March 29th, 2024

THURSDAY, February 23, 2017


By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on February 23, 2017.

ANDERSON

Anderson, Wayne, of Vulcan, beloved husband of Gerrie, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the Vulcan Community Health Centre, on February 19, 2017 at the age of 78 years.

Besides his loving wife Gerrie, Wayne is survived by his children Sheldon (Leanne) Anderson of Vulcan and Kim (Kevin) Booth of Milo, six grandchildren – Taylor (Faren) Anderson, Sarah Anderson, Kylee, Larissa, Kaden and Brogan Booth. He was predeceased by his parents Bill and Annie Anderson and brother Arvid Anderson in 1958.

As per Wayne’s request, no service will be held at this time.

Tributes in Wayne’s memory can be made to the Vulcan Community Health Centre Palliative Care Unit, Box 299, Vulcan, AB T0L 2B0.

Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home.

Telephone 1-403-485-2633.

E-mail condolences through

http://www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.


Pauline (Polly) Ducheminsky

1946 – 2017

Mrs. Pauline (Polly) Ducheminsky, beloved wife of Ronald Edward Ducheminsky, passed away in Lethbridge on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at the age of 70 years. Born to Nick and Ann Podmoroff (of Veregin, Saskatchewan) on November 2, 1946 and married to Ron in July 1972. Together they raised two daughters – Shelley and Kara. Polly’s life was focused on her family as they moved many times, and finally settled in Lethbridge, Alberta in 2002 where they retired. A Graveside Farewell will be held at the Veregin Cemetery in Veregin Saskatchewan at a later date. Those who wish, memorial donations may be made in Polly’s name to Veregin New Horizons, Box 96, Veregin, Saskatchewan S0A 4H0.

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Mildred “Irene” Erdman

1922 – 2017

Mrs. Mildred “Irene” Erdman of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Victor Erdman, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on February 20, 2017 at the age of 94 years. Family and friends are invited to pay their final respects between 7:00-8:00PM on Friday, February 24, 2017 at MARTIN BROTHERS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 610 4th Street South, Lethbridge, AB. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF LETHBRIDGE, 4717 24th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB with Pastor Ian Lawson, officiating.

A private family interment will take place in Archmount Cemetery.

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Gary Stoffer

1948 – 2017

Mr. Gary Stoffer of Lethbridge passed away at St. Michael’s Health Centre on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at the age of 68 years. A gathering to celebrate Gary’s life will be held from 2:00-5:00PM on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the HENDERSON LAKE GOLF COURSE CLUB HOUSE, 2727 South Parkside Drive, Lethbridge, AB.

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HEALY

Jonas Murray Robin Healy, passed away on February 19, 2017 at the age of 39 years.

A Family Service/Visitation will be held between 6:00 P.M. till 9:00 P.M., on Thursday February 23, 2017 at Eden’s Funeral Home, 2424 5th Ave, Fort Macleod, AB.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, February 24, 2017 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Stand Off, AB with father Pawal Andrasz officiating. Burial to follow at One Spot Cemetery. Feast to follow.


Helen (Lena) Wall

1921 – 2017

Mrs. Helen (Lena) Wall, beloved wife of the late Mr. Peter Wall passed away at the Edith Cavell Care Center on Friday February 17, 2017 at the age of 95 years. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at the COALDALE MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH, 2114 18th St, Coaldale, AB with Pastor Gary Burke, officiating. A private family graveside will be held prior to the service in the Coaldale Cemetery, Mennonite section.

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HORAK

1945-2017

MRS. WILMA HORAK, beloved wife of Mr. Edward Horak, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, February 19, 2017.

Wilma is survived by her family; husband of 48 years, Edward, two sons Ed (Kim) and Michael, granddaughters Michaela and Kiara Horak. She is also survived by her sister Joy (Leonard) Honish, niece Leslie Honish and nephew Travis Honish (Chelsey), great-niece and nephew, Sophie and Nathan Honish. She is also survived by brother-in-law Al Horak (Pam), niece Trixie (Tom) Sylvester, nephew Todd (Cindy) Horak, great-nephew and nieces, Tyler Florence, Alyssa Florence, Arianna Sylvester and Tiffany Horak.

Wilma was predeceased by her parents, Morrell “Shorty” and Mary Cranston and her father and mother-in-law, Frank and Margaret Horak.

