We are so sad that our mom is gone. Veronica Peterson of Taber (formerly of Calgary), passed away at home, surrounded by her family on Sunday, May 23, 2010 at the age of 85 years.
A private family funeral service will be held in Calgary.
Veronica is survived by her children Linda Peterson, Theresa Peterson, Randy Peterson, Clarence (Connie) Peterson all of Calgary, Barb (Archie) Bartz of Taber as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Veronica was born in Desmarais, Alberta on May 25, 1924. She was well known for her many years as a cook and chambermaid in the City of Calgary.
Gone to heaven is the best Mom we could have ever had. She has gone to join Dad and her parents. We will all miss her dearly.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Veronica’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 210D - 12 ‘A’ Street North, Lethbridge, Alberta T1H 2J1 (www.diabetes.ca).

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Robert Mackie Paterson, passed away at the Taber Hospital, with family at his side, on Sunday, April 11, 2010, at the age of 78 years.
Robert is survived by his wife Maureen (nee Wills) and their children: Jerry Paterson of Stephenville, Texas, Tom (Janine nee Fletcher) Paterson of Taber, Cathy (Ken) Gejdos of Lethbridge and Heather Paterson (Arny Holcek) of Taber. He also survived by his grandchildren Joanne (Gary) Mahura, Julie (Jeff) Craddock, Jodi, Jordan and Jennifer Paterson, Candis Derksen, Stacy (Darren) Peleskey, Daina Paterson, Cody & Ashley Gejdos, Kim, Brad, Liam, Alexzan & Macie Holcek. He will be missed by his great grandchildren Ryan & BJ Duffin, Blake & Keltie Mahura, Shaelen & Shamus Craddock; his sister Sheila Muth and her children Rob (Jill), Neil (Catherine), Mark (Tessa) and Allison (Tony) and their families. Robert also leaves behind his Wills family: Sharon (Orval) Shockey, Louise Krchnak, Priscilla Wills, Shelby Macleod, Darcy (Laura) Wills, and Cecilie (Duncan) Fleming and numerous nieces and nephews as well as the Okomoto family, Mitzi Ishida, Mary Saruwatari and their families.
Robert was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Louisa; brother-in-law Dr. Harvey Muth; Maureen's parents Tuckey & Mabel Wills; brothers-in-law Blair Wills, Bruce Wills and Len Krchnak and grandson Ryan Holcek.
Robert was born in Taber October 7, 1931. He loved trucks and rodeo and had the best of both; when he had the opportunity to haul the Calgary Stampede Ranch bucking horses for twenty one years. One of Robert’s fondest memories was trailing bucking horses with several local Taber cowboys from rodeo to rodeo for Tuckey Wills & Gordon Hall. Robert was a story teller. He will be remembered for his sense of humour and his practical jokes. Robert was a tease, and many a nickname was bestowed by Robert.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, April 15, 2010 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. A brief service will begin at 7:00 P.M. with Reverend Sandra Riddell of the Knox United Church in Taber, officiating.
A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at the Taber Community Centre, 4720 - 50 Street, Taber on Friday, April 16, 2010 at 2:00 P.M.
If friends so desire, memorial tribute’s in Robert’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 210D - 12
A Street North, Lethbridge, Alberta T1H 2J1 ( www.diabetes.ca) or to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada, Lethbridge Chapter, P.O. Box 563, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 3Z4.

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Jim Peters, beloved husband of Lorraine Peters of Taber, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2010 at the age of 55 years.
He is survived by his wife Lorraine Wilma Peters; stepsons Jim (Yvonne) Herron of Beaverdell, British Columbia, Laurie Melanson of Taber and Ken (Deb) Herron of Beaverdell, British Columbia; stepdaughters Onie (Charles) MacDougall of Taber and Tina (Dale) Herron of Fort MacLeod; eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings Robert (Deb) Peters of High Prairie, Sam (Vivian) Peters of High Prairie, Irene (Marcel) Kress of Taber, Evelyn (Barry) McIntyre of Taber, Delores (Jerry Alberta) Zsedely of Taber, Wilfred Peters of Coaldale, Jean Phillips of Taber, Rose (Ken) Shusletoski of Taber and Bill (Marie) Peters of Red Deer; in-laws Toni (Garry) Stenson of Fort Saskatchewan, Patricia (Clarence) Friesen of Vanderhoof, British Columbia, Garry (Karen) Melanson of Raymond and Shirley Burns of Grande Prairie as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Jim was predeceased by his parents Isaac and Helen Peters; brother Ed Peters; in-law Lloyd and Flo Filgas, Rose & Jim Fairhurst and Larry Melanson.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Taber Evangelical Mennonite Church, 5001 - 64 Avenue, Taber on Friday, April 16, 2010 at 3:00 P.M. with Pastor Dave Wiebe officiating. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Jim’s name may be made directly to the New Life Church, 5120 - 47 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1R1.

