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Obituaries 1160 FERNANDE “QUINNELLSPEELMAN 1919 - 2016 Mrs. Fernande “Quinnell” Speelman of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Dr. James “Jim” Speelman, passed away peacefully in her home at Pemmican Lodge on January 6, 2016 at the age of 96 years. Fernande, fondly known as Nana, was born on April 9, 1919 in Mud Lake, Fort MacLeod, AB. She was a member of the Trinity United church since 1949. She was also a life member of the Order of the Royal Purple, a charter member of the Royal Canadian Legion Auxiliary, member of the U.C.W.L. of the United church, member of the Archery Club and an Honourary member of the Happy Oldtimers. She taught Sunday school, was a cub troop leader, as well as a CGIT leader for five years and she delivered meals on wheels for three years. In her free time, she enjoyed making homemade cards for all occasions for her family and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, her first husband Buss Quinnell, a brother Judd Couillard and her sister Paula Farr. She is survived by her daughters; Paulette (Floris) and Jewel (Ed), both of Picture Butte; Jim’s children Donna, Doug (Heather), Lee (Nora), and Kim (Sheila); numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families. Buss and Fernande owned and operated the “Frosty Dip” for fifteen years, while living in the house behind it. They were married for forty nine and a half years. Buss passed away February 12, 1996 at the age of 92 years. After Buss passed, Fernande married Jim and they moved to the Pemmican Lodge in Lethbridge, where they spent two months short of ten years together. Jim passed away on July 29, 2006. A Celebration of her Life will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at the UNITED CHURCH PICTURE BUTTE TRINITY, 528 Maple Cres S., Picture Butte. Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish, memorial donations may be made to United Church Picture Butte Trinity, 528 Maple Cres S., Picture Butte, AB, T0K 1V0. Visit www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence. There is a place to grieve the loss of your unborn child. Visit the "Memorial to the Unborn" at the Mountain View Cemetery Obituaries 1160 MORNING BIRD HARLEY "DUKE" MORNING BIRD , husband of Bernadine Mountain Horse, passed away in Cardston on January 2nd, 2016 at the age of 61 years. A Wake Service will be at the Old Saipoyi Gym, Stand Off on Sunday, Jan. 10th from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. and continue all night at Bernadine's residence. The Funeral Service will be held at the (CHANGED) Old Saipoyi Gym, Stand Off on Monday, January 11th at 11:00 a.m. Interment in St. Catherine's Cemetery. Send condolences to: www.legacyfuneralhome.ca Darren Howlett 1960 ~ 2016 Darren Robert Howlett, beloved husband of Lucy Howlett, passed away unexpectedly in Vauxhall on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at the age of 55 years. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Monday, January 11, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 324 - 2 Avenue North, Vauxhall on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at www.southlandfuneral.com. Obituaries 1160 SHIRLEY PRICE 1935 - 2015 Shirley Price, daughter of Wasyl (William) and Veronya (Minnie) Terentiuk, passed away peacefully at her care home at Edith Cavell in Lethbridge, on December 18, 2015 at the age of 79. She was born on December 19, 1935 in Lethbridge Alberta. Shirley was predeceased by her husband Norman Alexander Price (February 1, 1992) and her brother Fred Terentiuk (February 23, 2013). Shirley is survived by her sons Daryl (Deborah) and David (Yana) and two granddaughters (Teah and Ariana). She also left behind numerous loving relatives and friends. Shirley loved life. She was a friendly, loving lady with a smile for everyone. Shirley was a caring and generous person to all. She loved her family dearly. One of Shirley's favorite pass times was to do crafts and she also loved to read. She had a lot of class in her dress and jewelry. Prior to raising her sons, Shirley was a school teacher. As Shirley requested, there will be no formal service with cremation and scattering of ashes to follow. The family of Shirley would like to express their deepest gratitude for all her care and support over the years from staff, family and friends. She will be truly missed. Visit www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence. Obituaries 1160 N A V R A T I L F R A N K N A V R A T I L , beloved husband of Grace Navratil, of Magrath, AB., passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at the age of 83 years. Besides his loving wife, Frank is survived by his daughter Connie (Jake) Barendregt of Magrath and son Lynn (Cheryl) Navratil of Coaldale, grandchildren Nicollette Navratil and Dylan (Alea Steinborn) Navratil as well as sister Annie Hufnagel of Lethbridge. A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. with Reverend Jeremy Richert officiating. The Funeral Service will be held at ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Magrath, AB., on Monday, January 11, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Jeremy Richert officiating. Following the Funeral Service an Interment Service will take place at the Magrath Cemetery. In memory of Frank, donations may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation, P.O. Box 2211, Lethbridge, AB., T1J 4K7 To send a condolence, please visit www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com Obituaries 1160 LONG TIME SQUIRREL JUDY ANN LONG TIME SQUIRREL of the Blood Reserve, passed away suddenly at home, on Monday, January 4, 2016 at the age of 47 years. A Visitation & Family Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, on Monday, January 11, 2016 at 4:00 P.M. with Pastor Rocky Brave Rock officiating. A Wake will be held at OLD SAIPOYI SCHOOL, Blood Reserve, AB, on Monday, January 11, 2016, starting at 7:00 P.M. and continuing all night. The Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at ST. MARY'S IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, Blood Reserve, AB, on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Pawel Andrasz, O.M.I., Celebrant. Interment to follow at St. Catherine's Cemetery, Blood Reserve, AB. In memory of and in respect for Judy, the family would appreciate no consumption of alcoholic beverages before or during the services. To send a condolence, please visit www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 2016 F Lethbridge Herald page - C2 I n L o v i n g M e m o r y o f D a v i d R e n e W a l k e r . It is with sad hearts that the family announces the passing of David Rene Walker on December 29, 2015 at the age of 91. He will be dearly missed! Left to treasure his memory and remember his legacy are his loving wife Irene, his three children; David (Diane), Donald (Rita) and Sharon (Howard), five grandchildren; Candace (Marc), Geoffrey (Hailey), Devan, Brett, and Megan, and three great- grandchildren; Isabella, Charlotte, and Noah. Dave was pre- deceased by his infant son, Patrick. A "Celebration of Life" will take place at a later date. Card of anks 1145 I would like to thank everyone who helped make my retirement from the Coaldale & District Emergency Service so memorable. Thanks to all the people who sent cards, emails, dropped by the fire hall or stopped me on the street, it was very humbling. Special thanks to the Town of Coaldale who hosted my retirement supper and program. A special thank you to Kalen Hastings, Janice Herbst and my daughter McKinley, who spent many hours organizing the event. To my firefighters who came out and honoured me that night and my friends and family who attended and shared my special night with me, thank you. It was my pleasure to serve the citizens of Coaldale and the Lethbridge County for the last 40 years. It was a pleasure working with a great bunch of firefighters who made my job easy to do. I cannot express enough how working with volunteer firefighters that worked with compassion and professionalism as well as enthusiasm made my job a lot easier. The Town of Coaldale and Lethbridge County are a safer and better place to live because of their dedication. I was proud to serve as their Chief. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. - Andy & Raylene Van Rijn Card of anks 1145 We, the family of the late Jean Lambert, wish to express our heartfelt thanks to those who showed their support by sending food, flowers, the many phone calls and kind words. This was and is a very difficult time and your thoughtfulness is very much appreciated. To Father Philip Le for officiating the service, you words of comfort and understanding was felt by our family and for that we are grateful. We were sincerely moved by the care and attention that Jean had received from the paramedics, police, nurses, and Dr. Haull of the Medicine Hat emergency teams. We acknowledge Double J's Catering for providing the wonderful lunch following the ceremony. Thank you to our Funeral Director Tammy Burgevtiz, of Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, your guidance and professional mannerism was of great comfort to our family and for this we are grateful. We are truly blessed to have such good friends and family in our lives and we have been deeply touched by you all. The Family of Jean Lambert Join us for our free Community Informational Seminar 7:00 pm on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel. Group Sessions begin at 7:00pm on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 In Memoriams 1150 In loving Memory of JIM KATO Who passed away January 9, 2011 Those we love don't go away They walk beside us everyday, Unseen, unheard, But always near. Still loved, still missed & very dear. Love, Betty In Memoriams 1150 In loving memory of ROBERT AKSNOWICZ who passed away January 9, 2013 Swift and sudden was the parting Taken home without a sigh, We could not think all was over For we never said goodbye A special place within our hearts Is set aside for you As long as life's memories last We will remember you Always in our hearts Mom & Dad, Gina & Larry, Jen, Tristan, Gordon and Justin In Memoriams 1150 In loving memory of Ann Burla Dec 19, 1921 - Jan 9, 2015 Your memory is a keepsake with which we'll never part God has you in His arms We have you in our hearts Love: Mike, Don, Ken, Rick and families Monday to Saturday 10-5 (Store hours) Monday to Saturday 10 - 4 (Donation hours) 1004 1st ave Lethbridge 403-327-3199 ROBERT “BOB” OBER 1938 - 2016 Robert “Bob” Ober of Coaldale, beloved husband of the late June Ober, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at the age of 77 years. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at SOUTHMINISTER UNITED CHURCH, 1011 4 Ave S. Lethbridge, with Reverend Dr. Austin Fennell officiating. Visit www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence. EAGLE SPEAKER Dec. 13, 1936 - Jan. 2, 2016 ‘Aapoyaakii’ (BYRDE EAGLE SPEAKER) passed away peacefully at Cardston Hospital surrounded by her family on Saturday, January 2, 2016. The Funeral Service will be held at SENATOR GLADSTONE HALL, on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Michael Tipper officiating. Interment to follow at St. Paul's Cemetery. To send a condolence, please visit www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com You want it? We got it! Classifieds. Check us out online www.lethbridge herald.com

