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Agnes Hellen Robertson (nee Dey), beloved wife of Art Robertson of Bow Island, passed away in Medicine Hat on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at the age of 87 years. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Andrew's United Church, 139 - 2 Avenue West, Bow Island on Friday, December 23, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Sheila McLeod officiating. A private family burial will follow at the Bow Island Cemetery. Hellen is survived by Art, her loving husband of sixty years; she leaves to cherish her memory, two sons, Harvey (Margaret) Robertson of Lethbridge and their children Brianne (Brian) Dand of Red Deer (children Riley, Carter and Brodie), Mandy (Pat) Foster of Squamish, British Columbia and Stacey Robertson (Cole Goodwin) of Red Deer; Bruce (Carla) Robertson of Bow Island and their children Colin (Tara) Robertson (children Aubrey and Rhett Robertson) and Kyle Robertson and his fiancé, Karmyn Repas all of Bow Island. She is also survived by her brother Tom (Amy) Dey; sisters Margaret Ryall, Betty Sjoquist and Cathryn (Pat) Desjarlais; sisters-in-law Margaret Tyler, Jennifer Robertson and Anne Robertson; brother-in-law Andy (Agnes) Robertson and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents William and Florence Dey; brother George Dey; brothers-in-law Charles Ryall, Albin Sjoquist; Art’s parents; Art’s brothers John, Warrender, Larry and Kenny Robertson and brother-in-law Max Tyler. Hellen was born February 20, 1924 in Chauvin, the eldest child of William and Florence Dey. She grew up on the family farm and completed her schooling in Chauvin. Hellen worked in the Chauvin area as a babysitter/housekeeper until she went to Banff to work as a waitress at the King Edward Hotel. It was there she met Art, whom she married on November 12, 1951. They settled in Innisfail where their two sons, Harvey and Bruce were born. Hellen was a tireless volunteer with the Red Cross and Women’s Institute while in Innisfail. The family moved to Bow Island in 1967 and she continued her volunteer work. She was a founding member of the WI and Hospital Auxilliary. Hellen was a member of the UCW and canvassed for many other organizations. She was a loving Grandma, who always had homemade cookies, a smile and lots of hugs. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were her pride and joy. Hellen enjoyed watching hockey and any sports or activities her grandchildren were involved in. Her garden was always abundant and her flowers brought her much enjoyment. Art and Hellen enjoyed camping and travelling to visit family in the summer and they spent many winters in the Arizona area. She was a kind hearted, gentle soul, who saw the good in everyone and who will missed by all who knew her. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Hellen’s name may be made directly to the Bow Island Health Centre, Palliative Care, Bag 3990, Bow Island, Alberta T0K 0G0.
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It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Vivian Rombough (nee Collett) who passed away in Taber on Friday, December 2, 2011 at the age of 86 years with her daughter and grandchildren at her side. Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family in the Relief Society Room at the church prior to the funeral service on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 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, Taber Stake Centre, 4709 - 50 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. with Bishop Wade Steed conducting. Family burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden. Vivian is survived by her children and grandchildren, her son Gary (Margaret) of Taber and their children Blair (Diane), Mark (Michele) and Lisa (Brent) Lehman; son Gerald (Marie) of Taber and their children Jaire, Ryan (Tammy), Bona (Kevin) Schmidt and Butch; son Richard (Chris) of Taber and their children Amanda and Lee (Jamie); daughter Sheila of Taber and her children Dwayne (Vikki), Brittney (Richard) and Daniel Broussard. She is also survived by nineteen great grandchildren, her sister Eileen Collett, her brother Robert Collett, sisters-in-law Daisy Collett, Mary Malinsky, Ruth Nawolski, Ellen Jensen, Agnes Rombough, brother-in-law Melvin Ronspies as well as numerous nieces, nephews and close relatives. She was predeceased by her son David Blair; husband Archie; parents Morgan and Phoebe Collett; mother and father-in-law Sam and Jean Rombough; brother Harold Collett; great grandchildren Bret, Brentson, Alisa Lehman and numerous other relations. Vivian was born in Taber April 17, 1925, the eldest daughter of Morgan and Phoebe (nee Wilson) Collett and received her schooling in Taber. She married Archie on February 19, 1944 and they were blessed with five children. Their early years were spent on the family farm south of Taber with a move into town after the death of their son Blair. Archie predeceased Vivian September 20, 1978. Her last twenty six years were spent in long term care at the Taber Continuing Care and with the last few months at the Linden View facility. We will treasure always the many care givers, volunteers and life long friends she made during her stays in both facilities. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Vivian’s name may be made directly to the Taber Hospital Foundation (Long Term Care), 4326 - 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N9 or to the Arthritis Society Alberta & NWT Division, 20, 1301 - 8 Street SW, Calgary, Alberta T2R 1B7.
