MR. ALBERT WILLIAM HILLMER of Lethbridge, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at the age of 81 years.
Albert is survived by his children Gordon (Shirley), Chris (Noel) of Lethbridge, Connie (Bob) of Nanaimo, B.C., Keith (Tammy) of Rolling Hills and Kathy (Larry) of Vernon, B.C., 16 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and brother Phillip.
He was predeceased by his wife Marjorie, 3 sons; Rodney, Lloyd and Bruce, granddaughter Amber (Nikki), parents Herman and Maude, sisters Myrtle and Bertha and twin brother Herman.
He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him.
A Funeral Service will be held at the MCKILLOP UNITED CHURCH, 2329 – 15th Avenue South, Lethbridge on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Brian Amison officiating.
Interment to follow at the Magrath Cemetery.
In memory of Albert, donations may be made to S.T.A.R.S., Box 570, 1441 Aviation Avenue Park N.E., Calgary, AB, T2E 8M7.
 

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FRED HRANAC, beloved husband of Mary Hranac, passed away suddenly while golfing at Indian Hill Golf Course on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at the age of 82 years.
Fred is survived by his loving wife Mary (nee Hazuda), daughters Beverley (Darin Weinkauf) of Lethbridge and Christine (Brian) Ehnes of Foremost, sons Garry (Rita) of Coaldale and Rick of Coaldale, grandchildren Caitlyn and Shannon Stone, Tyler and Tennille Ehnes and Nolan and Joel Hranac, brother Joe (Laverna) Hranac, sister-in-law Darlene Hranac and brother-in-law George (Helen) Hazuda as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his sister and brother-in-law Mildred and Rex Powell, brother Ed Hranac, niece Starlie Ann Hranac and his parents Frederick and Anna Hranac.
Fred was born in Lethbridge on September 28, 1925. He grew up on the farm in the Readymade and Coaldale area. On May 6, 1953 he married the love of his life Mary and recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. Fred loved to farm and was involved and active in farming until his passing. For many years, Fred was a director on both the Vegetable Board and Sugar Beet Growers Association.
Fred was an active member of the Indian Hill Golf Association, Readymade 50 Plus Club, The Revellers Club, The Holiday Bowling League as well as a charter member of the Knights of Columbus of Coaldale.
A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 7:00 P.M.
A Memorial Mass will be held at ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 917 – 4th Avenue South, Lethbridge on Friday, May 16, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Tim Boyle Celebrant.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Coaldale Lethbridge Food Grains Project, c/o Coaldale Mennonite Church, 2316 – 17th Street, Coaldale, AB, T1M 1G3.

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MR. STEVE HOYTOS, beloved husband to Mrs. Margaret Hoytos of Milk River, father of Jim (Christine) Hoytos and grandfather to Steven and Kenneth Hoytos of Valleyview, Alberta, passed away at the Milk River Hospital on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at the age of 75 years.
He is survived by his brother Leslie Hoytos of Milk River and also by Margaret’s sisters, brothers and their spouses as well as numerous nieces and nephews too numerous to mention.
Steve was predeceased by his parents Bert and Helen Hoytos, brother Bert and sister Priscilla Hoytos.
Steve was born on the farm, January 31, 1933. He was the second son of Bert and Helen Hoytos. He attended school at Bankview at 117.
Steve’s greatest moments were spending time on the farm with his wife of 44 years.
In his younger days, he was on the bowling team and also played slow pitch with the 117 Aces. He was a farmer and cattleman all his life and later his passion turned to wood making, making anything with a scroll saw that came to mind with Margaret there by his side to do all the painting.
Steve was always there for his neighbours to lend a hand when needed.
To his grandsons he was “Papa” and they meant the world to him. They spent many days on the farm, hunting gophers and just spending quality time together.
A very special thank you to the nurses on the 4th floor of the Chinook Regional Hospital and the Palliative Care Unit at the Milk River Hospital. You are very special people.
Cremation.
A private family service will be held.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit at the Milk River Hospital.