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Page 1: SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 2016 F Lethbridge Herald page - C2 · class in her dress and jewelry. Prior to raising her sons, Shirley was a school teacher. As Shirley requested, there will

Obituaries 1160

FERNANDE “QUINNELL”SPEELMAN

1919 - 2016 Mrs. Fernande “Quinnel l ”Speelman of Lethbridge, belovedwife of the late Dr. James “Jim”S p e e l m a n , p a s s e d a w a ypeacefu l l y in her home a tPemmican Lodge on January 6,2016 at the age of 96 years. Fernande, fondly known asNana, was born on April 9, 1919in Mud Lake, Fort MacLeod, AB.She was a member of the TrinityUnited church since 1949. Shewas also a life member of theOrder of the Royal Purple, acharter member of the RoyalCanad ian Leg ion Aux i l ia ry ,member of the U.C.W.L. of theUnited church, member of theArchery Club and an Honourarymember of the Happy Oldtimers.She taught Sunday school, was acub troop leader, as well as aCGIT leader for five years and shedelivered meals on wheels forthree years. In her free time, sheenjoyed making homemade cardsfor all occasions for her family andfriends. She was predeceased by herparents, her first husband BussQuinnell, a brother Judd Couillardand her sister Paula Farr. She i s su rv i ved by he rdaughters; Paulette (Floris) andJewel (Ed), both of Picture Butte;Jim’s chi ldren Donna, Doug(Heather), Lee (Nora), and Kim(Sheila); numerous grandchildren,great grandchildren and greatgreat grandchildren; as well asnumerous nieces, nephews andtheir families. Buss and Fernande owned andoperated the “Frosty Dip” forfifteen years, while living in thehouse behind i t . They weremarried for forty nine and a halfyea rs . Buss passed awayFebruary 12, 1996 at the age of92 years. After Buss passed, Fernandemarried Jim and they moved tot h e P e m m i c a n L o d g e i nLethbridge, where they spent twomonths shor t o f ten yearstogether. Jim passed away onJuly 29, 2006. A Celebration of her Life will beheld at 2:00pm on Saturday,January 23, 2016 at the UNITEDCHURCH PICTURE BUTTETRINITY, 528 Maple Cres S.,Picture Butte. Flowers are gratefully declined.Those who wish, memor ia ldonations may be made to UnitedChurch Picture Butte Trinity, 528Maple Cres S., Picture Butte, AB,T0K 1V0.

Visit www.mbfunerals.comto send a private condolence.

There is a place to grieve the loss of your unborn child. Visit the "Memorial to the Unborn"

at theMountain View

Cemetery

Obituaries 1160

MORNING BIRD HARLEY "DUKE" MORNINGBIRD, husband of BernadineMountain Horse, passed away inCardston on January 2nd, 2016 atthe age of 61 years. A Wake Service will be at theOld Saipoyi Gym, Stand Off onSunday, Jan. 10th from 7:00 to11:00 p.m. and continue all nightat Bernadine's residence. TheFuneral Service will be held at the(CHANGED) Old Saipoyi Gym,Stand Off on Monday, January11th at 11:00 a.m. Interment in St.Catherine's Cemetery. S e n d c o n d o l e n c e s t o :

www. legacy fune ra lhome .ca

Darren Howlett1960 ~ 2016

Darren Robert Howlett, beloved husband of Lucy Howlett, passedaway unexpectedly in Vauxhall onThursday, January 7, 2016 at the ageof 55 years.Relatives and friends are invited to

Prayers at Southland Funeral Chapel,5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Monday,January 11, 2016 at 7:00 P.M.The Funeral Mass will be celebrated

at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 324 - 2 Avenue North, Vauxhall onTuesday, January 12, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website atwww.southlandfuneral.com.