Edna Mae Rarick, beloved wife of Edward Rarick of Foremost, passed away in Medicine Hat on Friday, August 19, 2011 at the age of 64 years. The Funeral Service will be held at the Foremost Community Hall, 802 - 1 Avenue West, Foremost on Friday, August 26, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. Besides her loving husband Edward, she is survived by her daughters Angela (Garry) Baugh of Foremost and their children Troy Rarick (Crystal Harty), Tambie and Lacie Baugh; Patricia Kultgen of Nanaimo, British Columbia and her children Victoria, Taylor and Jacey Kultgen; mother Florence Huff of Calgary; brothers Lyle Huff of Glasgow, Montana, Leslie “Ray” Huff of Strathmore; sisters Diane Havery of Strathmore, Mert Huff of Medicine Hat, Peggy (Gerald) Boschee of Medicine Hat and Donna (Terry) Cotton of Calgary. Edna is also survived by her mother-in-law Kay Rarick of Foremost; sisters-in-law Isabel (Alvin) Bechthold of Lacombe and Charlotte (Robert) Herbst of Medicine Hat; brothers-in-law George (Donna) Rarick of Legion, Rod (MaryAnne) Rarick of Leduc and Roger (Lori) Rarick of Foremost as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father Raymond Huff; father-in-law Tony Rarick; brothers-in-law Barry Rarick and Bob Havery. Edna was born in Rosetown, Saskatchewan on October 4, 1946 to Raymond and Florence Huff. She was raised and educated Hoping and Foremost. Edna married Edward Rarick on October 24, 1964 and they resided in Foremost where they raised their family. In 2003 Edna moved to the Riverview Care Centre where she has resided until the time of her passing. Edna worked as an insurance agent for many years with Griffiths Agencies and later with Foremost Agencies. Edna was actively involved in the Brownies serving as Brown Owl for many years. She enjoyed curling, knitting, crocheting, playing cards, bingo and most of all spending time with her grandchildren. She will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Edna’s memory may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, Box 2211, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4K7 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317 - 10 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 2M7.
Reverend Harry Arthur Ruggles, beloved husband of the late Marion Ruggles of Bow Island, passed away in Lethbridge on Monday, July 4, 2011 at the age of 83 years. Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Evangelical Free Church, 5431 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, July 8, 2011 between 6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. with a special time of meditation led by Pastor Mike De Ridder at 7:00 P.M. A private family graveside service will precede the service on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at the Bow Island Cemetery with Pastor Roger Lobb officiating. The Funeral Service will be held at the Cherry Coulee Christian Academy (one block north of the Chevrolet dealership on Highway 3), Bow Island on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Roger Lobb officiating. He is survived by two sons Les (Lois) Ruggles of Medicine Hat and his children Rachelle (Richard) Wiebe, Dale (Krista) Ruggles, Lyle (Elly) Ruggles and their mother Dianna; Marvin (Terry) Ruggles of Calgary and their children Lindsay (Dennis) Kennedy and Barrett Ruggles; eight great grandchildren; sister-in-law Jean Reath. He was predeceased by his wife Marion, daughter Janice, son Edward, grandson Shawn Ruggles and by nine siblings. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Harry’s name may be made directly to the Southern Alberta Bible Camp (Building Fund), Box 99, Lomond, Alberta T0L 1G0 or to the Gideons International in Canada, Box 3619, 501 Imperial Road North, Guelph, Ontario N1H 7H2 or to a charity of one’s choice.
Johan Rempel beloved husband of Katharina Rempel of Vauxhall, passed away in Taber on Friday, April 8, 2011 at the age of 79 years. The Funeral Service will be held at the Old Colony Mennonite Church, Vauxhall (travel north of Vauxhall on Highway 36 ten kilometres, then nine kilometres west and finally one kilometre south of the Circle Hill Community Hall) on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. Burial to follow at the Old Colony Mennonite Cemetery.
