JACK BAREMAN
1928 - 2009
On September 14, 2009 after a brief illness, God called home to glory his child Jacobus Bareman, at the age of 81 years.
Jack was born August 17, 1928 to Jan and Cornelia Bareman in Axel, Zeeland, The Netherlands. He was the third of fourteen children. Jack grew up on a small farm and worked for a neighbor when he left school. He immigrated to Canada in 1952. On November 2, 1952 he married Catarina Verschelling, who came to Canada to join him. Jack worked on the Harris farm near Barnwell for many years. He then ventured into farming on his own, first renting land in Cranford before buying a farm in Grassy Lake where he farmed for many years with his sons John and Marion.
Jack is survived by his wife of 56 years, Catherine; his children John (Alice) Bareman of Taber, Marion (Jeanette) Bareman of Grassy Lake, Cora (Jerry) Hall of Taber, Ann (Wayne) Veenstra of Taber, Debbie (Derk) Daniels of Taber and Jim (Stephanie) Bareman of Lynden, Washington; twenty eight grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters and nine brothers in Holland.
He was predeceased by his parents, two brothers, one grandchild and one great grandchild.
Jack was a man of few words but of strong convictions. He was a faithful member of the church and lived by his faith.
A private family burial will take place at the Prairie View Cemetery, Grassy Lake, prior to the funeral service.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Evangelical Free Church, 5431 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Marc Jagt of the Canadian Reformed Church officiating. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at www.southlandfuneral.com.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

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ELWOOD BRYANT
1932 - 2009
Elwood Bryant, beloved husband of Shirley Bryant of Vauxhall, passed away in Lethbridge on Thursday, August 27, 2009 at the age of 76 years.
Besides his loving wife Shirley, he is survived by his children Coreen (Terry) Unruh of Hays, Ellen Bryant of Calgary, Joy (Randy) Trieber of Taber and Darren (Jackie) Bryant of Lethbridge; grandchildren Justin and Dalyce Unruh; Jordyn and Danielle Bryant; great grandchildren Branden and Payton. He is also survived by his siblings Allan Bryant, Norma (Dennis) Reynolds, Jerry (Barb) Bryant, Walter (Donna) Bryant and Ross (Colleen) Bryant; sisters-in-law Helen Bryant, Connie Bryant-Kyle and Fay Martin; aunts Verna Bryant and Ruth MacGregor as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents Sydney and Elma Bryant; brothers Vern, Ken and Harold; sister-in-law Elsie Bryant; brother-in-law Max Martin.
Elwood was born September 24, 1932 in Turin, Alberta to Sydney and Elma Bryant. He was raised and educated in the Vauxhall-Retlaw area. Elwood married Shirley Horton on September 22, 1956. He retired from the B.R.I.D. in 1988. Elwood's greatest love in life was his grandchildren. In his spare time he enjoyed wood working. Elwood was also involved for many years with the Lions club.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Sunday, August 30, 2009 from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. The Funeral Service will be held at the Vauxhall Mennonite Brethren Church, 320 - 9 Street North, Vauxhall on Monday, August 31, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Alana Johnson officiating. Burial to follow at the Vauxhall Cemetery.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Elwood’s name may be made directly to the Parkview United Church, Box 16, Vauxhall, Alberta T0K 2K0 or to the Vauxhall Public Library, Box 265, Vauxhall, Alberta T0K 2K0.

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HAROLD BENSON
1922 - 2009
Harold Arthur Benson, beloved husband of Lois Benson of Taber, passed away peacefully in Lethbridge with his family at his side on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at the age of 87 years.

He is survived by his loving wife Lois; children Wanda (Adam) Andreas of Edmonton, Owen Benson of Coaldale, Deb (Ib) Simonsen of Picture Butte, Elmer Benson (Laurel) of Dunmore; daughter-in-law Nola Benson of Lethbridge; grandchildren Jason McNiven, Corey McNiven (Renee), Evan Andreas, Shannon (Doug) Schmidt, Joy Andreas (Ryan), Devin Benson, Curtis Benson, Brie Simonsen, Casey Simonsen, Sandra, Brett and Desirae Eremenko; great grandchildren Taylor, Jayden, Cayley and Chloe. Harold is also survived by his brothers Fred and Irvin; sister Eda (Ted) Nordwick; sister-in-law Margaret Benson as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents Harry and Dorothy Benson; sons Warren and Craig; brothers Isaac and Barney; sisters Hilma, Ruth and Doris; son-in-law Victor Klemen.

Harold was born on February 14, 1922 in Darmody, Saskatchewan. He served with the Lord Strathcona’s Horse Royal Canadian Tank Division from 1943 to 1946. Harold and Lois were married on November 7, 1952 and eventually bought land in Hays where they raised their six children. He retired from farming in 1989 and moved to Taber. During the last twenty years he has enjoyed his
family, friends, A & W coffee time, Sunday morning brunch with friends and cards, cards and more cards.

Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Knox United Church, 4929 - 50 Avenue, Taber on Friday, July 24, 2009 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

The Funeral Service will be held at Knox United Church, 4929 - 50 Avenue, Taber on Saturday, July 25, 2009 at 2:30 P.M. with Reverend Aldeen McKay officiating. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Harold’s name may be made directly to S.T.A.R.S., 1441 Aviation Park N.E., Calgary, Alberta T2E 8M7.

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DOROTHY BRODERSON
1930 - 2009
Dorothy Joyce Broderson (nee Westwong), beloved wife of the late Ervin Frank Broderson, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in Lethbridge on Sunday, July 12, 2009 at the age of 78 years.

She is survived by her children Hal Broderson of Vauxhall, Holly (Ewald) Zaiser of Taber, Lanny Broderson (Sara Klassen) of Vauxhall, Rick (Linda) Broderson of Lethbridge, Ralph Broderson of Vauxhall, Heather (Kelvin) Wright of Vauxhall and Colleen Ecklund (Andy Mosby) of Bellevue; grandchildren Tammy (Ryan) Rombough, Tracy (Larry) Kiss, Jason Zaiser, Melissa (Bryce) Carlsen, Jennifer Broderson, Joyce Broderson, Carlee Hayden, Taylor Broderson, Korbin Broderson, Kyle Wright (Danyae Hobberstad), Tyler Wright; great grandchildren Jaidee, Tori and Jazlynn Rombough; Logan, Tyran and Ryler Kiss; Talaina Carlsen. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law Ethel Broderson and Gertie Westwong as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband Ervin Frank Broderson; son Harlen Broderson; parents Ralph and Leita Westwong; sister Leita Broderson; brother Dick Westwong; aunt “Bud” Clara Stevenson.

Dorothy was born in Medicine Hat on October 25, 1930. She was raised in the New West area north east of Circle Hill. She was educated in Enchant and Vauxhall and attended nursing school at the Galt School of Nursing. Dorothy met Ervin Broderson and they were married November 6, 1953. They raised eight children on a farm near Vauxhall. Aside from raising her children, Dorothy worked for the P.F.R.A. for a number of years and then worked for the Taber School Division until her retirement in 1991. Dorothy enjoyed gardening, flowers, going camping with her family, especially with her grandchildren who meant the world to her. She also enjoyed visiting her friends at the Legion, playing in crib tournaments, curling and loved to dance. Dorothy was a member of T.O.P.S. and graduated to K.O.P.S. Dorothy and Ervin moved to Lethbridge in 2001 where she has resided until her passing.

Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

The Funeral Service will be held at the Vauxhall Mennonite Brethren Church, 320 - 9 Street North, Vauxhall on Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Alana Johnson officiating. Burial to follow at the Vauxhall Cemetery.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Dorothy’s name may be made directly to either the Heart and Stroke Foundation, #207, 542 - 7 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 2H1, the Alberta Lung Association, Box 4500, Station South, Edmonton, Alberta T6E 6K2 or The Lethbridge Society for Meals on Wheels in care of the Pemmican Lodge, 102 - 5 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0S9.

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Marinus “Morris” Braat, beloved husband of Sjaan “Jane” Braat, father of Karen (Jeff) McCallum of Lethbridge and Clary (Mike) Fox of Calgary and Opa of Justin, Gillian, Deanna and Luke, passed away in Bow Island on Thursday, March 5, 2009 at the age of 77 years.
He is also survived by his brothers, John (Bep) Braat, Peter (Mildred) Braat, Jake (Shirley) Braat, Fritz (Lisa) Braat, Casey (Katie) Braat, and sister Ann (Hank) Koot.
He was predeceased by his parents Jacobus and Johanna Braat, and his brother Gerry and sister Joke.
Morris was born April 11, 1931 in Het Schyf, Holland. He, along with his family, immigrated to Southern Alberta in 1953 to fulfill his dream of owning his own farm. In 1959 he returned to Holland and met the love of his life Sjaan Vissers, whom he married July 23, 1960. Morris farmed in Coaldale until 1969 before moving his family to the farm in Bow Island, February 28, 1970.
The farm in Bow Island fulfilled his dream to farm independently and successfully. He loved to see things grow and grow abundantly. He couldn’t wait to get out into the field in the spring and more often than not required a tow out of a wet spot. Farming was a source of pride until the end of his life. He never considered retirement, rather continued to farm including a seeded winter wheat crop waiting for the spring 2009 thaw.
Above all, a happy and close family meant the most to Morris. He was very proud of his daughters’ accomplishments and very involved in their lives. He welcomed their husbands, making them feel special and a part of the family. He dearly loved his grandchildren, who added another layer of joy to his already enriched life. Opa always had four toonies in his pocket.
For nineteen years, Morris and Jane found their oasis in the desert. They looked forward to their winter escapes in Arizona each year. Those years were truly happy - golfing and socializing with good friends.
Morris found his passion restoring antique Farmall tractors. He could take a seized engine of a tractor, long abandoned in a field and restore it to its former glory. Morris also became an avid flower gardener. He planted hundreds of gladiolus every spring in order to bring bundles of fresh flowers to his cherished wife Sjaan. He designed a greenhouse out of an old stock rack to start his bedding out plants each spring. Morris loved golfing at the Bow Island Golf Course. He particularly enjoyed the senior golf mornings and of course - coffee with his friends afterwards. In recent years, he really enjoyed his coffee buddies.
Morris was highly regarded by everyone he met. He was always willing to lend a hand to anyone who needed something. He possessed a gentle friendliness and always made people feel welcome. He had a way of putting others before himself. He was always genuinely interested in how you were doing. He sustained this quality right until the end of his life living out his motto “Be Kind to Each Other”.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1113 - 1 Street East, Bow Island on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 7:30 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1113 - 1 Street East, Bow Island on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Fred Monk Celebrant. A private Family Burial to follow at the Bow Island Cemetery.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Morris’ name may be made directly to Bow Island Emergency Services, Box 1127, Bow Island, Alberta T0K 0G0.

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Catherine Anne Brown passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2009 with her family surrounding her at the age of 70 years.
Mom leaves behind her beloved husband of 49 years, Rex; four sons Ronald, Robert, Joseph (Ronda) and Dennis (Sharlene); four granddaughters Keely, Dacey, Emma and Abby, who will also miss her deeply. Catherine is also survived by her brother Jim (Gerry) Rutherford.
Mom was predeceased by both her parents Annie and George Rutherford; siblings Agnes, Jean “Dirk”, Joseph and Margaret.
Catherine was born April 8, 1938 in Taber. She married Rex in 1960 in Taber and settled in Calgary by 1967. After raising two special needs sons and two more busy boys, she found time to volunteer and canvas with many charitable organizations. She was also an active member of the Women of the Moose and the Airdrie Over 50 Club. This continued right up until she became ill. Reading, computer researching of genealogy and spending time with her grandchildren were very important to Mom.
The Funeral Service will be held at Knox United Church, 4929 - 50 Avenue, Taber on Friday, March 6, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Frank Lewis officiating. Burial to follow at the Taber
Memorial Garden.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Catherine’s name may be made directly to the Autism, 174, 3359 - 27 Street N.E. Calgary, Alberta T1Y 5E4 or to the Foothills Country Hospice Society, Box 274, Okotoks, Alberta T1S 1A5.

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Mrs. Margaret “Peg” Wilson Broadfoot of Taber, was reunited with her beloved husband William “Bill” Broadfoot on Thursday, January 29, 2009 at the age of 93 years.
Peg was born the daughter of James and Sarah Rennie on February 18, 1915 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. The Rennie family moved to the coast before settling back in Alberta to be closer to family. Following high school, Peg studied at Medicine Hat General Hospital for nurses training, graduating in 1940. Peg served as a nurse during WWII and was very proud to be assigned to attend to Allied P.O.W.s at Guy’s Hospital in London, England. Returning home to Bassano she met Bill and the two were married on a blazing hot day in August of 1947. They eventually found a home in Taber where they raised their two children, Douglas and Anne. Following Bill’s passing Peg moved to Lethbridge where she happily lived out her final years under Anne’s loving care. Peg was an active member of Knox United Church for many years. Her joys in life included her magnificent garden, hours spent over crossword and jigsaw puzzles, sewing Barbie dresses, and baking, especially her famous “Nana buns.” Peg and Bill loved travelling and spent many wonderful days together around the world. Nana reveled in spending time with the family and was always overjoyed to hear about her Grandchildren’s many accomplishments, and “Super Nana” cherished her great-gran’s Peyton and Brett. Although she suffered from Alzheimer’s disease she remained a loving and content person right till her passing.
Peg leaves to cherish her memory her daughter Anne Margaret Cseke of Lethbridge and her children Tyler, Logan, Colby, and Rennie; her son Douglas William Broadfoot of Taber and his sons Dugan and Ryan; her sister Ethel Mary Dunn of Lethbridge; her great grandchildren Peyton and Brett; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Besides her Husband Bill, Peg was predeceased by her parents James and Sarah Rennie, her brother Jim and his wife Lettye, her brother Robert, her sister Barbra, twin daughters in 1948, and her brother-in-law Robert Dunn.
The Funeral Service will be held at Knox United Church, 4929 - 50 Avenue, Taber on Monday, February 2, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Frank Lewis officiating.
If friends so desire memorial tributes in Peg’s name may be made directly to the Alzheimer’s Society of Alberta, 402, 740 - 4 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0N9.

