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EVA NICHOLAS
1916 - 2009

Eva Katherine Nicholas (nee Schlachter) of Bow Island, beloved wife of the late Robert Nicholas, passed away in Bow Island on Friday, August 7, 2009 at the age of 93 years.
She leaves to cherish her memory four children, Ronald (Mary) Nicholas of Comox, British Columbia; Roberta (John) Parnell of Cranbrook, British Columbia; Karen (Dave) Smith of Bow Island; Wayne (Susan) Nicholas of Campbell River, British Columbia; sixteen grandchildren and twenty nine great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband Robert December 26, 1973, daughter Arlene, son Donald, a granddaughter Jacqueline and a great grandson David.
Eva was born on May 26, 1916 to Anton & Margaret Schlachter. She married Robert Nicholas on October 5, 1936.
Relatives and friends are invited to prayers at St. Micheal’s Catholic Church, 1113 - 1 Street East, Bow Island on Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 7:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1113 - 1 Street East, Bow Island, on Friday, August 14, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Fred Monk Celebrant. Burial to follow at the Bow Island Cemetery.

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SUSANA NICKEL
1919 - 2009

Susana Nickel, beloved wife of the late Henry Nickel, passed away in Taber on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at the age of 89 years.
She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Joyce (Otto) Bose of Lethbridge and their sons Robert (Karen) and James (Chris); her daughter Josephine (Richard) Marose of Fort Macleod and their daughters Jo Ann Odney, Jean (Derek) Cope, Jeraldine (Doug) Whillans and Janice (Del) Hildebrandt; her adopted grandchildren Lonnie Marose, Natasha Featherstone, numerous great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She is also survived by two brothers, Jacob (Elizabeth) Thiessen of Lethbridge, Peter (Lena) Thiessen of Kelowna, a sister Katherine Neufeldt of Langley and a brother-in-law Jake (Lydia) Nickel of Toffield.
She was predeceased by her husband Henry Nickel; brother & sister-in-law Wilhelm & Mary Thiessen; sister & brother-in-law Ann & Aaron Dyck; brother-in-law Herman Stobbe and sister-in-law Helen Thiessen.
Susana was born to Wilhelm & Susana Thiessen in Hague, Saskatchewan on August 27, 1919. Although times were desperately poor and made even poorer by the death of her father when Susana was eleven, she remembered many happy times growing up. Life on the family farm was filled with various adventures and many chores and she learned early the contentment of a job well done.
In 1940 she married Henry Nickel at Swan Plain, Saskatchewan. Her wedding dress cost all of two dollars and they could only afford buns, jam and coffee for the wedding reception but a good time was had by all. They spent some time working in a fish cannery on Lulu Island in British Columbia, a job that forever ruined her taste for fish. They later purchased a fruit farm at Matsqui, British Columbia. The flooding of the Fraser Valley in 1948 completely destroyed their crop so they became pig farmers until 1951 when they moved to Taber where Henry owned and operated the Taber Feed Mill until the fall of 1958. They then moved to a small farm south of Taber where Susana was in her glory. She had a passion for gardening, taking care of milk cows (especially Bossie) and calves and chickens, ducks, geese, dogs and cats. The only pig she ever grew attached to was Arnold, a female runt who became a pet.
In 1989, after Henry’s death she sold the farm and moved to Pioneer Place where she bravely made a new life for herself. For the last seven years she has been a resident of the Clearview Lodge. She loved to sew (a trait she did not pass on to her daughters) and bake and she especially liked to make borscht which she always shared with everyone. Singing was a special joy for her. She was a part of a group that sang at the extended care for years. She could harmonize to any tune (another gift she did not pass on to her daughters) and sang her way through her hymn books, both German and English many times.
Susana especially loved the Lord Jesus Christ and read the Bible through from cover to cover often. She was a real prayer warrior and one always knew she was praying for family and friends. Her church was of great importance to her and even in the last few months she attended, although it was a struggle for her physically. She leaves a tremendous legacy for her daughters and the rest of the family - faith in God, perseverance through tough times and joy in simple things. We will cherish her memory and look forward to a grand reunion someday.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Sunday, April 5, 2009 between 3:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Evangelical Free Church, 5431 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Monday, April 6, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Ron Gartly officiating. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Susana’s name may be made directly to Southern Alberta Bible Camp, Box 99, Lomond, Alberta T0L 1G0 ( www.sabc.ca ).