David Thiessen Rempel, beloved husband of Anna Rempel of Vauxhall, passed away in Lethbridge on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at the age of 64 years. The Funeral Service will be held at the Vauxhall Community Hall, 417 - 4 Street North, Vauxhall on Sunday, December 12, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. with Bishop John Hiebert officiating. Burial to follow at the Vauxhall Mennonite Cemetery.
It is with a great sense of loss that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Mildred Irene Rodwell on Friday, October 15, 2010 at the Olds Hospital after a year long struggle with various health issues. The Funeral Service will be held at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. with Reverend Sandra Riddell officiating. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden. Mildred is survived by her children Larry Rodwell of Edmonton, Shirley (Syd) Butler of Olds, Judy (Rick) Scott of Penhold, Tom (Loree) Rodwell of Taber, Doug (Joanne) Rodwell of Jasper; twelve grandchildren Stephanie (Scott) Hanson, Adam VanderHook, Justin VanderHook, Rhonda (Brian) Gulbe, Ron Butler, Chad (Karmin) Scott, Lea (Chez) Scott, Tyler Rodwell, Derek Rodwell, Ashley Rodwell, Breanne Rodwell and Wyatt Rodwell; two great grandchildren Dolan Butler and Amber Gulbe. She was predeceased by her husband Don; daughter Sharon Rodwell; daugther-in-law Dana Rodwell; special friend Andy Krizsan; parents Roy & Leana Handley; brothers Les and Lloyd Handley; niece Bev Hedley. Mildred was born in Lethbridge on January 11, 1933 to Roy & Leana Handley. She married Don Rodwell on June 14, 1952 and together they raised their six children in Taber. After ill health in the spring of 2002, she moved to the Olds and Innisfail area to be closer to her family and has resided there until the time of her passing. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Mildred’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 210D - 12 ‘A’ Street North, Lethbridge, Alberta T1H 2J1 or to a charity of one’s choice.
Tina Katherine Reimer, beloved wife of Elvin Reimer of Lethbridge, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at the age of 71 years. Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the University Drive Alliance Church, 55 Columbia Boulevard West, Lethbridge on Friday, September 24, 2010 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. The Burial Service will be held at the Nobleford-Monarch Cemetery on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Scott Dixon officiating. The Funeral Service will be held at the University Drive Alliance Church, 55 Columbia Boulevard West, Lethbridge on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Dave Acree officiating. Besides her loving husband Elvin, Tina is survived by her children Andy (Sarah) Reimer of Calgary and their children Troy, Luke, Katie & Jack; Rob Reimer of Winnipeg; Amy (Trevor) Viney of Lethbridge and their children Payton, Teagan & Griffin; Dorita (Korry) Friesen of Lethbridge and their daughter Alyssa. She is also survived by four sisters Helen Kornelsen of Steinbach, Mary (Ken) Loewen of Blumenort, Elma Plett of Steinbach and Annie (Elden) Penner of Giroux; four brothers Tony Kornelsen of Steinbach, Henry (Tina) Kornelsen of Steinbach, Cornie (Linda) Kornelsen of Winnipeg and Harvey Kornelsen of Abbotsford; two sisters-in-law Darlyne Kornelsen and Adina Kornelsen both of Winnipeg as well as by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by four children Sylvia (1969), Ivy (1970), Alex (1971) and Lionel (1973); two brothers Bill Kornelsen and Alvin Kornelsen; three sisters-in-law Mary Kornelsen, Elizabeth Kornelsen, Yvonne Kornelsen and brother-in-law Stan Plett. Tina was born April 25, 1939 in Giroux, Manitoba - the ninth of eleven children born to Annie (nee Warkentine) & George Kornelsen. Tina met Elvin Reimer and they married in 1961. Their family quickly grew by five children; Sylvia arrived in 1963, Alex in 1964, Ivy in 1964, Lionel in 1967 and Andy in 1968. Between 1969 and 1973, Tina and Elvin lost “Four Buds in their Bouquet” when Sylvia, Ivy, Alex and Lionel were all lost to heart disease. Tina cried, but never lost hope, faith or her sense of humour. Amy arrived in 1971, Dorita in 1974 and Robert in 1977. Grandchildren began arriving in 1995. In 1995 Tina was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease - something she knew very well after having cared for Parkinson’s patients as a home care worker and nurse. Parkinson’s took so much, but never her love for Elvin, her children, her grandchildren or her extended family. She never complained through it all. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Tina’s name may be made directly to the Parkinson's Society of Southern Alberta, Lethbridge Chapter Office, 1254 - 3 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0J9.