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 Elizabeth “Liz” Margaret Brown of Taber, passed away in Taber on Thursday, December 18, 2008 at the age of 44 years.
 Liz was born July 4, 1964 in England. She immigrated to Canada with her parents, sister and brother in 1973.
 Liz was proud of her Scottish heritage and people always inquired about her accent. Liz’s life was enriched with her involvement in her church - so many caring friends and mentors. She loved the ladies at Curves who were always on her side encouraging her. The “girls” at the Rex Cafe were a highlight for Liz. You made her so happy. Thank you so much girls.
 Left to cherish Liz’s memory are one sister Kathy (Steve) Yarich of Grassy Lake; a brother Doug (Angie) Brown of Edmonton; niece Sheri (Harvey) Petersen of High Prairie; great nieces Ocean and Destiny; great nephews Courtland, Sam and Ben; cousins Jim (Alma) Brown of Grassy Lake and their family Mark (Clarrissa) Brown of Taber, Scott (Ronda) Brown of Grassy Lake and the little ones Mercedes, Mackenzie, Freedom and Xadyn.
 Liz was predeceased by her mother Margaret Brown in 1999 and her father William Brown in 2004.
 The Funeral Service will be held at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006-48 Ave., Taber on Monday, December 29, 2008 at 10:30 A.M.

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Julia Christine (Lukacs) Beres passed away peacefully in Taber on Monday, December 15, 2008 at the age of 92 years.
She was born Julia Hagen in Battle Lake, Alberta on January 9,1916. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Robert Lukacs in 1958, son Gerald (2 1/2 years old) in 1958, son Darrell Lukacs in 2005, granddaughter Shelley Lyle and grandson Calvin Wyse and son-in-law George Miller. She was also predeceased by her parents, three brothers and one sister.
Julia is survived by her children Jean Zarski of Camrose, Florence Miller of Taber, Shirley Wyse of Red Deer, Bob (Sharon) Lukacs of Vauxhall, Ernie (Erika) Lukacs of Taber, Philip (Sandra) Lukacs of Lethbridge; nineteen grandchildren; forty three great grandchildren; eighteen great great grandchildren and one great, great, great grandchild.
The Hagen family moved to Wetaskiwin where Julia started school at the King Edward School. In 1933 Julia met and later married Robert Lukacs in Retlaw where they made their first home. In 1941 Robert became a grain buyer and elevator operator in Retlaw where he worked until he passed away in February of 1958.
Her family was the love of her life. Julia loved to be around the family, especially her grandchildren. Julia was the ultimate homemaker, always cooking, baking, canning and sewing. One of her favorite past times was playing cards and bingo.
Julia sold her home in 1989 and moved to Pioneer Place where she enjoyed many years of friendship with her neighbours and also went on a few bus trips.
In October 1998 she had two massive strokes which left her unable to speak. With a great deal of therapy she was able to regain some of the feeling in her arms and legs and did walk again with the aide of a walker. She then moved to Clearview Lodge and then to Extended Care at the Taber Health Care Complex.
Julia was a member of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion and also a member of the Taber Catholic Women’s League and the Retlaw Sunshine Club.
She was and is dearly loved and will be greatly missed.
Relatives and friends are invited for Prayers at the Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber on Friday, December 19, 2008 at 7:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 5009 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. with Reverend Mariusz Sztuk SDS Celebrant. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.

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Cornelius (Cor) Anthony Bos, beloved husband of Margie Bos, passed away at home on Sunday, November 30, 2008 at the age of 55 years.
Cor was born the eldest son of Cornelia and Pieter Bos in Moordrecht, Holland on March 3, 1953, the Bos family immigrated to Ontario in 1967. He married his best friend Margie Jagt on April 5, 1980 in Clinton, Ontario and was blessed to be the father of their three children, Angela, Jennifer and Casey. In September 1980 Cor and Margie moved to Alberta where they raised their family and made many special friends.
Besides his wife Margie, he is also survived by his children Angela (Casey) Vander Ploeg of Airdrie, Jennifer Bos of Calgary and Casey (Shannon) Bos of Taber; grandchildren Cassi, Anissa, Mitchell, Spencer and Maxwell Vander Ploeg and Morgan and Olivia Bos. He also is survived by his mother Cornelia Bos; siblings Ann (Peter) Van Beers, Jane (Casey) Bydevaate, Toni (Peter) Rozendaal all of Taber, Peter (Connie) Bos of Goderich, Ontario, Alice (Henry) Nyman of Wellington, Ontario, Helene (John) Moore of Goderich, Ontario, Arjan (Lora) Bos of Forest, Ontario, and Caroline (Rod) Berg of Churchill, Ontario. He too is survived by his mother in- law, Nan Jagt of Brampton, Ontario as well as Margie’s brother’s, sister and their spouses of Ontario and Michigan. He also is survived by many special nieces and
nephews. He loved you all very much.
He was predeceased by his father Pieter Bos in 2008, his father-in-law Arend Jagt in 2006 and his brother-in-law Albert Jagt in 2000.
Cor was a faithful husband, loving father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend. He never considered himself to be better then anyone; he had a gift of making everyone young and old feel comfortable in his presence. He did not mind hard work, he paid careful attention to detail, and he found joy in doing everything just right. He loved to fish and camp in the mountains and also enjoyed vacations down south with Margie. Carpentry was his gift and he was also a farmer at heart.
Cor’s 33 year battle with cancer was fought with grace, courage and a strong desire to live. Cancer did not stop him from living a happy, productive life. Each day he was given strength to face what was before him, and he knew this strength came from his Savior, Jesus Christ. He had a wonderful smile even under the most difficult of circumstances and when his body let him down he was not a man who complained. Even though he would have loved to live for many more years, at the end of his life, he accepted that his time had come and he had full confidence that he was going to be with Jesus where there is no more sickness or sorrow. We know we will see him again some day. His was a life well lived.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at the First Christian Reformed Church, corner of Hackney Drive and Highway 36, Taber on Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Jim Zondervan officiating. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at www.southlandfuneral.com. Please refrain from the use of perfumes or colognes due to allergies.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Cor’s name may be made directly to the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N2.

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Verna Brown (nee Day) passed away after a lengthy illness at the Taber Continuing Care on Monday, November 17, 2008 at the age of 89 years.
Verna was born in Taber on October 2, 1919 to Sadie and Lester Day. She lived her entire life in the Taber area. She married Clarence Henry Brown on September 19, 1940. They farmed in the Purple Springs district until retiring to Taber in 1970. Verna loved her family and really enjoyed getting together with either friends or family. She loved quilting and her children and grandchildren were the recipients of many of these.
She is survived by six children Arliss (Ben) Gross, Louiene (Bill) Wright, Bonnie (Harlan) Borggard, Harold (Peggy) Brown, Trudy (Steve) Racz, and Sandra (Fred) Werewka; twenty seven grandchildren, fifty seven great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Ivan (Frieda) Day; sisters Lenor Edwards and Norine Carlson as well as numerous nieces and nephews and their families.
Verna was predeceased by her parents, husband Clarence in 1986, one infant daughter, one grandson, one-great granddaughter and one great-great-granddaughter, as well as two brothers and three sisters.
She will be lovingly remembered and missed by all.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family in the Relief Society room at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Taber Stake Centre, 4709 - 50 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, November 20, 2008 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. and again prior to the funeral service on Friday, November 21, 2008 between 9:45 A.M. and 10:45 A.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Taber Stake Centre, 4709 - 50 Avenue, Taber on Friday, November 21, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. with Bishop Mark Baldry conducting. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Verna’s name may be made directly to the Alzheimer Society For Lethbridge and Area, #402, 740 - 4 Avenue, South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0N9 or to the Taber Hospital Foundation (Continuing Care), 4326 - 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N9.