Obituaries 1160

SHIRLEY PRICE1935 - 2015

Shirley Price, daughter of Wasyl(William) and Veronya (Minnie)T e r e n t i u k , p a s s e d a w a ypeacefully at her care home atEdith Cavell in Lethbridge, onDecember 18, 2015 at the age of79. She was born on December 19,1935 in Lethbridge Alberta. Shirley was predeceased by herhusband Norman Alexander Price(February 1, 1992) and herbrother Fred Terentiuk (February23, 2013). Shirley is survived by her sonsDaryl (Deborah) and David (Yana)and two granddaughters (Teahand Ariana). She also left behindnumerous loving relatives andfriends. Shirley loved life. Shewas a friendly, loving lady with asmile for everyone. Shirley was acaring and generous person to all.She loved her family dearly. Oneof Shirley's favorite pass timeswas to do crafts and she alsoloved to read. She had a lot ofclass in her dress and jewelry.Prior to raising her sons, Shirleywas a school teacher. As Shirley requested, there willbe no fo rma l se rv ice w i thcremation and scattering of ashesto follow. The family of Shirleywould l ike to express thei rdeepest gratitude for all her careand support over the years fromstaff, family and friends. She willbe truly missed.

Visit www.mbfunerals.comto send a private condolence.

Obituaries 1160

NAVRATILFRANK NAVRATIL, belovedhusband of Grace Navratil, ofMagrath, AB., passed away at theChinook Regional Hospital, onThursday, January 7, 2016 at theage of 83 years. Besides his loving wife, Frank issurvived by his daughter Connie(Jake) Barendregt of Magrath andson Lynn (Cheryl) Navratil ofCoaldale, grandchildren NicolletteN a v r a t i l a n d D y l a n ( A l e aSteinborn) Navratil as well ass i s t e r A n n i e H u f n a g e l o fL e t h b r i d g e . A Prayer Service will be held atCORNERSTONE FUNERALHOME, 2800 Mayor MagrathDrive South, Lethbridge, AB onSunday, January 10, 2016 at 7:00P.M. with Reverend JeremyRichert of f ic iat ing. The Funeral Service will be heldat ST. JOHN’S LUTHERANCHURCH, Magrath, AB., onMonday, January 11, 2016 at 1:00P.M. with Reverend JeremyRichert of f ic iat ing.Following the Funeral Service anInterment Service will take placeat the Magrath Cemetery. In memory of Frank, donationsmay be made to The Heart andStroke Foundation, P.O. Box2211, Lethbridge, AB., T1J 4K7

To send a condolence, please visitwww.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

Obituaries 1160

LONG TIME SQUIRRELJ U D Y A N N L O N G T I M ESQUIRREL of the Blood Reserve,passed away suddenly at home,on Monday, January 4, 2016 atthe age of 47 years. A Visitation & Family Service willbe held at CORNERSTONEFUNERAL HOME, 2800 MayorMagrath Drive South, Lethbridge,AB, on Monday, January 11, 2016at 4:00 P.M. with Pastor RockyBrave Rock officiating. A Wake will be held at OLDS A I P O Y I S C H O O L , B l o o dRese rve , AB , on Monday ,January 11, 2016, starting at 7:00P.M. and continuing all night. The Funeral Mass wi l l beCelebrated a t ST. MARY'SIMMACULATE CONCEPTIONCATHOLIC CHURCH, BloodReserve , AB, on Tuesday ,January 12, 2016 at 11:00 A.M.with Father Pawel Andrasz,O.M.I . , Celebrant. Interment to fo l low at St .Catherine's Cemetery, BloodReserve, AB. In memory of and in respect forJudy, the family would appreciateno consumption of alcoholicbeverages before or during theservices.

To send a condolence, please visitwww.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 2016 F Lethbridge Herald page - C2

In Loving Memory ofDavid Rene Walker.

It is with sad hearts that the familyannounces the passing of DavidRene Walker on December 29,2015 at the age of 91. He will bedearly missed! Left to treasure his memory andremember his legacy are his lovingwife Irene, his three children;David (Diane), Donald (Rita) andS h a r o n ( H o w a r d ) , f i v egrandchildren; Candace (Marc),Geoffrey (Hailey), Devan, Brett,and Megan, and three great-grandchildren; Isabella, Charlotte,a n d No a h . Da v e wa s p re -deceased by his infant son, Patrick.A "Celebration of Life" will takeplace at a later date.