Florence Gail Reber, beloved wife of Gerald Reber of Preeceville, Saskatchewan, passed away in Taber on Friday, August 20, 2010 at the age of 61 years. A private family service will be held at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Monday, August 23, 2010 with Reverend Sandra Riddell officiating. Besides her loving husband Gerald, she is survived by her children Clara (Walter) Wipf of Fort Macleod, Warren (Barb) Dixon of Fairview, Russell (Laura) Dixon of Cold Lake, Chris (Heather) Dixon of Claresholm, Gary Reber of Edmonton, Gordon (Lila) Reber of Red Deer and Shelley (Casey) Reber of Stettler; twenty two grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Faye (Jim) Kary of Fairview; brother Jim (Brenda) Curtis of Abbotsford, British Columbia; mother-in-law Helen Reber of Innisfail. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Florence’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 210D - 12 ‘A’ Street North, Lethbridge, Alberta T1H 2J1.
Annie Estella Reid (nee Nielsen) of Edmonton (formerly of Taber), beloved wife of the late Lloyd Reid, passed away peacefully in the arms of her daughter Joan, on Monday, May 24, 2010 at the age of 96 years. The Funeral Service will be held at the Knox United Church, 4929 - 50 Avenue, Taber on Monday, May 31, 2010 at 11:30 A.M. with Reverend Sandra Riddell officiating. Burial to follow at the Archmount Cemetery, Lethbridge. Mourning her loss & cherishing memories of her kind and gentle spirit is her daughter, Joan (Don) Tillotson of Edmonton. She will continue to live forever in the hearts of her grandsons, Chad (Leta) Layton of Lethbridge, Curtis (Kandi) Layton of Chestermere and her great grandchildren, Tanner, Amy, Jeff, Jacob and Jaxsen. She is also survived by other close family, Blake (Kathy) Tillotson of Cochrane and their children Daniel, Alana & Andrew as well as Kelly Chisholm of Irricana and her children Jeri-lyn & Brett. They called her"Granny Annie". She was predeceased by her husband Lloyd Reid in 1995; two sons, Wesley Reid in 1962 and Lt. Col.(Retd) Walter A. Reid in 2008; three siblings, an older sister Dorothy Hubble (passed away at 92 years), a younger sister Margaret Betts (passed away at 84 years) and a younger brother Walter Nielsen, who was killed in action during World War II; brothers-in-law Sid Hubble and Norman Betts. Annie was born in Long Cove, New Brunswick, August 27, 1913 to Martin & Pearl “Besy” Nielsen. She was raised and schooled in Three Hills, later moving to the Carstairs area where she married Lloyd E. Reid on January 10,1940. They moved to Taber in 1948 to raise their family. Upon losing her husband Lloyd to cancer in 1995, together her daughter Joan, and son Walter, moved her to Edmonton where they could care for her. She was the last surviving member of her family. Annie leaves behind precious memories with those who knew and loved her. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Annie’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317 - 10 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 2M7.
Sheron Lynn Rombough passed away in Taber on Friday, March 26, 2010 at the age of 58 years. She is lovingly remembered by her son Shaun (Michele) Rombough of Taber and their children Rachel, Ryland, Calista & Carson; sister Pat (Ed) Sparks and brother Ken Rombough all of Taber. She is also survived by three nieces, Shari (Dale) Schmidt of Bow Island and their children Brody & Colton (Jennifer); Della (Blake) Schramm of Taber and their daughter Robi; Tammy (Rob) Goldade of Brooks and their daughters Jasmin & MacKayla; nephew Dustin Rombough of Taber and his sons Levi & Aden. Sheron will be fondly remembered by special friends Duane & Colleen Bennett and Jean Cemulini all of Taber. Her presence will be missed by her companions, her cats Tiger & Keya. She was predeceased by her parents Walter & Del Rombough and by her sister-in-law Arlene Rombough. Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, March 31, 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 Thursday, April 1, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Sandra Riddell officiating. A private family burial service will follow at the Archmount Cemetery, Lethbridge. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Sheron’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317 - 10 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 2M7.
