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REVEREND MARJORIE ALICE KENNON
1919-2009
REVEREND MARJORIE ALICE KENNON of Coaldale, AB., passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at the age of 90 years.
She is survived by three sisters; Francis Tanner of Calgary AB., Nora (Ken) Gee of Lethbridge, AB., and Shirley (James) Beach of Lethbridge, AB. and two sisters-in-law; Peggy Kennon of Lethbridge, AB. and Marg Kennon of Burnaby, B.C., and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her extended church family.
She was predeceased by her brothers Sam Kennon, Gordon Kennon, an infant sibling, and parents William and Alice Kennon.
Marjorie was one of the first women to be ordained a deacon and one of the first female priests. In the Diocese of Calgary she was the first woman inducted into a parish.
Since Marjorie’s call from God at about age 20 she worked first as a teacher in rural Alberta and later in Calgary. Marjorie took a Scholar in Theology Degree (STh) from Trinity College, University of Toronto. In 1955 she taught school in Cormorant, MB., then later on the Moose Lake Reserve near The Pas, MB. In 1958 she left teaching for a full-time parish ministry in Swan River Valley, MB. In 1977 she was ordained a priest with three other women, then in 1985, at the Church of the Ascension, Coaldale, she was the first woman priest to work in the Calgary Diocese. In 1991 Marjorie Kennon was made an Honorary Canon of the Cathedral Church of the Redeemer, Calgary, AB. She retired from parish work in 1995, but continued to serve the Lord and her parish by visiting the sick and being a spiritual advisor right up until her passing.
A Funeral Service will be held at the ANGLICAN CHURCH OF ASCENSION, 2113 – 17th Street, Coaldale, AB., on Friday, November 27, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. with Right Reverend Derek Hoskin presiding and assisted by Reverend Michael Ebsworth and Reverend Erin Phillips. Interment to follow in the Coaldale Cemetery.
In memory of Marjorie donations may be made to Primates World Relief & Development, 600 Jarvis St., Toronto, ON. M4Y 2J6, or to World Vision Canada, 1 World Dr. Mississauga, ON L5T 2Y4.
ALEX KOWAL
1951-2009
ALEX KOWAL, of Lethbridge, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2009 at the age of 58 years.
Alex was born in Lethbridge, AB. on March 18, 1951 and had resided around this area all of his life. He had made a lot of friends in the trucking business during his hauls around the country.
He is survived by his special and best friend, Blanche Pelletier and his sisters Lydia Carmen, Donna (Doug) Burrows, and Nina (Brian) Humphries; sister-in-law Mary Kowal, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents John and Fedorea Kowal; his brothers Nick and John Jr.
The family would like to send a special thank you to Dr. C. Abrahamson and all the staff at St. Michael’s Palliative Care for all their help.
At Alex’s request there will be no Funeral Service.
In memory of Alex, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, 317-10th Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2M7.
MARGARET EMMA KRYWOLT
1919-2009
Margaret Emma Krywolt of Lethbridge AB passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on October 29, 2009 at the age of 90 years, predeceased by her ever, greatly loved husband Edward Michael Krywolt.
Left to cherish her love and memories are her children Wayne (Hazel) of Lethbridge, Arlene (Lee) Kubica of Whitehorse YT and Ward (Sheryn) of Calgary, grandchildren
Russell (Michelle) Krywolt of Burnaby BC, Greg Kubica of Whitehorse and Paula Kubica of Burnaby respectively, and great grand children Duncan and Cecilia Krywolt of Burnaby. Numerous nieces, nephews and their extended families will remember her fondly and know each had a special place in her heart.
Besides husband Eddie who passed away October 27, 1976 in Coleman Alberta, she was predeceased by her parents William (1972) and Louisa (1967) Hoggan in Coleman Alberta, her brother George Hoggan (1980) in Prince George BC and her sister & brother-in-law Edna and Norman Schnepf (1990) in Abbotsford BC.
Margaret was born at her parents’ home October 10, 1919 and lived in Coleman for the next 87 years. She married her everlasting love Eddie on July 28, 1939. In 1945, they relocated to a new house, which was home for some 60 years. For the next 30 years, she was a full time wife and mother. Life style improvements, though slow and hard won were celebrated and enjoyed and from a child’s point of view were irrelevant because Mom was always there whenever you needed her, or just wanted butterhorns. Margaret thrived on family activities which included frequent gatherings, picnics and annual holidays. Helping with bake sales, rummage sales, whist drives along with like social activities seemed to fill her spare time calendar.
Margaret liked people and formed strong, supportive and long lasting friendships. That her friendships were two way was very evident when she received extensive support and companionship to help deal with the traumatic loss of Eddie, at the young age of 60, from her co-workers at the Post Office, her close neighbors, her card partners, her Elder Hostel traveling companions, her Coleman Seniors Association committee volunteers and her extended family.
Her decision in 2006 to move to Martha’s House in Lethbridge quickly became a pleasurable opportunity for renewing acquaintances and making new friends. Unfortunately her newest relationships were shortened by her unexpected passing.