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REX NELSON
1923 - 2008

Lloyd Rex Nelson of Hays, beloved husband of Maxine Nelson, passed away with her by his side in Taber on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at the age of 85 years.
Besides his loving wife Maxine, Rex is survived by his children Roy (Linda) Stevens of Taber, Stan (Edith) Stevens, Carol Stevens and Tom (Rebecca) Stevens all of Hays; five grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren who were the love of his life. He is also survived by two brothers, Hal (Ellen) Nelson of High River, Doyal (Mary) Nelson of Edmonton and by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents Irvine & Bessie Nelson and by two sisters and their husbands, Theo (Dale) Barrows and Jean (Reese) Williams.
Rex was born February 16, 1923 at the old Van Harlem Hospital in Lethbridge, the third of five children of Irvine & Bessie Nelson. He received his schooling in Wrentham where he enjoyed playing basketball. Rex joined the RCAF on December 12, 1942 and was later stationed in England. After the war, he began what was his first love, farming. On May 19, 1973, Rex married Dorothy Maxine Stevens (nee Ockey) and became the father to her four children. Together they continued to farm at Hays where he resided until the time of his passing.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family in the Relief Society room at the church prior to the funeral service on Friday, October 17, 2008 between 12:00 P.M. and 12:40 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 322 - 2 Street North, Vauxhall on Friday, October 17, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. with Bishop Blaine Burbank conducting. Burial to follow at the Hays Cemetery.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Rex’s name may be made directly to the Hays Community Projects - in care of Hays Seniors, Box 34, Hays, Alberta T0K 1B0.

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CATHRINA NEUFELD

1912 - 2008

Cathrina Neufeld of Taber passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2008 at the age of 95 years.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Cranford Community Hall, Cranford on Friday, February 1, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Beckie, Dr. Christensen and the staff of the Taber Hospital.

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MYRTLE NORDQUIST
1921 - 2007

Myrtle Louise Nordquist of Taber, beloved wife of the late Arvid Nordquist, passed away on Friday, November 2, 2007 at the age of 86 years.
Myrtle is survived by her children Neil (Reneé) Nordquist of Minot, North Dakota, John (Isabel) Nordquist of Taber and Marie Raymer of Calgary; sixteen grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband Arvid; parents William and Annie Howland; sister Beatrice Ambrose and son-in-law Jim Raymer.
Myrtle was born in Lumsden, Saskatchewan on March 19, 1921 to William and Annie Howland. She met Arvid Nordquist in Moose Jaw during World War II at a dance and they were married July 21, 1943. They moved to the Lethbridge area and eventually settled in Taber in 1956. She blessed the lives of her family and others with cake decorating, painted sweatshirts, quilts and blankets as well as various other crafts. Within the family she was loved for her baking and especially her sweet relish. Myrtle was as active member of the Taber community, serving as President and District Commander of the Taber Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She was a long standing member of K.O.P.S. and she loved to walk.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Sunday, November 4, 2007 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. The Funeral Service will be held at the Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber on Monday, November 5, 2007 at 2:00 P.M. Burial will follow in the Taber Memorial Garden.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Myrtle’s name may be made directly to the Alzheimer’s Society for Lethbridge and Area, #402, 740 - 4 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0N9.

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ISAAK NEUFELD
1957 - 2007

Isaak Neufeld, beloved husband of Helena Neufeld of Vauxhall, passed away in Lethbridge on Thursday, August 16, 2007 at the age of 50 years.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Vauxhall Community Hall, Vauxhall on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at 1:00 P.M. Burial to follow at the Vauxhall Mennonite Cemetery.