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Psalm 23
The Lord Is My Shepherd
Bernard Bouwman, beloved husband of Joan Bouwman of Vauxhall, went home to his Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at the age of 78 years.
Besides his loving wife Joan of 46 years he is survived by daughter Christine (Hendrik) Van Dyk of Red Deer and family; son Robert Bouwman of Edmonton; grandchildren Jesse (Amanda), Jasmine and Nicholas and great granddaughter Summer; brothers and sisters Annie (John) Nieuwenhuis, Ted (Hennie) Bouwman, Herman (Claudette) Bouwman, Agnes (Menno) Klunder, Uilke (Wynne) Bouwman and Jacob (Dorothy) Bouwman; sisters-in-law Nancy Bouwman, Shirley Van Der Ploeg and Alice Van Der Ploeg and Teresa (Peter) de Graaf.
Ben was predeceased by his parents Lubbert and Uilkje Bouwman; brother Rudy and brothers-in-law Jan and Harry Van Der Ploeg.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Saturday, November 15, 2008 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
A private family burial will take place prior to the Funeral Service with Pastor Jim Zondervan officiating.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Vauxhall Mennonite Brethren Church, 320 - 9 Street North, Vauxhall on Monday, November 17, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Ken Easterbrook officiating.

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Jeremy Cyriel Bael of Drumheller, beloved son of Cyriel and Dorothy Bael and brother to Victor all of Taber, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2008 at the age of 26 years.
Jeremy was born on July 21, 1982 in Taber where he received his schooling, graduating from St. Mary’s School in 2000. He worked for various oil companies and at the time of his passing was employed at Technicoil as a driller. Jeremy’s special interests and hobbies included hunting, fishing, golfing, baseball, pool, darts and his two Ford trucks. He was well liked and will be missed by his many friends in Taber and Drumheller.
Besides his loving parents Cyriel and Dorothy and his brother Victor he is survived by his girlfriend Stephanie; special Aunt Jean Eckeman of Benalto, aunts and uncles Edna Martens of Taber, Marion (Mike) Sekura of Taber, Cynthia (Mel) McCulloch of Victoria, Pete (Goldy) Bael of Belgium, Goldy (Hugo) Fiedler of Lethbridge, Ted (Val) Malinsky of Coalhurst, Sherry Malinsky of Taber and Edward Malinsky of Taber; cousins Val (Don) McHugh and family of Aledo, Texas, Colin Martens and family of Brooks, Brett Malinsky and family of Taber, Darcy Malinsky of Taber, Shawn (Tanya) Malinsky and family of Taber, Connie (Scott) Boulton and family of Lethbridge, Leon (Alayne) Fiedler and family of Stony Plain and Sandra, Patrick, Magda and Leon of Belgium.
Relatives and friends are invited for Prayers at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Monday, October 27, 2008 at 7:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 5009 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 10:30 A.M. with Reverend Tomy Manjaly Celebrant. Burial to follow in the Taber Memorial Garden.

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Jacob “Jake” Born, beloved husband of Freda Born of Taber, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2008 at the age of 81 years.
Jake was born to Jacob and Wanda Wiebe in Orenberg, Russia on October 19, 1926 and the same year moved with his parents to Canada. At the age of three he was adopted by Isaac and Elizabeth Born and grew up in Alberta.
During his years at Bible School Jake committed his life to Christ. He was baptized and joined the Coaldale Mennonite Brethren Church. Jake married Freda Friesen on March 4, 1951 in the Coaldale M.B. Church. They set up their home in Coaldale and were blessed with a daughter Norma and son Richard.
During his time in Coaldale, Jake owned a dairy farm as well as worked as a diesel mechanic for Marshall Auto Wreckers and Coaldale Dairy.
In 1960 he moved the family to Taber and started the milk route for Coaldale Dairy. During his time in Taber, Jake also worked for HoneyBoy Bread and then later as a salesman for McDonald Chev Olds. Throughout his life Jake and his son Rick owned various rental properties and built numerous homes together.
Jake and Freda attended the Evangelical Free Church and they enjoyed the time they spent with them. In his final years the church members and especially Pastor Ron Gartly and his wife Beryl were a great strength for Jake and Freda with their love and prayers.
Jake will be remembered for the value that he put in family relationships. He prayed daily for his children and grandchildren. He exemplified a Christ-centered character and had a gift for helping others. Jake was a quiet, generous man who had a powerful impact on the lives of all that knew him.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend who will be greatly missed by all. We are comforted with the knowledge that he is at home with his Lord.
Jake is survived by his loving wife Freda as well as their daughter Norma (Edgar) Knibb of Strathmore and their children Jason (Diane) Knibb and Crystal (Brian) Zens; son Rick (Cicelia) Born of Taber and their children Tyler, Colton, Trevor (Cori) and Dustin. He is also survived by five great grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Sunday, August 31, 2008 between 7:00 and 8:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Evangelical Free Church, 5431 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Monday, September 1, 2008 at 10:30 A.M. with Pastor Ron Gartly officiating. A private family burial will follow at the Coaldale Mennonite Cemetery.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Jake’s name may be made directly to the Taber Hospital Foundation (Continuing Care), 4326 - 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N9.

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Kathleen (nee Matthews) Palmer Bullinger of Lethbridge passed away on Monday, July 28, 2008 the age of 86 years.
Kathleen was born on August 19, 1921 at Coulee Bank Farm, near Nemiskam, Alberta where she received her schooling. She later attended SAIT and became a Certified Nursing Assistant. She married David Lloyd Palmer Sr. on November 7, 1940 and together raised their family of four sons. Following the divorce of David she married Josef Bullinger. Kathleen will be remembered for her good sense of humour.
She is survived by her four sons George E. (Dorothy) Palmer, David Lloyde (Celia) Palmer, Percy F. (Anne) Palmer and Gough Henry (Susan) Palmer; a brother Gough (Helga) Matthews; three sisters Nell (Tom) Jensen, Laura (Derek) Johnson and Fran (Ron) Hyde. She is also lovingly remembered by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husbands David and Josef and brother-in-law Thomas Jensen.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006-48 Ave., Taber on Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 11:30 A.M. Burial will take place in Archmount Cemetery, Lethbridge.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

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Lillian Theresa Brooks (nee Hughes), beloved wife of the late Percy Brooks, passed away peacefully in Taber on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the age of 85 years.
Lillian was born on the family farm in Innisfail, Alberta on June 23, 1922 to Ernest and Annie Hughes. She took her schooling in a one room school house in Innisfail, having to leave after grade 8 to help out at home since her mother had passed away.
She married Percival Brooks on September 8, 1944 in Taber, Alberta. She and husband Percy and family resided in Taber, Pincher Creek and Bow Island where he was employed in the grocery store business, then finally to Taber where she has resided since.
Lillian loved spending time with her grandchildren, gardening, fishing, cooking and crossword puzzles.
She was predeceased by her husband Percy on December 28, 1981, her parents Ernest and Annie Hughes and her sisters Agnes Plested, Elizabeth Potter and Pearl Plested.
Lillian is survived by her children; Barbara Topilko of Taber, Mary Lou Brooks of Bassano, James Brooks of Taber and Emily Brooks of Vancouver; grandchildren Colin Brooks of Taber, Treena Brooks and finance Derek McGowan of Bassano, Joseph Topilko and Amanda Topilko of Taber; brother Walter (Velma) Hughes of Innisfail and nephew Gordon (Beverly) Brooks of Edmonton, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to prayers at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 8:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. with Reverend Mariusz Sztuk SDS officiating. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Lillian’s name may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 207, 542-7 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 2H1.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Spencer Gordon Bennett who passed away at Golden, B.C. on Friday, February 22, 2008.
Left to cherish his memory are Mary Krizsan and her children Diane, Albert, Edward, Michael and Jackie; his son Rod and daughters Joanne and Cheryl; numerous grandchildren and a sister Louise Frye.
Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006-48 Ave., Taber on Monday, March 3, 2008 from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. The Funeral Service will follow at 2:00 P.M. at the Southland Funeral Chapel with Deacon Mike Whalen officiant.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Gordon’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 210D-12A Street North, Lethbridge, Alberta T1H 2J1.

