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BERNICE LYNESS
2007
MRS. BERNICE LYNESS beloved daughter of the late Daniel and Erma Nelson of Saskatchewan passed away peacefully at the Lethbridge Regional Hospital on Monday, August 6, 2007 at the age of 94 years.
A Visitation was held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at 7:00 P.M.
Burial took place in Tompkins Cemetery, Tompkins, Saskatchewan on Thursday, August 9, 2007.
JIM MCKENNA
2009
JAMES “JIM” MCKENNA beloved husband of the late Margaret McKenna of Lethbridge passed away at the Edith Cavell Centre on Friday, April 10, 2009 at the age of 90 years.
He is survived by his sons Michael McKenna of Grande Prairie, AB and John McKenna of Lethbridge, AB.
He was predeceased by Margaret McKenna, Judy McKenna and Peter McKenna.
Jim was a veteran of World War 2 and upon returning from overseas he began his career with the Lethbridge Fire Department, where he worked for 38 years. He often talked about the changes and growth of the size of Lethbridge when he arrived back from overseas to the size it is today.
In years past he was an avid hunter. His favorite outdoor activity was taking his family to the mountains of South Western Alberta where he enjoyed fishing and camping.
A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, on Friday, April 17, 2009 at 7:00 P.M.
A Memorial Mass will be held at ST. BASIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 604 – 13th Street North on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 10:30 A.M. with Reverend Raul Hernadez celebrant.
Inurnment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
In memory of Jim, donations may be made to All Saints Parish, 2405 – 12th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB T1H 2S8.
JOANNE MOSER
2009
JOANNE KARREN MOSER, beloved wife of the late Gerald Moser, passed away at Taber Continuing Care on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at the age of 77 years.
She is lovingly remembered by her four children; Lori (Alan) Seely of Lethbridge, AB and their daughter Lynnae (Daniel) Wright; Donna (Jeffery) Hamilton of Taber, AB and their children, Jessica, Tanner and Caitlyn; Bradley Moser of Coaldale, AB and Darryl (Sue-anne) Moser of Taber, AB and their children, Courtney, Taylor, Langley and Carter.
Joanne is survived by her sisters Lillian Baldry, Helendean (Boyd) Huntsman and Nurae (Ron) Peterson. Brother in-laws, Fred (Marguerite) Moser and Kenneth Moser as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Joanne was predeceased by her parents, a sister, two brothers, four sister in-laws and three brother in-laws.
Joanne was fully committed to doing whatever was needed to improve the lives of those around her. Joanne loved her family and always put their needs before her own. She loved spending time together as a family. These gatherings most often consisted of her fabulous home cooked meals and relaxed conversations around the kitchen table with those she loved most.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATER-DAY SAINTS, 2216 – 21A Street, Coaldale, AB, with Bishop Mark Baldry officiating.
Interment to follow in Mountain View Cemetery.
Friends may meet with the family prior to the services at the church from 1:00 – 1:45 P.M.
PATRICK MORNINGSTAR
1938 - 2009
PATRICK LEROY MORNINGSTAR, beloved husband of Irma Morningstar of Lethbridge, passed away at St. Michaels Hospital, Palliative Care Unit on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at the age of 70 years.
Besides his loving wife Irma, he is the loving father of Mark (Laurie) and Elaine of Calgary. "Opa" is also survived by his grandsons Tyson, Luke and Spencer.
Patrick “Pat” was born on December 28, 1938 at Welland, Ontario. After high school he worked a few years in the construction industry, then enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces, where he spent 27 years. Highlights of his career included a tour of duty with the NATO forces in Germany and a six month stint with the Centennial Headquarters in Ottawa in 1967. He was proud of an award for Outstanding Service to the community that he received in Germany in 1977 for extensive work with minor hockey and baseball organizations. He enjoyed working with young people, to help improve their confidence and athletic abilities. Pat was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, The Royal Canadian Legion, Federal Superannuates National Association and the RCASC Association (Western). He was a member of the original committee that met to establish a Soup Kitchen in Lethbridge. Pat loved baseball, movies, live theatre, woodworking, long walks, camping and cycling. He studied family genealogy for many years and was a descendent of a Pennsylvania German, who was a Loyalist and was one of the earliest settlers in Willoughby Township, Niagra District, Upper Canada. Over the years, Pat did writing for several volunteer organizations, and received several awards for this as well as for his involvement with minor hockey and baseball.
