BONERTZ
It is with sadness in our hearts and tears in our eyes that we announce the passing of Nonee.
Nonee was born March 9, 1946 in Pincher Creek, AB and passed away quietly January 14, 2013 in Pincher Creek, AB, surrounded by love.
Nonee was a courageous soul that endured every hardship with grace and strength. Nonee is survived by her loving husband of 46 years Bob, her daughters, Wendi (Henry) McCarthy, Heather (Craig) Gallant and daughter-in-law Kim (Wylie) Orser, brothers Ted (Betty) Whipple and Perry (Bernice) Whipple and her sister Sara Lynn Prout. She also had 8 treasured grandchildren, Davis, Anna, Beth and Emmett McCarthy, Lane and Jacey Bonertz and Reid and Cole Gallant. Nonee will happily be reunited in Heaven with her son Glen, her daughter Tammy, her parents Norm and Edith Whipple and her sisters Valerie and Marjorie.
Nonee knew how to raise a family, run a farm and host a party and she did them all with joy and light which were contagious. She believed that friends are the family you choose, and these friends meant the world to her. She was known for her constant beautiful smile, her heart-warming hugs, her inner strength and her loving nature. She was a hard worker, always there to lend a helping hand and completely devoted to those she loved. She was a woman like no other and she touched the lives of many.
Nonee, thank you for sharing your life with us. What a gift you were, and our lives are better for having known you. You will be loved and missed until the end of time.
Special thanks to the wonderful staff at the Foothills hospital and Pincher Creek hospital, also to Dennis and his staff for their help and guidance. Also thank you to Father Tim, Father Rudy, Rosalie and all of St. Michael’s Church.
A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 P.M., on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at ST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 958 Christie Ave., Pincher Creek, AB.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 A.M., on Friday, January 18, 2013, at ST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 958 Christie Ave., Pincher Creek, AB., with Father Tim Boyle, Celebrant. Inurnment to follow at St. Henry’s Cemetery
Memorial Donations may be made in Nonee’s memory to the Alberta Farm Safety Centre, Box 291, Raymond, AB T0K 2S0 Or S.T.A.R.S, Box 570, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8M7
Eden's Funeral Home and Crematorium
966 Elm Street
Pincher Creek, AB
Phone: 403-627-3131
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www.edensfuneralhome.com



BROTHERWOOD
MR. TROY BROTHERWOOD of Coalhurst, beloved husband of Debra Brotherwood, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at the age of 49 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at 5:00 pm, on Friday, January 18, 2013 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, with Deacon Michael Pollard.
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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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CLARKE
LOIS BEVERLEY CLARKE, beloved wife of Ron Clarke, passed away at the St. Michael's Health Centre on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at the age of 78 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
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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EWACH
CAROL LEE EWACH (nee Dillenbeck) passed away after a brief illness, on Monday January 14, 2013 at the Bow Island Health Centre at the age of 71 years.
She leaves to cherish her memory children Ken Ewach of Manning and Catherine (Paul) Lubitz of Canmore and her grandchildren Sheena, Colby, Austin, and Hayden; sister Charlotte (Bill) Buis of Foremost, and sister-in-law Lyn Dillenbeck of Foremost. She was predeceased by her parents Cecil and Ann Dillenbeck of Foremost and her brother Bryan Dillenbeck also of Foremost. She enjoyed her visits with her nephew Lorne (Kerri) Buis of Foremost, and nieces Lisa (Warren) Bechthold of Foremost and Chris (Ron) Preddy of Lethbridge.
Carol was born on December 4, 1941 and attended school in Foremost. Following Graduation she attended SAIT in Calgary. She was employed in the hospital dietary department in Manning, Alberta. She was married to Harry Ewach of Manning , Alberta in 1972. She moved to Foremost in 1997 where she lived with her mother until her health deteriorated due to a degenerative disease called Leukoencephalopathy and she moved to the Bow Island Health Centre Extendicare unit. Carol loved her children dearly and loved to travel to Hawaii and the Caribbean even though her disability worsened. She also loved doing puzzles and the Calgary Flames were her team.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at the FOREMOST UNITED CHURCH with Pastor Sheila McLeod officiating.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Bow Island Health Centre Bag 3990, Bow Island Alberta, T0K 0G0.
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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. ABE HENRY FRIESEN of Lethbridge passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at the age of 90 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm, on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, with Pastor Rudy Heidebrecht officiating. Interment to follow in the Coaldale Cemetery, Mennonite Section.
