BENGRY
DAVID OSWALD BENGRY, beloved husband of Rhona Martin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 22, 2012. David was born March 9, 1952, in Cardston Alberta to Oswald George Bengry and Josie Roberts Bengry. He was the youngest of five children.
He is survived by his wife Rhona and her children, Everett (Karen), Sheri (Michael) Doran, Greg (Colleen) and grandchildren; Devin, Sammi, Trina, Ryan and Brodie. His siblings Carol (Rob) Weir of Utah, Dean (Shirley) Bengry of Lethbridge, Richard (Janice) Bengry of Cardston and numerous nieces and nephews.
David was predeceased by his parents Oswald and Josie Bengry, sister Ruth Adams, niece Lydia Adams Gould, nephew James Adams and special grandson Dustin Martin.
David worked in Fort McMurray where he enjoyed the camaraderie with his coworkers. He enjoyed being the jokester and loved to share math riddles with everyone he met. He loved to tell stories to anyone who would listen. David’s pride and joy was his special bond with his granddaughter Trina.
A private family service will be held.
In lieu of flowers, if those wish, please make a donation to the Canadian Diabetes Association in David’s honor.
Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home Ltd.
703-13 Street North
Lethbridge, AB   T1H 2T2
Phone: (403) 382-3601
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Borggard – Helen Lucille (nee Sorgard)
February 4, 1914 – June 13, 2012
Helen Lucille Borggard beloved wife of the late Clarence John Borggard, passed away on June 13, 2012 at the age of 98 years.
Lucille is survived her children, Delwyn Borggard, Louise Veres, Harlan Borggard and Allan Borggard as well as 14 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.
Lucille was predeceased by husband, parents George and Agnes Sorgard and 9 brothers and sisters.
Lucille was born on the family homestead in the Turin area. The homestead was sold and ranchland was bought on the Little Bow River where they lived until 1927. She married Clarence in 1935 and they farmed in the Iron Springs area until 1949 when they sold the farm and bought the Grassy Lake Hotel. They worked very hard in their new business and were very active supporters of the community. Lucille was a member of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed all sports but her main interest became golf that she and her husband took up in the early sixties. They both became excellent golfers which they continued in Fernie, BC, in 1963 when they purchased the Alpine Motel and Restaurant. After successfully building and selling the business they moved to Kamloops and then to Calgary. Following retirement in the mid 70’s they took their golf game to Phoenix in the winter and Montana and BC in the summer. In the early 80’s, they found Riondel, in the Kootenays. They joined both the Riondel and the Kokanee Springs clubs. Lucille was very competitive for such a shy lady, but her play wasn’t shy. She won many club championships; they finally presented her with a trophy engraved ‘Lucille "Low Gross" Borggard’. She was also a talented amateur artist and her family has many fine oils to show for her efforts. Following Clarence’s passing in 1994 she continued to travel until the late 90’s when she moved into River Ridge in Lethbridge where she lived until her eyesight began to fail; in 2004 she moved into an assisted living facility. She continued to be active and maintained her health by exercise. Lucille continued her interest in public affairs, and to her last days, she held very strong views on self-reliance and responsibility; she voted in the last provincial election even though she was ailing.
Lucille was a kind, gentle, and caring person with a good sense of humor. She will be sadly missed. We thank our sister Louise, our cousin Elaine Sorgard and Adaptacare and staff, all who went the extra mile in caring for our mother.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, July 27th, 2012, at Cornerstone Funeral Home, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive S., Lethbridge, AB. A reception will be held in Cornerstone Funeral Home’s Reception Room with family and friends invited.



CAMERON, LUCY JOHANNA
Our beautiful Lucy (Little Mama) passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 21, 2012, just 25 days short of her 100th birthday. She was born in Petoskey, Michigan on August 15, 1912.
Lucy was well known for her competitive little spirit when horseshoeing and bowling. At one time she was the oldest women in Canada actively horse shoeing. She was very proud of all her trophies. She learned to drive at 76 and golfed at Fort Macleod Golf Course at 95; even pulling her own cart! One of her favorite sayings just prior to her passing was "I have nothing wrong with me!"
