Carol Anne Bidmead (Jensen)
Carol passed peacefully in her home December 1st 2012, at the age of 63.
She was born December 16. 1948. Raised in Taber Alberta.
Carol is survived by her Husband Eric Thomas Bidmead Sr, her Children - Eric Thomas Jr. Bidmead (Leah) of Cranbrook BC, and Christopher Lee Bidmead (Kim) of Leduc. Carol’s grand children - Jayden, Noah, Kali, Emily and Kieran.
Carol was predeceased by (Mother) Annie Ceceila Jensen (Cassidy) and (Father) James Elvin Jensen, (Brother) Anthony Wayne Jensen.
The Service for Carol will be held at 10:00 am at Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home, 703 13 St. North Lethbridge, AB on Friday, December 7, 2012.
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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CARR, Avis (Kermack)
September 23, 1920 – November 30, 2012
Early in the morning of November 30, 2012, at the age of 92, Avis peacefully passed over to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and a joyous reunion with her daughter.
Her last years in Lethbridge were blessed with her niece Diane’s love and nurturing. Avis leaves behind her son-in-law Richard Jensen; her niece Diane Meszaros; her two grandchildren Dean Jensen & Michelle Lukas; and her five great-grandchildren, Jennalee, Braydon, Rieley, Emrey, Hadley; and brother George Kermack. Avis was predeceased by her daughter Sandra Jensen, parents William and Margaret Kermack, sister Margaret King and baby brother Ian Kermack.
A Celebration of Avis Carr’s Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Eastside Memorial Chapel (5388 Memorial Drive N.E.) on Friday, December 7, 2012 at 1:00p.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of Avis Carr, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Eastside Memorial Chapel, 5388 MEMORIAL DRIVE N.E., Calgary, AB Telephone: 403-248-8585.
You may wish to email your family and friends to let them know that the above obituary may be viewed online at: www.mcinnisandholloway.com



Larry Coombes
1938 - 2012
Thomas Larry Coombes, beloved husband of Rose Coombes of Taber, passed away
in Lethbridge on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at the age of 74 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland
Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, December 7, 2012 between
7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Knox United Church, 4929 - 50
Avenue, Taber on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend
Sandra Riddell officiating. A private family burial will 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 Larry’s name may be made
directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta Box 2211 Lethbridge,
Alberta T1J 4K7 or to the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation, 2888
Shaganappi Trail NW, Calgary, Alberta T3B 6A8.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403)
223-8778. 