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Kenneth Richard Parker, passed away at the St. Michael’s Health Centre on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at the age of 76 years.
Ken is survived by his wife Ann of Lethbridge; children Jennifer Valgardson of Taber, Brad (Tammy) Parker of Coaldale, Sylvia Jensen of Brooks, Perry Parker of Calgary, Sheri Parker (Dean Hayhurst) of Taber, Troy (Christy) Parker of Lethbridge and Ryan (Mandi) Parker of Lethbridge; fourteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Kathleen Jewra, his mother-in-law Giselle Nagy as well as by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents Horace & Elizabeth Parker; son-in-law Ed Valgardson; siblings Edith Beck, Victor Parker, Albert Parker and Stan Parker.
Ken was born July 28, 1933 in Taber where he was also raised and educated. He spent many years as a businessman in Taber. In 1975 Ken moved to Lethbridge to pursue further business opportunities and has remained there until his passing. He was active in sports for many years and loved his family dearly. Ken enjoyed his home and always looked forward to Christmas Eve, a time of year that he was especially fond of.
A Funeral Service will be held at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, January 8, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Wil Stonehill officiating. Burial to follow at the
Taber Memorial Garden.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Ken’s name may be made directly to either the Taber & District Health Foundation (Continuing Care), 4326 - 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N9 or to the St. Michael’s Health Centre, 1400 - 9 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4V5.

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Bernard Edwin Price of Taber passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 15, 2009 at the age of 82 years.
Bernard was born in Taber on September 16, 1927. He also lived in Raymond, Picture Butte and Calgary.
He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Eastern Canada Mission between 1949 and 1951. His service there was a precursor to church service throughout his life. He served where he was asked and gave freely of his time in the service of others.
He met the love of his life Dorothy “Kay” Haynes while in high school in Taber. After he returned from his mission they were married on January 16, 1952. They were rarely apart until she passed away in January, 2000.
Bernard’s work life was varied. He worked for the Sugar Company where he operated heavy equipment. He moved to Calgary where he worked as a Realtor with H.S. Kent and Associates. He returned to Taber in 1960 when he decided he needed to be closer to family and with his brother Darwin Price purchased Chief Service, a Texaco and later a Chrysler Dealership. In 1973 he returned to brokering real estate, first with Harold Evanson and then on his own as owner of Price Agencies.
Bernard liked to travel near and far and while the place names changed the common theme in his travels were relationships. He loved people. At Potluckers, it wasn’t about the food or the Rook game, it was about lifelong friends. At Parkside Manor, it wasn’t the pool or the cards, it was the people he played with. In his travels, it wasn’t the mountains, the lake, or the ruins, but the people he was with. He treasured his family and his lifelong friends but there was always room for new friendships.
Bernard was predeceased by his wife, Kay, his parents, Eddie and Hazel, his sister, Jolayne and her husband Arlidge Hill, his brother Darwin and his wife Nadine.
He leaves behind his children Marilyn Price-Larson (Dean) of Salt Lake City, Utah, Wendy Haslam (Jerry) of Taber, Robert Price (Loni) of Calgary, Shelley Price Draper (Andrew) of Kelowna and Gerald Price (Heather) of Fernie; seventeen grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, December 18, 2009 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. and also at the church prior to the funeral service on Saturday, December 19, 2009 between 10:00 A.M. to 10:40 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, December 19, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. with Bishop Ken Holst conducting. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Bernard’s name may be made directly to the Lethbridge Regional Hospital, Hemodialysis Unit, 960 - 19 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 1W5.

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Mabel Elizabeth Peterson, beloved wife of the late Glen Peterson, passed away peacefully in Lethbridge on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at the age of 95 years.
Mabel is survived by her sons Dee (Bonnie) Peterson of Lethbridge; Jay (Marilyn) Peterson of Barnwell and Randy Peterson of Barnwell; grandchildren David (Amelia) Peterson, Lisa (Jonathan) Marshall, Katherine (Adam) Meeks, Jesse Peterson; Beckie (Kerry) Rudneski, Jill (Gord) Speer, Jordan Peterson, Brock Peterson; Janna (Jason) Kunz, Carly Peterson and Jared Peterson (Jared and Jesse are currently serving missions for the LDS church in Mexico and Arizona). She is also survived by fourteen great grandchildren; sister Eunice Keith of Calgary; sisters-in-law Helen Peterson, Florence Tufts, Marie Fenske and Vera (Albert) Rowley as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Glen H. Peterson on July 11, 1970; sisters Dora Peterson, Esther Jose and Violet James; brother Donald Carleton.
Mabel was born to Joseph and Annie Carleton on January 27, 1914 on the family homestead south and east of Eston, Saskatchewan, near Isham. She attended Montrose School, often riding horseback to and from school with her brother and sisters. As a young girl, she played the piano for Sunday school and also played in a band. Pioneer life wasn’t easy, but she enjoyed a loving family and was often her father’s dance partner in community events and dances. In her later life, she enjoyed league bowling with her friends in Taber. Mabel came to Alberta from Saskatchewan in the late 1930’s to visit her sister Dora. In the course of events, she met her sweetheart, Glen Peterson and they were married at the Peterson family home in Barnwell on January 14, 1941.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, November 27, 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, November 28, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Sandra Riddell officiating. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Mabel’s name may be made directly to the Taber and District Health Foundation, 4326 - 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N9.
The family would like to thank Dr. Beckie in Taber for the many years he looked after mother, to the staff at the Clearview Lodge who were so wonderful to her over the years and also to the very kind staff at the Edith Cavell Care Centre for the kindnesses shown to our mother these last few months.

