BROTHERWOOD
MR. TROY BROTHERWOOD of Coalhurst, beloved husband of Debra Brotherwood, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at the age of 49 years.
Troy was born December 5, 1963 in Cardston, AB.
Troy is survived by his loving wife, Debra; his parents, Trena and Ernie Brotherwood; brothers, Kelly (Traci) Brotherwood and their daughter Mandi, Tex (Kellie) Brotherwood; grandmother Jean Brotherwood, all of Lethbridge; in-laws, Ken and Sylvia Andersen of Lloydminster, AB; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ted (Judy) Andersen, Sherry (Greg) Willett of Lloydminster, SK, Elaine Andersen of Vermilion, AB, and Donna (Bruce) Hadwen of Thunder Bay, ON; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews which he dearly loved.
Troy was predeceased by his grandparents and brother-in-law Rick Andersen.
A Funeral Service will be held at 5:00 pm, on Friday, January 18, 2013 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, with Deacon Michael Pollard.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the STARS Foundation, P.O. Box 570, 1441 Aviation Park, NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8M7.
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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EWACH
MRS. CAROL LEE EWACH (NEE DILLENBECK) passed away at the Bow Island Health Centre on Monday, January 14, 2013 at the age of 71 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
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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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FOSTER
MRS. ALICE FOSTER of Picture Butte, beloved wife of the late Mr. Arthur "Art" Foster passed away at Piyami Lodge on Wednesday January 9, 2013 at the age of 98 years.
A Graveside Service will be held at 12:00 pm in Archmount Cemetery followed by a Memorial Service at 1:30 pm on Wednesday January 16, 2012 at TRINTY UNITED CHURCH, 528 Maple Crescent, Picture Butte, AB with Reverend Glenda Wert, 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



FRIESEN
MR. ABE HENRY FRIESEN of Lethbridge passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at the age of 90 years.
Abe was born in Cadillac, Saskatchewan and spent his early years farming. He moved to Coaldale in 1936 and pursued a career in carpentry, working on many large projects including the Nolan Bridge. He was a veteran of WWII, serving actively in Europe.
Abe is survived by his sister Martha Niessen and many nieces and nephews. Close to him where Jim Niessen, Jerry and Shirley DeJager, Dorothy Kreft and Harvey Rogalsky. He was predeceased by his parents Henry and Katherine Friesen, as well as two brothers and 3 sisters.
A special thank you to the staff of West Highlands for the excellent care Abe received while he lived there.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm, on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, with Pastor Rudy Heidebrecht officiating. Interment to follow in the Coaldale Cemetery, Mennonite Section.
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



Johann Friesen
1957 - 2013
Johann Friesen, beloved husband of Helena Friesen, passed away in Medicine
Hat on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at the age of 55 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland
Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
between 4:00 P.M. and 5:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Old Colony Mennonite Church,
Vauxhall (travel north of Vauxhall on Highway 36 ten kilometres, then nine
kilometres west and finally one kilometre south of the Circle Hill Community
Hall) on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. Burial to follow at the Old
Colony Mennonite Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our
website at www.southlandfuneral.com.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403)
223-8778.



