1947 ~ PIOTROWSKI ~ 2013
Mrs. Mary Jane Piotrowski, beloved wife of Mr. Leonard Piotrowski of Manyberries, passed away on Monday, February 4th, 2013 at the age of 65 years. Mary Jane also leaves to cherish her memory two children, Sue (Gordon) Wudrich of Bow Island and Tim (Tannis) of Manyberries; two grandchildren, Taylor Wudrich (Kayli O’Donnell) and Barrett Piotrowski; one brother, Graham Ross; one sister-in-law, Marilyn Ross; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mary Jane was predeceased by her parents, George and Ilene Ross. Mary Jane was born in Medicine Hat on April 10th, 1947 and was raised on the ranch south of Manyberries. She attended school in Medicine Hat and on February 5th, 1966, married Leonard Piotrowski. Mary Jane enjoyed the ranching lifestyle, horses, dogs, sewing and quilting. She will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held in the CYPRESS CENTRE, 2055 – 21st Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, on Friday, February 8th, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend David J. Carter officiating. Memorial gifts in Mary Jane’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 102 – 1865 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1Z8. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or www.gone butnotforgotten.ca or to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it subject heading Mary Jane Piotrowski. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, "The Chapel in the Park", Medicine Hat, Alberta. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone 1-800-317-2647.



HERRON
JOHN ARTHUR HERRON of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Joanne Penner Herron, passed away on February 2, 2013 at 67 years of age.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, February 8, 2013 at the EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH, 4717 – 24 Avenue South, Lethbridge with Reverend Ian Lawson and Reverend Tim Seim 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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Garth Harris
1927 - 2013
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Garth Merrill
Harris, husband and best friend of Betty Harris, his wife of sixty years, on
Sunday, February 3, 2013 at the age of 85 years.
Family and friends are invited to meet with the family at The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Taber Stake Centre, 4709 - 50 Avenue,
Taber on Friday, February 8, 2013 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. and also
at the church prior to the funeral service on Saturday, February 9, 2013
between 9:30 A.M. and 10:40 A.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 Saturday,
February 9, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. with Bishop Brock Campbell conducting. 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.