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George will be lovingly remembered by Susan, his loving wife of sixty one years; daughter Beverly (Vern) Hewitt of 150 Mile House, British Columbia; son Larry (Debra) Paun of Calgary; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren; He is also survived by three sisters, Anne Hall of Lethbridge, Hettie (Jack) Irwin of Kelowna, Nellie Zeramba of Lethbridge; sister-in-law Barbara Paun of Taber and by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents; brother John Paun; two sisters, Helen Susa, Mary Topal and by four brothers-in-law, Norman Hall, Connie Zeramba, Ted Susa and Nick Topal.
George was born in Dysart, Saskatchewan on September 6, 1925. He had a special place in his heart for music. There was never a dull moment and in his spare time he would play his fiddle, guitar or banjo along with all his favorite country tunes. George loved using his hands to craft the latest and greatest new camper RV for he and Susan to enjoy while they travelled the Gypsy lifestyle to there next great adventure.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Monday, September 21, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Dale Lang officiating. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in George’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317 - 10 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 2M7.

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Our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Joyce Palmer (nee Harris), passed away in Lethbridge on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at the age of 84 years. Joyce was born on May 27, 1925 to Ivan Evans Harris and Maude Tufts Harris. She married Donald L. Porter on March 27, 1946 and they were blessed with seven children. Craig (Nancy) Porter of Las Vegas, Nevada, Logan (Jane) Porter of Barnwell, Shanon (Ross)  Anderson of Taber, infant child, Afton (Dale) George of Las Vegas, Nevada, Charmaine (Barry) Humphrey of Redcliff and Ashlee Atkins of Maricopa, Arizona; twenty two grandchildren and twenty three great grandchildren. Joyce is also survived by the children and spouses of Bill Streibel and the children and spouses of Delbert Palmer; her siblings Bernarr (Inez) Harris, Garth (Betty) Harris, NaVee (Curtis) Wynder and Gary (Evelyn) Harris as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Ivan and Maude; husbands Donald L. Porter, Bill Streibel and Delbert Palmer; an infant son and a grandson Donald J. Porter. Joyce was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She and Don obtained land through the Veterans Land Act and raised their family north of Fincastle on this homestead. She was in the Navy during the Second World War. Joyce served three missions for the Church, one to London, England and two to Jamaica. She lived and worked in Vernon, British Columbia and later became a nanny in Pennsylvania for two years. Joyce was a sports enthusiast and was active in a variety of sports in her early years. Mom enjoyed quilting, putting together jigsaw puzzles and travelling to visit her family.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, July 24, 2009 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.and also at the church prior to the funeral service on Saturday, July 25, 2009 between 11:00 A.M. and 11:40 A.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lethbridge East Stake, 4105 Forestry Avenue South, Lethbridge on Saturday, July 25, 2009 at 12:00 P.M with Bishop Douglas Wilde conducting. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Joyce's name may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317 - 10 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 2M7.

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Robert Lewis Poynton, beloved husband of Carol Poynton of Vauxhall, passed away in Taber on Thursday, May 7, 2009 at the age of 80 years.
Bob is survived by his beloved wife of fifty-five years, Carol; his children Craig (Barb) Poynton of Coquitlam, British Columbia and their children Nicole and Cameron; Valerie (Doug) Keyes of Leduc and their children Conley and Hillary; Kathleen Poynton of Vernon, British Columbia; James Poynton of Ponoka and Kelly (Ryta Wolf) of Calgary and his children Brent, Rennie and Kaylena and their mother Tracy Lawson-Poynton of Vauxhall. He is also survived by his sister Marion Purschke of Terrace, British Columbia; niece Linda (John) Furney of Victoria, British Columbia and their daughter Jess; nephews Brian and Tim Scanlon of Whittier, California.
He was predeceased by his parents Bill & Jessie Poynton; brother Jack Poynton; sister Shirley Scanlon; brothers-in-law Al Purschke and Bob Scanlon.
Bob was born August 27, 1928 in Medicine Hat. He was raised on the family farm north of Vauxhall and attended Kinlock School and Vauxhall High School. He graduated from Olds School of Agriculture in 1949, eager to do what he loved, farm! Bob married Carol Conley of Scandia in 1954. They started farming with a quarter of native prairie grassland and hauled two old country schools onto the land. One was their family home for a few years and the other, Kinlock School, was his garage. Bob and Carol planted a shelterbelt to protect their growing family from the west wind. They raised five children on this windswept prairie and eventually were glad to welcome their seven grandchildren into their home. Bob raised beef cattle and grew mixed grain and alfalfa crops. From flood irrigating to wheel moves to pivots, from teams of horses to tractors, Bob witnessed many changes in the farming industry. Bob’s community involvement over the years has included working with the Lease Association, Soft Wheat Growers, Masonic Lodge, Kinsmen, Lions Club, Vauxhall Agricultural Society and the Vauxhall Seniors. Bob and his father Bill helped build St. Stephen’s Anglican Church in Vauxhall and Bob was a member of St. Theodore’s Anglican Church in Taber. He and his wife Carol have been members of the board of the Schizophrenia Society of Alberta, Lethbridge Chapter for many years. Bob always had a love of mechanical work and overhauled a lot of engines and machinery in his old “Kinlock” garage. Bob collected antique vehicles and machinery and on many a parade day he drove his Model T car. He played the piano and enjoyed sing songs with family and friends. In their later years Bob played every day and Carol sang along. Bob loved to tell a good story and always had a funny joke to share. He enjoyed visiting with friends and family and will be lovingly missed.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at
the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, May 13, 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 Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Wil Stonehill of St. Theodore’s Anglican Church, Taber officiating. Burial to follow in the Vauxhall Cemetery.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Bob’s name may be made directly to the Schizophrenia Society of Alberta, 363 Stafford Drive North, Lethbridge, Alberta T1H 2A7.