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George Eugene Broderson, beloved husband of the late Leita Broderson, passed away peacefully in the presence of family, at the St. Michael’s Health Centre in Lethbridge on Thursday, November 15, 2007 at the age of 89 years.
George was born in Lethbridge on March 19, 1918, the oldest child of Frank and Emma Broderson. He attended Lone Star School in the Sundial District. George served in the Canadian Army from 1942 to 1946. After the war, he returned home to work on his fathers farm, which he eventually took over. He enjoyed curling, horseshoes, crib and fishing. George married Leita Westwong on October 15, 1956. They spent 39 years on the farm and retired to Taber in 1995. At the time of his passing he resided at the St. Michael’s Health Centre.
George is survived by his children, David Broderson and Nola Benson of Lethbridge, Carol (Tom) Genert of Vauxhall and Melanie (Ed) Walker of Pincher Creek; seven grandchildren, Kimberlee (Paul) Davis, Lindsey Genert, Stacey (Chuck) Hopkins, Devin Benson, Curtis Benson, Dustin Walker and Dylan Walker and one great granddaughter Elizabeth Davis. He is also survived by sisters-in-law Ethel Broderson, Dorothy Broderson and Gertie Westwong as well as by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife Leita in 2004, son-in-law Craig Benson, parents Frank and Emma, brothers Lloyd and Ervin, sister Irene Secrist and brothers-in-law Wayne Secrist and Richard Westwong.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Sunday, November 18, 2007 between 4:00 P.M. and 5:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Vauxhall Mennonite Brethren Church, 320 - 9  Street North, Vauxhall on Monday, November 19, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Frank Lewis officiating.  A private family burial will follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in George’s name may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, #207, 542 - 7 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 2H1.

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Norman Stuart Boyle of Taber, much loved husband and father, passed away in Lethbridge surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at the age of 89 years.
He is survived by his wife Margaret of 61 years, four children, David (Gretchen) Boyle of Airdrie, Heather (Phil) Holland of Vancouver, Sheila (Bob) Lord of Calgary and Don Boyle of Brooks; nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren and his sister Margaret Lukey.
He was predeceased by his parents Charlie and Mossie Boyle; three brothers Graham, Bruce and Keith Boyle.
Stu was born July 10, 1918 in Weyburn, Saskatchewan and was raised on a farm near Colgate, Saskatchewan. Stu served overseas in both the RCAF and the RAF from 1941 until 1945. He married  Margaret Boyle (nee Wagg) in 1946. Stu graduated from the College of Optometry in Toronto in 1949 and received a Doctor of Optometry in 1960 from the University of Waterloo. He practiced optometry in Taber between 1949 and 1991.
Stu was also very active in politics, the Taber Knox United Church and was a lifetime member of the Kiwanis Club for forty-two years. Between 1956 and 1969 he was involved in Municipal politics, serving on the Town Council until 1961 and then as Mayor of Taber until 1969. Taber’s library, police station and the first Safeway were established during the time Stu was mayor. He was most proud of Centennial Park, the Community Centre and the administration building that brought together the MD and the Town of Taber and still houses them today. His political career continued at both provincial and national levels. Stu
was Alberta’s first Commissioner on the National Capital Commission in 1971; a member of the Alberta Association of Optometrists for twenty-eight years; an Executive of Alberta’s Urban Municipalities; Vice President of Canadian Mayors and Municipalities; a Senator at the University of Lethbridge; a past President and Lieutenant Governor of the Taber Kiwanis Club; and Vice President of the Medicine Hat local for the Federal Liberal Party, the first year that a Liberal candidate was elected. Stuart was a community pillar and will be missed dearly by both family and the town alike.
The Funeral Service will be held at Knox United Church, 4929 - 50 Avenue, Taber on Saturday, November 17, 2007 at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Frank Lewis and Reverend Sally Boyle officiating.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Stuart’s name may be made directly to the Knox United Church Memorial Fund, 4929 - 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1H7.

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Lorene Bullock, beloved wife of Drew Bullock, passed away after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer in Taber on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at the age of 52 years.
Besides her loving husband Drew, she is survived by her parents Gordon and Louise Bowden of Lethbridge; children Matthew (Brookee) Bullock of Calgary, Trevor Bullock of Taber, Julie (Casey) Smith of Calgary, Amy (Michael) Balderson of Lethbridge and Brent Bullock of Taber and four grandchildren.  She is also survived by her siblings Randy (Shirley) Bowden of Lethbridge, Scott (Anita) Bowden of Picture Butte and Marni (Dave) Parry of Seattle, Washington; sister-in-law Lori (Clark) Mendenhall of Lethbridge.
She was predeceased by her grandparents Linden and Beatrice Nilsson and Clarence Bowden.
Lorene was born in Raymond, Alberta on December 22, 1954.  She was raised in Lethbridge and had many fond memories of growing up there.  She attended L.C.I. and following graduation attended two years at Brigham Young University.  She returned to Canada and finished her degree at the University of Lethbridge obtaining her Bachelor of Education.  While attending the U of L she met and fell in love with her future husband Drew Bullock.  They were married in the Cardston, Alberta Temple on August 21, 1976.  Lorene fulfilled her lifelong dream of teaching elementary before the birth of her children.  She then devoted the remainder of her life to raising her family, surviving long enough to see her youngest graduate from high school.  In 1982 Lorene moved to Taber and was active in the community, filling such roles as cub leader, figure skating club president, minor soccer coach and fundraiser for diabetes.  Lorene was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she could always be found providing service, even as her health failed.  Some of Lorene’s greatest enjoyments were visiting with friends, camping, music, taking holidays, with her greatest enjoyment being her family.  Lorene has too many positive characteristics to list.  However, some of her foremost attributes include her kindness, compassion, her enduring sense of optimism, never failing sense of humour and her unwavering devotion to her faith and family.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, October 19, 2007 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. and at the church prior to the Funeral Service on Saturday, October 20, 2007 between 10:00 A.M. and 10:45 A.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Taber Stake Centre, 4709 - 50 Avenue, Taber on Saturday, October 20, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. with Bishop Michael Saunders conducting. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes on Lorene’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317  - 10 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 2M7