A Celebration of Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB on Saturday, February 25th, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Glenda Wert officiating.

Following the Celebration of Life Wilma will be laid to rest at the Archmount Cemetery and a reception will follow at the Coalhurst Legion – 5205 6 St, Coalhurst, AB.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to STARS or to a charity of your choice.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com


John Irwin

1957 – 2017

Mr. John Irwin of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Eva Irwin, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at the age of 59 years. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 7:00-8:00PM on Friday, February 24, 2017 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4th Street South, Lethbridge, AB. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the COALDALE MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH, 2114 – 18 Street, Coaldale, AB.

A private family interment will take place in Mountain View Cemetery.

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John Straat

1930 – 2017

John (Johannes Hubertus Gerardus) Straat, born August 13, 1930 passed away peacefully February 17, 2017 at the Raymond Health Center at the age of 86 years. After a rich and varied life lived largely on his own terms, John has left the earthly plane to be reunited with the loved ones, numerous in-laws and immediate family members that have predeceased him: his parents Pierre and Catherine, his brothers Joseph, Rene, Pierre, and his first wife Mya. John will be missed by his children and numerous family members and dear family friends who loved him. A Eulogy will be read at 10:30am followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00am on Friday, February 24, 2017 at OUR LADY OF ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHUCH, 2405 – 12 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, Father Lukas Drapal, celebrant. Interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery.

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Syb Johnson
1922 – 2017
Sylvia Ellen Johnson (nee Martin), beloved wife of the late Ron Johnson, passed away in Barnwell on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at the age of 94 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the church prior to the funeral service on Monday, February 27, 2017 between 10:00 A.M. and 10:40 A.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 14 – 3 Avenue East, Barnwell on Monday, February 27, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. Burial to follow at the Barnwell Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.


Kerry Kurtzweg

1963 – 2017

Mr. Kerry Kurtzweg of Foremost, beloved husband of Mrs. Vanessa Kurtzweg, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 20, 2017 at the age of 53 years. Friends and family are invited to pay their final respects from 3:00pm – 5:00pm on Friday, February 24, 2017 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4th St. S., Lethbridge, AB. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at FOREMOST COMMUNITY HALL, 801 1st Ave. W., Foremost, AB.

Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.


KRISKO

RUDY KRISKO, beloved husband of Lavelda Krisko, passed away in Coaldale on Friday, February 17th, 2017 at the age of 79 years.

A Service of Remembrance will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 – Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, on Thursday, February 23rd, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Bob Wallace officiating.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com


LYCKMAN, Stanley Alec August 5, 1917 – February 21, 2017

Stan was born on the homestead east of Carmangay, Alberta on August 5, 1917 the youngest of six children. Stan was called home and went peacefully in his sleep on February 21, 2017 at age 99 in Claresholm. Stan is survived by children Marilyn (Mike) Sirko, Larry (Deb) Lyckman, Randy (Laurie) Lyckman, Cindee (Brad) Schlossberger, and brother Ray of Lethbridge; as well as 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Stan was predeceased by his loving wife Hazel, sisters Alice, Pearl, Gladys, Hazel and his parents Arvid and Amanda Lyckman. Stan took his schooling at the Plainsfield School east of Carmangay to grade 8, at which time he stayed home as he was needed to help on the homestead. Stan worked on the homestead and in the winter at the local coalmines. After the passing of Stan’s parents, he took over a portion of the homestead, during those years he met and married Hazel Rhodes of Champion on May 21, 1946. Stan and Hazel lived on the homestead; farming and raising cattle until 1975 when they retired to Claresholm. During their retirement they enjoyed trips to Las Vegas and Reno, Nanaimo, BC to visit Stan’s sister Hazel and husband Jim and numerous camping trips around Alberta and BC. Stan’s favorite pass times were spending time with his family and friends, cheering on his grandchildren playing their sports or helping whenever he could at the farm. Stan served for many years with the Carmangay then Claresholm Lions Club, was on the board at the Seniors Centre and a Royal Canadian Legion member. Stan’s easy laughter and joking nature will be always remembered and cherished by his family. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 24th, 2017 at Willow Creek Funeral Home (4079-1st Street West, Claresholm) with lunch to follow at the North Hall of the Claresholm Community Centre (59th Avenue and 8th Street West). Interment will follow at Archmount Cemetery in Lethbridge. Viewing will be held prior to the service. A special Thank You to Dr. Low and the staff at the Claresholm General Hospital and Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre for the compassionate care Stan received. In lieu of flowers, donations in Stan’s memory may be made to STARS (1441 Aviation Park N.E., Box 570 Calgary, Alberta T2E 8M7) or University Eye Foundation (7524 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, Alberta T2V 1K1). Arrangements entrusted to Willow Creek Funeral Home, Claresholm. Tel: 403-625-3212. Condolences may be forwarded to the family at http://www.willowcreekfuneralhome.com


