Dale Bennett Osburne, beloved husband of Kay Osburne, passed away in Taber on Thursday, July 8, 2010 at the age of 74 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Sunday, July 11, 2010 from 3:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at Knox United Church, 4929 - 50 Avenue, Taber on Monday, July 12, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Alana Johnson officiating. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
He will be forever loved and remain in the hearts of his loving wife of 52 years, Kay; his children Wanda (Ed) Campbell of Taber and their children Paige Osburne, Brock and Brody Campbell; Sandy Osburne of Stettler and her children Crystal (Murray) Sharpe (their children Selena, Seth and Diesel), Ryan (Stephanie) Derr and Kelsey Derr; Barry (Shelly) Osburne of Airdrie and their children Cody (Christine) Hansen (their son Cole), Justin (Nicole) Osburne and Derek (Tatiana) Osburne (their son Jackson); Bonnie (Bruce) Koop of Fort Saskatchewan and their children Carlene, Leah and Travis. He is also survived by his sister Reta Anderson of High River and her family.
He was predeceased by his parents Ben and Barbara Osburne; brother-in-law Mervyn Anderson and cousin Marg Osburne.
Dale was employed with the CIBC for thirty eight years in which he retired from. Following his retirement he worked with the girls at Rumors Salon where he was affectionately known as “Papa Dale”. In his travels he met a lot of wonderful people and became good friends with most if not all of them. He will be forever remembered and known as a great handyman and Mr. fix it and for his love of animals. Dale was an awesome husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend. We all love you and will miss you very much.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Dale’s name may be made directly to the Taber and District Health Foundation (please designate for the purchase of a new air bed), 4326 - 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N9.

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Harold “Soonie” Marvin Orsten, beloved husband of Audrey Orsten of Vauxhall, passed away in Taber on Thursday, May 27, 2010 at the age of 81 years.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Vauxhall Mennonite Brethren Church, 320 - 9 Street North, Vauxhall on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. with Ray Speaker officiating. A private family Burial Service will be held prior to the Funeral Service at the Vauxhall Cemetery.
Besides Audrey, his loving wife of fifty six years, Soonie is survived by his four sons, Wayne (Rachel) Orsten of Airdrie; Lyle Orsten of Lethbridge; Larry (Wendy) Orsten of Coaldale; Rod (Buayai) Orsten of Calgary and their children Ashley (Tim), Andrea, Emily, Jennie and Michelle. He is also survived by his brother Siguard Orsten, a sister Stella Popson and by numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews.
Soonie cherished his grandchildren and made every effort to see them as much as possible. He was an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion in Vauxhall, serving on the executive for a number of years. He enjoyed his time as Service Officer as this filled the passion he had for veterans.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Harold’s name may be made directly to the Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 193, Box 125, Vauxhall, Alberta T0K 2K0.
The family would like to thank the Vauxhall EMS and staff of the Taber & District Health Care Complex for the care shown to Dad.

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Margaret Mary O’Dornan passed away peacefully in Taber on Monday, March 8, 2010 at the age of 83 years.
She is survived by her sister-in-law Gisele Gerick and nieces Brenda O’Dornan, Sharon O’Dornan and Maureen Simpson.
Margaret was born on October 25, 1926 in Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland and lived most of her life in Taber. Over the years Margaret was employed by the St. Eugene Hospital in Cranbrook, British Columbia, St. Michael’s Hospital in Lethbridge, Town of Taber and Taber School Division. She worked for twenty years in the medical records department at the Taber Hospital. Margaret was an active member of the Catholic Women’s League and the Taber Hospital Auxiliary.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5008 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 6:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 5009 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, March 12, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Patrick Furtado SAC, Celebrant. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Margaret’s name may be made directly to the Taber & District Health Foundation, 4326 - 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N9 or the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N2.
The family would like to thank Sarah “Nicki” Nicholson and the women of the Catholic Women’s League and all of her friends who gave Margaret so much support. The family would also like to thank the Community Care Nurses and the staff at the Taber Hospital for their care and kindness.