Lucy was an inspiration to all who knew her, kind, considerate, positive and always so sweet. We were so lucky to have such a wonderful mother.
She was predeceased by her husband Archie in 1986, son Kenneth in 1939 and granddaughter Kristie in 2009.
Her children will all dearly miss her but are so happy she lived such a healthy life, enjoying her family, friends and activities so much. Missing her are her children, Jeanette Mayhew, Donald Cameron (Bozena), Autumn Sterk (George), Pat Latwat (George), Doug Cameron (Sue), Kathy DeVries (Pete). She also leaves behind 10 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A 100th birthday celebration was planned for Lucy on Saturday, August 18, 2012. We will now have a "Celebration of Life" on the same day at 1:00PM at the LETHBRIDGE SENIORS CENTRE, 500- 11 Street South, Lethbridge, AB. We, the family would love to have you join us to honour our Mother’s life on that date.
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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ENTZ
EMMA ENTZ, (NEE Waldner), beloved wife of John, passed into the presence of her Savior and Lord on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at the age of 69.
Emma was born on May 16, 1943 at Magrath, AB to Jacob and Susie Waldner. She leaves to mourn her husband John, sisters Helen, Susanna (Andrew), brothers Jonathan (Annie), Walter (Ruth), nieces and nephews, and a close circle of friends.
Emma was predeceased by her parents, and brother-in-law, Paul.
Trusting God’s word, Emma found comfort, strength and assurance in Romans 10:9 “If thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God has raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” Also Romans 10:13 “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
Emma will be remembered for her love and uncompromising faith in and for the Lord Jesus Christ, and also for her hospitality. She will be greatly missed.
Family & friends are welcome to a Visitation at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 – Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, on Wednesday, July 25th, 2012 from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
The Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME on Thursday, July 26th at 12 Noon. Interment will follow in the Stirling Cemetery.
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2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South
Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1
Telephone ~ (403) 381-7777
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GODFREY
FRANK GODFREY passed away suddenly on July 19th 2012 in Lethbridge at the age of 66. His most cherished moments were spent with his best friend, and wife of 45 years, Caroline Godfrey. Frank will also be sorely missed by his daughters Melanie, and Marian Godfrey, his granddaughter Kiah Godfrey, as well as his sister Marian Taylor, and brother Rodney Godfrey both of Essex, England. Frank was predeceased by his son Daniel Godfrey (1978-1997). In addition to his family, Frank was loved and supported by the many friends he made at Lethbridge Family Services (DaCapo).
Frank and Caroline emigrated from England settling in Alberta in 1975. Frank helped make gains in improving mental health care in Lethbridge. He volunteered his time to assist in establishing the first Samaritan branch in Canada in 1983. He was also on the board that established the two SASHA houses that are still in operation in Lethbridge.
Frank was charismatic and enjoyed making people laugh, and friends were often greeted with a joke.
Friends may meet with the family at GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME, 703-13th St. North on Thursday July 26th from 7pm-9pm.
Funeral Services will be held at King of Kings Fellowship, 539 18th St. South on Friday July 27th at 11:00 am with Pastor Bob Butler officiating. Interment to follow in Mountain View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to King of Kings Fellowship.
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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HOLLADAY-HARRIS
Joyce Davies Holladay Harris passed away suddenly, July 21st, 2012, at the Lethbridge Regional Hospital at the age of 91.
Joyce was predeceased by her parents Thomas Ivan and Dorothy Mae Hulett Davies, her husbands John Howard Holladay in 1993, and Carlos Harris in 1999; one grandchild Jason David Holladay in 1982; her brothers Lavern, Ivan, Arthur, Lewis, Larry, Donald and Dale and her sister Dora May.
She is survived by her sister Vonza (Bob) Reeder and sisters in law Kay Davies, Elizabeth Olsen, Hattie Russell and Alice Munroe; her children Patty (Ken Perry), Brett (Maridel), John (Kerri Ann), James (Carol) and Carlos’ children Gloria (Bob) Whitehead, Marilyn (Bob) Henderson, Wayne (Cynthia) Harris and Bev (Tom) Biddlecombe and their children and grandchildren. She has 18 grandchildren and 50 great grandchildren.
