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MARGARET GRACE SMITH
1918-2009
MRS. MARGARET GRACE SMITH, beloved wife of the late Mr. Leon Smith, of Lethbridge, passed away in Calgary on Sunday, November 1, 2009 at the age of 91 years.
She is survived by Karen (Mike) Melanson, Wayne (Sue) Smith, Ross Smith, Cameron (Noreen) Smith, Denise Smith, and Dave Johnston, also her grandchildren
; Nicole Johnston, Jim Lawson, Valerie Sinnott, Jason Smith, Kerri Sell, Shane Smith, Scott Smith, Greg Smith, Krista Smith, Mercedes Montemurro and Merrick Montemurro, 11 great-grandchildren, three sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law, Loretta LaValley, Louise Anderson, and Ed and Dena Smith, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides her loving husband, Margaret was predeceased by her daughter Deanna Johnston in 2000, daughter-in-law Valorie Smith in 2007, and her 8 brothers and sisters.
Relatives and Friends are invited to Prayer Service at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405-12th Avenue South, Lethbridge on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. with Keith & Ina Boyden officiating.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 10:30 A.M. with Reverend Raul Hernandez, Celebrant.
Interment to follow in the Mountain View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Margaret’s name to Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada, Lethbridge Chapter, Box 563, Lethbridge, T1J 3Z4.
JOHN SENGL
1923-2009
MR. JOHN STENGL, beloved husband of Mrs. Elizabeth Stengl, of Lethbridge passed away at the Good Samaritans, West Highlands Centre, on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at the age of 86 years.
Besides his loving wife he is survived by: Dr. John F. (Tamara) Stengl of Lethbridge, Anna (Brian) Thompson of Medicine Hat, four grandchildren; Jennifer (Darryl) Klassen of Kelowna, B.C., John (Natalie) Gordon of Calgary, AB., Julie (Leason) Blenkin of Kelowna, B.C. and Krissy (Jay) Schenkey of Medicine Hat and eight great-grandchildren. He is also survived by family in Hungary.
He was predeceased by his parents; Joseph and Margaret.
John was born August 23, 1923 in Hungary and immigrated to Canada in 1954. He has lived here ever since. He worked for the City of Lethbridge as an operator of construction equipment. In his retirement he spent countless hours making concrete statuaries that have been distributed across the western provinces. John enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. John lived his life as in the words of the Frank Sinatra song, “I Did it My way”.
A private family and close friend Memorial Service will be held at GOOD SAMARITANS WEST HIGHLANDS, 2687 Garry Drive West, Lethbridge, AB., on Tuesday, October 27, 2009.
Flowers are gratefully declined.
The family would like to thank Dr. C. Stewart and the staff of Good Samaritans West Highlands for the excellent care John received.
F.W. "LINDY" SMITH
1930-2009
It is with great sadness we announce that F. W. “LINDY” SMITH passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2009 in Kalispell, Mt. He was born at Wilson Siding, AB, February 5, 1930 to Walter and Pauline Smith.
Lindy had many loyal and devoted friends. He was kind and gentle with a natural ability to work with all animals especially horses.
As a competitive pistol shooter he was a member of the Lethbridge Revolver Club, representing Alberta in the first Canadian Winter Games. He enjoyed his winter trips to the mountains big game hunting on horse back with a close knit group of friends. This same group also enjoyed many scuba diving holidays together.
In the past he was devoted to stock car racing, winning numerous club championships in the sprint car events as a member of SAAR.
Lindy was an avid skier and member of the Canadian Ski Patrol. He was a volunteer in Broadcast Relations at Mount Allen during the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary. Lindy was proud to be awarded the First Honorary Life Membership of the CSPS. He later participated in the Dream Big Mountain program where he took great pride in giving disabled participants “wings” to fly.
Lindy loved life and lived it to the fullest. He took great pride in his farming/ranching ventures and was equally proud of his home on the Flathead Lake.
“Thank you for being a committed partner, a great Dad and a devoted friend”
Lindy is survived by his wife Nancy, 3 children, Greg (Gloria) Smith, Linda (Kim) Jensen, both of Lethbridge, AB, Barbara (Bill) Hensel of Campbell River, B.C. and 2 grandchildren, Justin (Kendra) Jensen and Travis (Shelley) Jensen, both of Lethbridge, AB., his sister Donna Bishop of Abbotsford, B.C., 4 nephews Richard and Levon Hovagimian, Randy and Rod Bishop and a niece Rhonda Nicholls. He is preceded in death by his parents Walter and Pauline Smith and one sister Geri Hovagimian.