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It is with sadness we announce the death of our beloved sister and aunt, Haruco "Haddie" Okamoto in Taber on Thursday, December 31, 2009 at the age of 96 years.
She is survived by her sisters, Mitzi Ishida and Mary Saruwatari both of Taber and a sister-in-law, Tatsue Okamoto of Winnipeg, Manitoba. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews, Douglas (Erika) Okamoto of San Leandro, California and their son Bryan; Kerry Ishida of Taber; Robert (Debbie) Okamoto and family of Woodbridge, Ontario; Kathy (Richard) Kaga of Vancouver, British Columbia; Emi Okamoto of Winnipeg, Manitoba; David (Brid) Saruwatari of Rathvilly, Ireland and their sons Conor, Declan & Ronan. She will be fondly remembered by her cousins, Aiko Okamoto of Seattle, Washington and her children Jean (Ray) Kusumi of Renton, Washington, John (Dawn-Michelle) Okamoto of Seattle, Washington, Dr. Jim Okamoto of Honolulu, Hawaii and their families; Jane (David) Shartle of Oceanside, California and their daughter Alyssa along with many extended family members.
She was predeceased by her parents Misu & Shinkichi “George” Okamoto; sister Irene; brothers Muss and his wife Marion, Sam, Tamo and Stum; brothers-in-law Kich Ishida and Tak Saruwatari.
Haddie was born at Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia, a resort about twenty miles from Victoria (Saanich) on April 8, 19l3 and when she and her siblings were ready to go to school, the Okamoto’s moved to the city.
Being the eldest daughter in a family of four boys and four girls, Haddie was like a second "Mom" to her younger siblings. Like many persons in the depression years, she only graduated from an elementary level. She did however further her education taking night school classes in typing, cake decorating, sewing, hair dressing, etc. which enhanced the lives of all those around her.
With the forced evacuation of the families of Japanese origin from the coast in l942, part of the Okamoto family relocated to the sugar beet fields of Taber. To supplement her income, Haddie worked at the Broder Canning Company for various families as a Mother's assistant. She later retired following many years of loyal and dedicated service as chief cashier with the Taber Food Market and Taber Supermarket (Fong Bros.).
Haddie loved sports - fishing the "Crow" in her hip waders, curling, bowling and she enjoyed playing Bingo. She was very avid in all her undertakings.
Although Haddie had no children, she was a loving and generous aunt in all ways towards her nieces, nephews and their children and in return was adored by them all.
After retirement, she loved to travel with her favourite destinations being Hawaii and Bermuda, though her trips back to Victoria were always nostalgic.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, January 8, 2010 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, January 9, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Sandra Riddell officiating. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
If friends so desire, in lieu of koden and flowers, memorial tributes in Haddie’s name may be made directly to the Knox United Church Memorial Fund, 4929 - 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1H7 or to a charity of one’s personal choosing.

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John Odland, beloved husband of Kathy Odland passed away in Calgary on Thursday, September 3, 2009 at the age of 76 years.
John was born in Enchant on December 1, 1932, the son of Billy and Inga Odland. He married Kathy Enns on April 8, 1961. They farmed and raised cattle in the Enchant area and over the course of years enjoyed travelling, with special trips to Disneyland, Norway, New Zealand and Hawaii. John’s best of times were spent surrounded by his wife and family.
Besides his loving wife Kathy he is survived by five children; Denis (Joan) Odland of Vauxhall, Cindy Feenstra of Nobleford, Valerie (Thomas) Belcastro of Vauxhall, Gordon (Destiny) Currence of Red Cliff and Cristina (Jim) Gal of Lethbridge; grandchildren Ivan (Lee Ann) Odland, Tryna Odland (Jason Martin), Cody (Stephanie) Feenstra, Joshua (Jenna) Feenstra, Braden Feenstra and Spencer Feenstra, Sarah Belcastro, Miranda Belcastro, Lexy Currence, Jayda Currence, Emerson Currence, Tammany Germsheid and Isabella Belcastro; great grandchildren Shawn, Darren, Abigail, Kandace, Lee-Ann and Alyssa and a brother Bert (Eunice) Odland of Camrose and by numerous nieces, nephews and adopted grandchildren.
He was predeceased by an infant son Leslie John Odland, a sister Bertha Grove and brother-in-law Helmer Grove.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Monday, September 7, 2009 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Vauxhall Mennonite Brethren Church, 320 - 9 Street North, Vauxhall on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Jeffery Frostad officiating. Burial will follow in the Enchant Cemetery.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alzheimer Society, 402, 740 - 4 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0N9, to the Southern Alberta Bible Camp, Box 99, Lomond, Alberta T0L 1G0 or to Calgary Health Trust, Foothills Medical Centre Unit 103A, 1403 - 29 Street NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 2T9.

