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TINA DEGROOT (nee Kingma), dearly loved mother, oma, great-grandmother and friend, went to be with her heavenly Father on January 6, 2008. Tina lived 83 grace-filled years, in the hope and power of the resurrected Christ. Her dear husband Peter died in November 1997. Mom (Oma) leaves a rich legacy of love and Christian commitment. We, her children, Klaaske and Neil deKoning, Rudy and Greta deGroot, Dennis and Jenny deGroot, Ann and John deGelder, Theo and Marie-Anne deGroot, Carol and Arnold Kaemingh, Peter and Rudy deGroot, twenty-nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren, will live with the memories of a life well-lived, infused with gentleness, optimism and selfless giving.

TINE (TRYNTJE) KOLK (DONKERSGOED) beloved wife of the late Herman Kolk of Lethbridge, Alberta passed away with great peace and dignity on November 2, 2013 at the beautiful age of 82 years. Tine was a lady of ’true grit’ and quiet faith and lived her life to the fullest. She was born in Holland and immigrated with her family to Canada in 1948. Tine was not a stranger to loss and sisters Janny (Steve), Gerry (Hank) and brother Bert (Dina) left this world before Tine.

JOHN TINORDI, beloved husband of Hilda Tinordi, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at the age of 82 years. John will be lovingly remembered by his wife, of 61 years, Hilda, daughter Debbie (Ken Masson), sons Bob (Cindy), Kim (Lori), Don (Toby), along with 7 grandchildren Brett (Eloise), Stacey (Kyle), Chris, Kaylee (Matt), Jennifer (Dustin), Chelsie (Aron), and Tyler; Great-grandchildren Kyndrie, Jase and Blake. Brothers Steve (Jean), Louie (Thea), Frank (Zita), sister-in-law Irene, brother-in-law John Dieser, along with many nieces and nephews.

REYNOLD TIRLING, beloved husband of the late Anna Tirling, passed away at the Coaldale Health Centre on Monday, December 22, 2014 at the age of 90 years. He is lovingly remembered by his children, Omray Curtis of Lethbridge and Eldon Tirling of Victoria, B.C., his grandchildren, Tony (Megan) Curtis of Coaldale, Tara (Kevin) Vucurevich of Lethbridge, Shannon Tirling of Vancouver, B.C. and Chelsey Tirling of Victoria, B.C., and his great-grandchildren Brody and Mackenzie Curtis and Mila and Nikki Vucurevich.

Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, JOSEPH “JOE” TIVADAR, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, after a short, but hard fought battle with AMLeukemia on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at the age of 76 yrs. Joe was born in Hillspring, AB, to Josef and Gisela Tivadar and spent his school years in Glenwood, AB. On September 5, 1959, Joe married the love of his life, DuWayne Nickal Hleucka. They were blessed with three children, Darcy (Marie), Shawn (Candace) and JoLynn (Jason) Meyers, and were doubly blessed with four grandsons, Riley, Tyson, Jayden and Jordan.

KATHERINE TKACHUK, beloved wife of Michael Tkachuk of Lethbridge passed away at the Extendicare Nursing Home on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at the age of 90 years. A Private Family Service will be held at a later date. 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

Emily “Win” Tobin, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2012 at the age of 84 at home surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Gerry Tobin, sister to Eric Nicholson, Rosemary Harkins and the mother of Tony (Frances), Angie, Chris (Myreene), John (Susan), Terry (Jackie), Trish (George), Nicky (Brian). Nana to thirteen grandchildren, Noeleen (Michael), Gerard (Carol), Gerard , Danny (Louise), Andrew, Vicki (David), Aaron (Stacy), Kerrie (Dane), Lorianne, Mark, Christine, Mary, and Kevin, ten great grandchildren, Marycora, Joshua, Hannah, Chloe, Matthew, Jack, Jacob, Paul, Anna, and Kai.

ALICE MOLLIE TODD, beloved wife of the late Everett Todd of Lethbridge, AB, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, March 19th, 2013 at the age of 95 years. She is the loving mother of Phyllis Peterson, Leone (John) Reurink and Wayne Todd as well as 4 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son, Ralph Todd and her grand-daughter Shelley Lee Deuschle A Graveside Service will be held at MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY, Scenic Drive & 11th Street South in Lethbridge, AB.

TOLSMA Our Lord took to Himself Mr. FRANK TOLSMA on Thursday, March 3rd, 2011 at the age of 85 years. His comfort was Prov 3:5 & 6 " Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight." Frank was born in Arum, Holland on October 23, 1925 and married Shirley Wynia in 1951.

TOM HERBERT, beloved husband of Linda Herbert and beloved father to Tyler, Evan and Joel, of Lethbridge, passed away at home on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at the age of 52 years. He is survived by his father, Earle Herbert, sister Kim (Chris) Nielsen, niece Megan (Lyle) Holburton and their son Chase, and nephew Adam Nielsen, all of Lethbridge. He is also survived by Linda’s parents, Tim and Tina Bouwsema of Lethbridge and Linda’s siblings; Patricia and Dave Gregory and children Daniel and Christy of Summerland, BC; Bruce and Rita Bouwsema and children Timothy and Cheryl of Lethbridge; Barry and Darlene Bouwsema and children Mitchell and Melissa of Sherwood Park; Gloria and Wayne Kinsella and children Joshua, Alexis, Rachel and Michelle of Edmonton.