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JIM NACHAY
1939 - 2006

James Nachay, beloved husband of Ella Nachay of Taber, passed away at the Taber Hospital on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at the age of 67 years.
Besides his loving wife Ella, Jim is survived by is daughter Gail Williamson and her daughter’s Amanda and Adena; his son Darrel (Shelley) Nachay and their children Daniel and Tejay; his daughter Brenda (Robert) Ross and their sons Jarred and Chad. All Jim’s children and grandchildren reside in Taber.
He was predeceased by his parents John and Mary Nachay of Barnwell in 1983.
Jim was born to John and Mary Nachay, at the Taber Hospital on June 16, 1939. He was raised approximately two miles north of Barnwell on Huckleberry Road, at the family farm. This is where he learned his love of farming, which would continue for the rest of his life. Jim went to school and played hockey, with a lot of his life long friends in Barnwell. Jim married Ella Lowen of Coaldale February 1, 1960 and made their first home in Edmonton, where he did various jobs. Their first two children, Gail and Darrel were born in Edmonton and then in 1965 they moved back to Southern Alberta where Brenda was born. Jim returned to Lethbridge where he began employment with Beny’s Chev Olds. Jim worked many years for Beny’s before purchasing a farm in Cranford, Alberta in 1972. It was during this time that he returned to what he loved most, cattle and farming. In 1977 Jim and Ella purchased Automart in Taber and then in 1981, started Automart in Bow Island. Jim was a farmer/businessman for the rest of his life. He was a real “people person” and met many people through the Automart’s. To him, this was the best part of business!
Relatives and friends are invited for Prayers at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, December 15, 2006 at 8:00 P.M. with Reverend Mariusz Sztuk SDS officiating.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 5009 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Saturday, December 16, 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 James’ name may be made directly to the Taber Hospital Foundation, 4326 - 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N9.

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ABRAHAM NEUFELD
1946 - 2006
Abraham F. Neufeld, beloved husband of Halena Neufeld of Taber, passed away at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary on Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at the age of 60 years.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Old Colony Mennonite Church, just west of Grassy Lake on Highway #3, on Saturday, October 7, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. Interment will follow at the Prairie View Cemetery, Grassy Lake.

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VERN NELSON
1930 - 2005

Mr. Vernon Lawrence Nelson, beloved husband of Mrs. Linda Nelson of Burdett, passed away at the Bow Island Health Centre on Saturday, August 27, 2005 at the age of 74 years.
Vern was born September 1, 1930 in Bow Island, Alberta. He, along with twin brother Merle, were the youngest in their family of nine. Vern attended school at Brownsdale, a one room country school. In 1941, the school was closed and that fall, students were bussed to Burdett School. He then completed three years of high school in Bow Island. Vern married Linda Goldsbury of Nelson, British Columbia on February 1, 1963. Vern operated the family farm five miles south west of Burdett, maintaining their personal residence in Burdett until the time of his passing.
Besides his loving wife Linda, Vern will be remembered by his son Lyndon (Josephine) Nelson and their children Kennedy & Carter of Burdett, his daughter Carrie (Dan) Murphy of Calgary, his daughter Cheryl (Brian Courtice) Nelson and their children Kayla, Jessica & Shaylene of Calgary, his daughter Shawna (Steven Carfantan) Nelson, Shawna's son Brandon and Shawna & Steven's children Alyssa, Justin & Jaden of Kindersley, Saskatchewan, and by his son Jason (Heather) Nelson and their children Haley & Emma of Vernon, British Columbia. He is also survived by his brothers Merle (Ella) Nelson of Burdett, Norman Nelson of Rimby, his sister Myrtle Qually of Lethbridge, his sisters-in-law Joyce Nelson of Burdett, Katie Nelson of Bow Island and by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents Ole & Ellen Nelson, his brothers Morris Nelson and Walter Nelson, his sisters Evelyn Nelson, Violet Nelson and her husband Matt, Vivian and her husband Willis Johnston, his sister-in-law Esther Nelson and by his brother-in-law Walter Qually.
The Funeral Service will be held at St. Andrew's United Church, 139 - 2 Avenue West, Bow Island on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at 10:00 A.M. with Reverend Sandra McMillan officiating. Interment to follow at the Burdett Cemetery.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Vern's name may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation Of Alberta, 207, 542 - 7 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 2H1 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317 - 10 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 2M7.