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Darcy Lynn “Torpedo” Baceda of Taber, passed away suddenly while working in Stoughton, Saskatchewan on Friday, August 10, 2007 at the age of 46 years.
Darcy is survived by his fiancée Sherry Lister (her children James and Jewel); his son Sonny Baceda of Lethbridge; parents Helen (Henry) Scott of Taber; brother Ken (Holly) Baceda of Taber; sisters Roxey (Jay) MacBurnie of Red Deer and Dixie (Kirk) Koncz of Taber; grandmother Lil Kaldal of Taber; step-brother Jarrod (Tracy) Scott of Ontario; step-sisters Jackie (Darcy) Scott of Taber and Jeanette Scott of Ontario as well as numerous nieces and nephews who never gave up a chance to spend time with their uncle when he came home on his days off.
He was predeceased by his father Tom Baceda; grandparents Ben and Francis Baceda and Knut Kaldal; uncles Will Siegl and Bud Oler.
Darcy was born in Taber on December 20, 1960.  He lived in the Taber area all of his life until the time of his passing.  He went to work on the oil rigs at the age of seventeen and that was when he found his passion and career in life.  He continued to work on the rigs for the next twenty-nine years of his life.  Darcy loved his job and any opportunity he had to talk about the rigs with anyone, he was always proud to tell everyone how he was a “Rig Pig”.  He loved many things in life, including the outdoors, rodeo, fishing and sports.  He enjoyed being able to go anywhere in town and run into some of his buddies to watch a game, especially hockey, baseball and his favorite of all time, football.  Darcy was a very generous and caring person.  Anyone that knew him knows that he would have given the shirt off his back if they needed it, unless you bet against him in football, chances are he’d take yours.  Darcy will be sadly missed by all his family, his many friends he worked with and every person that was lucky enough to cross paths with “Torpedo” from Precision Drilling Rig #381.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, August 16, 2007 from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at Knox United Church, 4929 - 50 Avenue, Taber on Friday, August 17, 2007 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Elizabeth Brown of the First United Church in Lethbridge officiating.  Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Darcy’s name can be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, #207, 542 - 7 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 2H1.

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William George Bailey, beloved husband of Sharon Bailey of Taber, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at the age of 63 years.
Besides Sharon, his loving wife of forty years, he is survived by his son Rob Bailey of Lethbridge; daughter Darla Bailey (Pat) of Tilley and by his five grandchildren Steffanie, Kalesta, Madyson, Tyson and Dylan who were his pride and joy.  He is also survived by his sister Trudy (Monty) Whitmore of Taber; sister-in-law June Bailey of Calgary; mother-in-law Jessie Dunsmore of Innisfail; Sharon’s three brothers and two sisters and their families as well as by his uncle and numerous aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was predeceased by his parents Bill (T.W.) and Marj Bailey and by his brother Tom Bailey.
Bill was born in Lethbridge on July 13, 1943.  He was raised and educated primarily in Vauxhall.  He married Sharon Dunsmore on October 1, 1966 in Vauxhall.  Bill and Sharon continued to reside in Vauxhall until November 2002 when they moved to Taber.  He chose a few careers in life, until he found his true calling in the Oilfield industry which he has been in for the last thirty years.  Bill was a member of the Legion, the Masons and was active in the Oilmen’s Association.  When his kids were young he loved taking them camping.  When he wasn’t working Bill enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.  He will be greatly missed by all of his family and will be in our hearts forever.
A celebration of Bill’s life was held at the Royal Canadian Legion, 217 - 5 Street North, Vauxhall on Saturday, June 9, 2007 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in William’s name may be made directly to the charity of one’s personal choosing.

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Mary Babranyi beloved wife of the late John Babranyi of Taber, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2007 at the age of 93 years.
She is survived by her son Joe (Marie) Kodie of Edmonton; grandchildren Francine Kodie, Monica Kodie and Jason (Cathy Derkach) Kodie; great grandchildren Tanner, Alexis, Kaiya, Molly, Benjamin and Lucie as well as by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by her first husband Tony Kuti, second husband John Babranyi, infant son Frank, her sisters Helen, Anna, Rezi, Katherine and by a brother William.
Mary was born January 11, 1914 in Sokolovac, Yugoslavia.  She immigrated to Canada in 1949 and settled near Taber. Mary resided on the farm until 1995 at which time she moved into Taber.
Relatives and friends are invited for Prayers at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at 7:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 5009 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 10:30 A.M. with Reverend Mariusz Sztuk SDS Celebrant.  Burial to follow in the Taber Memorial Garden.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Mary’s name may be made directly to the charity of one’s personal choosing.

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James Bonette beloved husband of Josephine Bonette of Taber, passed away on Monday, April 23, 2007 at the age of 95 years.
He was born April 20, 1912 at the first Taber Hospital to Frank and Eda Bonette.  Jim received his schooling in Hardieville, Lethbridge and Purple Springs.  He married Josephine Kerkhoff on October 1, 1941, the resided in Purple Springs for the next  four years.  They then moved to Vauxhall to manage the Vauxhall hotel and bar.  After only a year, Dad returned to his roots and purchased the farm north east of Taber.  His deepest love was his cattle, being a long time member of the Canadian Hereford Association.  Dad was an avid curler, loved his Saturday afternoon wrestling and Saturday night hockey.  Rodeo was a passion of his and in his later years he enjoyed traveling with family to the Innisfail Rodeo and the Canadian finals in Edmonton.
Besides his love of sixty five years Josephine, he is survived by his five children Larry Bonette and his children Dustin and Delaina; Cathy “Boots” Bonette (Roger) and children Gena (Rick) (children Ashley and Taylor), Jamie (Sarita); Jim Bonette (Trish) and children Jordan, Jerad and Nicole; Bernie (Jackie) Bonette and children Ren, Kallee and Cole; Cheryl (Doug) Domolewski and children Stacey and Becky.  Jim is also survived by his sister Rose
Tallman of Taber, sister-in-law “Budgie” Bonetti of Lethbridge as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents Frank and Eda Bonette, brothers Gus, Guido and Silvio, brother-in-law Keith Tallman, sisters-in-law Stella Bonetti and Phyllis Bonetti and by his nephew Louie Bonetti.
  Relatives and friends are invited for Prayers at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 7:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 5009 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, April 27, 2007 at 10:30 A.M. with Reverend Andrew Maruszczak SDS Celebrant.  Interment to follow in the Taber Memorial Garden.

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John Thomas Bennett passed away in Edmonton on Sunday, April 15, 2007, at the age of 89, after a tenacious battle with COPD.
He leaves to mourn his loss four daughters, Carol (Wayne) Chesney, Susanne Bennett, Barbara (Rod) Ralph, Valerie (Brian) Pearson; his grandchildren, Cameron, Jeremy, Kathleen, Jennifer, Ryan, Sharran, Tara, Shawn; his great-grandchildren, Kaitlin, Breanna, Kirsten, Marisa, Maddison, Mariah and Joss and his brother, Garfield (Dolly).
He was predeceased by his wife, Joan (Parker), his infant daughter, Laura and his granddaughter, Jodi; his sisters, Mary Lewis, Ruth Bruce and brother, Lloyd.
John was born December 22, 1917 in Medicine Hat and farmed in the dryland area near Retlaw. He was admired for his excellent horsemanship. He was a veteran of WW II. He served overseas for four years and nine months as a sapper in the Engineers Corps (surveyor). He brought home his war bride in 1946. He belonged to the Royal Canadian Legion for sixty Years. In 1955 he moved his family to Edmonton where he ran several successful businesses before joining the Department of Manpower with the Federal Government. He retired at the age of 63 to travel and enjoy his many interests including ballroom dancing, cribbage, workouts at the YMCA, playing pool, and reading, especially autobiographies and history. He was a man who had a lifelong passion for education and a thirst for knowledge. John liked to take long hikes and often used his cane to direct traffic or to salute his friends. He spent his last seven years as a resident of the Churchill Retirement Community.
The Funeral Service will be held at Retlaw Union/United Church, Retlaw, Alberta on Friday, April 20, 2007 at 4:00 P.M. with Susan Bowyer of the Parkview United Church in Vauxhall, officiating. Interment to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.

