March 29th, 2024

THURSDAY JULY 30, 2015


By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on July 30, 2015.

DELFINO
ELPIDIO “DEL” LAMBERTO DELFINO, beloved husband of Nieves “Babe” Delfino, of Lethbridge, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at the age of 85 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.
Honoured to Serve
Cornerstone Funeral Home & Crematorium 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South
Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1 Telephone ~ (403) 381-7777
Fax ~ (403)381-3128 Toll Free ~ 1(888)381-7778 care@cornerstonefh.ca


 Geng Pei Feng
1921 – 2015
Mr. Geng Pei Feng of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at the age of 95 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.


KINOSHITA
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother
Toshiko Kinoshita of Claresholm, Alberta at the age of 94 years. She was born on January 28, 1921 in Summerland, British Columbia. Toshiko passed away at the Claresholm General Hospital on July 25, 2015 following a brief illness with her loving sons at her side. Family being her prime focus in life, Toshiko was a loving and devoted mother to her family. She was very happy and blessed to be able to live independently in her own home where she enjoyed her plants and visits with family and friends until her recent illness. Toshiko was preceded by her husband Kaz in 2011, daughter Naomi Fujimoto in 2013, her brother Eichi Kitagawa and parents Mokichi and Rise Kitagawa. She is survived by her children Linda (Stan) Bandura of Claresholm, Susan (Yosh) Aimoto of Coaldale, Jerry (Cathy) Kinoshita of Claresholm, Bill (Sherry) Kinoshita of Pincher Creek and son-in-law George Fujimoto of Fernie, BC. She was also loved and respected by her 11 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at Smith Memorial Chapel, Brooks, Alberta on Friday, July 31 at 2:00 PM with Reverend Yasuo Izumi officiating. Interment to follow at the Brooks Cemetery. In memory of Toshiko, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to either STARS, suite 100, 1519 – 35th Avenue East, Edmonton International Airport T9E 0V6 or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, Room 124 Professional Building, 430 – 6th Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 2S8.
Funeral arrangements in care of
SMITH FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, BROOKS, ALBERTA.
Condolences may be forwarded through http://www.sfh.ca
Telephone 403-362-4636 or
Toll Free (866) 362-4652.


 LOW
Byron Y Low, age 84, left this earth on July 25th, 2015 to return to his heavenly home. His devotion to his family here on earth and his quiet spiritual strength were evident throughout his life and sustained him to the end.
Byron will be deeply missed by his wife of 60 years, LaPriel Butler and his four children, Shelly (Dennis) Hill, Todd (Robbie) Low, Shannon Low, and Desiree (Jeremy) Harris. His 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren will miss arm wrestling and playing games with him. He is also survived by his devoted sister, Mildred Jensen.
Byron was born in Cardston, Alberta to Brigham Young Low and Hannah Antris Gedlaman. He was the youngest of 6 children, and will be happy to meet up with 4 of his siblings, Mary, Ross, Doug and Laura who have gone ahead.
Byron graduated from Utah State University in 1960 with a degree in Engineering and could build or fix anything put before him. After 20 years working for Hewlett Packard in the U.S., Byron and LaPriel returned to Lethbridge to start his own business, Hi-Lo Machine and Tool, and to be closer to family. He built a wonderful home in West Lethbridge and they stayed there the remainder of their time, until moving to Claresholm very recently so they could be closer to their daughter, Shelly.
Byron was a hard worker, patient with all and very faithful in his responsibilities within the LDS church. He was generous, happy and loved family times together. He was always the first to offer to help anyone who was in need. He made a difference in the lives of many and will be remembered for his legacy of love, patience and humility.
The funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, August 1, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, CLARESHOLM, 4924 3rd Street East. Friends and relatives may meet the family from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.. We invite all who knew him to join us as we celebrate his life. Lunch will follow.
Interment will be in the Cardston Cemetery, Saturday afternoon following the service and lunch.


 Dylan Mcafee
1982 – 2015
Mr. Dylan McAfee of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Ms. Teresa Wong, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2015 at the age of 32 years.
Besides his loving wife Teresa, Dylan John McAfee is survived by his daughter Hannah Grace McAfee; sister Leah Roberts; brothers Patrick McAfee and Joseph McAfee as well as John McAfee, Roberta McAfee and Jaime-Lee Panteluk.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, July 31, 2015 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial donations, in trust, at the service for his daughter, Hanna Grace McAfee.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.