A Service of Remembrance will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2009, at 11:00 AM, at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB., with Reverend Mr. Cliff Bogdan officiating.
A private memorial for family and friends will be held at a later date at the family home on Flathead Lake.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Lakeside Emergency Response “QRU”, PO Box 911, Lakeside, MT 59922.
Johnson – Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for Lindy’s family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to offer condolences and sign Lindy’s guest book.
VLADIMIR SANTAVY
1935-2009
VLADIMIR (VLAD) SANTAVY, of Raymond passed away at home, on Monday, October 12, 2009 at the age of 71 years.
Vladimir was predeceased by his parents, Martin and Mary Santavy.
He is survived by his sisters, Sidonia (John) Liska of Raymond and Lydia (Earl Musgrave) of Ottawa; his nephew Jason Anderson of Victoria, B.C.; and his niece Alissa Liska of Edmonton.
Vladimir grew up and obtained his education in Raymond and was an excellent farmer. In 1968, he was the highest tonnage per acre sugar beet farmer. Vladimir farmed one mile east of Raymond on an irrigated farm raising wheat, oats, alfalfa and sugar beets until he retired to the town of Raymond where he enjoyed working in his garden and flower beds. He was a self taught electrician, plumber, welder, mechanic as well as a general handyman. In his younger days, Vladimir enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, dancing and travelling.
A Celebration of Vladimir’s Life will be held at the RAYMOND UNITED CHURCH, 19 East and Park Avenue North in Raymond, AB. on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Raymond United Church in care of Sidonia Liska, Box 36, Raymond, AB. T0K 2S0
BRIAN GEORGE SKOV
1945-2009
BRIAN GEORGE SKOV, of Sault Ste. Marie, ON. passed away at St. Michael’s Palliative Centre, on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at the age of 64 years.
He is the loving father of: Myles (Kathryn) Skov of Edmonton, AB., Christa (Shelley) Skov of Lethbridge, AB., Geoffrey (Jocelle) Skov of Coaldale, AB., and Graham White of Lethbridge, AB.
He is also survived by the mother of his children, Reina Solomon, and friends Gordy “Butch” (Andrea) Frost.
He was predeceased by George (Maja) Skov.
In memory of Brian, donations may be made to St. Michael's Foundation, Palliative Care Unit, 1400 - 9th Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4V5.
GEORGE TOMSIC
1934-2009
Husband, Brother, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Mechanic, Bricklayer, Greens Keeper, Volunteer, Good Neighbour and Friend to all he met.
George, beloved husband and best friend to Gail, of Coaldale, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at the age of 75 years.
He was the loving father of Debby (Joey) Savidant, and grandfather to Ryan and Amanda Shigehiro. He also leaves to mourn his loss his sister Annie Triska, brothers-in-law Ron, Ken, Allan, Terry, Keith Hunt and Shig Kitagawa, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his father George Tomsic, mother Agnes, sisters Jennie and Agnes, and parents-in-law Art and Lydia Hunt.
George was born July 12, 1934 in Coaldale and was raised on the family farm in Readymade. George met Gail, the love of his life, in 1960. They were married January 8, 1963, and from that point on they were inseparable. The birth of his daughter Debby in November 1963 was the highlight of his life.
George and Gail enjoyed stockcar races, dances with their close friends, Hurricanes hockey, golfing, going to the Coaldale Senior Centre, playing pool, volunteering and spending time with their grandchildren. He was always supportive and proud of his grandchildren with everything they were involved with.
He provided well for his family with various occupations, most notably as a masonry contractor (starting his own business), welding along with his brother-in-law Ken and father-in-law Art at Hunt Welding, and Greens Keeper of Indian Hill Golf Course until his retirement in 2000.
George and Gail enjoyed many vacations together, as they both loved to travel.
His neighbours could always count on him for advice and help whenever needed.
George was genuinely open, honest, friendly and helpful. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
A Celebration of Life will be held at COALDALE UNITED CHURCH, 2022 – 18 Street, Coaldale, AB. on Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Bob Wallace officiating.
If friends and family so desire, memorial tributes in George’s name may be made directly to the COALDALE UNITED CHURCH, 2022 – 18 Street, Coaldale, AB. T1M 1E9.