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JOE NAGURNY
1961 - 2005

Mr. Joseph Donald Nagurny of Skiff, passed away at the Taber Hospital on Sunday, April 3, 2005 at the age of 43 years.
Joe was born in Lethbridge on December 23, 1961. He attended LCC in Lethbridge where he graduated in agricultural mechanics and later took over the family farm. Joe loved to hear a good joke as well as tell a good joke and tell an even better story. He was talented in woodworking making model trucks to scale, enjoyed his computer and was passionate about his collection of Harley t-shirts, belt buckles and his intricate puzzles. He was constantly in search of a hotter hot sauce. Joe loved his family and friends and his companion, his dog Dixie.
He will be sadly missed by his two sisters Connie (Mark) Birch of Grassy Lake and Trish Nagurny (Jim Bonette) of Taber; nieces and nephews Warren Nagurny, Jennifer (Graham) Kinahan, Adam (Rebecca) Patton, Sarah Patton (Wes), Annie (Mike) Greeno and Deborah (Mike) Bottcher. He was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Bessie Nagurny and a brother Mitchel.
Relatives and friends are invited for Prayers at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, April 8, 2005 at 7:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine's Catholic Church, 5009 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Saturday, April 9, 2005 at 10:00 A.M. Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery, Lethbridge.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Joe'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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LAWRENCE NIELSEN
1923 - 2004

Lawrence Vernon Nielsen, beloved husband of Nadiene Nielsen of Barnwell, passed away at the Lethbridge Regional Hospital on Friday, October 8, 2004 at the age of 81 years.
Lawrence was born in Cardston on July 9, 1923, the eldest son of Ollie & Erma Nielsen. He was educated in Taylorville and Barnwell and later married Nadiene Johnson April 2, 1947. He served in the Canadian Airforce during the Second World War in England and Germany. On returning, he farmed for a few years. He later was employed with Cliff & Claire's Transport, working in the oilfields of Southern Alberta.
Lawrence was predeceased by his daughter Kathleen in infancy, his son Dan October 8, 1996 and his grandson Greg.
Besides his loving wife Nadiene, he is survived by his children and grandchildren, his daughter Charlene (Richard) McClung of Barnwell and their family, Kerry, David (Heather), Jefferson (April) and Jessica, his son Eric (Nancy) Nielsen of Medicine Hat and their family, Kirk (Brittany) and Kristy (Rick) Hanna, by his daughter -in-law Cathy Nielsen of Barnwell and her family, Chris (Angie), Marcy, Jay (Jenny), Matt (Kim) and Brad, his son Randy (Leslie) Nielsen of Orem, Utah and their family, Megan, Kirsten, Erica and Nicole, his son Blair (Michele) Nielsen of Mesa, Arizona and their family, Jordan, Spencer and Kelsey and his daughter Michelle (Hamish) Elrick of Taber and their family, Lisa and Kieran as well as twelve great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters and brother Hazel (Jim) Tanner of Barnwell, Kenneth (Bea) Nielsen of Lethbridge and Lorna (Colin) Stubbert of Riverton, Utah.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Monday, October 11, 2004 from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and also at the church prior to the Funeral Service on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 from 9:30 A.M. to 10:45 A.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Barnwell, Alberta on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at 11:00 A.M. with Bishop Marty Johnson conducting. Interment to follow at the Barnwell Cemetery.