SHERWOOD, Daphne P.
February 10, 1942 – July 27, 2015
Daphne Sherwood passed away at the Claresholm General Hospital on Monday, July 27, 2015 at age 73. She leaves to mourn, her husband of 50 years, Bill Sherwood of Barons, Alberta.
Daphne was born in Croydon, England and came to Canada with her mother in 1945. Her mother was employed, as a cook, by A.P. Blixt in the Barons District. Daphne attended Barons Consolidated School and met a neighbour boy, Bill. They were married in 1965. She lived in the Barons area her entire life. Daphne was an avid sports fan and had a love for animals.
A Celebration of Daphne’s life will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2015 from 1:00-3:00 pm at the Claresholm Community Centre North Hall (5920-8th Street West). In lieu of flowers, if desired, a donation can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society (325 Manning Road NE, #200, Calgary, Alberta T2E 2P5) or to CAReS-Claresholm Animal Rescue Society (Box 2579, Claresholm, Alberta T0L 0T0)
Arrangements entrusted to LEYDEN’S FUNERAL HOME, Claresholm. Tel: 403-625-3212.


 Erna Siemens
1934 – 2015
Mrs. Erna Siemens of Coaldale, passed away in Lethbridge on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at the age of 81 years.
Erna was born to George and Helen Barg, March 9, 1934 in Coaldale, Alberta where she lived for all but one of her 81 years. She attended school in Coaldale through grade 9, following which she was sent to work as a live-in housemaid for various families around Southern Alberta. She worked for a time at the Eaton’s lunch counter. On May 20, 1956 she married Peter C. Kopp and they raised four sons (two other children passing at birth). Erna was devoted to her family and was determined to raise sons who knew the values of honesty and hard work despite the limitations of living in town rather than on the farm. They were taught to do laundry, clean properly, help with cooking, and sent to find part-time jobs at 13, in the absence of real farm chores. Once the youngest son was in school, Erna re-entered the work force, first at a flower shop, then Prairie Meats, and then as a cook at the Coaldale Hospital, where she said “I worked for twelve and a half years doing what I love; messing around with food.” During retirement, Erna settled into doing things she loved most, such as blessing others through hospitality and hospital visitation.
Peter and Erna enjoyed 50 years together. Peter passed away in 2006. Erna did not adjust to being a widow very easily, as she had left all aspects of the household, except cooking, to Dad, and she hated driving. During this period, God blessed her with many friends who stood by her. She was both delighted and surprised when Leo Siemens contacted her. Leo and Erna were married on July 18, 2009 and they made a fresh start with great hopes and plans for adventure. These plans suffered a blow when Erna was diagnosed with cancer within five months of their wedding. This began a five and a half year journey that required all of her determination and strength. She passed from this life to the next on July 25, 2015.
She is survived by her husband, Leo and his daughters Lorrie; children Micah & Janna and Elaine (Steve); children Danae (Brayden), Damien, Dezrae and son Mark; sons Lawrence (Wanda), Allen (Allison), Murray (Lorna) and Wes (Ruth) ten grandchildren, Joelle (Bryson) Duda, Jeneva (James) Moxon, Jonathan, Jacquelyn, Qualan, Atlee, Sajal Coral, Alexis and Téa; one great-grandson Atlas; brother Peter; sisters Mary and Dora.
A Visitation will be held from 7:00pm to 8:00pm on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 St. South, Lethbridge, Alberta.
A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00am on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at the Coaldale Cemetery, with a Memorial Service to follow at 11:00am at the COALDALE MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH, 2114-18 St., Coaldale, Alberta.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Mennonite Brethren Mission, (#300 – 32040 Downes Road,
Abbotsford, BC V4X 1X5)
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.
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Bob Sheward
1945 ~ 2015
Robert “Bob” Sheward of Lethbridge passed away on Tuesday, July 28,
2015, at the age of 70 years. His memory will be forever treasured in
the hearts of his wife, Ann; her children, Sharleen and Henry;
sister, Linda; niece, Jolean-Lin; nephew, Justin and three great-
nieces, Aly, Kadie and Jayda. The funeral service will be held at
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on
Saturday, August 1, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz
officiating. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery.
Honoured to serve the family is COOK SOUTHLAND Funeral Chapel, 901 –
13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4V4. Telephone toll free:
1-877-528-6455.


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