Lawrence I. Robinson, beloved husband of Kathy Robinson of Taber, passed away peacefully in Continuing Care at the Taber Hospital on Sunday, December 27, 2009 at the age of 74 years. Besides Kathy, his loving wife of fifty years, Larry is survived by his children, Daniel (Lori) Robinson, Robert (Linda) Robinson, Connie Magistad and Kent Robinson all of Taber; fifteen grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and one due any day. He is also survived by a brother Art and three sisters, Levere, LaVonne and Donna. He was predeceased by his parents Harry & Hannah Robinson, two brothers, Stewart and Gordon and three sisters, Lillian, Jean and Janette. Larry was born in Lethbridge on July 12, 1935, one of ten children born to Harry & Hannah Robinson. He grew up in Raymond where he received his schooling. Larry farmed with his family and also worked the McIntyre & Kirkley ranches. He married Katherine Rollke May 27, 1960 and continued farming until they moved to Taber in 1981. In 1993, Larry took residence at Continuing Care in the Taber Hospital after suffering from the debilitating effects of Multiple Sclerosis. He loved watching soap operas and always rooted for the Montreal Canadians. Larry will be sadly missed and fondly remembered. Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. and also at the church prior to the funeral service on Thursday, December 31, 2009 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, Taber Stake Centre, 4709 - 50 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. The Burial Service will be held at the Temple Hill Cemetery, Raymond on Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 2:30 P.M. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Larry’s name may be made directly to the Taber & District Health Foundation (Continuing Care), 4326 - 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N9 or to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 724 - 13 Street North, Lethbridge, Alberta T1H 2T1.
Edna May Ronspies, beloved wife of Melvin Ronspies of Taber, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at the age of 93 years. Besides her loving husband Mel, Edna is survived by her children Norma (Don) Wier of Stavely, Betty Haynes of Kamloops Connie (Keith) Gross of Vauxhall, Fred (Bernadette) Haynes of Stavely, Ruth (Guy) Yuzicapi of Calgary, Donna (Wayne) Soderlund of Chestermere; daughter-in-law Linda Haynes of Taber and son-in-law Daryl Wentz of Wrentham and by twenty nine grandchildren, sixty two great grandchildren and eighteen great great grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters, Mary Malinsky, Ruth Nawolski and Ellen Jensen all of Taber; two sisters-in-law, Vivian Rombough and Agnes Rombough both of Taber as well as by Mel’s brothers and sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughters Joan Thacker and Louanne Wentz; son Ronald Haynes; sister Bertie Edwards; six brothers Walter (Linda), Archie, Lacey, Clifford, Milon and Clarence (Edith) Rombough; brothers-in-law Nick Malinsky, Taras Nawolski, Roy Jensen, Lawrence Edwards and son-in-law Deane Thacker. Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, September 24, 2009 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. The Funeral Service will be held at Knox United Church, 4929 - 50 Avenue, Taber on Friday, September 25, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Sandra Riddell officiating. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Edna’s name may be made directly to the Taber & District Health Foundation (Continuing Care), 4326 - 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N9.
Judy Real beloved wife of Steve Real, passed away in Taber on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at the age of 66 years. Besides her loving husband Steve, she is survived by her sister Betty (Arnie) Rushfeldt of Bonnyville and their daughter Luanna; brother George Bohus of Lethbridge; uncles Paul (Gloria) Szoke of Kipp and George Bohus of Coaldale. She was predeceased by her parents John and Maria Bohus; uncles Paul and Andrew Bohus. Judy was born and raised in Raymond. After obtaining her beautician’s license she moved to Taber to pursue her career. She worked for other shop owners before opening her own shop, Judy’s Cuti Curl. In Taber she met Steve Real and they were married on July 1, 1968. Judy enjoyed travelling, especially to Arizona. She also enjoyed photography and attending airshows. Although Judy met and touched many people in the community, she was most comfortable in the privacy of her own home. There she went about making a house a home. There too she was able to enjoy and look after her pets. Judy will always be remembered for the special cards she wrote and sent to family and friends in times of sorrow and in times of joy. Each card was specially worded and written in Judy’s distinctive handwriting. A private family service will be held with burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Judy’s name may be made directly to either the Taber & District Health Foundation, 4326 - 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N9, Lethbridge & District Humane Society, P.O. Box 783, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 3Z6 or to the Lethbridge Cancer Centre, 960 - 19 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 1W5.