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Anna Penner, beloved wife of John Penner of Lethbridge (formerly of Vauxhall), passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, March 5, 2009 at the age of 80 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Monday, March 9, 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, March 10, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. with Bishop John Hiebert officiating. Burial to follow at the Vauxhall Mennonite Cemetery.
 

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Theodore James Powell passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at the age of 57 years.
He is survived by his children Ryan (Lisa) Powell of Coaldale and their daughter Mariah; Ashley (Tom) Speakman of Lethbridge; siblings Marian Hendricks of Lethbridge, Deanna (Robert) Dickson of Burdett and Richard (Margaret) Powell of Lethbridge.
He was predeceased by his parents Alex and Olga Powell; brother-in-law Donald Hendricks and niece Susan Dickson.
Ted was born on October 4, 1951 in Taber. He spent his life working on the family farm, originally in Fincastle and then moving south of Grassy Lake, eventually taking the farm over in 1973. Ted enjoyed spending his time off the farm travelling. He has travelled extensively throughout the U.S. spending the majority of that time in Montana, Arizona, Nevada and Hawaii. Since retiring from farming, he has spent time in Cuba, the west coast and interior of B.C. Ted loved to spend time with family and was always there to watch his kids
participate in the activities they were involved in. He enjoyed live music and dancing. In recent years he has enjoyed spending time with his granddaughter Mariah and his “grand-dog” LeRoy. Ted will be missed greatly by his family and many friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 7:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at Knox United Church, 4929 - 50 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at
11:00 A.M. with Reverend Wil Stonehill of St. Theodore’s Anglican Church, officiating. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.

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Elizabeth Peta of Calgary passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at the age of 89 years.
Elizabeth will be lovingly remembered by her daughter and son-in-law Julianna and Blake Thomas, and a granddaughter Shannon Thomas, all of Calgary.
She was predeceased by her husband Stephen and son Leslie Bakos.
Born in Hungary October 24, 1919, Elizabeth immigrated to Canada as a young girl and resided in Taber for many years before moving to Calgary in 1953.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 5009 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 9:00 A.M. with Reverend Mariusz Sztuk SDS Celebrant. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Elizabeth’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 204, 2323 - 32 Avenue N.E., Calgary, Alberta T2E 6Z3. Telephone: (403) 266-0620 - ext. 112; www.diabetes.ca.
The family wishes to offer their sincere appreciation to the McKenzie Towne Care Centre for their compassionate care of Elizabeth. to the Medicine Hat Cancer Clinic, 666 - 5 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, AB., T1A 4H6.