Card of Thanks 1145

I would like to thank everyone

w h o h e l p e d m a k e m y

retirement from the Coaldale &

District Emergency Service so

memorable. Thanks to all the

people who sent cards, emails,

dropped by the fire hall or

stopped me on the street, it was

very humbling. Special thanks

to the Town of Coaldale who

hosted my retirement supper

and program. A special thank

you to Kalen Hastings, Janice

Herbst and my daughter

McKinley, who spent many

hours organizing the event. To

my firefighters who came out

and honoured me that night

and my friends and family who

at tended and shared my

special night with me, thank

you. It was my pleasure to

serve the citizens of Coaldale

and the Lethbridge County for

the last 40 years. It was a

pleasure working with a great

bunch of firefighters who made

my job easy to do. I cannot

express enough how working

with volunteer firefighters that

worked with compassion and

professionalism as well as

enthusiasm made my job a lot

easier. The Town of Coaldale

and Lethbridge County are a

safer and better place to live

because of their dedication. I

was proud to serve as their

Chief. Thank you from the

bottom of my heart.

- Andy & Raylene Van Rijn

Card of Thanks 1145

We, the family of the late Jean Lambert, wish to express our heartfelt thanks to

those who showed their support by sending food, flowers, the many phone calls and kind words. This was and is a

very difficult time and your thoughtfulness is very much appreciated. To Father Philip Le for officiating the

service, you words of comfort and understanding was felt by our family and for that we are grateful. We were

sincerely moved by the care and attention that Jean had received from

the paramedics, police, nurses, and Dr. Haull of the Medicine Hat emergency teams. We acknowledge Double J's Catering for providing the wonderful lunch following the ceremony. Thank you to our Funeral Director Tammy

Burgevtiz, of Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, your guidance and professional mannerism was of great comfort to our family and for this we are grateful. We

are truly blessed to have such good friends and family in our lives and we have been deeply touched by you all.

The Family of Jean Lambert

Join us for our free CommunityInformational Seminar 7:00 pmon Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at

Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel.Group Sessions begin at

7:00pm onTuesday, January 19, 2016

In Memoriams 1150

In loving Memory of

JIM KATO

Who passed away January 9, 2011

Those we love don't go awayThey walk beside us everyday,

Unseen, unheard,But always near.

Still loved, still missed & very dear.

Love, Betty

In Memoriams 1150

In loving memory of

ROBERT AKSNOWICZ who

passed away January 9, 2013

Swift and sudden was the partingTaken home without a sigh,

We could not think all was overFor we never said goodbye

A special place within our heartsIs set aside for you

As long as life's memories lastWe will remember you

Always in our hearts

Mom & Dad, Gina & Larry,

Jen, Tristan, Gordon and

Justin

In Memoriams 1150

In loving memory of

Ann Burla

Dec 19, 1921 - Jan 9, 2015

Your memory is a keepsake

with which we'll never part

God has you in His arms

We have you in our hearts

Love: Mike, Don, Ken,

Rick and families

Monday to Saturday 10-5 (Store hours)Monday to Saturday 10 - 4 (Donation hours)

1004 1st ave Lethbridge403-327-3199

ROBERT “BOB” OBER1938 - 2016

Robert “Bob” Ober of Coaldale,beloved husband of the late JuneO b e r , p a s s e d a w a y o nWednesday, January 6, 2016 atthe age of 77 years. A Memorial Service will be heldat 1:00pm on Tuesday, January12, 2016 at SOUTHMINISTERUNITED CHURCH, 1011 4 Ave S.Lethbridge, with Reverend Dr.Austin Fennell officiating.

Visit www.mbfunerals.comto send a private condolence.

EAGLE SPEAKER Dec. 13, 1936 - Jan. 2, 2016

‘Aapoyaakii’ (BYRDE EAGLES P E A K E R ) p a s s e d a w a ypeacefully at Cardston Hospitalsurrounded by her family onSaturday, January 2, 2016. The Funeral Service will be helda t SENATOR GLADSTONEHALL, on Saturday, January 9,2 0 1 6 a t 1 1 : 0 0 A . M . w i t hR e v e r e n d M i c h a e l T i p p e ro f f i c i a t i n g . Interment to follow at St. Paul'sCemetery.

To send a condolence, please visitwww.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

You want it? We got it!Classifieds.

Check us out onlinewww.lethbridge

herald.com