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ADRIAN HART formerly of Hinton, beloved husband of Hazel Hart, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, February 29, 2008 at the age of 74 years.
Adrian will be sadly missed and eternally loved by Hazel, his wife of 54 years, son Lowell (Elizabeth) of Campbell River, B.C., daughter Loya (Kevin De Clercq) of Lethbridge and cherished granddaughter Haylene. He was predeceased by his son Randall in 1969, his parents, four sisters and five brothers.
Adrian was born on January 6, 1934 in Drinnan, Alberta. He was a proud, strong man, who loved his family and home. His love of fishing and the outdoors was only superceded by his priority to provide for his family. Adrian was a well-travelled man who always disliked leaving home but fully enjoyed his travels, friends and life.
We invite family and friends to a Celebration of Life at his home, 1206 – 13th Street South, Lethbridge on Saturday, March 8, 2008 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

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DWAINE HARVIE, beloved husband of Hazel Harvie, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, February 8, 2008 at the age of 75 years.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 57 years, Hazel and his children; Arlene (Dan) Driscoll, Dwaila (Rob) Gfrerer, Gerri (Greg) Koskowich, Daryl (Sue) Harvie and Darren (Jana) Harvie. He dearly loved his grandchildren; Stephanie (Peter Holm) and Jennifer Koskowich; Robbie, Jarrid, and Adam Gfrerer; Timothy and Jillian Harvie; and Marcus, Miranda and Clayton Harvie, and his great grandchildren, Alexandra, Austen, Dominic, Mason, Mitchell, and Sophia. Dwaine always felt blessed by his would be sisters, Jean (Henry) Korth and Jackie Egan and the many family and friends that have enriched his life.
A Memorial Service will be held at the CENTRAL CHURCH OF CHRIST, 716 - 23 Street North, Lethbridge on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 2:30 P.M. with Reverend Wes Midgett officiating.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to "Streets Alive".
 

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MARGARET “MAGGIE” HORAK, beloved wife of the late Frank Horak, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at the age of 96 years.
She is survived by her children; Edward (Wilma) of Lethbridge and Allen (Pam) of Kelowna, B.C., grandchildren; Ed (Kim), Michael, Trixie (Tom) Sylvester of Kelowna, B.C., Todd (Cindy) of Kelowna, B.C. as well as 6 great grandchildren; Michael & Kiara, Tyler, Alyssa & Arianna and Tiffany. She is also survived by her brother Peter Konanz, sisters Josephine (Ewald) Schramm and Clara Vollmann all of Saskatchewan.
She was predeceased by her husband Frank, daughter Lorraine and 11 siblings.
Margaret was born on July 29, 1911 in St. Joseph Colony, Balgonie, Saskatchewan. She married Frank on September 8, 1930 and together they had 3 children. They moved to Kelowna in 1949 where they resided until Frank’s passing in 1989; Margaret moved to Lethbridge until her passing.
A Funeral Service will be held at FIRST UNITED CHURCH, 502 – 13th Street North, Lethbridge on Monday, February 11, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Elizabeth Brown officiating.
Interment to follow at a later date at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Kelowna, B.C.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to SASH, Box 280, Magrath, AB, T0K 1J0.

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MARIE PAULINE HEALY, beloved mom, sister, grandma, great grandma and auntie, passed away at the Cardston Hospital on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at the age of 72 years.
Mom was tired so she was called home to join her loved ones.
Pauline will be sadly missed by her beloved daughters Delia and Jessica (Lionel), sons Keith and Darcy (Charlene), precious grandchildren; Jacob and Marie as well as Jasmine, Gilmore, Janelle, Sissy, Darcelle, Mandy, Michelle and Hannah and great grandchildren; Darcy-James, Adam and Lilly Anna. She is also survived by four sisters; Theresa (late Stanley) Black Water, Donalda Big Throat, Veronica (Ray) Brewer and Christine (George) Good Dagger, sisters-in-law Elizabeth Big Throat, Catherine and Barbara Healy , brothers-in-law Tyrone and Stanley Healy and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pauline was predeceased by her beloved husband George Healy Sr., parents Harry and Clara Big Throat, brothers Horace and Max Big Throat and Philip Aberdeen, sisters Alberteen Plume, Celina Twigg, Evelyn Twigg and Veronica Big Throat, sons George Jr., Gilmore and Max Healy, daughter-in-law Cheryl Bears Paw and numerous nieces and nephews.
In the early 1960’s mom began working for the Blood Band administration and then worked as an accountant for the Blood Tribe Social Development for 11 years.
Mom completed her education at St. Mary’s Residential School and then went on to Red Deer for 2 years and graduated from the Henderson Business College in Lethbridge. Her hobbies were riding horses and sheep herding. She was also a strong devoted Catholic. Pauline married the love of her life George Healy Sr. and together they raised six beautiful children.
Mom was a very caring person and was known for her big heart and love for everyone. Besides her caring nature, mom will be remembered for her sense of humour and uncanny wit. She was known to put a smile on your face and made everyone laugh.
A Wake Service will be held at WHITE CALF CHAPEL, Standoff on Thursday, February 7, 2008 from 6:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. MARY’S IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH, Blood Reserve on Friday, February 8, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Pawel Andrasz officiating.
Interment to follow at St. Catherine’s Cemetery.