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Iola Doney Platt, the dear sweet Mother of Don, Rose and Ila Rae, and wife of the long deceased Ben Platt, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at the age of 99 years.
Iola is survived by her children Don (Sharon) Platt who are serving a mission in St. Maarten, Rose (Don - deceased) Fisher of Vauxhall and Ila Rae (James) Watmough of Lethbridge. She was the beloved grandmother of fourteen grandchildren Shari (Brad) Hill, Sina (Dustin) Jensen, Donel (Kari) Platt, Damon (Jody) Platt, Tiana (James) Gardner, Tamera (David - deceased) Quackenbush, Tracy (Richard) Graham, Scott (Janine) Fisher, Brian Fisher, Julie (Jay) O’Bray, Angela (Don) Gordon, Jim (Lori) Buchanan, Kristy (Ryan) Meyring and Todd (Mindy) Buchanan. Great grandmother to forty great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her parents, siblings and their spouses.
Iola was the last living family member of Joseph and Elleanor Doney. She was born October 17, 1909 in Frankburg, Alberta. She was raised on the Doney farm in Brant, Alberta, where she rode a horse to school. Iola took piano lessons and was fortunate enough to get a year of Normal School which qualified her to become a teacher. It was during her high school years that Iola and Ben’s relationship developed. Because of the depression era their courtship lasted for several years. Finally, on January 2, 1935, they were married in the Cardston Alberta Temple. They moved to Barnwell in July 1937 and lived there until Ben’s passing. Iola remaind in Barnwell until June 1995 when she moved into the Clearview Lodge in Taber. She spent several years there until she was hospitalized and transferred to Continuing Care. She never complained and always had a smile on her face. Iola will best be remembered for her many tireless hours she freely gave to anyone wanting accompaniment for a wedding, funeral, social, church function or festival. She was always willing to sit down and play for anyone. Music was always a part of her home. She also gave unselfish service through many years of teaching her young students in grade three with a devotion and loyalty few would match.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the church prior to the funeral service on Saturday, December 13, 2008 between 10:00 A.M. and 10:40 A.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Barnwell Chapel, on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. with Bishop Eric Jensen conducting. Burial to follow in the Barnwell Cemetery.
If friends so desire, memorial tribute’s in Iola’s name may be made directly to the Taber Hospital Foundation (Continuing Care), 4326 - 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N9.

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Olga Leschuk Powell beloved wife of the late Alexander Powell, passed away at the Edith Cavell Care Centre on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at the age of 85 years.
She is survived by her children Marian Hendricks of Lethbridge, Deanna (Robert) Dickson of Burdett, Richard (Margaret) Powell of Lethbridge and Ted Powell of Lethbridge; grandchildren and great grandchildren Jim (Lori) Hendricks and their daughter Mason; Debbie Hendricks, Dan (Kathy) Harmon and their children Jennifer and Mark; Robert Jr. (Carol) Dickson and their children Brittany and Courtney; Allan Dickson, Patty (Joseph) Rooks and their children Ayden and Victoria; Kathleen (J.J.) SharpAdze and their son Dalton; Alexander Currie and his children Damien, Sydney and Siovhan; Shane Powell, Ryan (Lisa) Powell and their daughter Mariah; Ashley (Tom) Speakman. She is also survived by her brother Bill (Nelda) Leschuk; sisters-in-law Ann Allen, Jeanette Powell, Helen Peterson and Carol Korsa; brother-in-law John Korsa as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Alex; parents Roman and Ewdokia Leszczuk; granddaughter Susan Dickson; great grandson Dean Hendricks; son-in-law Donald Hendricks; sister Rene Tate; brother Johnny Leschuk; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law George (Margaret) Powell, Bill Allen, Mike Powell, Bill (Mary)
Powell, Leo Peterson, Wilfred (Mary) Peterson and George Korsa.
Olga was born March 19, 1923 in Siniow, Poland to Roman and Ewdokia Leszczuk. She married Alexander Powell in New Westminster, British Columbia on October 27, 1943. They moved to Taber in 1945 where she has resided until her passing. Olga was active in St. Theodore’s Anglican Church woman’s group and the Kiwanis Ladies. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and baking. Olga had a wonderful sense of humour. She will be remembered for her cheerful disposition and always smiling even when she wasn’t feeling well. Olga always enjoyed visiting with her family and friends. To Olga family was everything and she always loved the times spent with them.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, November 20, 2008 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. and again on Friday, November 21, 2008 between 12:30 P.M. and 1:30 P.M. at the Southland Funeral Chapel.
The Funeral Service will be held at St. Theodore’s Anglican Church, 5120 - 44 Avenue, Taber on Friday, November 21, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Wil Stonehill officiating. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.

