KATHI FARQUHAR, beloved mother, grandmother and sister, of Lethbridge, passed away at the St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at the age of 60 years. She is the loving mother of John Farquhar, Angel Farquhar, and Jesse Farquhar. The grandmother to Brandon Farquhar and Kristen Farquhar; sister to Wayne (Arlene) Wiebe, Valerie (Kip) Miller, Larry Wiebe, Sheila (Bob Setoguchi) Wiebe, Duane “Jeff” (Jeannie) Wiebe and Bryan Wiebe. She is also survived by her uncle Len (Jessie Ann) Gamble, as well as many cousins and many great friends. She was predeceased by her father Victor Wiebe, her mother Freda Wiebe, her son Jason Farquhar and her grandson Roger. Kathi was born in Chilliwack, BC, on November 4, 1951 to Vic and Freda Wiebe. She was raised on a dairy farm in the Fraser Valley, BC where she resided until the early 90’s raising her family. She resided in Fort St. John for eight years, eventually deciding to settle in Lethbridge, AB, where she satisfied her passion for diamonds by managing several jewelry stores, most recently Charm Diamond Centre. Her other passions included Elvis, photography, gardening, spending time with her family and friends, the Atlanta Braves, collecting Coke memorabilia and cows, which reminded her of her childhood on the farm. Kathi had a way of leaving a lasting impression on all who met her.
It was Kathi’s strong Christian faith that gave her the determination to endure any hardships that came her way and to carry on with renewed faith that rarely faltered. A Service of Remembrance will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Bruce Martin officiating. In memory of Kathi, donations may be made to the Jack Ady Cancer Society, 2A #101, 960-19 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 1W5 or to the St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre, 1400-9 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 4V5. Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone 403-381-7777. E-mail: care@cornerstonefh.ca