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TUESDAY, October 11, 2016
By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on October 11, 2016.
HETESY
ROBERT “BOB†GEORGE JOSEPH HETESY, beloved husband of the late Lydia Hetesy, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, October 7, 2016.
Robert was born on September 9, 1938 in Taber, Alberta to Michael and Teresa Hetesy.
His family farmed in the Taber area until 1943 when they decided to purchase a 1/4 section of land northwest of Coaldale and settled on the homestead. Robert farmed together with his father Mike where they made a living growing sugar beets and grain and raising cattle, chickens and pigs.
Robert spent a lot of time in his teen years in between and during school playing pool at Mori’s pool hall in Coaldale, where one day outside the hall, in1957, he met the love of his life Lydia Kuhn.
They would date for 7 years before being married on February 22, 1964. They lived on the family farm for 3 years before moving into Coaldale. They raised 3 children Debbie, David and Doug and enjoyed spending time with their 4 grandchildren Morgan, Marina, Zakary and Juliah.
Robert was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who loved farming, teaching country western dancing with Lydia and spending time watching his children and grandchildren participate in any activities they were involved in.
Robert will be dearly missed by all who had the pleasure of meeting him.
A Funeral Service will be held at MCKILLOP UNITED CHURCH – 2329 15 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 12:00 P.M. with Reverend Trevor Potter officiating.
Following the Funeral Service, a reception will be held at the McKillop United Church.
After the reception, Robert will be laid to rest with his beloved wife, Lydia, in Mountain View Cemetery. All are welcome to attend.
To send a condolence, please visit
http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
FEDYNA
MICHAEL FEDYNA, beloved husband of the late Lydia Fedyna, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at the age of 94 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.
To send a condolence, please visit
http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
GILBORN
GAYLA DAWN GILBORN, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at the age of 69 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.
To send a condolence, please visit
http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
GOUDREAU
MARIE JANE GOUDREAU, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at the age of 78 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.
To send a condolence, please visit
http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
Greg Cronkhite
1980 – 2016
Gregory Thomas Cronkhite of Lethbridge, Alberta, beloved son of Louella and Dave and brother to Richard, passed away suddenly at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, September 30, 2016.
Greg was born in Lethbridge on June 2, 1980. When Greg was 18 months old, the family took on a significant adventure as Mennonite Central Committee volunteers, beginning with six months in Paris and followed by fourteen months in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The family finished their MCC term with a year and a half in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, after which they returned to Lethbridge.
Greg graduated from Lethbridge Collegiate Institute in 1998, and enrolled at the University of Lethbridge, where he spent a year before deciding to attend the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, maintaining standing on the dean’s list and graduating as an Electrical Engineer in 2004. To celebrate his graduation, Greg and his Dad travelled to Portugal via France and Spain for the Euro2004 Soccer Finals. Greg had been a key defensive player with the Lethbridge Cosmos Soccer Club, and this mutual love of the game was a highlight of his relationship with his Dad, both of whom remained ardent fans of the game. He also loved to cook, and when he was visiting his parents, he could be found sitting at the kitchen island, chopping and preparing beautiful and delicious food.
Greg’s first professional job was with Peter Kiewit Sons as an engineer in the building of the Canadian Natural Resources Limited site near Fort McMurray. After a year, he left Fort McMurray and set out with a friend to Australia, where he tried bungee jumping, sky diving and scuba diving. He also spent four months in Hawaii before returning to Lethbridge. In 2008 he began working with Stantec, where he was employed as an Electrical Engineer until his passing.
Greg is survived by his loving parents, Louella and David Cronkhite, his brother Richard, his niece Hayden, his grandfather Fred Enns, his Aunt Susanne (Stan) Kaufman, his Aunt Laurie (Don) Hoyda and his Uncle Robert (Linda) Cronkhite as well as numerous much-loved cousins and second cousins. He was predeceased by his Grandma Betty and Grandpa Robert Cronkhite, his Grandma Aganeta Enns, his Aunt Bonnie (Dave) Troughton, his Uncle Stephen (Dawn) Cronkhite, and his Aunt Gwendolyn Valcourt.