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Dear Mom
You were the kindest, dearest mother to ever have. You chose us..... and loved us truly with all your heart. We will cherish and appreciate the many memories we have of you. We will never forget the unconditional love and service you gave. You will be in our hearts always.
Love Deveney, Cameron and Shelley.
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Crystal Mae Payne Platt, beloved wife of the late Lyle Miles Platt, departed this life at her home in Barnwell on Monday, October 27, 2008, surrounded by her family, at the age of 85 years.
Crystal is survived by her children Deveney (Clifton) Walters of Kona, Hawaii, Cameron (Mary Ann) of Lethbridge and Shelley Platt (Rick Burla) of Barnwell. She was the beloved grandmother of eight grandchildren Trent (Cheryl) Walters, Brett (Sandy) Walters, Lynae (Seth) Gambee, Kelli Ann (Duane) Ellingson, Tiffany (Sherman) Williams, Clark (Samantha) Platt, Curtis (Ashley) Platt, Tayler Platt-Burla; fifteen great grandchildren Megan, Bailey, Riley, Jalen, Payton, Dylan, Sydney, Brock, Rocco, Abygail, Grayson, Dax, Gracie, Corson and Krew.
She was predeceased by her parents, siblings and their spouses. She was the last living descendant of Frank and Crystal Payne.
Crystal was our rock, our pillar of strength and our solid foundation. She touched all our lives in her very special way.
Crystal was the youngest child of Frank and Crystal Payne. She grew up with five brothers and two sisters in a loving home where everyone learned how to work.
She took most of her schooling in Mountain View, Alberta where she graduated from High School. Her family lived right next to Payne Lake which was named after her parents. She then went to Calgary and enrolled in Beauty school and then later enrolled in Secretarial school where she graduated in 1942. Crystal had many good memories of the fun times that she and her girlfriends had while living at “The Riot Hall” in Calgary. While working in Calgary, she met a wonderful man from Brant, Alberta who she married on October 17, 1945 in the Alberta Temple. Crystal and Lyle have fond memories of going to dances, sporting events and spending time with their friends and family.
Following their marriage they lived in Brant for four years where they ran the Platt farm. Crystal and Lyle moved to Taber in the fall of 1949 and then to Barnwell in the spring of 1950 where they made Barnwell their permanent home.
Crystal’s devotion to family, church and community has shown in the untold hours of service she has given in these areas. Her talent for organizing and her love of helping people were manifested throughout her life. Her membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was very important to her and she was active and faithful and had a strong testimony. She served in leadership and teaching positions in all church organizations including serving as Stake Primary President in three Stakes and held that position for ten years.
Crystal was a very generous woman, a wonderful wife and mother and her sense of loyalty and responsibility to her family was her number one priority. She loved people and loved to work. Crystal had great compassion for people and she always tried to look on the bright side of life through the many hardships she endured. Mom’s favorite saying was “I’ll be better tomorrow”!
Crystal was a wonderful cook and hostess and she loved to have family and friends into her home for wonderful meals. She loved to bake and can from her huge garden and would be happy to share with anyone who needed it and did just that. She has a beautiful soprano voice and loved to sing and sang in church and community choirs.
She loved to watch and support her children and grandchildren in various events. Everyone always knew when Crystal was attending these events by her distinctively loud and shrill whistle which she learned to do while herding sheep at Payne Lake as a child.
Crystal was a beautiful woman and always took pride in how she presented herself to others. She loved and appreciated things of beauty. She loved mountains, lakes, horses and cattle grazing on a green hillside and flowers. Her favorite flowers were gladiolus which she and Lyle grew in their garden and shared with friends and neighbors.
Crystal will be remembered as a dear woman with great strength, a generous heart and a love for people. She was “Mom”, “Grandma”, “Sis”, “Aunt Crystal” and “Friend” to many who knew her and a tremendous matriarch to her own family. Her greatest love was to be around her family, friends and to laugh and enjoy each other. Crystal’s wish was that we give service, work hard, love one another and be happy.
Compassion and caring seemed to come easy to mom. She was always willing to lend a hand and offer unconditional love and acceptance to her family and friends. They knew her quiet strength and faith. Her first love was her family and then her service and dedication to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and could always be found helping those in need.
Mom will be missed by all who loved her... but, leaves a legacy of influence and good memories for us all to remember.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Sunday, November 2, 2008 between 6:00 P.M. and 7:30 P.M. and at the church prior to the funeral service on Monday, November 3, 2008 between 10:30 A.M. to 11:40 A.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Barnwell Chapel on Monday, November 3, 2008 at 12:00 P.M. with Bishop Eric Jensen conducting. Burial to follow at the Barnwell Cemetery.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Crystal’s name may be made directly to the Taber Hospital Foundation, 4326 - 50 Avenue, Taber T1G 1N9.

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William James Ronald Parks Jr., beloved husband of Silvia Parks of Taber, passed away in Taber on Monday, October 20, 2008 at the age of 55 years.
Besides his loving wife Silvia, Bill is survived by his children, Laurie (Todd) Kerkhoff of Sherwood Park and their daughter Morgan; Jeremy (Natasha) Parks of Taber and his children Jordan, Audray, Saidey, Raygan, Owen and baby Leigha Lynn; Maryann (Steve) Verloop of Medicine Hat and their children Tyler, Joshua and Nathan; Jaclyn (Gary Tatlow) Parks of Medicine Hat and their daughter Teagan. He is also survived by his sisters Joanne Cann, Jean (Dale) Ellis, Judy (Des) McCarty and Lynette (Dave) Jordan; brother Victor (Cathy) Parks, sister-in-law Pat Boychuk, numerous nieces and nephews and by auntie Francis and her family.
He was predeceased by his parents William “Manny” Sr. & Velma Parks, brother Jack Parks and brother-in-law Bill Cann.
Bill, also known as “sport”, was born in Taber on April 9, 1953. He married Silvia Bruder on April 15, 1972 and together they raised their four children. Bill was well known in the oilpatch, having spent many years in the industry. He loved hockey, especially the Toronto Maple Leafs. In his younger years he spent time coaching both minor hockey and baseball in the Taber community. Bill also enjoyed collecting coins. His family was always his priority and his love in life. He will be sadly missed by his family, co-workers and many friends. Bill was extremely fond of his dogs and will be missed by the four of them, Bailey, Cassie, Rex and Max.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, October 23, 2008 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 Friday, October 24, 2008 at 3:00 P.M. with Reverend Frank Lewis officiating. A private family burial will be held at the Taber Memorial Garden.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in William’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 Diabetes Association, 210D - 12 A Street North, Lethbridge, Alberta T1H 2J1.