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Mr. Thomas “Sonny” Baceda of Taber, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2007 at the age of 69 years.
Sonny was born at Johnson’s Addition on July 6, 1937.  After his schooling he worked and raised his family in the Taber area where he resided until his passing. He was a butcher, rancher, and rigger and spent most of his life as a truck driver, employed with Southern Transportation for many years before retiring. Sonny enjoyed many things in life including fishing, rodeo and his greatest passion of all was cooking.
Sonny is survived by his children Darcy (Sherry) Baceda of Taber and their son Sonny; Kenny (Holly) Baceda of Taber and their children Ryley and Bradie; Roxey (Jay) MacBurnie of Red Deer and their son Dustin; Dixie (Kirk) Koncz of Taber and their children Cody, Jordi and Shayne. He is also survived by two sisters Louise Siegl and Sylvia Oler both of Lethbridge and brother Jack “Butch” (Tracy) Baceda of Taber.
He was predeceased by his parents Ben and Frances Baceda and brothers-in-law Willy Siegl and Bud Oler.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, March 30, 2007 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. Cremation to follow.  If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Sonny’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317 - 10 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta  T1J 2M7.

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Harold Lloyd Barlow, beloved husband of the late Lila Barlow, passed away in Olds on Friday, February 16, 2007 at the age of 76 years.
Harold was born on August 5, 1930 in Saskatchewan to parents Ralph and Evelyn Barlow. He was raised there until he joined the Armed Forces.  He was stationed out of Penhold, Alberta where he met the love of his life Lila Dorothy Tucker.  After they were married they resided in Penhold for four years before moving to Beaver Lodge for a year and finally to Calgary. In November of 1971 they moved to Vauxhall where they opened the Barlow Family Restaurant. While in Vauxhall he was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion.  Lila passed away on March 2, 1990 after which Harold moved to Olds where he resided until the time of his passing.
Harold is survived by his daughter Sharon Barlow and her children Brandy, Gaylin and Tiffany all of Olds and by his remaining siblings and their families.
The Funeral Service will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 324 - 2 Avenue North, Vauxhall on Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at 10:30 A.M. with Reverend Mariusz Sztuk SDS officiating. Interment will follow in the Vauxhall Cemetery.

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Angeline Bolen beloved wife of the late Andrew Bolen, of Taber, passed away at the Taber Hospital on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at the age of 90 years.
She is survived by her children: Helen (Al) Zadnik of Taber, Verna (Butch) Clark of Lethbridge, Della (Neil) Goruk of Taber, Patty (Peter) Valgardson of Taber, Edward (Delores) Bolen of Taber, Harold Bolen of Taber, Leonard (Marie) Bolen of Vauxhall and Brian (Maureen) Bolen of Calgary; fifteen grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren as well as nine brothers and sisters and their families.
She was predeceased by her husband Andrew; parents Paul and Barbara, two sisters, one brother and granddaughter, Lynn.
Angeline was born July 4, 1916 in Rosefield, Saskatchewan.  She married Andrew Bolen October 28, 1935.  In April of 1953 they moved to Alberta and farmed in Hays.  After Andrew’s passing in 1965 she remained at the farm until 1970 when she moved to Taber.  In May 1994 she moved to the Clearview Lodge and in 2003 settled at the Extendicare where she has resided until her passing.  Angeline loved to garden and enjoyed reading.  One of her fondest memories was her trip to see the Pope John Paul II in Yellowknife.
Relatives and friends are invited for Prayers at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, November 16, 2006 at 7:30 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 5009 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, November 17, 2006 at 10:30 A.M. with Reverend Mariusz Sztuk SDS Celebrant. Interment to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Angeline’s name may be made directly to the Taber Hospital Foundation - Extendicare, 4326 - 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N9.

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The Lord is my light and my salvation.  Psalm 27:1
Hilligje “Alice” Bekkering, beloved wife of the late Hendrik Bekkering, of Taber, passed away peacefully at the Taber Hospital after a brief illness on Saturday, September 2, 2006 at the age of 87 years.
Alice is survived by her children Henry (Hessina), Jenny (Fred) Schuld, Grace DeVries, Gerda Greidanus, Garth (Wilma), John (Helen), Hank (Wilma), Simon (Joanne), Elzo (Kim), Alice (John) Steenhof, Angeline (Andy) Glasbergen, Harry (Denise), Irene (Rod) Aspden; fifty-two grandchildren and thirty-two great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband Hendrik February 8, 1983, two sons-in-law Ted DeVries and Norman Greidanus and by two grandsons Rick and Christopher Bekkering.
Mom was born in Drente, The Netherlands on December 27, 1918, the second child of Gerrit & Jantje Schonewille. She was one of sixteen children, of whom four are still living. Mom married Hendrik Bekkering on April 27, 1939 and they were blessed with thirteen children. Mom, Dad and all the children immigrated to Canada in May of 1959. After a year in Iron Springs, the whole family moved to Taber in 1960. Mom and Dad purchased a farm in 1964 and they spent many happy years together on the farm. They moved to town where they enjoyed their retirement. After Dad passed away in 1983, Mom spent quite a bit of time traveling the world visiting her children and grandchildren. She thoroughly loved traveling and family meant everything to her. She had plenty of love to give to her large family. Mom was truly a Christian in word and deed. We as a family will miss her deeply, but we know she is with her Lord and Saviour.
A private family graveside service will precede the service on Wednesday, September 6, 2006 at the Taber Memorial Garden.
The Funeral Service will be held at the First Christian Reformed Church, 3902 Heritage Drive, Taber on Wednesday, September 6, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend John Huizinga of the Maranatha Christian Reformed Church in Lethbridge, officiating.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Alice’s name may be made directly to Rehoboth Christian Ministries (An association serving people with developmental disabilities), P.O. Box 1312, Coaldale, Alberta  T1M 1N1.

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Frances Elizabeth Binetruy of Taber passed away on Monday, August 28, 2006 at the age of 56 years.
Besides her loving husband Emile, Frances is survived by her four children Chad (Tina) of Lethbridge and their children Brandi and Taylor, Devin of Lethbridge, Lane (Rem) of Edmonton and their daughter Kya, and Shantelle of Lethbridge. She is also survived by her mother Blanche Mayer of Bengough, SK and by her brothers and sisters Maureen (John) Carter of Regina, SK, Dennis (Janice) Mayer of Cranbrook, BC, Donald (Penny) Mayer of Didsbury, Evelyn (Fred) Obhof of Devon, Annette (Brian) Digby of Saskatoon, SK,  Bernadette (Lionel) Martin of Hartney, MB as well as by numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her father Frank Mayer.
Frances was born December 12, 1949 at Bengough, Saskatchewan. At a young age, she moved with her family to New Westminster, British Columbia and later returned to Bengough, Saskatchewan. She later moved to Radville, Saskatchewan where she worked as a nurse. She married Emile in 1970 and they farmed until 1974 at which time they moved to Taber.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, August 31, 2006 from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 5009 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, September 1, 2006 at 10:30 A.M. with Reverend Mariusz Sztuk SDS, Celebrant.  Interment to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.

