BROOK
MR. GERALD "GERRY" BROOK of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Sheila Brook, passed away at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre of Saturday, February 18, 2012 at the age of 57 years.
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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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CLARK
Rev. John "Ron" Ronald Clark of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Heather Clark, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre on February 16, 2012 at the age of 63 years. In addition to his loving wife Heather, Ron will be greatly missed by his two daughters, Erin (Chris) Nordquist and Gail Clark; and his grandchildren, Ava and Ethan Nordquist. Ron is also survived by his mother, Jean Clark; two sisters Phyllis (Keith) Hanna, Laurel (Ivan) Locke; and a brother Bob (Maureen) Clark; as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and their families. He was predeceased by his father John "Jack" Clark, his brother Dale Clark, and his niece Kathy Belle.
Ron was born in Swift Current, SK on April 7, 1948 and spent his childhood and teenage years there. He received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Saskatchewan, and a Bachelor of Divinity from St. Andrew’s College. In 1973, Ron began pastoral ministry in Big River, SK. He moved to Lethbridge, AB in the mid-seventies and worked at Leonard Friesen’s Menswear and later Eaton’s menswear department. It was during this time that he met Heather, and they were married on June 23, 1979. Ron later went on to minister at churches in Leader, Cut Knife, Baldwinton, and Rockhaven, SK. Upon moving back to Lethbridge in 1997, Ron began working as a Personal Care Aide at Extendicare, a job that he continued until his passing.
Ron’s family and his faith were very important to him. He was a man of few words, but was a great listener, and had a genuine, warm smile. He was very compassionate and caring, traits that served him well in his pastoral ministry, his work at Extendicare, and made him an excellent son, husband, father and grandfather. He loved politics, and it was very important to him to be up to date on current events. He could often be found with his nose in a newspaper, or intently watching the news on TV. His quiet nature and easygoing spirit meant that he often went unnoticed as he served those around him, but his passing leaves a void in the lives of many. Even after his passing, Ron chose to give to others through organ donation, and through his gift four people were given sight.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at RIVER OF LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH, 2820 18th Avenue N, with Rev. Allyn Mills, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bridges of Hope International #223, 207 – 13 Street North, Lethbridge, AB, T1H 2R6; or the Canadian Cancer Society, 317 – 10 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 9Z9.
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



ELLIS
MRS. LOIS ELLIS of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Tom Ellis, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2012 at St. Michael’s Health Centre, at the age of 55 years.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Details will follow when completed.
Evergreen Cremation Services
327 - 10 Street South
Lethbridge, Alberta
Phone: (403) 329-4934
Send condolences: www.evergreenfh.ca



JAKOBER, Sophie
7 January 1924 – 17 February 2012
SOPHIE JAKOBER passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, February 17, 2012 at the age of 88 years.
Left with loving memories are her daughter Elizabeth (Carl) Johnson and their children Ryan (Julie) and great grandchildren Leah and Maren, Cam (Poppy) and Jacob, and Lana (Brian) Gould and Annika and Chloe; her son Matt (Kathy) and their children Kristen (Jason), Curtis (Shyla), and Jodi (Wyatt); and her son Ken (Katherine) and their children Paul (Lindsey), Robert and Lucas.
Sophie was born in Neudorf, Yugoslavia. She and Matt were married in 1942. During WWII, they were relocated to Austria, where Liz and Matt Jr. were born. In 1954, the family emigrated to Canada, settling in Turin, at which time Ken was born, then to their own farm in the Barrhill area. Sophie and Matt farmed until 1985, when they retired to Lethbridge. Sophie was predeceased by her husband, Matt Sr. in 2007. Sophie faced many challenges in her life, but her faith and loving nature were constant. She worked hard on the farm. She loved her garden and to bake and cook for her family. Her greatest joy was her time spent with her grandchildren.
The family thanks the caring staff at Columbia Assisted Living for their gentle care of Sophie in these past few years. By Sophie’s request, a private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 210D, 12A Street N., Lethbridge, AB T1H 2J1 or to a charity of 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



OSKO
MR. KAZIMIERZ "KAZ" OSKO of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Linda Osko, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at the age of 64 years.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30am on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at ST. BASIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 604 - 13 Street North Lethbridge, with Father John Kohler officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial donation may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317 - 10 Street South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 9Z9.
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



Gay Ragan
1918 - 2012
Gabrielle Marie-Jeanne Ragan (nee Massey), beloved wife of the late Daniel
Ragan, passed away in Taber on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at the age of 93
years.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at the Southland Funeral
Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, March 2, 2012 at 5:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church,
5009 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 10:30 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.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403)
223-8778.     



ROSENKRANZ
JOHN HERBERT ROSENKRANZ of Lethbridge was born on the Carmangay area family farm, August 1, 1928. He passed away February 15, 2012 at the age of 83
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4th Street South, Lethbridge, with Reverend Trevor Potter, officiating.
A Private Family Interment will take place prior to the service at Mountain View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s memory may be made to Stars Air Ambulance Foundation, P.O. Box 570, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Calgary, AB, T2E 8M7 or to a charity of your 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


WICKEND
KENNETH LARRY WICKEND, of Lethbridge, passed away suddenly at home on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at the age of 60 years.
Funeral arrangements will 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
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YODER, Ruth
On February 16, 2012, Ruth Yoder of Tofield, Alberta passed away suddenly at the age of 89 years. She is survived by one son Keith; four daughters Evelyn (Rod Martin), Elaine (Brian Hawrelak), Dolores (Lloyd Noga) and Donna (Cec Conlon and his son Chad); her cherished grandchildren Bradley, Stephanie, Allison, Greg, Warren, Lisa, Jacqueline and Devin; three great grandchildren; brother Joseph (Florence) Voegtlin; sisters-in-law Marge Boettger, Fern Lehman and Freda Voegtlin and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Donald in 1993.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, February 21 at the Salem Mennonite Church south of Tofield with interment to follow at the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Ruth‚s memory to MCC Alberta, 210, 2946 - 32 Street NE, Calgary, Alberta, T1Y 6J7. For directions to the church or further information call the office of Weber Funeral Home 780-662-3959. Condolences may be made at www.weberfuneralhome.ca