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Lawrence Allan Owen, beloved husband of Emma (Rossol) Owen of Wrentham, passed away at home on Thursday, December 18, 2008 at the age of 84 years.
Lawrence was born to Leslie Frank and May Alzona Owen on September 24, 1924 at Wrentham, Alberta. He was raised and lived in the Wrentham community until his passing. He joined the Canadian Army in 1941 and served his country till 1945. He married Emma Rossol on June 19, 1950 in Taber, Alberta. Lawrence was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He had been heard to say “that he had done everything that he had wanted to do”.
Lawrence especially enjoyed watching Anton perform in the Special Olympics, golfing and fishing with his daughters and all his grandchildren. His life held much laughter and entertainment provided by his love of farming and sports: baseball and basketball in his early years. Lawrence always enjoyed hunting, fishing and especially golf in his later years. His longhorn cattle brought him much joy and he loved to show them to everyone. Lawrence had many friends and acquaintances who loved to visit, socialize and listen to his life experiences.
He is survived by his wife Emma (Rossol) Owen, two daughters; Dixie (Dean) Bach and Roxie (Larry) Veverka; five grandchildren Kourteney Bach, Doemonica (David) Fedoruk, Tristan (Jennifer), Anton and Layton Veverka; two great grandchildren Mataya and Austin Veverka; two sisters Mary Tilbrook of Calgary and Lily May Friesen of Great Falls and sisters-in-law Lydia (Rossol) Owen and Ida Rossol. He had many nieces and nephews. Lawrence was predeceased by two brothers Clifford and Douglas, sister-in law Jessie and brothers- in- law Jack Tilbrook of Calgary and Henry Friesen of Great Falls, Montana.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Wrentham Community Church, Wrentham on Sunday December 21, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. with Reverend Jim Chapman officiating. Interment will follow at the Wrentham Community Cemetery.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Special Olympics, Attention: Web Gifts, 1133 - 19 Street N.W., 12th floor, Washington, DC, USA 200363604.