Margaret was considered a special lady who treasured family, old friends and new friends so easily made, which no doubt accounted for her meticulous ability to remember who made the dessert for 1984 Christmas dinner.
A Memorial Service lead by Rev Nicky Keyworth will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB. on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 11:00 A.M.
No flowers please. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Box 2211, Lethbridge, AB., T1J 4K7 or Canadian Diabetes. Association, 210D – 12 “A” Street North, Lethbridge, AB., T1H 2J1.
FRANK KRAMPL
2009
FRANK PAUL KRAMPL, beloved partner of Jessie Sanders, of Shaughnessy, passed away at St. Michael's Palliative Care on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at the age of 50 years. Beside his loving partner, he is survived by his daughter Shauna (Aaron) McColl of Lethbridge and his son Joe Krampl of Shaughnessy. He is the loving grandfather of Sarah, Cole, Zachary, Jaxson, Kage and Eva. He is also survived by 10 brothers and sisters, Mary (Kurt) Ott, Anne Allen, William (Joni) Krampl, Shirley (Larry) Strukoff, Rose (Merlin) Wylie, Jerry (Shirley) Krampl, Linda (Rudy) Fleischhauer, Martha (Doug) Grenier, John (Gayle) Krampl, Vicky (Lyle) Aubin, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Martha and Victor Krampl, his brother Joe Krampl as well as a nephew Brian Krampl and a neice Debbie Torgunrud. Frank was born in Michele, B.C., but he lived most of his life in southern Alberta. He was raised in a large family, being the second youngest of 12 children. He worked mainly in the construction field. He had a great love for the outdoors and enjoyed camping, fishing and many other outdoor activities. Frank was an amazing father, grandfather, partner, friend and brother. He was a very caring, giving man, who was very loved and will be missed dearly. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayer Services at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. with Karen Haberman officiating. Funeral Services will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, on Thursday, January 15, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. with Deacon Frank Peta, officiating. Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. In memory of Frank, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317-10th Street South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 2M7 or to St. Michael's Health Care Centre, 1400-9th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4V5.
ARCHIE KWAN
2009
ARCHIE WAYNE KWAN of Lethbridge passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at the age of 49 years. Archie will be sadly missed by his loving sisters Joni Kwan (Jack Houtekamer) of Lethbridge and Lorraine Chow (Kayton) of Calgary. He is also survived by his uncles Jim Lee and Ming Tse, second mother Sherrie Kwan, nieces and nephews; Sara, Adam, Stephanie and Chris; cousins Kellie, Natalie, Andrew, Carson, Diane, and Janet. Archie was predeceased by his father and mother Wayne and Elsie Kwan and his grandparents Zeke and Woo Ken Kwan and Minnie Lee. Archie faced many challenges in life, yet maintained a cheerful disposition. His family would like to express gratitude to the Alberta Mental Health Association (Faye), the Lethbridge Dialysis unit and Dr. M. Wong for all of their care and attention. Relatives and Friends are invited to a Visitation at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB on Saturday, April 11, 2009 from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Interment to follow at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Chinese Section.
HELEN MARY KOVACS (NEE FIRTH)
May 2, 1927 - May 6, 2009
Helen Mary Kovacs passed away suddenly in her home on May 6 2009, 4 days after her 82nd birthday. She will be dearly missed by her children Greg, Kim, Nadine, and her grandchildren Kelan and Jory. Helen leaves her sister-in-law Anna Blackwood (Art), her brother-in-law John Kovacs (Colleen), her cousins Alice Fransden (Vern), Cliff Firth (Arlene), several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Helen is predeceased by her husband Ernie, her mother Katherine Szarka (Bert), and her aunt Elizabeth Firth (Alwyn). Helen was born in Calgary, Alberta on May 2, 1927. Her early life was very mobile attending 10 different schools and living at 30 different addresses in Calgary, Bow Island, Glenwood, and Medicine Hat before settling in Lethbridge in 1945. She was married to Ernie who passed away in 1988 after 35 years of marriage. In addition to raising her 3 children, she worked for the City of Lethbridge in the City Manager's Office and the Social Welfare Department, Williams Tanner and Bell, Canadian Western Natural Gas Company, and Lethbridge Herald as secretary for the publisher, Cleo Mowers. Helen was very generous with her time serving faithfully in numerous groups and committees in her church and in the community. She was a long standing member of the Lethbridge Historical Society where she served in the executive as Historian since May 1997. She worked diligently to ensure that the history of Lethbridge was preserved through the development of historical scrapbooks containing newspaper articles, photos and other historically significant paraphernalia. During her later years she endured numerous health challenges, but remained very active and continued to nuture her eclectic musical tastes by attending the many symphonies, concerts and performances offered in southern Alberta. The family would like to thank the coffee club ladies who provided continual support and gave her countless hours of joy and laughter. We would also like to especially thank Laura, Stenella, and the staff from Greystoke Homes for the loving assistance they provided on a daily basis. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects at the church prior to the funeral service from 10:00 A.M. to 10:45 A.M. The Funeral Service will be held at MCKILLOP UNITED CHURCH, 2329- 15 Avenue South, Lethbridge on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Cathy Coates officiating. Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in memory of Helen to the Lethbridge Historical Society (PO Box 974, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4A2).
