BISHOFF
MRS. MARGUERITE "PEGGY" BISHOFF, beloved wife of Mr. George Bishoff, of Lethbridge, AB., passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Monday, December 17th, 2012 at the age of 73 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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BISHOP
JAMES "Jim" BISHOP, beloved husband of Norma, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at the age of 71 years.
He is survived by a daughter Kelley (Bob) Neal, a son Bryan (Izumi) Moen, foster daughters: Gina and Seleena and Alyssa, and his mother Shirley Bishop.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
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



BLASETTI, Theresa (Terry) Hilda (nee Gross)
May 24, 1942 - December 17, 2012
Terry Blasetti, beloved wife of Guy Blasetti of Calgary, passed away peacefully at the Calgary Sarcee Hospice after a valiant battle with cancer with her loving family at her bedside, at the age of 70 years.
Terry was survived by her husband of forty-eight years Guy Andrew Blasetti; their children, Deanna (Terry) Hutchins (Chantal, Paige), Paul (Karen) Blasetti (Dana, Kirsten), Darren Blasetti (Alexander, Ethan), Randal (Dorrie) Blasetti (Danielle, Braden) and Dr. Javier Borau Garcia (Mexican son). She is also survived by her sister Tammy (Johnny) Premuzak; brothers, Bud Watson, Don Watson, Bill (Jan) Watson, Guy’s Family, Raymond Blasetti, Francis (Joe) Manna, Andrew (Connie) Blasetti, Pat (Steve) Kiss, Laura (Bert) Tysowski, Ernie (Bev) Blasetti, Phil (Linda) Blasetti, and many other family and friends.
Terry was predeceased by her birth mother Maria Gross while she was in Germany; her adopted parents Bill and Catherine Watson; her husband's parents Guido and Julie Blasetti; and her in-laws Mark Blasetti, Marg Watson, Doreen Watson and along with many other family and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers and Tributes at Ascension Catholic Church (1100 Berkshire Boulevard N.W., Calgary, AB) on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass will be concelebrated at Ascension Catholic Church (1100 Berkshire Boulevard N.W., Calgary, AB) on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. Graveside Service to follow at Queen’s Park Cemetery in Calgary. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Bill (Curly) Watson Scholarship Fund, c/o SAIT Polytechnic, 1301 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary, AB, T2M 0L4, Telephone: 1-877-284-7248.
In living memory of Terry Blasetti, 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.



Rocky Hammergren
1957 - 2012
Rodney Grant Hammergren passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 12,
2012 at the age of 55 years.
A private family burial service will be held at the Vauxhall Cemetery on
Saturday, December 22, 2012 with Reverend Alana Johnson officiating.
Rocky’s family and close friends are invited to meet at the Royal Canadian
Legion, 217 - 5 Street North, Vauxhall on Saturday, December 22, 2012
between 12:00 P.M. and 2:00 P.M. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting
our website at www.southlandfuneral.com.
Rock is survived by his father Roy Hammergren (Glen Horrocks) of Taber; his
brother Wayne Hammergren of Scandia; sister Eunice (Lloyd) Szigli of Taber
and their children Shane, Angela and Kyle (Shelly); sister Shauneen (Syl)
Carlin of Taber and their children Cory (Rachael) and Kimberly. He is also
survived by his great nieces and a great nephew; aunt Norma (Elgin) Grant,
uncle Tobey (Esther) Orsten and numerous cousins.
He was predeceased by his mother Thelma Hammergren and his brother Terry
Hammergren.
Rock was born in Brooks on June 28, 1957 and raised in Hays. He loved
playing hockey and baseball. After finishing school he worked in the oil
patch until 1980 when he started farming with his dad Roy, renting the
neighbours farm. In 1989 he took over the family farm and continued farming
there until his passing. Rock loved farming and all that went with it. He
was so happy spending time on the tractor, working with the cows or keeping
up the yard and garden. He had great neighbours and friends who were there
often to help out and we will forever be thankful for all that they did.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Rocky’s name may be made
directly to the charitable cause of one’s personal choice.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403)
223-8778.