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It is with great sadness that the family of Brida (Mary Bridget) O’Donnell, beloved wife of the late E.E. (Butch) O’Donnell announce her passing on Friday, November 21, 2008 just three days after her 88th birthday. She left this life, surrounded by her family, with the same grace and dignity with which she lived.
Brida is survived by her five children Margaret (Gary) Rombough of Taber and their children Blair (Diane) Rombough (their children Ashleigh, Delaney and Tanner), Mark (Michelle) Rombough (their children Joel, Jarid and Jordan), Lisa (Brent) Lehman (their children Breanne and Brady); Shirley (Robert) Jensen of Lethbridge and their children Michelle Lawlor (her children Riley and Joshua), Jason Turin (his children Ashton and Avery); Tim (Mandy) O’Donnell of Taber; Michael (Brenda) O’Donnell of Taber and their children Alexander and Kelly Bridget; Peter (Valerie) O’Donnell of Taber and their children Tamara and Andrew.
She was predeceased by her husband Butch; parents and in-laws; great grandchildren Bret, Brentson and Alisa Lehman; brother Robert and her sister Margaret.
Brida was born in Sydney, Nova Scotia on November 18, 1920 to Samuel and Agatha MacKenzie. Upon graduation, she attended Nursing School and became a Registered Nurse. She moved out to Alberta with a nursing friend and their first job was at St. Michael’s hospital in Lethbridge. They then applied to work at the Taber Hospital and it was during this time that she met Butch. Butch had joined the army during the Second World War and when he was shipped overseas, Brida went back to Sydney and worked there. When Butch was wounded, he was shipped back to Canada on a hospital ship which docked in Halifax, where he was met by Brida and her parents. Butch was then sent by train back to Taber and Brida followed him a short time later. Dad always joked that mom chased him all the way across Canada before she caught him. When Butch recovered from his injuries, he and Brida were married May 23, 1946. Butch and Brida raised five children on the farm just east and south of Taber. When her children were a little older, Brida returned to nursing at the Taber Hospital. Some of those same people that she worked with were with her in her final days and were so kind to her. We can never repay them for their kindness. After they retired, Butch and Brida spent many winters in Mesa, Arizona where they made many friends and enjoyed mild winters.
Relatives and friends are invited for Prayers at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Monday, November 24, 2008 at 7:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 5009 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Mariusz Sztuk SDS Celebrant. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Brida’s name may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, #207, 542 - 7 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 2H1 or to the Parkinson’s Society of Southern Alberta (Lethbridge Chapter), 1254 - 3 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0J9.

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Jeffrey Owen (Burke) passed away in Taber on Monday, May 19, 2008 at the age of 79 years.
Jeff is survived by his surrogate family, Jack Schmidt of Taber; Jack’s children Gary (Danielle) Schmidt of Medicine Hat, Brad (Florrette) Schmidt of Purple Springs, Karen (Zoni) Kover of Taber, Bonna (Alphonse) LaBrecque of Bonnyville, Jim (Joanna) Schmidt of Calgary and Brenda (Reg) Jensen of Okotoks.
He was predeceased by his parents Eva and Earl Owen.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, May 22, 2008 from 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. and prior to the service in the Relief Society Room of the Church from 1:00 P.M. to 1:45 P.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, May 23, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. with Bishop Frank Walton conducting. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Jeff’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317 - 10 Street, South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 2M7.

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With sadness, the family of Roy Michael Ondrik announce his passing at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Saturday, February 9, 2008 at the age of 76 years.
Roy is survived by his children Audrey (Jim) Bird, Sandra (Lavern Love) Franke, Morgan (Daphne) Ondrik, Bonnie (Gordon) Caspar and daughter-in-law Chris Ondrik; grandchildren Stephanie Brennan, Troy Scherer, Carrie Apuzzo, Evan, Amy & Jason Caspar and Ashley Elliott and great grandchildren Graciana Apuzzo, Jake Brennan and Samantha Elliott. He is also survived by his wife Gelane of Foremost, her children and their families and his sister Elsie (Martin) Nowak. Roy will also be missed by Grace’s family.
He was predeceased by his first wife Grace in 1994; his son Melvin in 2001 and his parents Mike and Alice Ondrik.
Roy was born in Medicine Hat December 25, 1931 and was raised on the family farm south of Etzikom. He went to school at One Four, Hoping and Foremost High School. After completing school, Roy went to work on the family farm and farmed until he retired in the early nineties. He spent many happy years playing for dances with his best friends. Roy was an avid hunter and a long time member of the Foremost Fish and Game Club and the Foremost Elks Club. The best of his memories would be the music practice sessions, bridge parties, the summers in Waterton and the winters in Arizona, golfing every chance he had. Roy spent his later years at the Pleasant View Lodge in Bow Island and the Riverview Care Centre in Medicine Hat. A life lived well, but over too soon.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Foremost Community Hall, 802 - 1 Avenue West, Foremost on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. with Marie Barr, LPM of the Foremost United Church officiating. Burial to follow at the Foremost Cemetery.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Roy’s name may be made directly to the Pleasant View Lodge, 1039 - 1 Street East, Bow Island, Alberta T0K 0G0 or to the Riverview Care Centre, 603 Prospect Drive S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4C2.