DARLEEN FRANCIS WOOLFORD (KUNZ, BRENTON)
Born December 23rd, 1938 in Cardston, Alberta
Following a brave battle with cancer, Darleen passed away peacefully at Lee Crest Manor on December 1st, 2012 with her boys at her side.
Darleen was a natural mother to 5 Kunz boys: Marty (Lucille), Clayton, Todd (Francis), Darren (Cindy), & Doran (Darla), and an adopted mother to Charlie (Hazel) Woolford and Wendy (Butch) Egeland. She is also survived by her twin sister Colleen Kunz. Darleen was predeceased by her husband, Hank (Henry) Woolford and brother Frank Benton. Her motherly love was not limited to direct family as she mothered all those who she met, from infants to the most elderly. Darleen will be remembered as a patient, loving, caring and gentle mentor to all whom had the pleasure of enjoying life with her. Among her numerous accomplishments include: a Life Member of the Royal Purple of Canada, gardening awards, Air Canada Heart of Gold Award, Cardston Citizen of the Year (1996), Alberta Centennial Medal (2005), and the Canadian Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012). Her service to community is only surpassed by the size of her heart and compassion for her fellow man.
A Celebration of her amazing life will be held at the South Hill Chapel, Cardston, Alberta on Thursday, December 6th, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the Good Samaritan Society of Cardston in recognition of the wonderful care and dedicated compassion they bestowed upon Darleen in her final months.
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Legacy Funeral Homes Ltd.
P.O. Box 208
Cardston, Alberta T0K 0K0
Phone (403) 653-3222
Fax (403) 653-3677
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ENANDER
KENNETH ALLEN ENANDER of Lethbridge passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 30, 2012 at the age of 65 years.
He is survived by his brother Jon (Debbie) Enander, niece Kristin (Jerrad) Shell, stepmother Betty Enander and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Kenneth was predeceased by his mother, Margaret Stannard, and father, Bert Enander.
As per his request, no service will be held.
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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HIGA, Yoshiko
June 10, 1919 – November 30, 2012
Yoshiko Higa passed away peacefully at Cedars Villa Extendicare on November 30th, 2012 at the age of 93. It is a comfort to know that Mom will be with her husband, George Y. Higa, who passed on January 2, 1999 and son, Yoshiro Barney, deceased on December 12, 1948.
Yoshiko Kohashigawa was born in Victoria, BC and spent her childhood with her Grandmother Nagata in Okinawa, Japan. At the age of nine, Yoshiko returned to Canada to be with her family.
George and Yoshiko married in 1938 and had six children. She was a devoted wife and mother, and was selfless in her energy and resources to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a role model to all her family and will be dearly missed.
On their retirement in Lethbridge, they enjoyed golfing and bowling together. Yoshiko was a gifted cook and baker, enjoyed crocheting and embroidery work. She was an avid curling fan for George, the children and grandchildren. After moving to Calgary, Yoshiko enjoyed the friendship and activities at Kotobuki Seniors' Club.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Lorraine McNeill (Bill), Ron, Glenn (Diane), Marjorie Fujino, and Tom (Janice), grandchildren: Dianne, Darryl (Pepsi), Richard (Jenny), Rhonda (Ian), Jennifer (Jeff), Allison, Allysia, Justin (Jennine) and Angela (Mark), and great grandchildren: Sam, Lauren, Natasha, Megan and Avery. She will be deeply missed by her Kogawa siblings: David, Lily Ohara (Mori), Gordon (Lillian), Eddy, George (Jean), her wonderful Higa and Kogawa extended family and friends.
A Celebration of Yoshiko's Life will be held at McInnis & Holloway – Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North, Calgary) on Friday, December 7, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. For those who wish, a viewing will begin at 1:00 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers and koden, memorial tributes may be made to the charity of your choice. Thank you to the staff of Cedars Villa for the care you provided to our Mom.
In living memory of Yoshiko Higa, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH, Telephone: 403-276-2296.



KEMMET
MRS. ISABEL KEMMET of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Bert Kemmet, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2012 at the age of 86 years.
Isabel, loving mother, grandmother and great- grandmother, was born in Miskolc, Abauj Megye, Hungary on April 28, 1926. Besides her loving husband Bert, Isabel is survived by her daughter Debra (Adrian) Seward and their children Cory (Karen) Seward and their daughter Tegan and their son Colton and Craig (Alyson) Seward; son Lorne (Sandy) Kemmet and their sons Shane and Elliott; brother Mike (Grace) Gyorfi of Medicine Hat and sister Kay (Bud) Phillips of Coaldale; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families.
Isabel was predeceased by her parents Alec and Elizabeth Gyorfi, brothers Bernard (Elsie) Gyorfi and Alec Jr. Gyorfi.
A private family memorial was held.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society, Lethbridge and Area at #402, 740 - 4th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0N9 or by phone 403-329-3766 or online at www.canadahelps.org.
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



KIFFIAK
MRS. KAREN KIFFIAK of Foremost, beloved wife of Mr. Edwin Kiffiak, passed away at the St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at the age of 63 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