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Mary Ellen Paulette, beloved wife of Gary Paulette of Barnwell passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at the age of 61 years.
Mary Ellen was born to parents Nick and Mary Malinsky on October 28, 1946 at Taber, Alberta where she was raised and received her schooling. She married Gary Paulette on September 22, 1962 and later moved to Barnwell where they raised their five children. Mary Ellen owned her own upholstery business in Barnwell and spent countless hours working on her crafts. Her most precious gift was her family and the love she had for them. She especially enjoyed watching her grandchildren in their various sporting activities. Her dog, Sam, was also very special to her. With overwhelming strength and courage she faced her illness and fought to the end. Mary Ellen will be sadly missed by her family.
She is survived by her husband Gary; mother Mary Malinsky; children Dean (Tracey) Paulette, Tracy Paulette, Pam (Scott) Caunter and Cody Paulette; grandchildren Danny (Meranda) Witwer, Billie-Anne Paulette, Beccie Fletcher, Josh Paulette, Dylan Paulette, Joel Fletcher, Tanner Paulette and Spencer Karl; sisters Carolyn Jensen and Gwen (Gordon) Vayro and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She is also survived by her in-laws Joe (Buster) Brown, Robert Paulette, Gwen (Gary) Kerkhoff and Bruce (Jillian) Cavelle. Mary Ellen was predeceased by her son Danny Paulette, father Nick Malinsky, brother-in-law Clare Jensen and sisters-in-law Pauline Currie and Erleen Paulette.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 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 Thursday, September 11, 2008 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 Mary Ellen’s name may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331-29 Street N.W., Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N2 or in memory of Mary Ellen to the 1st Choice Savings & Credit Union, Taber.

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Carl Melvin Peterson of Taber, beloved husband of the late Irene Peterson, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2008 at the age of 91 years.
Carl was born at Grassy Lake, Alberta on June 25, 1917, the son of Amon and Johanna Peterson. He married Irene Siewert on January 7, 1948.
Carl served with the Army during WW11 and was a long time member of the Royal Canadian Legion. He worked most of his working days for the Department of Highways. Carl and Irene took special pride in traveling to watch the grandchildren in their various sporting activities. Besides his passion for bowling he enjoyed having coffee with his best friend Abe Friesen at A&W.
Carl is survived by his children Marlene Peterson of Burdett, Melvin (Patti) of Taber, Richard (Deb) of Foremost, Vernon (Wendy) of Lethbridge and Ron of Taber; son-in-law Vern Knibb of Taber; 16 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Irene; son Edward; daughter Lola Knibb; son-in-law Gordon Peterson; eight brothers and two sisters.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006-48 Ave., Taber on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 between 7:00 and 8:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at Knox United Church, 4929-
50 Ave., Taber on Thursday, September 4 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Frank Lewis officiating. Burial will follow in the Taber Memorial Garden.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Carl’s name may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317-10th Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 2M7 or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 207, 542-7 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 2H1.

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John Philip Parry of Taber, beloved husband of the late Julie Parry, passed away peacefully at the Taber Hospital, with his family by his side, on Friday, August 29, 2008 at the age of 72 years.
Phil was born in Lethbridge, Alberta on March 24, 1936. He enjoyed all sports. He played hockey for the Taber Chefs and spoke of it frequently. He enjoyed golfing and playing tennis. Camping and fishing were also a definite love of his. He spent every summer of his youth in Waterton climbing mountains, blazing the first trail up to Crandell Lake and enjoying his mother’s (Kate Parry) cooking at Canyon Church Camp Lodge.
Phil’s careers were many from oil drilling, sales, water drilling and numerous trucking jobs. Many of his careers took him all over the world from Africa to South America...
many adventures, many travels, and many stories. He always enjoyed a good laugh.
Phil was a strong, kind and generous man who loved spending time with his family and friends.
Phil is survived by his children John (Sandra) of Charlottetown, PEI; Jody Cook, of Taber; Jack (Lonni) of Denmark; grandchildren Jordan, Jessica and Mitchell Cook; John
Parry; siblings Nellie Ellingson of Taber, Margaret Lewis of Taber, and Elwyn (Clara) Parry of Nanaimo, BC and numerous nieces and nephews. Phil was predeceased by his parents Jack and Kate Parry, and his wife Jean (nee MacLean) of Long Creek, PEI, 1971 and wife Julie (nee Kerkhoff) of Taber, 2006, and brother Emrys. Phil will also be missed by his many in-laws, extended family and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006-48 Ave., Taber on Monday, September 1, 2008 between 7:00 and 8:00 P.M. The Funeral Service will be held at Knox United Church, 4929-50 Ave., Taber on Tuesday, September 2 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Frank Lewis officiating. Burial will follow in the Taber Memorial Garden.
If so desired, memorial tributes in Phil’s name may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317-10th Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 2M7.

