Albert Tarnes passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Estevan, SK on Monday, December 12, 2016 at the age of 76 years.
Albert is survived by his wife Bonna (Hansen); step son Kelly Lowes (Gina); sons, Mark (Rhonda) and Calvin; grandchildren, Logan, Evan and Keaten Tarnes; step grandchildren, Riley, McKenzie and Kennedy Lowes; siblings, Anne Johner, Joe (Jan) Tarnes, Dorothy (Stanley) Fornwald, Marjorie (Joe) Heidinger, Margaret (Dale) Norris and Richard (Betty-Anne) Tarnes; sister-in-law Judy Tarnes; brother-in-law Henry Peters, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents, Joe and Katherine Tarnes; siblings, Pauline Peters, Bernice (John) Bespflug and Dennis Tarnes, and brother-in-law Frank Johner.
A Service of Remembrance was held on Friday, December 16, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Estevan, with Pastor Stewart Miller officiating. Interment took place at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan, after which a luncheon was held in the church social hall.
Those wishing to make donations in Albert’s memory may do so directly to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation, 1176 Nicholson Road, Estevan, SK, S4A 0H3.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.
We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Dr. Akinsete, nurses Kendra and Amber and the EMS personnel for their care. Thanks to Pastor Stewart Miller for leading a meaningful service, the choir for the absolutely beautiful music and the ladies of Trinity Lutheran Church for providing the luncheon. For the love and support of our family and friends during this difficult time, we will be forever grateful. Thanks to everyone for the flowers, food, cards, visits, phone calls and donations in Albert’s memory – your tributes are so very much appreciated. Thanks to Hall Funeral Services for their assistance, especially Shirley and Dustin.
-Bonna & family