Joyce was born in Cardston and spent her growing up years in Hillspring, Alberta. She joined the army to support her enlisted brothers during the war and later entered nursing school in Victoria, B.C. She married John Howard Holladay in 1947, living in Magrath until moving to Del Bonita in 1962. They moved back to Magrath in 1980. When Howard died, Joyce moved to Fort Macleod and from there served a Family History Mission in Salt Lake. She returned to Magrath and married Carlos Harris. She has lived there until her passing.
The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, July 26th, 2012 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Magrath Stake Centre at 11:00 a.m.with Bishop Mike Orr officiating.
Friends may meet the family prior to the Service from 9:45 -10:45 a.m. Interment in the Magrath Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Berry Gorham of Legacy.



IRWIN
MRS. SUGAR LEONA IRWIN, beloved wife of the late Mr. William James Irwin of Lethbridge, passed away at the Park Meadows Good Samaritans, in Lethbridge, on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at the age of 86 years.
She is survived by her neice, Heather Laverne Hovey of Okotoks, two nephews, Larry (Mary) White of Calgary, Harley (Sheila) White of Kelowna, BC , numerous cousins including Ruth (Gary) Greig of Vulcan.
Sugar was predeceased by her husband William James Irwin on December 15, 1996, as well as her sister, Eleanor Reeve, her brother, Arthur Miller (Violet) White all of Calgary and nephew Gerald.
At Sugar’s request, no Funeral Service will be held. Cremation.
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Cornerstone Funeral Home & Crematorium
2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South
Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1
Telephone ~ (403) 381-7777
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KAPLAN
It is with deep sadness that the family of Cecilia Kaplan announce the sudden passing of their beloved mother and grandmother at the age of 92 years. The Lord has called her home to join once again with her husband Frank, in eternal rest.
Cecilia was born on November 7, 1919 in the village of Plesivica, Brezovica, Slovenia. She was forced to flee her country during the war, taking refuge in an Austrian refugee camp. Cecilia, her mother, and four siblings emigrated to Canada in 1948, where she established her reputation as a talented cook, a talent the family had many years to appreciate.
Cecilia’s heart was generous and kind, and much of her infectious joy came from a deep faith and daily prayer; her confidence that God would see her through anything. We trust He is holding her in His arms today, as He has promised.
Cecilia’s gentle spirit will be truly missed by her three daughters, Mary (John) Boltezar of Coaldale, Liz Ferrero (Doug Millar) of Lethbridge, and Martha (Michael) Georgeson of Red Deer. Most especially grieved are her grandchildren Steven Ferrero of Edmonton, Michael Ferrero of Calgary, Adam Georgeson of College Station, Texas, Raymond (Christina) Georgeson of Red Deer, and Kevin, Mark and Christine Boltezar of Coaldale. Also left to mourn her passing are her sisters Ivanka Jurtela, Ana Pus, and their families; the Jereb and Mrak families; as well as relatives in Slovenia.
Cecilia was predeceased by her husband Frank, three brothers, two sisters and an infant daughter.
Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held at 7:00pm on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:00pm on Thursday, July 26, 2012 at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CHURCH, 2405 – 12 Ave South, Lethbridge, with Father John Kohler celebrant.
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



KARIATSUMARI
FUJIYE KARIATSUMARI of Lethbridge, wife of the late Tokiyoshi Kariatsumari, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 23, 2012 at the age of 98 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
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MCCRACKEN
RONALD JOHN MCCRACKEN passed away suddenly in Lethbridge, on Monday, July 23rd, 2012 at the age of 43 years.
Ron was recently predeceased by his mother, Lynn McCracken. He is survived by his partner, Katherine Egan of Lethbridge, brother, Gord McCracken, and by his beloved boys, Cole, Hunter, Theron and Riley.
Cremation, with a private interment at a later date.
In memory of Ron, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.
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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
Toll Free ~ 1-(888)-381-7778
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