HUNT
RUTH MARJORY HUNT passed away peacefully in Lethbridge on Monday, February 4th 2013 at the age of 93 years.
Born on January 3, 1920 to Arthur and Louise Meads, Ruth was raised and educated in Lethbridge. She later met and married William Murrell (Mike) Hunt and raised three children. Ruth worked at Stubbs Pharmacy for many years and had many fond memories of all of the people she met there.
Ruth loved to bake and was known for her famous lemon meringue pies. She also enjoyed watching movies, especially the Sound of Music, and was a sports fan who cheered on the Toronto Blue Jays. Ruth was a very caring and loving person who was always there to lend a helping hand. She shared her beautiful smile with everyone.
Ruth is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Yvonne and George Armitage; her sister-in-law, Clara Meads; her son-in-law, Henry Kurina; her daughter-in-law, Mary Jane Hunt; as well as her grandchildren: Richard (Dianne) Kurina, Bill (Eryn Paterson) Hunt, Chris (Danielle) Hunt, Rhonda Friesen, Christine (Paul) Uhryn, and Denise (Tyler) Johns. Ruth is also survived by her 11 great grandchildren who she loved dearly, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families.
She was predeceased by her husband, Mike; her three children: Barbara Kurina, Bill Hunt, and Tom Hunt; her sister, Ethel Stott; her brothers: Cecil, Ernie and Harold Meads; and her daughter-in-law, Janet Hunt.
A Graveside Service will be held at MOUNTAINVIEW CEMETERY, Scenic Drive & 11th Street South, Lethbridge, AB. on Saturday, February 9th, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Larry Hankinson officiating.
Those who wish may donate in loving memory of Ruth to the Arthritis Society 740 4 Ave S # 4b Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 0N9 or to Muscular Dystrophy Canada 200 Belmead Professional Centre 8944 – 182 St. NW Edmonton, AB, T5T 2E3.
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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Anna Kambeitz
1914 - 2013
Anna Margaret Kambeitz of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Benedict
Kambeitz, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at the age of 98 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at the Southland Funeral
Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 5:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine's Catholic Church,
5009 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, February 8, 2013 at 11:30 A.M with
Reverend Vincent TuanHa Celebrant. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial
Garden. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at
www.southlandfuneral.com.
Anna is survived by her children George (Phyllis) Kambeitz of Lethbridge,
Leonard (Elvena) Kambeitz of Bow Island, Shirley Whitney of Lethbridge and
daughter-in-law Eileen Kambeitz of Calgary.She will be dearly missed by
sixteen grandchildren, twenty five great grandchildren and one great great
grandchild; two brothers Andrew (Anne) Roth of Medicine Hat and Peter Roth
of Bow Island; sister Josephine (John) Holton of Medicine Hat; sister-in-law
Mary Roth of Medicine Hat, brother-in-law Steve Hnatiuk of Lethbridge and by
numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, Anna was predeceased by a daughter and son-in-law
Josephine and Fred Krokosh; son Anthony Kambeitz; grandchildren Joanne
Krokosh and Kent Whitney; siblings Magdalena and her husband Matthies
Lyczewski, Elizabeth Roth, Jack Roth, Margaret Hnatiuk, Barbara and her
husband John Stappler, George Roth and by numerous brothers-in-law and
sisters-in-law.
Anna was born August 23, 1914 in Bow Island to Joseph and Elizabeth Roth
and was raised on the family farm south of Bow Island. On November 14, 1932
she married Benedict Kambeitz and they raised their family while farming
south of Grassy Lake. In 1962 they moved into Taber before Benedict’s
passing in 1964. She continued to reside in Taber until 2002 when she
relocated to Lethbridge.
Anna was a member of the Catholic Women’s League and received her seventy
five year membership pin. She enjoyed arts, crafts and weaving. Anna loved
to travel, visiting many countries throughout the world right up until the
age of eighty two. She will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all who
knew her.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Anna’s name may be made directly
to the charity of one’s personal choosing.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone:
403-223-8778.



LAUERSDORF
WERNER KARL LAUERSDORF passed away after a short battle with cancer at St. Michael's Palliative Care Centre, on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at the age of 78 years with his loving family by his side.
He leaves behind his wife Traute of 56 years, and his daughter Susanne (Karl) Mueller. Werner is also survived by his grand- children and great-grandchildren; Christopher (Jennifer) Mueller and their son Sebastian, Mark (Devonee) Mueller, Martina (Collin) Clark and their daughters Anna, Trinity, Taytum, and Torey.
Werner was born on October 7, 1934 in Kiel, Germany. He immigrated with his family to Lethbridge, AB on February 14, 1974 and worked as a machinist at Custom Engine and Lethbridge Industries. His hobbies included playing cards, darts, fishing and target shooting.
Special thanks to Dr. Ireland, Dr. Meller, Dr. Low, Dr. Benke and the staff at the Lethbridge Regional Hospital and the St. Michael`s palliative Care Unit for caring for Werner and his family during this difficult time. We would also like to thank Travis Zentner and the staff of Cornerstone Funeral Home for all their compassion.
At Werner`s request a private family Graveside Service will be held.
Honoured to Serve
Cornerstone Funeral Home & Crematorium
2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South
Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1
Telephone ~ (403) 381-7777
Fax ~ (403) 381-3128
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NICHOLAS YALOWEGA
October 10, 1943 – February 4, 2013
On February 4, 2013, Nicky’s journey on earth ended and with almost unbearable sadness we said out last goodbye. Left to treasure our memories of this wonderful husband, best friend in the world, dad and papa are his wife Gwendo, his children Carrie (Adam and grandson Erik), Thea (David and “sweet little Emily”) and Seth (Jill); special aunt Joyce and uncle Alex, Gwendo’s family who always considered Nicky one of “them” as well as many good friends who meant the world to him. He also leaves his mom Annie and other family members.
Nick was a friend who never said no to helping anyone anytime. He loved to sit and visit, have friends over and camp but most of all his family was his world and we will miss him as long as we live.
A Funeral Mass will be held at ST. BASILS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 604 – 13 St. North, Lethbridge on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 11:00 A.M., with Father Kevin Tumback, Celebrant.
In memory of Nick, contributions may be made to Lethbridge Humane Society (SPCA), 2920–16 Avenue North, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1H 5E9.
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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OGA
SUMI OGA, beloved wife of the late Toshio Oga of Picture Butte, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at the age of 83 years.
She is survived by her only son, Harold of Picture Butte.
At her request, no funeral service will be held. Those wishing to meet the family may do so on Saturday, February 9, 2013 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at CHRISTENSEN SALMON GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME, 703-13 Street North, Lethbridge.
In lieu of flowers and koden, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
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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Maria Oevering
1943 - 2013
Maria Oevering, beloved wife of Jelle ³Charlie² Oevering, passed away in Taber on Sunday, February 3, 2013 at the age of 70 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, February 8, 2013 at 7:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine's Catholic Church, 5009 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 11:30 A.M with Reverend Vincent TuanHa Celebrant. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at www.southlandfuneral.com .
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Maria¹s name may be made directly to the Taber and District Hospital Foundation, 4326 - 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N9.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.