Jacob Rempel Jr., beloved son of the late Jacob Rempel Sr. and the late Susana Rempel of Enchant, passed away in Colorado on Thursday, November 27, 2008 at the age of 16 years. A Funeral Service for the Rempel family and their friend John Dyck, will be held at VanderStoel Farms on Friday, December 5, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. Burial to follow at the Vauxhall Mennonite Cemetery. Please note: VanderStoel Farms can be located by travelling north of Vauxhall on Highway 36. Four miles north of the intersection of Highway 36 & Highway 526, is a sign for VanderStoel Farms. Head west to this location.
Susana Rempel, beloved wife of the late Jacob Rempel Sr. of Enchant, passed away in Colorado on Thursday, November 27, 2008 at the age of 40 years. A Funeral Service for the Rempel family and their friend John Dyck, will be held at VanderStoel Farms on Friday, December 5, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. Burial to follow at the Vauxhall Mennonite Cemetery. Please note: VanderStoel Farms can be located by travelling north of Vauxhall on Highway 36. Four miles north of the intersection of Highway 36 & Highway 526, is a sign for VanderStoel Farms. Head west to this location.
Jacob Rempel Sr., beloved husband of the late Susana Rempel of Enchant, passed away in Colorado on Thursday, November 27, 2008 at the age of 42 years. A Funeral Service for the Rempel family and their friend John Dyck, will be held at VanderStoel Farms on Friday, December 5, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. Burial to follow at the Vauxhall Mennonite Cemetery. Please note: VanderStoel Farms can be located by travelling north of Vauxhall on Highway 36. Four miles north of the intersection of Highway 36 & Highway 526, is a sign for VanderStoel Farms. Head west to this location.
Katerina (Yakubowski) Roy of Taber, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2008 at the age of 84 years. Kate is survived by her husband Marcel Roy; children Mike (Barb) Yakubowski and their children Darren and Craig; Shirley (Fred) Danforth and their children Colleen, Wanda, TerryAnn, Audrey, Dwayne and Patti; Edward (Shirley) Yakubowski; Jennie (James) Tomlinson and their children Grant and Chad; thirteen great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren, six brothers and six sisters. She was predeceased by her first husband Samuel Yakubowski in 1974, her parents, brother Steve and a brother-in-law. The Funeral Service will be held at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. A private burial will take place at the Taber Memorial Garden. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Kate’s name may be made directly to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 724 - 13 Street North, Lethbridge, Alberta T1H 2T1.
Colleen Wilson Ross of Taber, beloved wife the late Louis A. Ross, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at the age of 72 years. She leaves behind her children Kary (Larry) Joblonkay of Taber and their son Bradley and grandson Christian; Cynthia (Paul) Albert of Pincher Creek and her children Rene (Jason) Feist (their children Trevor, Megan and Taylor), Jay (Anjie) Albert and their children Dylan, Justin and Devin; Edward (Rhonda) Filgas of Taber and their children Robert, Blair, Matthew and grandson Dorian; Lorraine (Scott) Friesen of Lister, British Columbia and her children Ryan (Amanda) Friesen (their son Carter) and Michele (Gesse); step children Michael (Holly) Ross of Coalhurst, Diana (Bob) Stewart of Taber, Margaret (Fred) Ross of Kikino, Carol McCarty of Taber, Marie (Rob) Ross of Lethbridge and their families; brothers Dale (Brenda) Wilson, Ed Wilson, Wayne Wilson and Garth (Diane) Wilson; sisters Audrey (Harold) Rowe and Marquita Slavik; sister-in-law Iris Wilson and brother-in-law Keith Edwards. She was predeceased by her husband Louis A. Ross; parents Elmer and Vida Wilson; brother Leland Wilson; sister Marie (Bill) Bareham and Brenda Edwards; brother-in-law Joe Slavik and by her granddaughter Alanna Sharratt. Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, August 15, 2008 from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and also prior to the funeral service in the Relief Society Room of the Church from 12:00 noon to 12:45 P.M. The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 54th Street Chapel, 5314 - 54 Street, Taber on Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. with Brother Barry Clements conducting. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Colleen’s name may be be directly to the Alberta Lung Association, Box 4500, Station South, Edmonton, Alberta T6E 6K2.
