the young age of 53.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Prayer Vigil on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at 7:00PM in the ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC PARSIH, 1513- 23 Ave, Coaldale, AB.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 11:00AM in the ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC PARISH, 1513-23 Ave, Coaldale, AB. A Graveside service will follow.
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
MARTENS
MR. JAMES JACOB MARTENS of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Barbara Martens, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at the age of 94 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
MENTANKO
HAROLD MENTANKO, husband of Carol Mentanko, of Lethbridge, passed away at the St. Michael’s Health Centre on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at the age of 78 years.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday April 12, 2012 at 1:00 pm at the MCKILLOP UNITED CHURCH, 2329 – 15th Avenue South Lethbridge, Alberta, with Reverend Trevor Potter officiating.
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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STANO
OLGA IRENE STANO, beloved wife of Alojzy Stano of Raymond, passed away at the Prairie Ridge, Good Samaritans, Raymond on Monday, April 9, 2012 at the age of 91 years.
Besides her loving husband she is survived by son Stanley Thomas Stano, of Pincher Creek, AB, and daughter Wanda (Dave) Nonay, of Legal, AB; eight grandchildren Michelle (Wade) Fraser, Melissa (Guy) Charrois, Jeffery (Coralee) Nonay, Stephanie (Mathew) Kochtubajda, Sarah (Ray) Guerette, Bryan Rehbein, Morgan Stano and Marcie Stano; as well as 10 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by many friends and family.
She was predeceased by son Edward Marian Stano and infant son Alojzy Stano (Germany).
A special thank you to the caregivers at The Good Samaritan in Raymond and Dr. Wally Tollestrup.
A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, on Friday, April 13, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1513-23 Avenue, Coaldale, Alberta on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 10:30 a.m., with Reverend Tomy Manjaly officiating.
Interment to follow at Temple Hills Cemetery in Raymond.
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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WHITTAKER
Brenda Whittaker, beloved wife of Jim Whittaker passed away on Monday, April 9, 2012 at St Michael’s Health Centre, at the age of 71 years.
A Memorial Service will be held at St. Augustine’s Anglican Church, Lethbridge on Sunday, April 15th at 3 p.m.
Evergreen Cremation Services
327 - 10 Street South
Lethbridge, Alberta
Phone: (403) 329-4934
Send condolences: www.evergreenfh.ca