PIETKIEWICZ
MRS. HELENA PIETKIEWICZ of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Jan Pietkiewicz, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2013 at the age of 92 years.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:30 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 – 12 Ave South, Lethbridge with Father Kevin Tumback celebrant. Interment to follow in the Mountain View Cemetery.
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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PRANDOVICH
MR. ALEXANDER "ALEC" PRANDOVICH of Shaughnessy, beloved husband of the late Pat Prandovich, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, February 1, 2013 at the age of 86 years.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00am on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 – 12 Avenue South, Lethbridge, with Father Kevin Tumback celebrant. Interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery.
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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RARICK
ALICE MARIE RARICK of New Dayton, Alberta beloved wife of the late Mr. Leo Rarick, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at the age of 80 years.
A Memorial Reception will be held at 11:00am, Thursday, February 7, 2013 at the LETHBRIDGE LODGE HOTEL ANTON’S ROOM, 320 Scenic Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta.
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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ROMERIL
DURELL NELSON ROMERIL passed away in Lethbridge, Alberta on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at the age of 93 years. He is the beloved husband of the late Marion Irene Rowley Romeril.
He was predeceased by his wife Irene, and his children: Linda Ann, Elizabeth Jean, and Donald George. He was also predeceased by his siblings: Frederick, Charles, and Elizabeth, and survived by his sister Louise Wiley of Utah.
The Funeral Service will be held Friday, February 8, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at CHRISTENSEN SALMON GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME, 703-13 Street North, Lethbridge.
Interment in the Temple Hill Cemetery, Raymond.
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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SARGENT
MRS. EILEEN SARGENT of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Donald Sargent, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2013 at the age of 86 years.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at ST. AUGUSTINE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 411 – 11 Street South, Lethbridge, with Canon James Robinson 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



VISSER
Gertrude, beloved mother, oma and great oma went peacefully home to be with her Lord on February 3 2013. Gertrude married Arie in 1962 and became an instant mother of 5 rowdy sons and one daughter. She immigrated with her new family in 1962. She mastered motherhood, a new language and a new culture all in a short time and did a wonderful job. She is survived by Mel (Phyllis), Betty (daughter in law) Christine (Ian), Henry (Grace), John (Deb), Arie, 21 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren, two sisters, Piety & Bietie and one brother, Aries, in Holland. She was predeceased by her husband Arie, son Adrian, grandsons, Jason and Allen, and daughter in law Barb.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at the TRINITY REFORMED CHURCH, 1100 – 40 Avenue North, Lethbridge on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 2:00 P.M., with Rev. Wybren Oord officiating. Private interment will be held.
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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