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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2012

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AUDENAERT
CONNIE JEAN AUDENAERT, beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, having beaten cancer in 1989, succumbed to the rematch with the nasty disease, at the Palliative Care unit in Nanaimo Regional Hospital on Sunday, November 25, 2012, at the age of 55 years.
Connie was born in Magrath, Alberta, September 17, 1957, the first daughter of Albert & Marjorie Hillmer, of Del Bonita, where Connie grew up on the family farm, along with her 5 brothers, and one sister. Schooling in Del Bonita, Magrath, and Lethbridge, Connie had four children before attending Lethbridge Community College, graduating in May 1991 with a victory over cancer AND a diploma in Recreation Therapy. Connie moved far from family and friends to work in her chosen field in Nanaimo, Qualicum Beach, Duncan & Chemainus, BC, becoming a staunch advocate for seniors in her roles as a rec therapist and activities services manager. Her passion for her work mirrored her passion for life and her motto, worn round her neck for years proclaimed: “Live, Love, Laugh”. Connie did, to the fullest, meeting both challenges and joys with passion, strength and honor, touching many lives, making many friends.
Connie is survived by her loving husband, Robert Thomsen of Nanaimo, daughters Rhonda of Parksville, Lori of Nanaimo, son Robert of Bonnyville, stepsons Robert (Lorna) of Gibsons, Stephen of Lethbridge, 9 grandkids, her brothers Gordon (Shirley), Chris (Noel) and Keith (Tammy), sister Kathy (Larry), and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter Amber Nicole, her parents, Marjorie and Albert, and 3 brothers Rodney, Lloyd, and Bruce.
At Connie’s specific instructions, there will be no funeral service or visitation. Interment will take place in Magrath Cemetery, Friday, November 30, 2012 with only family in attendance.
A Celebration of Connie’s life will be held at the Magrath Seniors Center - 32 1 St W, Magrath, AB on Friday, November 30, 2012 at 2:00 P.M.
By request, no flowers PLEASE! Anyone wishing to honor Connie’s memory can donate to Children’s Wish Foundation at www.childrenswish.ca
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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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CROSBY, PATRICIA ANNE
Patricia Crosby of Vulcan, passed away suddenly on November 23, 2012 at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary at the age of 81 years.
Memorial service Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 1 pm at the Vulcan United Church with Sue MacDonald, D.M. officiating.
Private family inurnment Vulcan Cemetery Columbarium.
In lieu of flowers, tributes in Pat’s memory can be made to the Vulcan Municipal Library, Box 1120, Vulcan, AB T0L 2B0.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca



HANEY
INFANT KAIDEN GEOFFREY ISSAC HANEY, beloved son of Jamieson Haney and Marissa Genereaux, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at the Chinook Regional Hospital.
A Wake Service will be held between 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm on Friday, November 30, 2012 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL.
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



HAYNES, Bernice (nee Hall)
November 2, 1927 – November 26, 2012
Bernice Haynes passed away peacefully on Monday, November 26, 2012 at the age of 85 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Bruce (Colleen) Haynes of Sechelt, BC, Sandra (Harold) Barroby of Surrey, BC, Rod (Star) Haynes of Calgary, AB, Deborah (Bob) Baird of Phoenix, AZ, Karen (Jim) Aldridge of Calgary, AB, Ryan (Pat) Haynes of Ardrossan, AB and Gary (Darlene) MacDonald of Calgary, AB; 18 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; and many more family and friends. A Funeral Service will be held for Bernice at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Barnwell Chapel, 498 – 5 Avenue S, Barnwell, AB on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at the Taber Cemetery. Messages of condolence may be forwarded to the family at www.piersons.ca.



KREFT
It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, MR. RICHARD (RICK) KREFT of Moyie, British Columbia, formerly of Coaldale, Alberta, on Friday, November 23, 2012 at the age of 56 years.
Condolences will be held from 7:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4th Street South, Lethbridge.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, November 30, 2012 at the NETHERLANDS REFORMED CONGREGATION OF PICTURE BUTTE, 601 3A Street South, Picture Butte, Alberta, with Reverend P.L. Bazen, officiating.
Interment to follow at the Memorial Cemetery of Picture Butte.
NOTE: PLEASE, NO SCENTS DUE TO ALLERGIES. No flowers by request of the family. Donations in Richard’s memory may be made to the Calvin Christian School, Box 26, Coalhurst, AB T0L 0V0.
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



LUCO, Ian
November 23, 1954 - November 25, 2012
With deep sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Dale Ian Luco, beloved husband, father, son, brother, brother in law, uncle and friend. Ian passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He will be forever missed by Brenda, his sons Shane(Danielle), Geoffrey, Cody and Garret, by his extended family, friends and colleagues at ATCO Power where he worked for over 38 years. Family & Friends wishing to pay their respects to Ian, may do so on Friday November 30, 2012 between 12-2p.m. at Eden Brook Funeral Home (corner of 17th Ave. SW & Lower Springbank Rd.) A Funeral Service will then be held in the chapel of Eden Brook Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.edenbrookcemetery.ca
Arrangements entrusted to EDEN BROOK FUNERAL HOME AND RECEPTION CENTRE {24223 Township Road 242, Calgary AB, (17th Avenue SW and Lower Springbank Rd)}, Tel: 403-240-4032.



MEYER
LENA MEYER passed away peacefully in Raymond on Monday, November 26, 2012 at the age of 95 years. She is the beloved wife of the late Douglas Meyer.
She is survived by two children: Sharon (Sandy) Weldon of Raymond, and Ivor Meyer of Lethbridge.
The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, November 30, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, RAYMOND STAKE CENTRE, 2N, 200W, Raymond, AB.
Friends may meet with the family prior to the service on Friday at the church from 12:00 noon to 12:45 p.m.
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
Email:   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Sign guest book:  www.generationsfh.ca



VASQUEZ
TERESA DE JESUS VASQUEZ of Lethbridge passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, November 18, 2012 at the age of 69 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm, on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, with Pastor Wayne Boersma, 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

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