MILLS, ROBERT SHELDON
September 19, 1962 – November 23, 2012
Robert Sheldon Mills passed away while on vacation in Bonaire on Friday, November 23, 2012 at the age of 50 years.
Rob was born on September 19, 1962 in North Battleford, SK to Wendell & Lynda Mills. A short time later, he was able to take on the title of “Big Brother” when his sister Deb arrived. He grew up in both Lethbridge and Pincher Creek, graduating with the Class of 1980 Matthew Halton Community School. Rob worked at Coca Cola for almost thirty years starting as a swamper, to his final position as the Calgary Service Supervisor. He was very proud that his family was a part of the Soft Drink Industry since the early 1900’s. Rob met his true soul mate September and was married in July 1998. In 1999, they were introduced to the amazing adventures of diving. This love of travel and diving took Rob & September all over the world. Some of the most exciting places they visited were the Red Sea, Egypt, Cuba, Turks & Caicos, Belize, Costa Rica, Cocos Island, Paris, France, Cayman Island, Jamaica, New York City, and Vancouver Island. Rob & September‘s dive group have the distinction of being the first ever night divers in Antarctica, March 2012. September and family invite you to visit the “Rob Mills Memories” page on Facebook so you can share your favorite memories of Rob.
Rob is survived by his soul mate September and his furry boys Teddy and Hudson; his girls; Katelynn and Ashley from his first marriage. He also leaves behind, his mother Lynda Enns; his father Wendell (Janet) Mills; sister Deb (Mark) Ambrosi and Kyle, Kevin, Jordan and Jodi; step-brother Derek (Maria) and Shailyn, Kayla; father and mother-in-law Larry & Judy Swerid; brother-in-law Darren (Julia) Swerid; his God parents; Joy & Myron Kirik, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins from both families. He will be sorely missed by his Diving Community friends, his friends from SCA, Train Club Friends, and all his friends and colleagues from Coca Cola. Rob was predeceased by his beloved grandfathers; William Mills and Elliott Coates; grandmothers Doris Mills and Lillian Coates; step-father Peter Enns; and uncle Ray Coates. We also wanted to mention Rob & September’s much loved Grandparents Lillian & Charles Gibbens.
A Celebration of Rob’s Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Fish Creek Chapel (14441 Bannister Road S.E.) on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Project AWARE Foundation, Telephone: 1(949)858-7657, http://www. projectaware.org., or directly to The Calgary Humane Society, 4455 – 110th Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2C 2T7, Telephone: (403)205-4455, www.calgaryhumane.ca.
In living memory of Robert Mills, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: (403) 256-9575.



MONAGHAN
SARAH “TERESA” MONAGHAN, beloved wife of the late Eiver Monaghan, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, December 2nd, 2012 at the age of 86 years.
Teresa is survived by her family: Frank (Jane - Emma, Bronagh), Anthony (Karen - Liam, Aidan, Claire), Sean (Stacey - Emily, Niall, Conor), Elizabeth, and Patrick (Tara - Kieran, Grace). She is also survived by two sisters, Adelaide (Jack) Whitehead and May (Albert) McIntosh, and one brother, Hugh McCarthy, as well as their respective families.
Teresa was predeceased by her loving husband, Eiver, her first son Joseph, and her parents Thomas and Madeline McCarthy. Her parents had immigrated to Canada from County Limerick, Ireland.
Prayer services will be held at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2405-12th Avenue South, Lethbridge on Friday, December 7, 2012 at 7:00 pm.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2405-12th Avenue South, Lethbridge on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 1:00 pm with Father Kevin Tumback, celebrant. Interment to follow in the Mount Calvary Section, Mountain View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes for Teresa may be made to any of the following charities : Father Clair Watrin, L’Arche Association of Lethbridge, or Chalice Christian Childcare International.
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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
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Pete Odland
1924 - 2012
Peter Odland, beloved husband of Joyce Odland of Coaldale, passed away on
Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at the age of 88 years.
Further information including service details will follow once arrangements
have been finalized.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403)
223-8778.   



SHAW
MR. ALEX SHAW of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Rita Shaw, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on December 2, 2012 at the age of 93 years.
Alex will be lovingly remembered by his six children Marilyn (Dave) Butts of Calgary, Jo-Ann Shaw of Toronto, Brian Max Shaw of Nelson, George (Pat) Shaw of Ottawa, Lorraine (Ken) Jack of Lethbridge, and Pam (Dave) Supina of Lethbridge; eleven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; three step-children Chris (Jim) Beckman, Warren (Stacy) Adamson, and Dale (Ruth) Adamson; 6 step- grandchildren.
A Private Family Service will be held. 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
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SLOVACK
MR. MATTHEW (MATT) SLOVACK, beloved husband of Phyllis Slovack of Lethbridge, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2012 at the age of 92 years.
He will be deeply missed by his wife of 69 years, sons: David (Colleen) of Lethbridge, Ken (Marlene) of Oliver, BC; daughters: Donna Wheatcroft of Calgary, and Joan (Dan) Metzger of Red Deer; 15 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother Bill (Pierette) Slovack of Comox, BC, and two sisters: Rose Cropley of Lethbridge, and Pat Lamb of California.
Matt was predeceased by daughter Linda Seely, son-in-law Garth Seely, and two sisters: Francis Stretch and Teresa Heap.
An Open House to celebrate Matt’s life will be held from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at the Lethbridge Senior Centre, 500-11 Street South, Lethbridge. Everyone whose life has been touched by Matt, is invited to come and share "car" stories with family and friends.
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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TAMAKO KUBOTA
1914 – 2012
With great sadness the Kubota family announces the peaceful passing of their loving matriarch on November 22, 2012 in Lethbridge.
Tamako was predeceased by her husband T. Kubota and her son Ronald. She will be dearly missed by her sons: James, Edward, Richard and daughter Edna, and their families.
Tamako was born in Japan in 1914. While she was teaching in Japan she met Takayuki Kubota, a long time Southern Alberta farmer who was visiting his brother. Tamako and T. Kubota were married in Japan and came to Canada in 1962. They enjoyed many fulfilling functions with family and friends and attending the Japanese United church serving in various capacities. Every year they planted and maintained a huge garden which gave them great satisfaction. Tamako excelled in Art and spent many years teaching calligraphy to dedicated students.
The family wishes to express heartfelt appreciation to all the doctors, nurses and staff at St. Therese Villa and the Chinook Regional Hospital for their dedicated love and exceptional care to our mother.
If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Southern Alberta Japanese United Church, 821-9th Ave. North, Lethbridge AB T1H 1E8
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at CHRISTENSEN SALMON GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME, 703-13 Street North, Lethbridge, AB T1H 2T2
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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WHITEHEAD
MR. WILLIAM "DAVE" DAVID WHITEHEAD of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Elmire Whitehead, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2012 at the age of 85 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, with Major Glen Habkirk officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Lethbridge & District Humane Society, Box 783, Lethbridge, AB T1J 3Z6 or www.humanehaven.ab.ca.
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