A Memorial Celebration will be held at the GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2406 - 11 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 10:00AM with Pastor Kevin Powell officiating.
Flowers are gratefully declined.
In memory of Patrick, donations may be made to St. Michaels Hospital, Palliative Care Unit, 1400 - 9 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 4V5.
JOYCE McGINN (FOWLER)
1942 - 2009
MRS. JOYCE EVELYN McGINN, beloved wife of William (Bill) McGinn, passed away in Lethbridge, AB on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at the age of 66 years.
She is survived by her husband Bill, sons Bill (Ginette) McGinn of Castlegar, BC, Bob of Calgary, AB and her daughter Joyce (Clifford) Thielen of Raymond, AB; her grandchildren, Terri, Mike, Cody, Russell, Ryan and Jessie; step grandchildren, Christy & Chelsea; great grandchildren, Kearstin, Avery and Owen.
Joyce is also survived by her many brothers and sisters, Alice, Frank, Tom, Annabelle, Donald, Eleanor, Cliff, Alex, Cathy, Kevin, Clyde, Mel, David, Darlene and Charlotte.
She was predeceased by her mother Jessie May, father Leonard, stepmother Jean and her brother Roy and her sister Larraine.
Joyce was a beautiful wife and mother who enjoyed spending time camping with her family and friends.
The family would like to thank all the Doctor’s and staff from both the Chinook Regional Hospital and the Raymond Hospital, for all their tender loving care they gave our mother.
A visitation will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, on Sunday, February 15, 2009 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M.
A Memorial Service will be held at THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS, Taylor Street Chapel, Raymond, AB, on Monday, February 16, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. with Bishop Todd Snow presiding.
In memory of Joyce, memorial donations made be made to The Heart & Stroke Foundation, #207,542-7th Street South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 2H1.
DALTON ARNOLD MARTIN
1923 - 2009
It is with great love and sadness that we announce that Dalton Arnold Martin, beloved husband of Anne, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2009 at the age of 85 years. Dalton was born July 2, 1923 in Kincaid, Saskatchewan.
He enlisted in the army in 1942 and served as an artillery surveyor with the 19th Field Regiment. Dad saw action in France, Belgium, Holland, landing with the first wave on D-Day at St. Aubin sur Mer, Juno Beach. He returned home in December 1945 and worked briefly for the CPR.
He married Anne Semesock on December 31, 1949 in Windsor, Ontario. After living briefly in Moose Jaw, they settled in Lethbridge, Alberta where Dalton (“Red”) worked for the Federal Government (PFRA) as a surveyor. He received his commissions as both a Canada and an Alberta Land Surveyor in the late 1950s. He went into private practice in 1962 founding Milne & Martin and subsequently his own survey firm, D.A. Martin & Associates, presently Martin Geomatic Consultants Ltd. Dad never really did retire and was at the office on his last day.
At one time or another, all of his sons and daughters worked for the family business. He taught them well: four became professional engineers; two became Alberta Land Surveyors. Dalton was much respected for his expertise in Land Surveying as well as his strong moral and work ethic. He often helped many clients who could not afford the services of a surveyor. Dalton was an honest, gentle and caring man.
He was proud to be part of the Canadian Legion, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a past member of the Lethbridge Miners’ Library. His hobbies included darts, golf, and curling. Until recently, Dad could be found every Sunday as an usher at St. Patrick’s Church.
He is survived by his sister Kezia “Ky” (Vernon) Young, Regina Saskatchewan, sister in law Leona Martin, brother in law Bill Kortge and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Mary Ann Martin, sisters, Vina, Arona, Myrtle, Eleita and brother Elvin.
Dalton will always be dearly loved and missed by Anne, their ten children and their families: Ed and Caroline Martin, Faye and John Henderson, Bill Martin and Liz Denham, Allan and Alison Martin, Susan and Pat Sheridan, Ray Martin, Dan and Laurie Martin, Sharon and Al Breland, David Martin, and Shelley and Jocelyn Lahaie. He will forever be in the hearts of 22 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. Dad devoted his whole life to his wife and all of his family.