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Aileen Marion Oppeboen of Vauxhall, beloved wife of the late Ken Oppeboen, passed away in Taber on Sunday, August 5, 2007 at the age of 84 years.
Aileen was born on June 25, 1923 in Viceroy, Saskatchewan. She married Ken Oppeboen and moved to Vauxhall in 1960.  She later moved to Brooks and for the past twenty years has resided in Vauxhall.
She is survived by her daughter Linda (Tom) Connor of Vauxhall and grandchildren Edie (Darren) Wourms, Brenda (Kelly) Meier, Diane (Stacy) Harty, Patti (Kent) Sande, Cody (Jeannie) Oppeboen and Jody (Gord) LaPlante. Gramma Bone will be sadly missed by her thirteen great grandchildren.  Aileen was predeceased by her husband Ken and son Gary.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006-48 Ave., Taber on Friday, August 10, 2007 at 8:00 P.M.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Lung Association, Box 4500, Station South, Edmonton, Alberta T6E 6K2.

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Robert Nicholas Ostafichuk, beloved husband of Michelle Ostafichuk of Vauxhall, passed away in Taber on Friday, March 23, 2007 at the age of 54 years.
Besides his loving wife Michelle, he is survived by his mother Avis Ostafichuk of Vauxhall, brother Herb (Linda) Ostafichuk of Fort St. John, British Columbia and their children Cheryl Ostafichuk and Janice (Gord) Jensen and their children Katie and Ashley; sister Dianne (Patrick) Laturnus of Mayerthorpe and their children Gayle Laturnus and Melanie (Ron Foye) Smathers and their children Alana, Larissa and Samantha; brother Dale (Linda) Ostafichuk of Redwater and their children Jonathan (Lacey) Gagne and Danielle (Tim Borthwick) Gagne.  He is also survived by his uncle William (Nancy) Ostaficiuk of Lethbridge, aunts Victoria (Harvey) Davies of Lethbridge and Thelma Brown of Kelowna, British Columbia, his mother-in-law Anne L. Skretting, brother-in-law Sheldon (Marlene) and their children Carmen (Del) Bodnarek and their children Colton, Kristen and Nathan, Cory Hull (Latisha Schmid) and their son Xavier, sister-in-law Jacqueline (Ken) Kopervas and their children Kolten, Kelsey and Jolayne.
He was predeceased by his father Nicholas “Nick” Ostafichuk and father-in-law Jim Skretting.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Monday, March 26, 2007 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Vauxhall Mennonite Brethren Church, 320 - 9 Street North, Vauxhall on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Wil Stonehill officiating. A private family Interment Service will follow at the Archmount Cemetery, Lethbridge.  If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Robert’s name may be made directly to the charity of one’s personal choosing.

