MRS. CARLA ANN HIEBERT, beloved wife of Val Hiebert, passed away suddenly on September 8th, 2012 at the age of 74. CARLA ANN HIEBERT, born August 6th 1938 in Amsterdam to parents Herman de Bruin and Anna Post. She immigrated to Canada at age 6, after the war, via The Red Cross ship HMCS Latissa with her mother Anna. Speaking only Dutch, she and her mother moved to Wilkie Saskatchewan where her mother and stepfather Bob Hawkins lived on a farm, the family grew. Carla is survived by brother Rob (Joan) Hawkins, sister Ellen Wagner (Ray) , sister Betty Wandler (Joe) , brother Fred Hawkins (Karen). Carla was a strong farm girl with many brothers, sisters and chores to keep her busy. Amidst this Carla pursued and married Valentine Hiebert, he was a hard catch, this turned out to be the greatest love of her life lasting 50 years. The couple moved to North Battleford Saskatchewan, they settled and raised their four children Donald, Jacqueline, Darlene, and Michael. Eventually, moving to Wainwright Alberta, where Carla started her nursing career while raising her family. Carla with Val together provided the best of all things for their family. They then moved to Lethbridge which became home, also where all Carla's closest family lived. This is where Carla's life and career grew into a flurry of teenage kids, full-time nursing and pastimes. Her compassion for her patients led to friendships that went beyond care. Carla's love of family, crocheting, sewing, cooking, bingo, her lemon pies, homemade buns and love of roses were just a small part of this wonderful woman. Carla's struggles with her health slowly changed her life. Her home became a wonderful place of security, Val making it the most comforting and loving place on earth. Carlas' home became everything to her, family and neighbors became most welcome and familiar. Her laughter and sense of humor were a gift. She will be remembered in so may ways and greatly missed. Carla is predeceased by her parents Bob and Ann Hawkins, brother Bill Hawkins, her father Herman de Bruin. Relatives and Friends are invited to a Prayer Services at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB on Tuesday, September 11th, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. with Deacon Cliff Bogdan officiating. A Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at ST. BASIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 604 - 13th Street North, Lethbridge, AB on Wednesday, September 12th, 2012 at 1:30 P.M. with Father Kevin Tumback Celebrant. Burial to Follow at Mountain View Cemetery.