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Mr. Russell Vernon Bacon of Taber, beloved husband of the late Mrs.  Daryl Bacon, passed away in Lethbridge on Saturday, June 3, 2006 at  the age of 85 years.
Russell was born at home on the family farm, near Parkbeg,  Saskatchewan on December 19, 1920. Russell served in the RCAF during  World War II. He trained in Montreal and was stationed at Summerside,  P.E.I. On August 26, 1943, he married Janet Daryl McLachlan at Moose  Jaw, Saskatchewan. Following the war they came to Alberta where they  lived at Scandia and Brooks before settling at Hays in 1953. During  that same year, they welcomed the birth of their daughter Deborah.  Many years were spent farming before moving to Taber in 1973.  Russell’s favorite pastime was working with his hands whether it was  with wood or something mechanical.  He was a caretaker at Harmony  Home, worked at the Golf course and sold real estate.  Russell was an  active member of the Royal Canadian Legion and Taber Lions Club. He  loved dancing, golfing, curling, bowling and playing cards.
Russell is survived by his daughter Deborah Bacon of Frankfurt,  Germany; a sister Lola (Warren) Erickson of Arizona; brother-in-law  Nick Carter of Moose Jaw; sister-in-law Ginger Bacon of Hawaii and  also by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife Daryl in March 2006, a sister Olive  Carter, brothers Gordon Bacon and Bruce Bacon and sister-in-law Betty  Bacon.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Knox United Church, 4929 - 50  Avenue, Taber on Friday, June 9, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Jim  Lochhead officiating.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Russell’s name may be made  directly to the Taber Hospital Foundation, 4326 - 50 Avenue, Taber,  Alberta  T1G 1N9 or to the Lethbridge Regional Hospital, 960 - 19  Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 1W5.

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Mr. Thomas Warde "Bill" Bailey, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Marjorie Bailey, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2006 at the age of 86 years.
Bill was born in Magrath, Alberta on September 24, 1919 to Everett and Effie Bailey. Bill married Marjorie Blake on September 14, 1942 in Lethbridge, Alberta. He served in the Army from 1941 to 1944 in Engineers in Canada. They moved to Vauxhall in 1952 where he worked at various jobs including the P.F.R.A. and the Town of Vauxhall.  In 1968 he started work for the Taber School Division until his retirement in 1982, after which they spent many winters in Yuma, Arizona.
Bill is survived by his two children Bill (Sharon) of Taber and Trudy (Monty) Whitmore of Vauxhall; daughter-in-law June Bailey of Calgary; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; special friend Ethel Broderson and her family; a brother Leroy (Yvonne) of Nanton and a sister Beulah Hubka of Claresholm. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife Marjorie, son Tom and sister Lula Skretting.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Vauxhall Legion Hall, 217-5 Street North, on Saturday, March 4, 2006 at 3:30 P.M.  A private family burial will follow in the Vauxhall Cemetery.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Bill's name may be made to the charity of one's own personal choosing.

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Raphael Alexander Franklin 'Stoney' Bourk, passed away in Taber on Friday, February 17, 2006 at the age of 82 years.
Stoney was born on May 15, 1923 in Springwater, Saskatchewan to John Alexander & Margaret Amelia Bourk. He was raised in the Springwater and Dodsland area where his parents farmed. He was married to Mavis Arnold. Together they had three boys Dwain, Terry and Woody and together they later moved to Alberta. His greatest enjoyment in life was his horses, his dogs and cattle. He enjoyed Saturday night dances where he would 'dance the night away' and many times being the last one to leave the floor. His greatest love and desire in life was his many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Stoney will be forever loved and remembered by his oldest son Dwain (Barb) Bourk of Lethbridge and their children Juanita (Trevor) Fleming, Dwayne (Jen) Bourk of Coaldale and their children and Stoney's great grandchildren Tyrell and Colton; his middle son Terry (Mary) Bourk of Grassy Lake and their children Laurie Davidson of Taber and her children and Stoney's great grandchildren Kyle, Brandon and Kadon and their father Scott Davidson, Tracy Bartsch of Taber and her son and Stoney's great grandson Corey, Terry Bourk and his son and Stoney's great grandson Justin, Candace (Kevin) MacDonald of Medicine Hat, Denise (Matt) Elfring of Taber and their son and Stoney's great grandson Joshua and Cody Bourk of Grassy Lake; his youngest son Woody (Bunny) Bourk of Taber and their children Wendy (Mike) Zsedeley of Taber and their children and Stoney's great grandchildren Jessica and Mikie, Billy (Jen) Bourk of Lethbridge and their children and Stoney's great grandchildren Ashton and Jacey Rae. Stoney is also survived by his sister Roxie Getz of Kindersley.
He was predeceased by his parents John and Margaret, three sisters Rhoda, Ruth and Relta, four brothers Roy, Ranel, Reginald and Royal 'Sully'; his daughter-in-law Angie, great grandson Colton and by his brother-in-law Nick Getz.
The funeral service and burial will be held this week in Dodsland, Saskatchewan.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Stoney's name may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317 - 10 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta  T1J 2M7.

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Mr. Antoni "Tony" Borecki, beloved husband of Mrs. Janina Borecki of Taber, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2006 at the age of 83 years.
Tony was born in Dankowice, Poland on May 1, 1922.  In 1940 he was deported to Salzgitter, Germany where he worked as a farm laborer and in the mines. He married Janina Sikora on July 7, 1946.  In 1949 they immigrated to Canada settling in Taber where he worked as a farm laborer and at the Taber Sugar Factory.  In 1953 he commenced employment with the Town of Taber working his way to Public Works foreman and retiring in 1984 as Town superintendent.  His family was foremost in his life as well as fishing, dancing and socializing.  Tony was also active in St. Augustine's Church.
Besides his loving wife Janina, he will be sadly missed by his two daughters and families; Chris (Bill) Reamsbottom of Taber and their two children Cory (Trent) Purvis and children Nicholas, Isabella and Kyle; Brad Reamsbottom (Sara Hammond) and her children Madison and Mackenzie; Terry MacLellan (Dennis Cebuliak) of Leduc and her children Kelsey and Taylor; a sister Toni Szafran and her daughter Krystyna of Ontario; three brothers Walter, Frank and Ted and their families in Poland; and Janina's brothers and sister in New York. He was predeceased by his parents, three sisters and an infant brother.  
Relatives and friends are invited for Prayers at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006-48 Ave., Taber on Friday, February 3, 2006 at 7:00 P.M. The Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at St. Augustine's Catholic Church, 5009-48 Ave., Taber on Saturday, February 4 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Mariusz Sztuk SDS Celebrant.  Interment to follow in the Taber Memorial Garden.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Tony's name may be made directly to the charity of one's personal choosing.

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