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Marie-Luis Anna Ostrop passed away peacefully on July 31, 2006 at age 61 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Wilhelm Ostrop, her mother Margarete Boenemann-Nordalm, her children and children-in-law Nikola and Volker Hanhoff, Alexander Ostrop and Alison Goodwin, her grandson David Hanhoff and extended family and friends.
Marie-Luis was born on New Years Eve 1944 in Abenheim, Germany. She grew up on a farm in Erkelenz as an only child of Margarete and Josef Boenemann-Nordalm. She married Wilhelm Ostrop in 1968, and they raised two children, Nikola and Alexander. In 1978, she moved with her family from Germany to establish a farm south of Grassy Lake. Especially during the early years, she worked hard with Wilhelm to make a go of it at their new home. Marie-Luis much enjoyed this and always looked back on their accomplishments with pleasure. With Southern Alberta being their primary home, Marie-Luis with Wilhelm still maintained roots in Germany and enjoyed spending time during the winters with her friends and family in Germany, as much as she enjoyed spending the spring, summer and fall on the farm in Alberta.
A true adventurous spirit lived in Marie-Luis and she enjoyed living life to the fullest. She loved traveling, having an immense interest in and respect for other cultures throughout the world, particularly those in South and Central America. Marie-Luis also very much enjoyed cooking, reading, making photo-albums, playing with her grandson and socializing with family and friends. She will be dearly missed.
Right until her death, Marie-Luis considered herself blessed to be able to have lived the life she did and to know that her spirit lives on in her family and in her friends.
Many thanks to the staff at the Taber and Lethbridge Regional Hospitals as well as the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, who cared so well for Marie-Luis.
Relatives and friends are invited to a prayer service at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at 7:00 P.M. A private family remembrance service will take place at the time of her cremation.
Flowers are graciously declined but if desired, donations can be made in memory of Marie-Luis to Cancer Research at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, c/o The Alberta Cancer Foundation, 1331 – 21 Street N.W., Calgary, Alberta  T2N 4N2.

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Russell Carman Osborne, beloved husband of Marlene Osborne of Taber,  passed away with the comfort of his family upon him, at the Taber  Hospital on Monday, June 12, 2006 at the age of 69 years.
Russ was born in Olds, Alberta on October 11, 1936 to Norman & Helen  Osborne. He married Marlene Wells March 2, 1959 in Lethbridge and  together they raised their three children. He worked for the M.D. of  Taber for twenty four years. Russ loved the outdoors and cherished  the time spent at their “lot” boating, fishing and hunting. He  enjoyed visiting with friends and relaxing with his dog Sparky.
Besides his loving wife Marlene of forty seven years, he is survived  by his children Carol (Ed) Veldman of Monarch, Rod Osborne of  Lethbridge, Linda (Rick Ehret) Osborne of Airdrie and by his  grandchildren Amber, Braiden and Morgan. He is also survived by his  brothers Calvin (Alice) Osborne of Valleyview, Lloyd Osborne of  Quesnel, B.C., Gary (Sandy) Osborne of Elk Point and by his brother- in-law Don (Sherran) Wells of High River.
Russ was predeceased by his parents Norman & Helen Osborne in 1973,  his father-in-law Charles Wells in 1976 and by his mother-in-law  Louise Wells in 2004.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Southland Funeral Chapel,  5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Saturday, June 17, 2006 at 1:00 P.M. with  Reverend Frank Lewis of Southminster United Church in Lethbridge,  officiating. Interment to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Russell’s name may be made  directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317 - 10 Street South,  Lethbridge, Alberta  T1J 2M7.