MACAUSLAND

DONALD JAMES MACAUSLAND, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Phyllis MacAusland, passed away suddenly at home, on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at the age of 75 years.

At Don’s request, no formal Funeral Service of Visitation will be held. He will be laid to rest at the Mountain View Cemetery at a later date.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com


Trevor Bryan Hall

1970 – 2017

Trevor Bryan Hall, beloved fiancé of Cindy Hillman passed away suddenly on February 16, 2017 at the age of 46 years. Besides his loving fiancé, Cindy, Trevor will be lovingly remembered by his son Trevor and daughter Megan; step daughter Amber (Kevin) Jordan and step son Chace Wiley; his parents Laraine and Monte; sisters Tammy (Brad) Glen and Trena (Brent) Copland; sister-in-law Kandus Hall; nephews Colton, Drayden and Jesse; nieces Chelby and Kori, as well as numerous other relatives and friends. Trevor was predeceased by his brother Tory Hall. Trevor was born in Raymond and moved to Pincher Creek at a young age. After he finished school Trevor immediately went to work operating heavy equipment. Trevor was a valued team member of Ledcor and will be greatly missed by his Ledcor family. A Celebration of Trevor’s life will be held at the Pincher Creek Community Hall on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 2:00 pm. Memorial Donations in Trevor’s name may be made directly to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation (PO Box 2211, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4K7) or to a charity of ones choice.


WILLIAM DOUGLAS ROLLINGSON

Bill, beloved husband and best friend of Kathy, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017 at the Chinook Regional Hospital. Loving father of Bill Jr. of Lethbridge and Pat (Dave) Olson of White Sands, AB., he was the only child of Bill and Florence Rollingson. Working in Bill’s Esso Service for his dad during his teen years, he attended college in Bozeman, Montana, and then returned to the service station. Eventually he took a job at Automatic Electric where he met Kathy. Married and settling down in Lethbridge in 1964, he began working for AGT. As Installation and Repair Supervisor, he was transferred to Taber in 1981, residing there until 1988 when he was transferred back to Lethbridge. Bill took early retirement in 1991, but kept in touch with many of his co-workers. Twice a week he met the guys for coffee at Smitty’s, where they were determined to solve all of Telus’ and the world’s problems. Bill lived for those coffee sessions. After surviving electrocution while on the job in 1965, Bill became plagued with many illnesses. He accepted what life dealt him with nary a complaint, and never let his health problems stop him from doing what he loved. Co-founder of the Lethbridge Coulee Kruzers Jeep Club, he spent many weekends jeeping or working on jeeps. He found golf too frustrating to enjoy, but was an avid hunter, fisherman and camper. With his partner Dave Spurgeon, he participated in many walleye tournaments. One of Bill’s passions was tying fishing lures. Bill always treated the family with wonderful holidays. A trip to Hawaii was a highlight, but more to his liking was becoming a snowbird in Arizona. The cruise to Alaska was the last major holiday, but there were many camping trips to his favorite spots at Ridge Reservoir, St. Mary’s and Kalispell, Montana. Bill leaves to mourn his passing, his wife and children, grandchildren Lucas, Eloura and Paul, extended grandchildren Brady (Jess) Olson, Taylor (Lauren Brus) Olson, five great grandchildren, sister-in-law Barb (Marv) Thom, special young friend Chace Wiley and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Bill was pre-deceased by his parents Bill Sr. and Florence, grandparents Matt and Mary Sweda, uncle Larry Sweda and most recently his aunt Ursula Sweda. Bill has requested there be no funeral, but agreed a Celebration of Life would be “okay”. Please join us in celebrating his memory on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at the Eagles Hall, 631 – 13th Street North, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.

To send condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca

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