Aunty Alice passed away at the age of 93 with dignity and serenity in the pre-dawn hours of Sunday, November 27th, 2011 at the Blue Sky Lodge in Lethbridge. She was born in Diamond City on September 24, 1918 to Rennie and Grace Housenga and grew up on the farm in the Iron Springs area. Aunty Alice is survived by a special daughter-like friend, Frani (Ken) Yoshida of Lethbridge and a step-daughter, Pam (Gary) Olds of Chase, B.C. Other survivors include nieces Norma Chollack, Linda (Roland) Duquette, Nona Housenga and Val (Doug) Bareham-Wright and nephews Terry (Gerry) Kennon and Curtis Kennon. She was predeceased by her parents, husbands Fred Lovegrove and Vern Roberts, sisters Gertrude Hardie and Margaret Kennon, and brother Menno Housenga. Playing crib, knitting, crocheting and reading were the passions in Aunty Alice’s life. Being sight impaired recently made these activities very challenging for her, but she persevered with her strong sense of independence and steadfast character. She was very proud of her service in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II and was honoured when asked to be a flag bearer at the Blue Sky Lodge’s Remembrance Day ceremony this month. The family is eternally grateful to the unconditional love and friendship Frani extended to Aunty Alice over the years. Frani was the ray of sunshine for Alice in her final darkened days. The Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Friday, December 2, 2011, at 1:00 PM, with Reverend Erin Phillips officiating. A reception will follow. After the reception, interment will be held at Mountain View Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Alice’s name may be made directly to Prairie Tractor and Engine Museum, Box 768, Picture Butte AB T0K 1V0, to be used in the maintenance of the Eaton/Housenga house. 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