ARROWSMITH,
Ethel May (nee Holden)
December 4, 1921 – May 5, 2012
Ethel was born in Renfrew Country, Ontario on December 4, 1921 and passed away peacefully on May 5, 2012 at the Chinook Care Centre in Calgary. Ethel leaves to mourn her loss five daughters, Charlotte (Frank) Caron, Linda (Dave) Dougherty, Audrey Arrowsmith, Mary Jane (Ward) Bicknell, Clara (Mike) Barry and two sons, James (Jean) Arrowsmith and Les Arrowsmith; fifteen grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren and her beloved puppy Shadow. She is also survived by her sister Iva (Mel) Gunderson; her brother Steve (Edith) Holden; numerous nieces and nephews and her special friend Mary Carver from Kelowna, BC. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Bert; her daughters Gwen and Marilyn; her son Ryan; as well as three grandsons and one great grandson in infancy. Mom moved to the Castor district at a very young age. She grew up and took all her schooling in Castor, AB. In 1942 she joined the Canadian Women’s Army Corp (CWAC) where she met her husband Bert. Once she was discharged, they moved to Turin, AB where they farmed and ranched until 1964. After moving to Calgary, Ethel and Bert were foster parents to many children who needed loving care. One of these children became her third son and one became her nephew. She also belonged to the Royal Canadian Legion, Bowness Branch 238 and the Royal Order of Moose, Bowness Montgomery Branch 1380.
"This life for me has truly passed,
I have loved you all,
to the very last.
Weep not for me but
courage take,
Now love one another
for my sake."
Funeral Service to be held Pierson’s Garden of Peace Chapel (243208 Garden Road NE or 16 Ave and Garden Road/100 St NE, Calgary) on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at 11:00 am with interment to follow. The family would like to thank the staff at the Chinook Care Centre for the special care and love shown to our mother. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alberta Children’s Hospital (2888 Shaganappi Trail NW, Calgary, AB, T3B 6A8) or to a charity of your choice. Messages of condolence may be forwarded to the family at www.piersons.ca.
Arrangements are in care of
PIERSON’S FUNERAL SERVICE, Calgary, AB.
Telephone 403-235-3602.
BULL SHIELDS
LORRAINE BULL SHIELDS passed away in Lethbridge, Alberta on April 30th, 2012 at the age of 48 years.
The Wake Service will be held at the Streets Alive Mission (323 4th Street South), Lethbridge, Alberta on Wednesday, May 9th, 2012 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m and continue from 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight at the Old Saipoyi Gym, Stand Off, Alberta.
The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Blood Reserve on Thursday, May 10th, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Pawel Andrasz Celebrant. Interment in St. Catherine's Cemetery, Blood Reserve.
Arrangements entrusted to Berry Gorham
Legacy Funeral Homes Ltd.
P.O. Box 208
Cardston, Alberta T0K 0K0
Phone (403) 653-3222
Fax (403) 653-3677
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HERMAN
JOHN A. (JACK) HERMAN passed away peacefully on May 6, 2012 in Lethbridge at the age of 81 years. Beloved father, husband, educator and friend, John lived his life in Southern Alberta. Memorial service will be held at St. Martha‚s Roman Catholic Church in West Lethbridge on Thursday, May 10th at 2:00 p.m.
In Loving Memory
HELEN JOSEPHINE CHIRKA
October 21, 1924 – May 6, 2012
Helen, beloved wife of Paul Chirka, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at the age of 87 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home Ltd.
703-13 Street North
Lethbridge, AB T1H 2T2
Phone: (403) 382-3601
Fax: (403) 320-1492
Email:
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Sign guest book: www.generationsfh.ca
INSLEY
VERNE BRUCE, born July 7, 1952, is predeceased by sister Maureen, brother Roy Insley, his parents Ruby and Wilf Insley. Verne was born in Guelph, Ontario, later moving to Alberta in 1981. He worked for various paving companies with his last employer being McNally Contractors. Verne had been ill for the last few years and passed away from Cancer May 3, 2012 at the Fort Macleod Extendicare.
He leaves to mourn, his four sons, Wade (Brandy), Clint (Jay), Matthew, Nick Hamling, and one daughter Anita Insley. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Tayah, Tristan, Danielle, Taven and Kayden; his brother Lloyd (Fern) Insley and his sister Ilene (Bob) Sheppard.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 - Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Thursday, May 10th, 2012 at 1 P.M. Reception to follow. Cremation, with a private interment at a later date.
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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Ana Kalvi
1919 - 2012
Ana Kalvi, beloved wife of the late Oswald Kalvi, passed away in Taber with
her family by her side on Thursday, May 3, 2012 at the age of 92 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at the Southland Funeral
Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 7:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church,
5009 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, May 11, 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.