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David Gary Oswald, beloved husband of Joan Oswald of Taber, passed  away at the Taber Hospital on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at the age of 67 years.
Dave was born in Lethbridge on January 22, 1939 and was the son of  George & Mary Oswald. He was raised in Warner where he received his  schooling and graduated from the Warner High School. He attended the  University of Montana in Missoula where he graduated with a Bachelor  of Education degree. Dave married Joan Ellert on March 30, 1964. He  began his teaching career in Valleyview, Alberta. In 1971 he moved to  Taber where he taught at Central School before taking the  Principalship of Dr. Hamman School, retiring in 1995. Dave had a  knack for remembering the names of his students and took great pride  in his role as an educator. He was actively involved in the community  with the Elks, Knights of Columbus, Kinsmen, K40 and received the  designation of “Citizen of the Year” in 1989. He loved to help others  and gave numerous volunteer hours to the community. Dave loved sports  - golf, baseball, basketball, hockey and slow pitch; inspiring him to  be involved as a coach and umpire over the years. He loved cycling  and many will recall him riding his bike to work.
Besides Joan, his loving wife of more than forty years, Dave is  survived by his son Craig (Patti) of Lethbridge, his daughter Rhonda  (Richard) Horvath of Taber and their children Jedd, Hannah and  Hallie, three of the most precious grandchildren, of whom Grandpa  loved so much. Dave is also survived by his brothers, sisters and  their families, Ron Oswald of Louisiana, USA, Reverend Ken (Florence)  Oswald of Lethbridge, Barbara Kimball of Deer Lodge, Montana, Betty  (Vane) Orcutt of Fort St. John, B.C., Doug (Jolayne) Oswald of  Coutts, Arthur (Jean) Oswald of Milk River and sister-in-law Lila  Oswald of Fort McMurray. Dave will also be fondly remembered by  Joan’s family including her father Raymond Ellert of Milk River, her  brothers, sisters and their families, Doreen (John) Clancy of  Victoria, B.C., Phil Ellert of Taber, Arlene (John) Thorsten of  Calgary, Darel (Sharon) Ellert of Parksville, B.C. and Valerie  (Riley) Larson of Lethbridge.
Dave was predeceased by his parents George & Mary Oswald, his brother  Bill, brother Richard in infancy, brother-in-law Lee Kimball, his  mother-in-law Iona Ellert and sister-in-law Lavon Ellert.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at the Southland  Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, May 25, 2006 at  7:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s Catholic  Church, 5009 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, May 26, 2006 at 10:30 A.M.  with Reverend Mariusz Sztuk SDS, Celebrant. A Private Interment will  follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Dave’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 children’s  charity of one’s choice.

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Mr. Hiroshi "Joe" Ohashi, beloved husband of Mrs. Alice Ohashi of Taber, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at the Taber Hospital on Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at the age of 81 years.
Along with his loving wife Alice, Joe will be remembered by his daughter Joy (Mike) Regan of Edmonton and their children Kristin, Alison, Erin and Shauna; his daughter Lorraine (Ian) Wolsey of Lethbridge and their children Brian and Kendra; his daughter Carole (Blake) Tomiyama of Calgary and their children Stephanie and Melissa; his son Ron Ohashi of Taber and his children Jenna and Braden; his daughter Maureen (Greg) Nakamura of Taber and their children Michael and Marlee; his daughter Sharon (Rick) Kunimoto of Calgary and their children Erica and Kiara. He will also be sadly missed by his sisters Kay Tanaka and Margaret Sameshima; his brother Ken (Bonnie) Ohashi; his brother-in-law Jiro (Mae) Sasaki; his sisters-in-law Yo Ikebuchi, Tomi (Jerry) Hisaoka, Amy (Ken) Kurio and by numerous nieces and nephews.
Joe was born in Vancouver, British Columbia on July 21, 1924. In 1942 he moved to Raymond and settled in Taber where he has resided for 53 years. Joe will be sadly missed and always remembered by his family, the source of his pride and joy.
He was predeceased by his parents Kanshiro and Ito Ohashi and by his brother Mike Ohashi.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Taber Buddhist Church, Johnson Addition, Taber on Saturday, October 15, 2005 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Yasuo Izumi officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Taber Hospital Foundation, Palliative Care Unit, 4326 - 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta  T1G 1N9.
Joe's family would like to express their appreciation to the Palliative Care Unit and the nursing staff at the Taber Hospital and also to Dr. Ferland and Dr. Rooi in Calgary and to Dr. Wedel and Dr. Yamabe in Taber for the care shown to Joe during his illness.