GLEN EDWARD GASKELL
1923-2013
Glen passed away peacefully on January 12, 2013 at the age of 89. He was born April 17, 1923 in Salmon Arm, British Columbia to Eunice and William Gaskell. As he would so often share, this was the same birth date as his twin sister, Gladys. The twins were close. Their older sister, Ruth says "if you took on one you took on the other." At the early age of six Glen and his two sisters rode the train across country to be raised under the watchful eyes of their grandparents, Sarah and Edward Gaskell.
Glen joined the Canadian Air Force in 1942 and while serving overseas in England, he met, courted and married Enid Mary Smith. Upon returning to Canada, Glen and his new family settled in Ontario. In 1950 the family moved to Alberta where he worked as an egg and poultry inspector for 28 years.
Over the years Glen proudly raised his six children, Marilyn (Ken) Butler, David (Fran) Gaskell, Rob (Gloria) Gaskell, Sue (Brad) Bengry, Brian (Barb) Gaskell, Shelley (Terry) Orr and (Robina Gaskell). He spent many hours with his family, camping in the summer, waterskiing, Christmas tree hunting and teaching us the value of family love and support.
In 1982 Glen married his second wife Sara Martens Gove adding to his clan step-children, Bonnie (Ron) Kaupp, Sandie (Dennis) Kaupp, Monte Gove and (Diane Gove).
He entertained us all with his great sense of humor and showed us how to be kind and generous. Glen was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, proud of all his children and often bragged about his 21 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Throughout his life Glen developed many friendships and served his community well as an executive in his church, the Royal Canadian Legion and Army Navy and Air Force Veterans Association. Glen will be remembered for his smile, his kind and gentle nature, and the love he so readily shared with others. Perhaps Glen’s most endearing quality was his sense of humour and fun. With a twinkle in his eye he told jokes and pulled pranks on everyone.
He is survived by his wife, Sara and his two sisters Ruth Edna Suave-Schade (Neil) and Gladys Myrle Metz.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, January 18, 2013 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4th Street South, Lethbridge.
Memorial donations may be made in Glen’s name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Box 2211, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4K7.
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



HOYT
JOYCE HOYT, passed away peacefully at home, in Lethbridge, on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the age of 83 years.
Joyce is lovingly remembered by her four daughters: Wanda (Stan) Stryker, Debbie Turnbull (Wally Chesko), Brenda (Rob) Taylor, and Colleen Hoyt (Ken Babick). She is also survived by her loving husband Ernie Plunet and his children, Ward Plunet, Josh Plunet (Karen) and Chris Olsen. She is also survived by her sister Linnea Barnett. Joyce has 13 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Joyce was predeceased by her first husband James Louis (Bill) Hoyt, her brother Roy Johnson and her sister Madeline Dunlop.
Joyce was born in South Dakota on August 6, 1929. She farmed in Del Bonita for 47 years. Farming was a big part of her life and was actively involved. She was a great cook, a wonderful mother and wife as well as a devoted grandmother. Her winters were spent in Yuma, Arizona. In 2003 she retired with Ernie to Lethbridge, where she resided until her passing.
The funeral service will be held at MCKILLOP UNITED CHURCH, 2329-15th Avenue South, Lethbridge on Friday, January 18, 2013 at 12 Noon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.
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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LAWLOR
LYDIA SHAW LAWLOR passed away peacefully in the Raymond Hospital on Monday, January 14, 2013 at the age of 91 years.
She will be dearly missed by her brother Pete Herman; children: Linda (Glen) Boyd, Robert Shaw, Sandra (Thomas) Gimblett, Cheryl Shaw, Leonard Shaw; and her grandchildren: Thomas Gimblett, Elizabeth (Steven) Brideau, George (Kaleena) Gimblett, Sandra (Brad) Marklinger, Lydia (Neal) Anderson, Karrie (Bryson) Gimblett and eight great grandchildren.
The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, GARDEN PLACE CHAPEL, Magrath, Alberta with Bishop Michael Orr officiating.
Interment to follow in the Magrath Cemetery.
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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LITCHFIELD
RULON LITCHFIELD, 82, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at St. Michael’s in Lethbridge, Alberta. He is the beloved husband of 50 years to Arlene. He was born on January 25, 1930 in Raymond, Alberta to Ernest and Minnie (Burrows) Litchfield.
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
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Sign guest book:  www.generationsfh.ca



