VERNON ARDEN GAUNTLY beloved husband of the late Betty Gauntly of Lethbridge, passed away at home on Monday, March 10, 2008 at the age of 74 years.
He is survived by his sisters; Esther Goerzen of Calgary, Evelyn (Irvine) Pickering of Lethbridge, Eleanor Stephenson of Lethbridge and Shirley Fander of Lacombe, brothers Gordon, Robert (Alice), Leroy (Judy) of Lethbridge and Clarence (Diana) of Strath Roy, Ontario, nephews Ray (Michelle) Pickering and two great nephews Kyle and Kristopher Pickering who lived with Vernon for 17 years. He is also survived by many more nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife Betty and his parents, Walter and Elizabeth.
Vernon loved his nephews and enjoyed going for bike rides, helping the boys fix their bikes and building tree houses for them. He loved it when they went camping with Ray, Michelle and the boys to the Magrath Campground where he enjoyed fishing with the boys.
A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Larry Hankinson officiating.
No flowers by request, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

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Peggy Williams-Ominis sti skaki (Different Songs Woman)
Her name was bestowed upon her by her mentor and teacher Blood Sacred Woman and Sun Lodge Maker Mrs. Rides at the Door. Peggy passed away peacefully during the morning hours on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at the Chinook Regional Hospital at the age of 55 years old as a result of complications of diabetes.
Peggy was born July 19, 1952 at the Blood Indian Hospital, daughter of the late Victor and Alice Williams. She attended the following schools; St. Paul’s Residential School, Standoff Day School and Granum Elementary School during her primary education years.
She married George Goodstriker in 1974 and happily supported and honored her husband by helping him with his chosen desire and duty to help all humans with prayer and traditional doctoring. They supported tribal residents and new family members who needed support and guidance through traditional healing in the sweat lodge ceremony. Together they traveled to many locations to offer their time and commitment to help others who were in need of spiritual guidance and healing. Some of her travels included Hawaii, Las Vegas, Boulder Montana International Gathering and other locations in Canada and the United States.
Together they raised their six children in the Bullhorn area. She is survived by her husband George, her five sons; Georgie (Tony), Duane (Teasha), Bobby (Vicky), Troy (Neddy), Shane, Tyler, and Hawk, her beloved grandchildren; Katana, Vienna, Clay, Tristen, Smoke, Liz, Alex, Kevin, Roberta, Mackenzie, Jade, Alex, Josh, Michael, Gail, Eartha and Jackie, her adopted children; Vicki Goodstriker, Frank Russell, Rob Penner, Hanna Butson, River Johansson and John Stiffarm.
Peggy leaves to mourn, sisters; Anne Wilson Schaef (Chuck), Hilda (Ralph), Linda (Calvin), Francis (James), Karen (Sam), Sarah (Buddy) Wesley, Theresa Johansson, Gayle Hitchcock, Sharon (Darcy), Norma (Glen) and the Living In Process Family, brothers; Cal (Ernestine), Pete Sidley and Lionel (Jessica), Larry Talks A lot, Lynn Johansson, Mook Eagle Tail, Leroy (Regina) Bullcalf and Moses Spearchief, in-laws; Mary Singer, Irene Tailfeathers and Doreen (George) Littleshields as well as numerous nieces and nephews and the extended families of the Good striker’s and Williams.
She was predeceased by her parents Victor and Alice, grandmother Paula Blackhorse, Sarah Ramsey, grandfather Harry Williams, sisters Teresa Chiefbody and Aurbina Williams, brother Steven (at birth), daughter Lizzy, uncles; Dan and Nelson Bad Arm, Alex Hunt, Les Buckskin, Orten, Glen and Clifford Eaglespeaker, Reggie Buckskin, Alec Hunt, aunts; Nellie Plainwoman, Adeline Badarm, Annie Braverock, Catherine Blood, Maude Calling Last, nieces Livia Williams and Jolynn, nephew Leon Williams, cousins; Valerie Valance, Esther, Pearline and Adolphus Bad Arm, Julia, David and Kim Eagle Speaker and Franklyn and Tom Crow Chief, in-laws; Frank, Rufus, James, Lorraine, Charles, Beatrice Goodstriker, Marjorie Manyfingers, Dorothy Boutland and Marion Makin/ Goodstriker.
Peggy’s final lesson to her family was to endure as much as you can endure and not succumb to defeat, as depicted through her ill health, she lived contented with her condition for many years and would have continued to thrive for life even though her condition worsened. Her biggest thrill was meeting singers Charlie Pride, Rod Steward and Donna Fargo.
A Wake Service will be held at WHITE CALF CHAPEL, Standoff on Friday, October 19, 2007 from 5:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M.
A Funeral Service will be held at WHITE CALF CHAPEL, Standoff on Saturday, October 20, 2007 at 11:00 A.M.
Interment to follow at St. Catherine’s Cemetery.

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It is with deep sorrow that the family of Elizabeth (Liz) Gebauer (nee Nagy) announces her passing at the St. Michael’s Health Centre, Palliative Care on Sunday, October 7, 2007 at the age of 67 following a short battle with cancer.
She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 39 years Henry Gebauer of Coaldale, sisters Julaine (Gerald) Coyne of Sunnyside and Margaret Wieler of Lethbridge, brothers-in-law Bill Pelham and Armin Gebauer, sisters-in-law Rose Willms, Marlies (Jim) Csabay and Irma Gebauer as well as numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends.
She was predeceased by her father George Nagy, mother Julianna Nagy, brother George Nagy Jr., twin sister Irene Nagy and sister Priscilla Pelham.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Prayer Service at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. with Pastor Jamie Waring officiating.
A Celebration of Liz’s life will be held at IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 20 Rocky Mountain Blvd West, Lethbridge on Friday, October 12, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Richard Brown and Pastor Jamie Waring officiating.
Cremation.
Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317-10th Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2M7 or to a charity of your choice.