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Mrs. Mary Olfert, beloved wife of the late Mr. Isaac Olfert, passed away at the Taber Hospital on Friday, August 26, 2005 at the age of 80 Years.
Mary was born November 29, 1924 near Hague, Saskatchewan to Peter I. and Sarah Fehr. She was the eleventh child of sixteen children. She married Isaac Olfert and together they farmed in Saskatchewan until 1958, then moving to Hays, Alberta where they farmed until 1981. They retired to Taber where she has resided until her passing. Her family was of utmost importance to her, next to her faith in God.
Mary will be lovingly remembered by her children, Janet (Ken) Whitmore, Ron (Doreen) Olfert, Ken (Marilyn) Olfert, Terry (Sylvia) Olfert, Tim (Paula) Olfert, sixteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters, Elizabeth Goertzen and  Tena Olfert both of Taber and Ann Hiebert of Hague, Saskatchewan; five brothers, Bill Fehr, Jake (Bertha) Fehr, George Fehr, Corny (Sarah) Fehr and Ben (Mary) Fehr all of Hague, Saskatchewan; sisters-in-law Betty Neudorf of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Martha Fehr of Hague, Saskatchewan and brother-in-law David Derksen of La Crete, Alberta as well as by numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by Isaac, her loving husband of fifty years, in 1997.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Monday, August 29, 2005 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 Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at 2:00 P.M. Interment to follow at the Vauxhall Mennonite Cemetery.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Mary's name may be made directly to the Mennonite Central Committee, 5329 - 47 Avenue, Taber, Alberta  T1G 1R4.

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Mr. Herman O. Olson, beloved husband of Mrs. Lillian Olson of Vauxhall, passed away peacefully, in Lethbridge, with his family at his side, on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at the age of 73 years.  
Herman was born on the family farm at Enchant on June 4, 1931, the youngest son of seven children born to Ole and Nellie Olson.  He received his schooling at Sundial and Enchant schools.  He married Lillian Rombough on October 20, 1951.  Herman was involved in the construction of the Travers Dam and worked for many years in highway construction. He spent 25 years with the M.D. of Taber, retiring in 1994. He was a long time member of the Vauxhall Lions Club and the Vauxhall Legion.  Herman was an avid sports participant and in particular a die hard Calgary Flames fan.  He played 60 years of hockey in seven consecutive decades, the last game being December 3, 2003.  He is now watching from Heavens Hockey Hall of Fame.  
Besides his beloved wife Lillian, he is survived by his children Calvin (Maggie), Rod (Beth), Elwyn (Denise), Orlyn (Diane) and Virgil; 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.  
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006-48 Ave., Taber on Thursday, July  29, 2004 from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M.  
The Funeral Service will be held at the Vauxhall Mennonite Brethren Church, 320-9 Street North on Friday, July 30 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Janice McCloskey officiating.  Interment to follow in the Vauxhall Cemetery.  
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Herman's name may be made to the St. Michael's Care Centre, Palliative Care Unit, 1400-9 Ave. South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4V5.

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Clifford Frank Owen, beloved husband of Lee Owen of Wrentham, passed away in Taber on Saturday, May 8, 2004 at the age of 77 years.  
Clifford was born at Wrentham on July 18, 1926, the son of May and Leslie Owen. He was raised on the family farm and received his schooling in Wrentham. He married Lydia (Lee) Rossol on June 19, 1950. They farmed and ranched in the Wrentham area until the time of his passing. Clifford enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, rodeoing, basketball and curling in his spare time.  Very special to Clifford was the time spent with his children and grandchildren.  
Besides his loving wife Lee, he is survived by his children Alzona (Dale) Brown of Foremost, Cameron (Karen) Owen, Ross (Shelley) Owen and Richard (Rosemary) Owen all of Wrentham;  five grandchildren Jamilyn and Owen Brown, Nicole (Danny) Paul, Koltan and Zade Owen; great grandson Cody Paul; brother Lawrence (Emma) Owen; sisters Eugenia Tilbrook and Lily May Friesen; and brother-in-law Bob Russel.  
He was predeceased by his parents May and Leslie, brother and sister-in-law Doug and Jesse Owen, sister Florence Russel and brothers-in-law Jack Tilbrook and Henry Friesen.  
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at the church prior to the service from 1:00 to 1:45 P.M.  
The Funeral Service will be held at the Wrentham Community Church on Tuesday, May 11, 2004 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Jim Chapman officiating. Interment to follow in the Wrentham Cemetery.  
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Clifford's name may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317-10th Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 2M7.

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