RUGGLES
JOHN THOMAS (TOM) RUGGLES passed into the arms of his heavenly Father on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Edith Cavell Care Center at the age of 77, after battling Alzheimer’s disease for the past several years.
He leaves to mourn his passing, his best friend and wife, Harriette; daughters, Barb of Lethbridge, Sharon (Emery) Dueck of Coaldale, and son Jeff (Shari) of Lethbridge; 3 special grandchildren, Jesse and Kayley Dueck and Zak Ruggles; 2 sisters, Carol (Don) Neufeld, Lethbridge, Iona (Calvin) Rutberg of Vulcan; 2 brothers, Lynn (Bobbi), Zillah of Wash., Phil (Emae) of Sicamous, BC; sister-in-law Merlene Ruggles of Lethbridge; brothers-in-law, Garland (Edna) Hoel of Irricana, Dwight (Myrna) Hoel of Calgary, Arden (Pat) Hoel of Devon; sisters-in-law, Karen Hoel of Edmonton, Amber (Warren) Kittler of Leduc; as well as many nieces and nephews who meant a lot to him. He was predeceased by his parents Ross and Hazel Ruggles, brother Frank Ruggles, sister-in-law Mavis Hoel, and brother-in-law Roger Malonik.
A Celebration of Tom’s Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 18th, 2013 at the EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH, 4717 – 24 Ave South, Lethbridge, with Pastors Ian Lawson and Dave Acree officiating. Burial will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 19th at the Travers Cemetery, southeast of Lomond, AB.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tom’s memory to Southern Alberta Bible Camp, Box 99 Lomond, AB T0L 1G0, the Gideon’s, c/o John Regier, 2225 – 27 Ave South, Lethbridge, T1K 6K5 or the Alzheimer’s Society, #402, 740 – 4 Ave South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0N9.
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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SPAN
GEORGE ROBERT SPAN, passed away suddenly at home on Monday, January 14, 2013 at the age of 58 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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WEISS
ANNA ELSA WEISS, beloved wife of the late Mr. Alfred Weiss, passed away peacefully in St. Michael’s Health Centre, Palliative Care facility on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the age of 90, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Anna and Alfred immigrated to Canada form Germany in 1951 under the sponsorship of Martin Schmidt of Picture Butte. Anna and Alfred lived and worked on Mr. Schmidt’s farm as beet workers. In 1959 they purchased his farm, raised their three children Karl, Ingrid and Rita and lived on that same farm until 2011.
Anna enjoyed working in her vegetable and flower gardens and planted many trees over the years. She always had enough produce from her garden to give to friends and many flowers were enjoyed by visiting friends.
Anna was a welcoming person and enjoyed having company. Many people were fed in her busy kitchen even though they just happened to drop by. She could prepare a great meal at a moment’s notice.
In her later years, she enjoyed playing BINGO and making crafts at Golden Acres Lodge where she made some new friends who were saddened to hear of her illness. Anna will be sadly missed and fondly remembered.
Anna is survived by her daughter Rita (Don) Gross; grandchildren Kristina Gross of Lethbridge, Michael and Matthew Weiss of Silver Valley, and Melaina Weiss of Edmonton; her brothers Ernst and Karl Korner of Germany, numerous nieces and nephews; and daughter-in-law Karen.
Besides her beloved husband Alfred, Anna was predeceased by her parents August and Helma Korner, brother Hans Korner, daughter Ingrid Weiss, granddaughter Kassia Weiss, and son Karl.
A celebration of Anna’s life will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at CHRIST TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 416 – 12 Street South, Lethbridge, with Pastor James Krause officiating.
In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made in Anna’s name to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317 – 10 Street South, Lethbridge, T1J 2M7 or St. Michael's Palliative Care, 1400 - 9 Ave. S., Lethbridge, AB T1J 4V5.
Rita and family would like to thank Dr. Ireland and the Palliative Care team at St. Michael’s Health Centre for their support, special care and kindness they showed for Anna during her illness.
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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
www.mbfunerals.com



Casey Westerhoud
1955 - 2013
Casey Westerhoud, beloved husband of Monica Westerhoud, passed away in
Lethbridge on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the age of 57 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland
Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Saturday, January 19, 2013
between 1:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M.   Condolences may be forwarded by visiting
our website at www.southlandfuneral.com.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403)
223-8778.