Greg attracted amazing people. He will be remembered by all as one who built and maintained good friendships, for his thoughtfulness, kindness, helpfulness, wit, humour, intelligence, creativity, humility, devotion and loyalty, and for his fascination with the why, how and what of nearly everything.
A Celebration of Greg’s Life will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday October 15, 2016 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVREVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4th Street South, Lethbridge. Cremation to follow.
Those who wish may make memorial donations to STARS Air Ambulance, or the charity of your choice.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.
LAW
GARDA PILLING LAW passed away in Raymond, Alberta on Friday, October 7th, 2016 at the age of 82 years, beloved wife of Don Law of Magrath, Alberta
The Funeral Service will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Welling, Alberta on Wednesday, October 12th at 2:00 p.m.
Friends may meet the family at the Church on Tuesday, October 11th, from 7:00-8:00 p.m. or from 1:00-1:45 a.m. prior to the service. Interment to follow in the Magrath Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to: http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca
MEAD
LAWRENCE ORMIE MEAD, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at the age of 77 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.
To send a condolence, please visit
http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
PERREAULT
Mr. David Willard Perreault of Lethbridge, born December 9, 1937, at home at Sandy Bay, Manitoulin Island, Ontario, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on October 7, 2016, at the age of 78 years.
David leaves his loving wife of 40 years, June (Lawdorn), daughter Sherry Connelly (Jim), Sons Roger (Lori) and Mark (Betty), six grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He is also survived by four siblings, Phyllis Mandigo (Bill) from Ontario, Velma Perreault (Ernie Campbell) from Nova Scotia, Joffre Perreault (Sue) from Florida and Ray Perreault (Rose) from Texas.
David served in the RCAF from 1955 – 1977, was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Barons Branch, 160 and the Barons Senior Citizens Society.
He enjoyed playing oldies on the guitar including summers at Highland Campground.
Private arrangements.
PRATT
GREGORY JAMES PRATT, beloved husband of Kathy (O’Brien) Pratt passed away in Lethbridge on October 7, 2016 at the age of 69 years. Greg is the loving father of Chris (Kimberly), Ryan (Shannon), Jeff (Jessica) and Tim (Lindsay), and grandfather of 15 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents Jim and Leona, with whom he is now joyfully reunited.
Greg touched many lives through his career. He spent 31 years in the field of public and family health services where he found an ideal place to make an impact on individuals and families. He was a firm believer in people, and was tenacious in his pursuit to translate the latest research on child and family health into programs and tools for families. The impact of his work will be felt for generations to come in communities across Alberta.
Greg’s service in his career was a reflection of his faith in God and love for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. His compassion for people was manifest in his church service where he advised and mentored youth, counselled and cared for the weak and weary, and inspired many with talks and lessons that engaged listeners and challenged us to be a little better. Greg continued his commitment to the Gospel and church service well after he was diagnosed with Cancer 5 years ago.
Thanks to the doctors, nurses and palliative home care team in Lethbridge and at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre. Your care and compassion provided a great support to us through Greg’s illness.
Memorial donations may be made to the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331-29 Street NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4J8.
Friends may meet the family on Wednesday, October 12 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at CHRISTENSEN SALMON GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME, 703-13 Street North, Lethbridge, or prior to the funeral on Thursday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the church.
The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, EAST STAKE CENTRE, 4105 Forestry Avenue South, Lethbridge, with Bishop Michael Evans officiating. Interment to follow in the Archmount Cemetery, Lethbridge.
PRICE
TEENA PRICE, beloved wife of Brian Price and mother of Brianne, of Lethbridge, passed away at the St. Michael’s Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit, on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at the age of 53 years.
She leaves behind her loving husband Brian and daughter Brianne. Teena is survived by her brothers Paul (Liz), George (Joan), Gerry (Karen), mother and father-in-law Roy and Violet Price, brother-in-law Geoff (Shelley), sisters-in-law Colette (Randy), Karren (Robert), as well as numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father and mother Wes and Jean Williams as well as special sister in-law Bonnie Williams.