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LENA NELIS
1924 - 2004

Mrs. Helena (Lena) Johane Nelis, beloved wife of Mr. Harry Nelis of Hays, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 15, 2004 at the age of 79 years.
Lena is survived by her loving husband Harry and her children Mary-Lou (Miles) Massing and their children Jill (Dallas) Massing McDougall, Mark and Craig; Jacques (Lis) and their children Thomas, Anita and Brian; Jules; Linda (Richard) Huvenaars and their children Carl and Christina; Dominique (Michael) Hirsch, as well as her sisters Rosa Van Zande of Belgium, Philomena (Noel) Flamez, Anna Munk and Angele Vincent all of Quebec; brothers Henri (Beatrice) of Manitoba and Leon (Liliane) of Quebec and numerous nephews and nieces.
She was predeceased by her parents Jan and Aldegonda Swennen, sister Mia Jacobs and four brothers Michel, Louis, Theo and Jaak Swennen.
Relatives and friends are invited for Prayers at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 324-2 Ave., North, Vauxhall on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 7:30 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Vauxhall on Thursday, August 19 at 10:30 A.M. with Father Myles Gaffney celebrant. Interment to follow in the Hays Cemetery.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Lena's name may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317-10th Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 2M7 or to the Taber Hospital Foundation, Palliative Care Unit, 4326-50 Ave., Taber, Alberta T1G 1N9.

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HIDEO NISHI
1919 - 2004

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Hideo Nishi on Saturday, July 17, 2004 at the farm in Bow Island, Alberta at the age of 84 years.
He is survived by his loving family; his wife Mitsuko, children June (John) Chin, Linda (Bob) Harris, Gary Nishi, Ken (Mary) Nishi and Sharon Nishi, brother Saburo (Kimino) Nishi; sister-in-law Hideko Nishi, grandchildren Scott and Angela Harris, Jordan, Carly and Kevin Nishi and also by numerous nieces and nephews.
Hideo was predeceased by his daughter Diane Nishi, parents Taichiro and Eda Nishi, sisters Sode Gonomaru, Akie Tagashira and brother Yoshinori Nishi.
Hideo was born in Kagoshima, Japan on November 10, 1919. He immigrated to Canada in 1937 to join his family in Mission, B.C. He moved to southern Alberta in 1942 and married Mitsuko Shigehiro in 1949. They settled south of Bow Island in 1956 where they farmed and raised their family. He continued to farm with his brother until he retired in 1991.
He enjoyed the company of family and friends, travelling and life on the farm.
The Wake and Funeral Service will be held at the Taber Buddhist Church, Johnson Addition, on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at 7:00 P.M. with Reverend Yasuo Izumi officiating. Interment will take place at the Mountain View Cemetery in Lethbridge on Thursday, July 22 at 10:30 A.M.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Hideo's name may be made to the Bow Island and District Health Foundation, Bag 3990, Bow Island, Alberta T0K 0G0.

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NORMAN NAKAMURA
1930 - 2004

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Norman Nakamura on January 31, 2004 in Taber, Alberta.
He is survived by his wife Amy; sons Greg (Maureen), Bruce (Lorilee), David (Tanna) and daughter Toni Oseen (Kim). He is also survived by his loving grandchildren Kristin, Ryland, Lyndon, Shandyn (mother Jody), Michael, Marlee, Joel, Jordan, Amanda, Taryn and Cole. He is also remembered by his sisters Kay Shimbashi (Albert deceased), Shirley Setoguchi (Sumio) and brother Charles Nakamura (Betty). His extended family also includes many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents Harry and Toshiye and sister Tamiko.
Norman was born in Port Hammond, B.C. on October 14, 1930. In 1942, the family was relocated to Taber where he was raised and educated. Carrying on the family tradition, he began farming at an early age. Following the passing of his parents, Norman assumed control of a small mixed farm operation which, under his business acumen, evolved over the years into a large enterprise. He expected perfection in his farming and business practices and as a result won several awards of excellence for his corn and potato crops. Under Norman's mentoring, his three sons Greg, Bruce and David play a major role in the continuing success of the corporation. Even after his retirement his greatest passions still remained farming and watching his grandchildren grow. He also has always been a willing contributor and supporter of community and sporting activities in the Taber area. He lived his life to the fullest whether it was farming or sports and will be sadly missed by family and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at he Southland Funeral Chapel (5006-48 Ave.) Taber on Monday, February 2, 2004 from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service and celebration of Norman's life will be held at the Knox United Church (4929-50 Ave.) Taber on Tuesday, February 3 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Jim Lochhead officiating.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Norman's name may be made directly to the Lethbridge Regional Hospital (Kidney Dialysis Unit), 960-19 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 1W5.

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