We are most grateful to the Lethbridge EMS, doctors, nurses, and staff at the CRH emergency department, and particularly the trauma unit at Foothills Hospital. During his brief stay they made his last hours comfortable.
Relatives and friends are invited to prayers and tributes at ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, corner of 10th Street & 4th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB on Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 7:00 P.M.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 10:30 A.M. with Reverend Tim Boyle, celebrant.
Interment to follow in the Field of Honour, Mountain View Cemetery.
In memory of Dalton, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317-10th Street South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 2M7 or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, #207, 542-7th Street South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 2H1.
PHYLLIS MURRAY
2009
PHYLLIS MURRAY, of Lethbridge, AB, passed away suddenly with her beloved great granddaughter Jade, on Sunday, January 4, 2009 at the age of 66 years.
She is survived by her loving sons and daughters, Jackie Klassen (Ben) of Lethbridge; Aaron Larson (Lana) of Lethbridge; and Angela Davison (Peter) of Medicine Hat; by her grandchildren Christine (Jerry) of Lethbridge; Peter (Simone) of Spirit River; Nicole of Medicine Hat; Toni of Medicine Hat; Patrick of Lethbridge; and Darren of Lethbridge; and by her great grandchildren, Austin, Jami and Tatum. Phyllis is also survived by her two sisters, Theresa and Alice and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her mother Annie and her father John and two sisters and a brother.
Mom will always be remembered for her “unique” personality and her way of doing things. Mom was an extremely hard worker throughout her life and never took things for granted. Family was very important to Mom; she devoted 100 percent of herself to her family.
In memory of our Mom, Phyllis, your donation can be to lend a helping hand to someone in need.
A Celebration of mom’s Life will be held at a later date.
GRACE MARSHALSAY
2008
GRACE MARGUERITE MARSHALSAY passed away on December 8, 2008, at the age of 97.
She was born in Tawatinaw, Alberta to Elizabeth and Fred Strutton. She was loved by many and will be missed by all who knew her.
She was incredibly active in the community; a member of Southminster United Church, Senior Games Medallist, Alberta Softball Champion, Rebekah Lodge member, Lazy Daisies Club member, Sketch Club member, and served as both Mumsy and Crafty at Camp Inuspi and Canyon Church Camp. She also enjoyed fishing, hiking, swimming, tap dancing, clogging, yoga, knitting, sewing, needlework, ceramics, and painting. There was nothing she would not try. She was a caring friend, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Jimmy (James) Marshalsay. She is survived by her two children, JoAnne Smith, and her husband Ken of Edmonton, Alberta and David Marshalsay, and his wife Connie of White Rock, British Columbia. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and numerous extended families. Her infectious laugh and zest for life will live in our hearts forever.
Inurnment will be held at MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY, 11 Street and Scenic Drive South, Lethbridge, on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 12:00 P.M.
A Celebration of Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Frank Lewis officiating. A luncheon will follow.
At Grace’s request, donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
ROBERT MACKENZIE
2008
ROBERT “BOB” MACKENZIE, beloved husband of Darlene MacKenzie, of Nobleford, Alberta, passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer on Thursday, November 27, 2008 at the age of 53 years.
Besides his loving wife, Bob is survived by his children, Selena MacKenzie (Ryan McTavish) of Quesnel, B.C.; Aaron MacKenzie (Emily McKay) of Calgary; and his father Robert MacKenzie of Greenwood, Nova Scotia. He was predeceased by his mother, Myra and his step-mother Thelma. Bob will be sadly missed by his family and many friends.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
In Memory of Bob, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317-10th Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2M7.
EVELYN MOLNAR
2008
EVELYN “EV” HENRIETTA MOLNAR, beloved wife of the late Steve Molnar, passed away at the Coaldale Health Centre on Sunday, November 23, 2008 at the age of 78 years.
Ev is survived by her daughter, Patty (Ron) Kroker of Coaldale; her son Terry (Barb) Molnar of Lethbridge; her very precious granddaughter, Tanya Kroker; her three nieces and three nephews; her two sisters-in-law; as well as her great nieces and nephews.
Ev was predeceased by her husband Steve in 1986; her Mom and Dad in 1998 and 1970; and her brother Clarence in 1999.
A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, on Thursday, November 27, 2008 at 1:00 PM, with Pastor Gerald Klassen officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Lethbridge.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317-10th Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2M7.