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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GLEN EDWARD GASKELL
1923-2013
Glen passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the age of 89.
Friends and Family may pay their respects between 4 pm and 6 pm, Thursday, January 17, 2013 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, January 18, 2013 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4th Street South, Lethbridge.
Memorial donations may be made in Glen’s name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Box 2211, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4K7.
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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HOYT
JOYCE HOYT, passed away peacefully at home, in Lethbridge, on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the age of 83 years.
Joyce is lovingly remembered by her four daughters: Wanda (Stan) Stryker, Debbie Turnbull (Wally Chesko), Brenda (Rob) Taylor, and Colleen Hoyt (Ken Babick). She is also survived by her loving husband Ernie Plunet and his children, Ward Plunet, Josh Plunet (Karen) and Chris Olsen. She is also survived by her sister Linnea Barnett. Joyce has 13 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Joyce was predeceased by her first husband James Louis (Bill) Hoyt, her brother Roy Johnson and her sister Madeline Dunlop.
Joyce was born in South Dakota on August 6, 1929. She farmed in Del Bonita for 47 years. Farming was a big part of her life and was actively involved. She was a great cook, a wonderful mother and wife as well as a devoted grandmother. Her winters were spent in Yuma, Arizona. In 2003 she retired with Ernie to Lethbridge, where she resided until her passing.
The funeral service will be held at MCKILLOP UNITED CHURCH, 2329-15th Avenue South, Lethbridge on Friday, January 18, 2013 at 12 Noon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.
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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LITCHFIELD
RULON LITCHFIELD, beloved husband of Arlene, passed away peacefully at Saint Michael’s in Lethbridge on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at the age of 82.
Rulon married Enid Arlene (Champney) March 3rd 1962 in the Cardston, Alberta Temple. They recently celebrated their 50th anniversary with their entire family in Park City, Utah.
Rulon, the son of Ernest and Minnie Litchfield, grew up in Raymond, AB. After high school he continued his education at BYU and Utah State receiving advanced degrees including a PhD in Education Administration.
He spent most of his life as an educator, first at CCH Hawaii (BYU) as a college professor and later at Medicine Hat College until his retirement in 1995.
Rulon was a faithful servant in the LDS church; mission to England, Stake missionary in Calgary, Branch President and Bishop in Pincher Creek, High Councilman in the Taber Stake, Bishop’s counselor and Bishop in Medicine Hat, and Ward Employment Specialist. He and his wife later served a mission for the Stake in that same capacity.
Rulon loved swimming and spent most noon hours doing laps. He also played racquetball, enjoyed gardening and was a voracious reader. He loved teaching and enjoyed a happy retirement which included volunteer teaching assignments in Ukraine & Russia, extensive traveling, visiting his grandchildren, and cruising with his wife. He was a kind, caring man and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Rulon is survived by his wife, Arlene of Lethbridge, AB; Children - Wade, (London) Litchfield, of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; Karen Litchfield of Coconut Creek, Florida; Renee (Alan) Christensen of Bakersfield, California; Siblings, Jody (Jim - deceased) Winterton of Provo, Utah; Roy (Sue) Litchfield of Magrath, AB; Gerald (Velma) Litchfield of Raymond, AB; Maureen (Bob) Baird of Anaheim Hills, CA; Grandchildren – Emmaleigh (Jayson), Tanner, Chloe, Kevin, (Fran), Jessica, Haley, Jaime, Erin, Dallin, Brayden and 2 Great Grandchildren, Megan and Lucca Sofia.
The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 12:00 noon at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, LETHBRIDGE EAST STAKE CENTRE, 4105 Forestry Avenue South, Lethbridge, with Matt Sommerfeldt officiating.
Friends may meet the family prior to the service at the church from 11:00 to 11:40 a.m.
Interment in the Orton Cemetery, Orton, Alberta.
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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MARSH
MR. KENNETH "KEN" WALTER MARSH of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Valerie Ann Marsh, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at the age of 72 years.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm on Friday, January 18, 2013 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 - 4 Street South, Lethbridge.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish, memorial donations may be made to Valerie Marsh, Box 823, Coalhurst, AB T0L 0V0.
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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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RESS
MRS. ERIKA RESS of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Mr. Alexander Ress, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at the age of 59 years.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, January 19, 2013 at IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 20 Rocky Mountain Blvd West, Lethbridge, with Pastor Nathan Fuehrer, 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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SPAN
GEORGE ROBERT SPAN, passed away suddenly at home on Monday, January 14, 2013 at the age of 58 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
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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TIPPIE
AYLA CAROL JACQUELINE TIPPIE passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at the age of 4 months.