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MR. TOM HOLY SINGER, beloved husband of Mrs. Phyllis Fox of Cardston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his children and family at the Cardston Hospital on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at the age of 85 years.
Tom was born on March 8, 1922 in the Bull Horn area on the Blood Indian Reserve to the late Frank Holy Singer and Mary Wells. His early school days were spent at the St. Mary’s Indian Residential School. At the age of eighteen he enlisted in the Canadian Army. Stories were told about his marching through Italy, France, Belgium and Holland as a gunner WWII.
Tom enjoyed his great outdoor adventure and also the peace and tranquility that nature offered him.. One of his favorite sports was hunting and fishing with his buddies and spent many hours and days in the wilderness. He always shared his catch with his family, friends and neighbors. In his younger days he enjoyed riding his horse visiting relatives and friends.
He was also dedicated to supporting recreational sports and coached softball and baseball teams. He rarely missed the Kainai Chiefs hockey games when the Foothills Hockey League was the major attraction in Southern Alberta. He supported his son’s hockey games and later followed his grandchildren, which gave him the right to criticize the games. He also traveled far to watch his family participate in the sport of rodeo. Being adventurous he told many stories of his tries at different events. He also traveled many miles enjoying his participation in pow-wows throughout Alberta and the United States. Tom took great pleasure in just driving and cruising through the town of Cardston that his family teased him and called him Tom Cruise. He also enjoyed going to bingo with Phyllis and his special sister Pauline Three Persons. The three were known to have disagreements about each others’ driving abilities as they traveled together. Up to his last days of driving, Tom looked forward to bringing his grandchildren, Willie, Casey and Tera to hockey practice and sometimes to their games. Tom had a special buddy relationship with his seven year old grandson, Kagan, who lived with him and they took care of each other in their own special ways - there was hardly a day that they were not together, in his heart he also had his away from home grandchildren Jacy and Brett Door from Siksika.
Tom’s strong beliefs in the importance of spirituality as his pillar of strength included his family and never left out the community in his daily prayers. His commitment to dedicating his life as a spiritual leader and member of a Sacred Society began in 1972. He was a member of the Sacred Horn Society and held two sacred bundles for fourteen years. He transferred his sacred bundles in 1984, along with his knowledge and teachings to many young Horn society members, who will remember him as a respectable man of integrity with his wisdom. Tom was humble and respected all religious institutions and practices.. He was constantly encouraging the importance of prayer and compassion. Tom was a friend to everyone and would willingly give his last dollar to those in need. He always had many stories to share which usually ended with good advise and guidance.
Tom was a hard worker and took pride in how he performed his duties in the many trades that he possessed. He earned his living by working throughout Alberta and Montana as a ranch hand, on the railroads; farming and the oil industry. Tom was especially skilled in carpentry and often spoke of his experiences with Weston Construction on the Blood Reserve. Tom also worked for Blood Tribe Public Works with the Road Crew; Blood Tribe Housing and St. Mary’s School with the Building Maintenance Department.. He often spoke of his hard laboring jobs as examples of not having a good education and strongly advised and encouraged higher education to make one’s life easier. He believed that everyone should reach to the highest of their potential.
Tom was well known and respected for his wisdom and teachings. In his own gentle manner, he was stern and straight forward in his words as he demonstrated this with his loud voice. He was instrumental as an Elder, Advisor and participated in various traditional historical events. He especially took pride and spoke of his involvement in the opening of BTAP and the naming ceremony of the project and the former Chief Roy Fox - “Maakiinima” . He took great pride in his Blackfoot traditional ways and was one of the original members that formed the Magpie Society.
He will be sadly missed by all those who knew him as Uncle Tom; Papa; Brother, Buddy; Relative; Friend; Elder; Teacher; community member and mostly as a companion, dad and grandpa.
Tom is survived by his wife Phyllis. his children: Snyder(Ann)Fox, Tiger(Kelly) Fox, Penny(Danny) Many Fingers, Bubbles(Rod) White Quills, Pansi(Wilfred) Yellow Wings, Geraldine(Laurie) Across The Mountain, Mary Ann Holy Singer, Bernadine Holy Singer, Thomas(Rosalie) Holy Singer, Shirley (Barnabus) Tall Man, Bernice & Shirley from Browning MT. His Brother: Dennis (Mavis) Chief Moon. His Sisters: Julia Morgan, Lynda Bruised Head, Claudia Sugai, Helen Rogers , Mona Chief Moon, Myra Chief Moon. His Aunts: Beauty Wells, Rosaline Many Guns & Harriet Wells. Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and nieces & nephews too numerous to mention.
In his lifetime with Phyllis, Tom established a very good and special relationship with each and every one of his brothers and sisters in-law including their children and grandchildren. Some of them have gone home ahead of him but good memories without regrets will be treasured by Jonas(Annie) Fox; Rosaline Crowshoe; Joyce First Rider; Dolly Creighton; Pat (Rose) Fox, Larry (Carrie) Fox; Eugene Creighton; Wilfred Soop; Josie Russell-Madle.
Tom was predeceased by his parents Frank Holy Singer and Mary Wells/Chief Moon, his brother Leo Chief Moon, his sisters Ella Chief Moon, Rose Chief Moon and Grace Chief Moon.
A Wake Service will be held at WHITE CALF CHAPEL, Standoff on Sunday, December 2, 2007 from 6:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M.
A Funeral Service will be held at ST. MARY’S IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, Blood Reserve on Monday, December 3, 2007 at 11:00 A.M.
Interment to follow at the Blood Band Cemetery, Blood Reserve.