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Glenn William “Bill” Gillin
July 26, 1934 - August 10, 2007
It is with great sadness that the family of Bill Gillin announce his passing on August 10, 2007. He suffered the indignity of Alzheimer’s disease which increasingly assaulted his brain and body over a ten year period.
He will be sadly missed and remembered by his loving wife Anne. He also leaves to mourn his “special daughter” Cathy (Ron) McLaren, grandchildren Jim (Jennie) and Leanne McLaren, brother Frank Lytle (Alice) Gillin from Ronan, Montana, nephews Bud and Frank and their families, sister Kathleen (Harold) Chappel from Seattle, Washington, nieces Andrea and Marsi, nephews Jack and Glenn and all their families, mother-in-law Emilie Younie, sister-in-law Jean Ramage, nieces Laurie Ramage, Christine (Tom) Pytlarz, great nieces Alexa and Shaylee all from Lethbridge and Renee (Mike) Roig and great nephew Christopher from North Ridgeville, Ohio.
Bill was predeceased by his first wife Betty Holliday (1970), parents Theodore Frank Gillin and Eunice Richard Gillin Porter and his older brother Richard Leonard Gillin from Glendale, Arizona.
Bill was born in Great Falls, Montana on July 26, 1934. He went to elementary school there where he quickly learned to read and write which became his life long passion. The family moved to Medford, Oregon, a more moderate climate for his ailing father. Bill completed his secondary education there. Since his father was house bound, Bill learned to cook, clean, wash clothes and iron while his mother worked at a variety of jobs. During the summer the boys worked at odd jobs to help pay the household bills.
The family moved back to Montana where his father passed away at the age of 42. Bill went to school and completed his high school in Roman, Montana. Immediately after high school (1953) Bill enlisted in the Navy. He was stationed in San Diego, California. He was trained in radar surveillance at Naval School. His first assignment was on the USS Mount Olympus which sailed to the Arctic Circle to participate in a joint USA/Canada venture – the DEW line (now disassembled). Near the end of the Korean War, he was stationed at Osaka, Japan his first encounter with the Asian culture – this was the beginning of his continued interest in Japan. He was honourably discharged in 1961.
Bill used the G.I Bill credits to attend the University of Montana (Dillon) where he earned his Bachelor of Science in secondary education in 1961. His first job was teaching English literature and language in Troy, Montana to grades 10, 11 and 12. Bill won the students respect and the seniors dedicated their portion of the year book to Bill.
Bill immigrated to Canada in 1965 where he accepted a teaching position in Taber at W.R Myers High School for 2 years. He applied and was accepted by the Lethbridge Community College to teach English in 1967.
He met Betty Holliday and her daughter Cathy in Lethbridge and Betty and Bill were married in 1969 (Betty passed away in 1970). Bill took a sabbatical leave and entered Seattle University for his masters. In September 1974, Bill met Anne Younie a new faculty member. They were engaged in October and married on November 27, 1974. In January of 1975 he returned to Seattle and earned his master of arts in teaching in the spring of 1975. Bill did some stage acting as well in his university days.
Bill became a proud Canadian citizen in November 1975. During the years at the College, Bill was on a number of committee’s as well as being the Faculty President for a year. He actively participated in conferences in Canada and the U.S and acted as conference chairman. He was a member of the Elks Club and a member of the Glenbow Museum. He believed in continuing education and received his certificates from the Ransselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York and from the Department of Rhetoric University of Minnesota.
Bill loved to tour and travel. He and Anne travelled throughout Canada and the U.S plus a wonderful trip to the Cayman Islands. Bill did a walking tour of the 22 Temples in Japan – this further added to his love of Japan. He learned Tai Chi, became a member of the Bonsai Society and the President of the former Canada Japan Society.
He visited libraries, art galleries and museums whenever they travelled. He had a large record collection of jazz and classical music, a large coin collection as well as a large home library on a number of different topics. Bill loved dining out, visiting with family and friends and watching the grandchildren grow up. Bill retired from teaching at the age of 60 and used the joint gift given to retirees from the College Board and Faculty Association to set up a student award in his name.
His retirement was short lived. He lost focus, became more introverted and lost his memory and soon lost his ability to talk or read.
Bill was friendly and intelligent, had a great sense of humor and was witty. He loved teaching, had a good rapport with his students and was able to draw out the best in his students. He volunteered his services to students for special events and fund raising activities. Bill had an extraordinary memory. Colleagues would seek him out for help with word usage and sentence structure rather than looking up references. Bill Gillin was a gentleman and scholar.
In memory of Bill, the family is inviting neighbors, friends, colleagues, business associates and care givers to a gathering at Erickson’s Banquet Room, 1725 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Saturday 25, 2007 at 2:00 P.M.
If so desired, memorial donations may be made to the Lethbridge College Foundation, The Bill Gillin Award, 3000 College Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 1L6, the Alzheimer Society of Alberta, 426 – 5th Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 2B7 or to a charity of your choice.

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