WILLIAM KNOX
2009
WILLIAM CLARENCE KNOX, beloved husband of Anna Knox, passed away at the St. Michael's Health Centre, on Thursday, March 28, 2009 at the age of 92 years. Besides his loving wife Anna, William is survived by his son Gary Knox and grandson Patrick Knox. William's family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. X. Van Der Poll and all of the nurses and staff at St. Michael's Fraser House. At William's request, no funeral service will be held.
MRS. MARY LYNN LAMBERT (“LYNN”)
1943-2009
MRS. MARY “LYNN” LAMBERT beloved wife of Mr. Ray Lambert of Lethbridge, AB. passed away at the St. Michael’s Health Centre on Saturday, December 26, 2009 at the age of 66 years.
Lynn was the loving mother of Ron (Val) Lambert and Bob (Joanne) Lambert both of Lethbridge.
Besides her loving husband and children, Lynn leaves to mourn and cherish her memory her precious grandchildren, Cynthia and Rob Lambert of Lethbridge; her brother, Jim Burroughs (Cheri) of Bakersfield, California; her sisters-in-law, Helene (Peter) Davey of Nanaimo, B.C. and Lucille Maloney of Peachland, B.C. as well as several nieces and nephews.
Lynn was predeceased by her niece, Nancy Jobling; her parents, Kathleen and Robert (Bob) Burroughs; her sister Barbara Jean Ferris; her parents-in-law, Jeanne and Roland Lambert; and her brother-in-law, Joe Maloney; as well as her grandparents and several aunts and uncles.
Lynn was fondly remembered for breaking the two-minute silence when she was born in Vulcan, AB. on November 11, 1943. She was raised and educated in Swift Current, Sask. and was an alumni of Swift Current Collegiate Institute, Lethbridge College of Nursing, 1976, and the Grant MacEwan Occupational Health Nursing Certification Program, 1987. Throughout her education, Lynn held several leadership roles and also earned many academic awards.
Lynn met her life partner, Ray, in Swift Current during the summer of 1960 and they were wed three years later in Yellowknife, N.W.T. where their eldest son, Ron, was born in 1965. They moved to Swift Current in 1966, and in 1967 their second son, Bob was born. When the children began school, Lynn chose to pursue her nursing ambitions and attended both the Medicine Hat and the Lethbridge Community Colleges of Nursing, graduating with honours. She began her speciality of Occupational Health Nursing with Catelli, Inc. in Lethbridge and also continued in this profession with A.G.T. (working in both Lethbridge and Medicine Hat) where she achieved her Canadian Occupational Health Nursing Certification. Lynn truly loved both her work and the people she served, and was most fortunate to meet many wonderful and lasting friends throughout her career. Prior to retiring in 2002, Lynn held the position of Employee Health Co-ordinator for the Chinook Health Authority. Lynn was actively involved in various executive positions for both the local and provincial bodies of the Alberta Occupational Health Nursing Association. She was also involved in past participation as a member of the Board of Directors for the M.S. Society.
After retirement, Lynn and Ray pursued their love of travel, and after several trips to Arizona, purchased their own little haven in Yuma, Arizona. During their travels, they both fell in love with Hawaii, and thoroughly enjoyed their tri-continental cruise to Europe.
Among her many interests, Lynn loved to play the piano, having been taught by her mother when she was just a young girl. She and Cynthia spent many happy times together playing their beloved duets. Not only did Lynn play for enjoyment, but she also found her music a great comfort to her during difficult times. Along with her husband, Lynn was a member of the Lethbridge Golf and Country Club, and spent many wonderful hours golfing there with her family and friends. Lynn’s favourite and most meaningful times were those she spent with her family, particularly the time she spent with her grandchildren on their special Monday nights together, and the family gatherings with her sons who revelled in coming up with new and unique “pet names” for her – Perkins, Benjie, Banana, Grasshopper, etc. Lynn was a loving and caring individual who will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
A Prayer Service will be held at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 – 12th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB. on Sunday, January 3, 2010 at 7:00 P.M.
A Funeral Mass to celebrate Lynn’s life will be held at the All Saints’ Parish Roman Catholic Church at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH on Monday, January 4, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Tim Boyle celebrant. Interment to follow the service at the Mountain View Cemetery.
Flowers are gratefully declined. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Lethbridge Cancer Society, 317-10th Street South, Lethbridge, AB., T1J 2M7, or to St. Michael's Foundation, Palliative Care Unit, 1400 - 9th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB. T1J 4V5, or Lethbridge Red Cross Society, 1120 – 7 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB. T1J 1K5.