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MR. RALPH J. HERBST, beloved husband of Mrs. Bea Herbst of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at the age of 67 years.
He is survived by his loving wife Bea and his children; Morris (Pat) Herbst of Aberdeen, SK, Denelda (Hermel) Michaud of Cold Lake, AB, Raphael Herbst of Edmonton, AB and Fabian Herbst of Lethbridge, 6 grandchildren; Debra Orr, Nicholas Herbst, Jeffrey Herbst, Kelly Herbst, Cassandra Michaud and Christopher Michaud and a great grandson Kalieb. He is also survived by his siblings; Edward (Mary) Herbst of Unity, SK, Diane (Paul) Pasquoletto of Oliver, B.C., Gordon Herbst of Moose Jaw, SK, Hilary Herbst of Unity, SK, Delores (Greg) Byran of Osoyoos, B.C. as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents Kasper and Philapina, brother Arnold, niece Crystal and nephew Gordon.
Ralph was born on March 22, 1940 in Unity, Saskatchewan, he was raised and spent many years there. He met Beatrice Wist and they were married in 1962. Ralph was a heavy equipment operator until his retirement in 1987 (due to illness). He later moved to Lethbridge where he resided until his passing. He enjoyed playing cards. Ralph loved his family, especially his grandchildren and he will be sadly missed by his family and many friends.
A Prayer Service will be held at ST. BASIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 604 – 13th Street North, Lethbridge on Friday, October 19, 2007 at 7:00 P.M.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. BASIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH on Saturday, October 20, 2007 at 10:30 A.M. with Reverend Tim Boyle, Celebrant.
Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
In memory of Ralph, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

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GEORGE MERLE HADLEY
2007
GEORGE MERLE HADLEY, beloved husband of Lea Hadley, passed away surrounded by his loved ones at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, September 8, 2007 at the age of 78 years.
Besides his loving wife Lea, Merle is survived by his devoted sister Marilyn Short, children; Cathy Ohama, Bert (Moira), Trevor (Barb), Brenda Hadley (Roger Doiron), Doug (Nicole), Sylvia (Keith) Fowler, 18 grandchildren; Lisa (Mike) Cranston, Dawn Ohama, Joy Ohama, Heather (Nathan) Riley, Ryan (Robin) Scheuerman, Sarah Hadley, Tamara Scheuerman, Josh (Shannon) Hadley, Kelsey Burke, Kyle Fowler, Cory Merle Scheuerman, Robyn Fowler, Kendra Merle Ohama, Jamine Hadley, Marina Ohama, Andrew Burke and Mason Hadley, 3 great grandchildren; Shelby Cranston, Kate Riley and Noah Merle Scheuerman, sister-in-law Mary Van Hove as well as numerous nieces, nephews and good friends.
Merle was predeceased by his parents, his mother and father-in-law Marie and Victor Vercaigne, sisters Darlene and Maxine, brothers-in-law Albert Van Hove, Harvey Short and Phil Nydegger and his great granddaughter Ashley.
Merle was born at Dundurn, Saskatchewan to Bert and Margaret Hadley. He was the oldest of 4 children. Merle married Lea Vercaigne on August 28, 1954. They have six children, 18 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Merle worked his whole career in the oil patch; in the early days as a rig hand and later as a drilling consultant. He enjoyed spending time garage saleing and his greatest joy was being with his family.
A Private Family Memorial was held on Monday, September 10, 2007.
A Graveside Service will be held at Dundurn Cemetery at a later date.
In memory of Merle, donations may be made to Ronald McDonald House, 566 Bannatyne Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3A 0G7.

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