YAMAGISHI, KARYN PAIGE KIYOMI
August 1, 1983 – November 29, 2012
Karyn Yamagishi was born on August 1, 1983 in Lethbridge, Alberta.
She suffered from chronic pain for over ten years, with medical complications leading to her unexpected death on Thursday, November 29, 2012, at the age of 29.
Karyn will be sadly missed by her parents, Lloyd and Rochelle; her siblings, Steve Rohr, Kristin (Chris) Yarish, and Kyle (Valerie Tom-Kun) Yamagishi, their children Jaxson and Juliette; as well as aunts, Marjory (Kaz) Tomomitsu of Lethbridge, Irene (Paul) Rohrer of Aldergrove, BC, Bev (Dave) Foy of Calgary, Robin (Tom) Tamura of Victoria; uncles, Bill Nishijima (Jane) of Toronto, Kiyo Nishijima (Toki) of Lethbridge, Don Yamagishi (Maureen) of Red Deer, Rick Yamagishi (Terri) of Lethbridge, Brent Sato (Carla) of Calgary, Trevor Sato (Rhonda) of Canmore and Ryan Sato (Sandy) of Edmonton; twenty cousins and nine second cousins. She was predeceased by her grandfather, Yajiro Yamagishi; grandparents, Frank and Faith Sato; uncle Richard Nishijima; cousin Naomi Nishijima; and aunt Mary Fujii.
Karyn attended the French Immersion program at Agnes Davidson Elementary School, Gilbert Paterson Junior High, Lethbridge Collegiate Institute, and the University of Lethbridge. Her first public vocal solo with a family group at church at age 3, led to vocal lessons and numerous solos at the Kiwanis Musical Festival. She sang in choirs at First Baptist Church and all of the schools she attended. With the LCI Chamber Choir, she travelled to Europe and Japan and, with the U of L Singers, to Ireland. In the summer of 2010, she and her mother took an Arctic cruise and photography workshop.
Unable to pursue a career in singing due to chronic pain, Karyn moved to Calgary in 2007, along with Chico, her special pet and constant companion, whom she trained well, and who gave unconditional love and support. They moved to a condo near her parents, and the Chronic Pain Clinic. Special thanks to Dr. Ian Clarke, Dr. James Currie, Dr. John Jarrell, and Dr. Anne Mahoney.
Despite many health concerns, Karyn took a special interest in the plight of the homeless, especially after serving on a church youth ministry team. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mustard Seed, 102-11 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 0X8 Tel: 403-269-1319.
Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects at LEYDEN’S CHAPEL OF REMEMBRANCE (corner of 17th Avenue & 2nd Street SW, Calgary) on Thursday, December 6, 2012 from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. and 5:00 to 7:00 P.M.
A celebration of Karyn’s life will be held at Martin Brothers Funeral Chapel (610 – 4 St. S) on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 2:00 P.M.
Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.leydens.com. Arrangements entrusted to LEYDEN’S FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM (304 – 18th Avenue S.W., Calgary AB T2S 0C3), 1-800-883-7702.