Anthony Rarick, beloved husband of Katherine (Kay) Rarick of Foremost, passed away in Bow Island on Sunday, June 8, 2008 at the age of 91 years. Besides Kay, his loving wife of sixty five years, he is survived by his daughters Isabel (Alvin) Bechthold of Lacombe and Charlotte (Robert) Herbst of Foremost; sons Ed (Edna) Rarick of Foremost, George (Donna) Rarick of Foremost, Rod (MaryAnne) Rarick of Leduc, Barry (Marilyn) Rarick of Foremost and Roger (Lori) Rarick of Foremost; fifteen grandchildren and twenty six great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters Elizabeth Marthaller of Calgary, Helen (John) Schatz of Foremost and Delores (Joe) Harty of Etzikom; brother Lawrence of Quesnel, British Columbia; sisters-in-law Alice Rarick of New Dayton, Evelyn Rarick of Lethbridge, Clara Rarick of Fairview, Sylvia Robinson of Medicine Hat and Elaine Hauff of Medicine Hat. He was predeceased by his parents John and Helen Rarick; sisters Katie and Magdelina; brothers Joe, Fred, John, Sylvester, Leo and Clarence as well as by numerous in laws. Tony was born March 2, 1917 in Selz, North Dakota to John and Helen Rarick. At a young age Tony moved with his family to Nemiskam where he was raised and educated. He married Katherine Marthaller in Foremost on September 21, 1942. They resided in Nemiskam until 1962 when they moved to Foremost. Tony was employed by the Village of Foremost for twenty six years and retired in 1990. He will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends. A private family service will be held. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Tony’s name may be made to the Bow Island Health Centre (Long Term Care), Bag 3990, Bow Island, Alberta T0K 0G0.
The Lord is my light and my salvation - whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life - of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1 Elizabeth Rempel, beloved wife of Steely Rempel of Vauxhall, passed away in Taber on Thursday, April 24, 2008 at the age of 72 years. Besides her loving husband Steely, Liz is survived by her children, Patty (Myles) Toews of Florence, South Carolina and their children Deanne, Justin, Rachael & Lyndsay; Betty (George) Hiebert of Worsley and their children Nicole, Michelle, Brianne, Kaitlyn, Matthew, Melissa & Emily; Karen (Vic) Pankratz of Surrey, British Columbia and their children Jaline & Kyle; Tim (Jennifer) Rempel of Lethbridge. She is also survived by her siblings, Abe (Helen) Unruh of Taber; Johanna (Henry) Herfort of Calgary; Henry (Sue) Unruh of Enchant; Jake (Mary) Unruh of Vauxhall; Aunt Margaret Riediger of Coaldale as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to give special recognition to Kari Campbell, Liz’s long time caregiver and very dear friend. She was predeceased by her parents David & Elizabeth Unruh; brother Dave & sister-in-law Esther Unruh and brother Pete & sister-in-law Anne Unruh. Liz touched everyone who came into her life. Born in Vauxhall on September 6, 1935, she attended North Slope Elementary and Vauxhall schools. After graduation she attended Henderson Business College and worked full time at the Bank of Nova Scotia in Vauxhall and Calgary. In 1957 she married Henry “Steely” Rempel and in 1958 they settled in Vauxhall where they raised their family. She worked hard and enjoyed canning, baking, gardening, and for much of her life her family had a hard time keeping up with her. Liz’s family was her joy and there was nothing she loved more then having them home where she could feed, love and care for them. Liz was a shining example of Christian faith throughout her life. She was always positive and her love for the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Saviour shone through everything she did. She was a woman of prayer, taking a personal interest and offering prayer for everyone who needed it. She will be deeply missed by everyone whose lives she touched. Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Sunday, April 27, 2008 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 Monday, April 28, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Elroy Senneker officiating. Burial to follow at the Vauxhall Mennonite Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Elizabeth’s name may be made directly to Operation Mobilization (in support of Myles & Patty Toews), 84 West Street, Port Colborne, Ontario L3K 4C8 (www.omcanada.org).
Mary Ruff, beloved wife of the late William Ruff, passed away at the Taber Continuing Care on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at the age of 92 years. She is survived by two daughters, Carol (Ed) Olheiser of Taber and Brenda (Richard) Scherger of Medicine Hat; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband William, infant son Carl, infant grandson William, her brother and sister-in-law Victor (Ingrid) Sturm. A private family graveside service will be held in Saskatchewan. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Mary’s name may be made directly to the Clearview Lodge, 4730 - 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N6.