RACH
MR. WLADISLAW "WALTER" RACH, beloved husband of Krimhild of Coaldale, suddenly passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at the age of 80 years.
A Prayer Vigil will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME - 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB. on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. Ray Wagner Officiating
A Funeral Mass will be Held at ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH - 1513 23rd Avenue, Coaldale, AB. on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 1:00 P.M with Reverend Thomas Vadassery Celebrant
In Memory of Walter, Donations may be made to the KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF CANADA - 608, 5920 - 1A Street SW, Calgary, Alberta,T2H 0G3
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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ROY EDWARD SMYTH
March 3, 1940 - December 15, 2012
Following an illness of only a few months and at the age of 72 years, Roy’s struggle with pain and cancer medications came to an end. Born March 3, 1940, and raised by Christian parents on the family farm at Cowley he was the middle son of three boys. He received his early education at Cowley & Lundbreck Schools. This was followed by a year at Mount Royal College and another year at the Baptist Leadership Training School, both in Calgary, before he boarded a cattle trail at Pincher Station, heading for Ontario and the Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph. While in Ontario he met Lois (Pirie) and they were married on September 7, 1962.
In 1966 his uncle Harry Smyth, offered to sell him Cowley Feed & Seed Service, and the move back West was made. For the next 21 years, Roy and Lois enjoyed serving the agriculture communities in the Pincher Creek, Cowley and south eastern B.C. areas until fire destroyed the business in 1987. Employment for a time at the Spring Coulee Seed Plant and later as production manager at XL Feeds in Bassano, and a three month stint in Kazhakstan in Eastern Europe gave ample time to consider the future. It was time for a change in direction.
Following his life-long dream of becoming involved in funeral service, he made a move back to Ontario where he had the opportunity to attend Humber College in Toronto, graduating with honors as a licensed funeral director in 1994. For the next six years Roy was employed by Gilchrist Chapel, McIntyre & Wilkie in Guelph Ontario, and then when most people his age were looking at how they would spend their retirement years, Roy & Lois headed west once more, this time to open their own Pincher Funeral Chapel. A year ago, the business was sold to Snodgrass Funeral Homes from High River, but Roy has continued on as manager of this Pincher Creek location until health forced his retirement just a month ago.
Who was Roy? He was hard working (yes), honest (always), patient (sometimes), impatient (often), caring (yes), always thinking of others first (yes). He had an expression that he lived by, and that is "volunteering is the rent we pay for the privilege of living here." He was a faithful canvasser for Heart & Stroke for over 20 years, a long-time member of the Fergus Brass Band, a Board member of the Kootenay Brown Museum and the Pincher Creek Community Hall, a member of Town Council for several years, as well as a dedicated volunteer at Heritage Acres and in his church. He was a sinner, saved by God’s grace.
Roy is survived by Lois, his wife of 50 years, his son Douglas (Gwen) and their children Colton and Rianna, his daughter Mandy (David) Olekshy, all of Calgary, his aunt Selma Tustian and step-mother Marie Smyth, of Pincher Creek and his sister-in-law Marion Smyth of Cowley. He was predeceased by his mother Ila in 1968, his father Eddie in 1999 and his brothers Bobby in 1964 and Jim in 2011.
A funeral service will be held at Foothills Community Church, on Friday December 21, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Paul Sharp officiating. Those wishing to remember Roy with a donation might want to consider Canadian Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke Foundation or World Vision.
Arrangements entrusted to Snodgrass Funeral Homes.



TALLOW
March 19, 1961 ~ December 10, 2012
MELVIN NEAL TALLOW, beloved husband of the late Laura Day Rider, passed away suddenly on December 10, 2012 at Moses Lake on the Blood Reserve. Melvin leaves behind his adopted children: Kendra, Titus, Tyrese, Nancy and Sonny Day Rider Jr.; his sisters Patsy, Brenda Chief Moon, Carrie (Kevin ) Black Plume; his brother Aaron Tallow;
Also his adopted siblings Trina, Charlotte, Clinton, Calvin and Leonard Tallow-Crow Chief. adopted siblings include Patrick (Alva), Allen (Janet) Black Plume, Vincent, Andrea Holy Singer, Andy Black Plume, Les (Shalane) Wolf Child, Robin Cat Face; adopted parents John (Irma) Wolf Child and Charlie (Betty) Crow Chief, Lucy Black Plume, Mary Ann Holy Singer and Sonny Black Plume; his uncles; Marcel, Bernard (Agnes), Jerome, and Ambrose Shouting Jr.; aunts, Mae (Pete Knife) Tallow, Pauline Tallow and Joan (Joe) White Man Left; nieces and nephews Pamela Black Plume, Patrick (Sophia), Leslie (Carla) Tallow, Terrie, Jodie, Jordan Jr. (Jolaine), Lacey (Ross) Chief Moon, Gillian Wolf Plume, Kelsey, Cameron Tallow, Tara, Mallory, Eldon, Dallas, Denver Hind Bull; goddaughters Cassondra Cat Face, Chelsea Day Rider; many relatives, Tallow, Shouting, Fox, Holy Singer, Calf Robe, Small Eyes, Heavy Shields, English, Sharp Adze, Crow Chief, Mountain Horse, Day Rider, Willows, Cochrane, Oka, Red Crow, and Pipestem families; many friends and staff at the Moses Lake Shelter where he spent the last years of his life. They were non-judgemental and valued Melvin’s friendly and humble nature.
Melvin was predeceased by his wife Laura Day Rider; parents, Morris Shouting Sr. and Queenie Tallow, Sister Terry Tallow; brother Morris Shouting Jr.; adopted brother Bobby Holy Singer; his grandparents Ambrose Sr. and Maggie Shouting and Mark and Helen Tallow; his step grandfather, Henry Cochrane; his sister-in-law, Caroline Hind Bull; brother-in-laws, Gilbert Wolf Plume and Jordan Chief Moon Sr; his nephew Stanford Tallow and many other aunts, uncles, and cousins too numerous to mention.
Upon the passing of his parents, Melvin at the age of eight years old was traditionally adopted by his late aunt Della Tallow and his uncle Charlie Crow Child. He was raised and loved unconditionally as their youngest son. He attended Cardston Elementary School and Junior High School. Later as a young man Melvin spent many cherished moments with his grandparents and aunt Mary Ann Holy Singer whom he considered as his Mom in Moses Lake. Melvin was a talented athlete. He was the Back Catcher for the Lavern Braves and goalie for the Lavern Swedes. His other favourite passion was playing Handgames and he travelled the circuit throughout Alberta with his adopted parents John and Irma Wolf Child and Hand Game partner Darren Small Eyes. Melvin was employed at Kainai Industries, Bayshore Inn and Prince of Wales Hotels in Waterton Lakes. He also worked as a contractor with Blood Tribe Housing and also worked at the Moses Lake Shelter.
A Wake Service will be held at the Moses Lake Gym on Wednesday, Dec. 19th, 2012 from 7:00 p.m. and continue all night. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Blood Reserve on Thursday, Dec 20th at 11 a.m. with Reverend Michael Tipper officiating. Interment in Pioneer Cemetery.
Legacy Funeral Homes Ltd.
P.O. Box 208
Cardston, Alberta T0K 0K0
Phone (403) 653-3222
Fax (403) 653-3677
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VEGTER
MR. ANTHONIUS "TONY" VEGTER of Picture Butte, beloved husband of Mrs. Florence Vegter, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at the age of 84 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
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