She is survived by her mother Julie, father Arles, grandparents: Denis and LaWanna Tippie, and Don and Linda O’Brien, and many loving aunts and uncles.
Friends may meet the family at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, STIRLING CHAPEL, on Saturday, January 19, 2013 from 9:00 to 9:45 am. The Funeral Service will follow at 10:00 am with Bishop Kent Evanson officiating.
The interment will follow at the Stirling Cemetery.
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



WEISS
ANNA ELSA WEISS, beloved wife of the late Mr. Alfred Weiss, passed away peacefully in St. Michael’s Health Centre, Palliative Care facility on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the age of 90, after a courageous battle with cancer.
A celebration of Anna’s life will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at CHRIST TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 416 – 12 Street South, Lethbridge, with Pastor James Krause officiating.
In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made in Anna’s name to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317 – 10 Street South, Lethbridge, T1J 2M7.
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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WILLIS G. H. BELL
Sept.3 1925-Jan. 14 2013
Willis was born in Victoria, BC, the youngest and only boy of 5 children. His youth was spent on his family's farm in Donavon, SK and this is where part of his heart always stayed. He loved the farm.
After attending Normal School in Saskatoon, Willis married Edna Letrud of Young, SK on July 12 1947. They resided in Naicam, SK where they both taught school.
They moved to Lethbridge in 1956 and Willis taught at Gilbert Paterson for 4 years. From 1960 to 1975 he was Vice Principal of Lakeview School and he then moved on to become Vice Principal of Alan Watson School until his retirement in 1982. Over the years he had many of his past students come knocking on his door at home to say "hello". He truly was a teacher who cared about his students. Dad thoroughly enjoyed sports and in his younger days participated in hockey, curling, and golf just to name a few. His favorite sport was however horse-racing and although he was no jockey he spent many happy hours watching the "horsies" and trying to determine which one would be the winner. Dad always had an abundance of friends. He seemed to have that special gift to form friendships with those he met. He often spoke of the great memories he had of his Donavon and Naicam days as well as good times here in Lethbridge. Dad had a great sense of humour and many called him "quite a character". We'd know he wasn't feeling well when the teasing would take a break. He is survived by his daughters Bev (Bill) Muirhead of Lethbridge-their sons Cameron (Jenn) and Shayne (Jodi) and Brenda (Joe) Kirstien of Sexsmith AB -their children Brandy (Dave) Nykolyshyn and Dustin as well as 4 great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind his best friend " Maggie". We are already missing you Dad. Thanks for all of our great memories! At Dad's request there will be no service. His final resting place will be on his beloved farm.



Casey Westerhoud
1955 - 2013
Casey Westerhoud, beloved husband of Monica Westerhoud, passed away in
Lethbridge on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the age of 57 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland
Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Saturday, January 19, 2013
between 1:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our
website at www.southlandfuneral.com.
Besides his loving wife Monica, Casey is survived by his children Brian
Westerhoud (Gerda VanGarderen) of Coalhurst, Matthew Westerhoud (Lerie
Lecuyer) of Medicine Hat, Jennifer Westerhoud (Logan Utke) of Taber and
Justin Westerhoud of Taber; three grandchildren Grayson, Amara and Skylar.
He is also survived by his mother Hilda Westerhoud of Taber and his siblings
Freda (Alfons) Poppe of Diamond City, Corry Westerhoud (Dennis Green) of
Lethbridge, Margaret (Richard) Visser of Taber, Allen (Marianne) Westerhoud
of Taber, Brenda (Mel) Shaw of Taber, Clarence (Debbie) Westerhoud of
Lethbridge and Garry (Carrie) Westerhoud of Nobleford. He will be fondly
remembered by mother-in-law Shirley Andron and brothers-in-law Alan Andron,
Dennis (Bonnie) Andron all of Lethbridge and by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his father Carl Westerhoud, father-in-law Walter
Andron and brothers Clarence Westerhoud and John Westerhoud.
Casey was born in Medicine Hat on August 31, 1955 to Carl and Hilda
Westerhoud. He was raised in southern Alberta and in 1984 settled in Taber
where he continued to reside until the time of his passing. Casey spent his
life driving in the trucking industry. Outside of work, he liked gardening,
camping, cooking and spending time outside enjoying his yard. He loved
entertaining family and friends, spending time with his grandchildren and
the company of his dogs, Sally and Luke.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403)
223-8778.