Teena was born on November 9, 1962 in Orangeville, Ontario and came west with her family in 1975. Throughout her working career, she held various jobs and recently completed 10 years as a loans officer with Lethbridge Legion Savings and Credit Union. There she made many friends and truly enjoyed working with the members and her colleagues. She was a loving mother and wife who didn’t believe in procrastination, if something needed to be done, it was. Teena enjoyed camping and many summer vacations were spent relaxing in the beauty of Glacier National Park, Montana. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
A Celebration of Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 5:00 P.M.
In Memory of Teena and in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317-10 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2M7, or St. Michael’s Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit, 1400-9 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 4V5.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
RED CROW
DONALDA KATHERINE RED CROW passed away in Cardston on October 1, 2016 at the age of 74 years. A Family Service will be at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston on Tuesday, October 11th from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. The Wake Service will be at the Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve on Tuesday October 11th from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Blood Reserve on Wednesday, October 12th at 11:00 a.m. Interment in St. Catherine’s Cemetery. The family extends a special thank you to Drs. Crawford and Bester for their wonderful care.
Condolences may be sent to: http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca
ROHOVIE
ROSE ROHOVIE, beloved wife of Daniel Rohovie, passed away at the Fairmont Extendicare on Friday, October 7, 2016 at the age of 95 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.
To send a condolence, please visit
http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
Mikolaj “Mike” Seniec
1922 – 2016
Mr. Mikolaj “Mike†Seniec of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Albertina Seniec, passed away peacefully at the St. Therese Villa on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at the age of 94 years.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at 12:30pm – 1:30pm on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 St. S., Lethbridge, AB.
A Funeral Service will follow at 1:30pm on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, with Reverend Trevor Potter officiating.
Interment to follow in the Mountain View Cemetery.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.
WASILEWSKI
STASIA WASILEWSKI, beloved wife of the late John Wasilewski, of Lethbridge, passed away at Clifton Manor in Calgary, on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at the age of 94 years.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. BASIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 604 – 13 Street North, Lethbridge, AB, on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 11:30 A.M.
Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
To send a condolence, please visit
http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
WASYLISHEN
JEAN WASYLISHEN (CHALMERS), of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at the age of 87 years.
Jean is survived by her husband Paul Thibault, her three daughters
Loretta (Victor) Saly of Edmonton, Judy (Don) Chervinski of Lethbridge, and Sheila (Herman) OldeHeuvel of Brooks. Jean is also survived by her grandchildren and great grandchildren Jason and Tracy Saly (Jenna), Reagan and Brian Young (Nathan, Alex and Shelby), David Chervinski, Alisa and Chris Beddome (Eva and Liv), Tara and Jeremy Shand (Deegan and Kavanaugh), as well as her sister in-laws Eunice (John) Molden and Betty Chalmers.
Jean was predeceased by her husband Stan Wasylishen, her three sisters May, Margaret and Lily and her brother Keith.
Jean was born to Lily and George Chalmers on September 21, 1929, in Primate, Saskatchewan. She was raised in Clandonald, AB until she met Stan, and they started a family of their own in Lethbridge, AB.
Jean was an active member of the First United Church in Lethbridge, AB for over 65 years where she met and surrounded herself with lifelong friends. Her sense of humour, strength and kind heart will be forever cherished by the family she now watches over.
A Celebration of Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta, on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Eva Stanley officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to STARS Air Ambulance, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Box 570, Calgary, AB T1H 8M7.
To send a condolence, please visit
http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
Cornelius Loewen
1926 – 2016
Cornelius P. Loewen, beloved husband of Frances Loewen, passed away in Taber on Monday, October 10, 2016 at the age of 89 years.
Further information including service details will follow once arrangements have been finalized.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.
Nell Lanser
1928 – 2016
Nell Lanser, beloved wife of Jan Lanser, passed away in Lethbridge on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at the age of 87 years.
Further information including service details will follow once arrangements have been finalized.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.
Bruce Major
1927 – 2016
James Bruce Major, beloved husband of Irma Major, passed away in Bow Island on Friday, October 7, 2016 at the age of 89 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Evangelical Free Church, 214 – 4 Avenue West, Bow Island on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Evangelical Free Church, 214 – 4 Avenue West, Bow Island on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. Burial to follow at the Bow Island Cemetery. Condolences may be sent by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.
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