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Helga Guri Pederson beloved wife of the late Arne Pederson, passed away in Taber on Monday, May 19, 2008 at the age of 91 years.
Helga was born at Enchant on April 18, 1917 to Carl and Sofia Skretting. She married Arne Pederson on October 8, 1938. Helga and Arne farmed in the Enchant area until their retirement in 1969. Following Arne’s passing on October 4, 1974, she continued to reside in Vauxhall. For the past three months Helga has resided at the Clearview Lodge in Taber.
She is survived by her four children Carl (Roberta) Pederson, Hanna (Bernard) Odland, Arnold (Cathy) Pederson and Ruth (Phil) Philipoff; grandchildren Terry (Abigail) Odland, Jim (Laurie) Odland, Karen (Greg) Kyle, Jeff (Kim) Philipoff, Garry (Nadine) Pederson, Christina Pederson (Blaine Wanchuk) and Arne Pederson; thirteen great grandchildren Derek, Lisa, Blake, Tegan, Reed, Quinn, Peyton, Trent, Bret, Breeanne, Matthew, Britney and Brady; brother-in-law Bjarne (Ethel) Pederson as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Helga is also survived by extended family in Norway.
She was predeceased by her husband Arne; parents Carl & Sofia Skretting; brother Harold (Mildred) Skretting; sister Olena Barnaby.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, May 23, 2008 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 Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 1:30 P.M. with Reverend Jakob Pillibeit officiating. Burial to follow at the Enchant Cemetery.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Helga’s name may be made directly to the charity of one’s personal choosing.

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Victor Pidborochynski passed away with his family by his side  at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, March 17, 2008 at the age of 52 years.
Vic is survived by his fiancée Louise Bertie of Taber; his children Kerri (Marina) Pidborochynski of Taber, Stacey (Jason Whitmore) Pidborochynski of Lethbridge and Jordan Bertie of Japan; his grandson and best buddy Ryland Pidborochynski, son of Kerri and Marina. He is also survived by his siblings Yvonne (Johnny) McNamee of Las Vegas, Joe (Ruth) Pidborochynski of Taber, Wayne Pidborochynski of Inuvik, Marie-D (Randy) Stoby of Rich Valley, Stella (Tim) Gregory of Whitehorse and Sylver Peters of Edmonton as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Vic was predeceased by his parents, Stan and Ria Pidborochynski.
Victor was born on July 2, 1955 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. He spent time living in the Meath Park, Saskatchewan area, central Alberta as well as northern Canada before settling in Taber. Vic worked as a landscaper and truck driver. He owned and operated a radiator shop in Taber and Medicine Hat. More recently he spent his time working in the Oil Patch. Victor loved gardening, wood working and spending time with his family. He loved watching NASCAR, wrestling and attending his sons many hockey games around the province. Vic also enjoyed and participated in stock car racing at Bridge County Raceway. He devoted his life to caring for his children and family and to doing kind things for anyone in need.
Relatives and friends are invited for Prayers at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Monday, March 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, March 25, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. with Reverend Mariusz Sztuk SDS Celebrant.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Vic’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Liver Foundation, 1324B Centre Street North, Calgary, Alberta T2E 2R7.
The family would like to give a special thank you to the nurses and doctors at the Taber Hospital and the Chinook Regional Hospital for all of their time and care.

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Brigadier Hilda Margaret Pickles of Vauxhall was promoted to glory on Friday, February 22, 2008 at the age of 96 years.
Hilda is survived by her sister Vera Kemble of Peterborough, Ontario; nieces Barbara Roth of Calgary, Beverly (Dan) Fear of Cremona; nephew Donald (Mercedes) Ross of Peace River as well as numerous other relatives
She was predeceased by her parents Matthew and Janet Pickles; four sisters and one brother.
Hilda was born October 12, 1911 in Liverpool, England. She immigrated with her family to Canada in 1914.  It was during this time while travelling to Canada that the war was declared.  Hilda went into service with the Salvation Army in 1932 and served in Kingston, Jamaica; Bombay, India and Nyrobi, Kenya.  After Forty years of service with the Salvation Army, she retired to Canada in 1972 settling in Vauxhall with her father and sister Janet Ross. She resided in Vauxhall until 2006 when she moved to the Clearview Lodge in Taber.  Hilda devoted her life to serving others and was always putting the needs of others first.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Vauxhall Mennonite Brethren Church, 320 - 9 Street North, Vauxhall on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. with Majors Brian and Edith  Beveridge of the Salvation Army, Lethbridge Community Church officiating. Burial to follow at the Hillside Cemetery, Medicine Hat at 2:30 P.M.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Hilda’s name may be made directly to the C.N.I.B. 1119 - 3 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0J5.

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