Ana will be lovingly remembered by her son Anthony Kalvi and daughter Vera
Kalvi both of Barnwell. She is also survived by sister-in-law Gizila Savi
and cousin Marica Speranza both of Banovac, Yugoslavia. She was a “special
aunt” to Aloyz and Ernest Savi of Windsor, Ontario, Albert and Josephine
Kalvi of Lethbridge, Rozie White of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Ivanka Orzes
of Taber, Helen Taylor of Calgary and their families. She will be fondly
remembered by her God children Ann Merkle and John Horvath and also by
numerous nieces and nephews throughout Croatia and Mexico.
She was predeceased by her husband Oswald Kalvi; daughter Mary Kalvi;
parents Dominic and Roza Savi; brother Marko Savi; sister Lizika and
brother-in-law Josip Ajhner.
Ana was born in Velki Banovac, Yugoslavia on August 1, 1919. She immigrated
to Canada in 1938 to follow her husband Oswald. They worked in the sugar
beet fields for awhile until going to Halifax, Nova Scotia seeking better
employment. A few years later, the smog and dampness took its toll and the
family moved back and purchased a small farm north east of Barnwell. She was
a member of the Catholic Women’s League for many years and enjoyed her
garden and flowers.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Ana’s name may be made directly
to the Taber and District Health Foundation, 4326 - 50 Avenue, Taber,
Alberta T1G 1N9 or to the Clearview Lodge (Resident Council), 4730 - 50
Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N6.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403)
223-8778.
Lucy Krzyzanowski
1917 - 2012
Lucy Krzyzanowski, beloved wife of the late Steve Krzyzanowski, passed away
in Calgary on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at the age of 95 years.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church,
5009 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 10:00 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 Lucy’s name may be made directly
to the Alzheimer Society for Lethbridge and Area, 402, 740 - 4 Avenue South,
Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0N9.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403)
223-8778.
McMILLAN, Fredrick Daniel
April 25, 1957 – April 29, 2012
Heaven has another angel. We sadly announce the sudden passing of Fred McMillan of Calgary on Sunday, April 29, 2012, beloved husband of Sharleen. R.I.P. My LOVE.
He leaves to mourn two daughters, Tiffany (Ryan) Hutchinson and Tammy (Jeff) Dickinson, both of Calgary; his mother Marketa McMillan and sister Betty (Duane) Barrett of Lethbridge; step-son Fred (Lacey) Deloli, step-daughter Shannon Slack; grandchildren, Tegan, Preston Deloli, Katelynn, Dakota, Ali Hutchinson, Akisha, Shyla Dickinson, Taylor, and Megan Slack; special niece and nephew Laura and Tony Barrett; and many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.
He was predeceased by his father "Red" McMillan; and son Anthony.
To mark his death and celebrate his life, a Memorial Service will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S, Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North, Calgary, AB) on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 2:30 p.m.
Condolences may be
forwarded through
www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes in Fred’s honour may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 200, 119 – 14th Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6 Telephone: (403) 264-5549, www.heartandstroke.ca or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200 – 325 Manning Rd. N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 2P5 Telephone: (403) 205-3966, email:
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In living memory of Fred McMillan, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH, CALGARY, AB T2E 2V6 Telephone: 1-800-661-1599.
MILADINOVIC
MR. MIKE MILADINOVIC of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Marilyn Miladinovic, passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at the age of 75 years.
A Funeral service will be held on Wednesday May 9, 2012 at 11:00AM in THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS, Lethbridge Northside Chapel, 2223- 6 "A" Ave North, Lethbridge, AB.
Interment to follow in Archmount 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
www.mbfunerals.com
TILLEY
MRS. SHIRLEY TILLEY of Lundbreck AB, beloved wife of Richard Tilley, passed away on May 4, 2012 at the age of 66 years.
A Memorial gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday May 11, 2012.
Evergreen Cremation Services
327 - 10 Street South
Lethbridge, Alberta
Phone: (403) 329-4934
Send condolences: www.evergreenfh.ca
VANDENBERG
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing away of our dear husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Hendrikus "Henry" Vandenberg, at the age of 82 years old on Thursday, May 3, 2012. Henry was born in Lunteren, the Netherlands on August 30, 1929. He immigrated to Canada in 1948.
Condolences will be held between 7:30pm and 8:30pm on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at the NETHERLANDS REFORMED CONGREGATION OF PICTURE BUTTE, 601 – 3a Street South.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00am on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at the NETHERLANDS REFORMED CHURCH OF PICTURE BUTTE, with Reverend C. Sonnevelt, officiating.
Interment will follow in the Memorial Cemetery, Picture Butte, Alberta.
No flowers by request.
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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