Friday, April 11, 2025

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on April 11, 2025.

HIRSCHE, Brenda HIRSCHE BRENDA CAROLINE HIRSCHE, beloved wife of the late Byron Hirsche, passed away on April 7, 2025 at the age of 88 years.
She is survived by her children Bill, Bob and Rose.
A Private Service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flower, memorial donations can be made to The Last Chance Cat Ranch, http://www.thelastchancecatranch.com
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca

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WEASEL FAT, Carolyn WEASEL FAT Carolyn Weasel Fat (Niookskainihkiaakii) Dec 12, 1962 – April 6, 2025 Our beloved mother Carolyn Weasel Fat passed away peacefully surrounded by her children, grandchildren and family at The Lethbridge Hospital on Sunday April 6, 2025 at the age of 62 years old.
She is survived by her Children Sandy (late Darryll), Crystal (Shawn), Nancy (late Myles) and Aj, Christine. Her grandchildren – Kaleb, Wyett, Summer, Blakey, Markus, DJ, Hannah, Jasper, Badger, Mykal, Taylor, Tank, Junie, Jakob, Dash, Zoey, and Cloud Yellow Bird- Rain.
Her Siblings: Brent (Mavis), Ivan (Kailey), Alvine (late Narcisse), Ray (Kelly), Marvin (Daina).
Preceded in death by her late husband (Andrew Michael “Binky” Weasel Fat) her in laws Margaret Weasel Fat, Andrew Weasel Fat, her parents Shirley Mountain Horse, Ried Singer. Grandparents- Maternal- Annie Mountain Horse, Jimmy Wells Sr., Paternal- Antoinette and Walter Singer Sr. Sister Delores Weasel Moccasin. Brother- Michael Mountain Horse and Roanne Weasel Head.
Carolyn was born at the Blood Indian Hospital in Moses Lake on December 12, 1962. Her education journey began as a day student when she started kindergarten at the St. Paul’s Residential School. Then she received her elementary, Jr high and High school in Cardston where she graduated, but before she graduated, she met the love of her life at the age of 16. Then after she graduated Carolyn and Binky moved to Calgary. Carolyn began her post- secondary education journey at SAIT where she received a diploma in accounting. Then Carolyn’s employment began with Ninastako Cultural Center as well as Kainai Industries where she was working at two jobs while she continued with her post-secondary education when she started attending The University of Lethbridge to pursue her undergraduate degree in Education. After completing her Bachelor of Education, she began her long extensive career in Education. Carolyn began her career as a teacher for Kainai Board of Education at the new Lavern Elementary School in the early 90’s. Then after a few years of teaching she decided to further her education at Gonzaga University in Spokane Washington U.S.A. where she received her graduate degree in Education Leadership. After receiving her Masters she became principal of the Lavern Elementary School. After the passing of her beloved husband, Carolyn moved to Saipoyi Community School, where she was the associate principal, until her retirement from her long career with KBE in 2023.
Carolyn was a very devoted mother where her children, Sandy, Nancy and A.J, were her pride and joy, as well as her precious grandchildren.
Carolyn was very dedicated to our Blackfoot ways of Knowing and Culture. At a very young age she participated in the dance troupe along with her cousins from her dad’s side of the family which was led by Harry Shade. Her dedication to culture was evident when she transferred in as a member of the Maoto’kiiksi (Buffalo Woman’s Society). She received a headdress in a transfer ceremony at the Saipoyi Community School on February 27, 2018.
Carolyn was an avid sports fan where she encouraged and supported her children to do well in sports.
Carolyn was very inspirational in her supportive, caring, loving and sometimes humorous way of communicating with all whom she crossed paths with.
Carolyn will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren, siblings, nieces and nephews, past colleagues, all her friends and everyone that she associated with.
RIP our dear mother, sister, auntie and colleague.
A wake service will be held at Old Agency Hall, Blood Reserve, Alberta on Sunday, April 13, 2025 from 6:00 – 11:00 pm. A funeral service will be also at Old Agency Hall on Monday, April 14 at 11:00 am. Interment to follow at One Spot Cemetery, Blood Reserve.
To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

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RED CROW, Joseph “Ben” JOSEPH BENEDICT “BEN” RED CROW 1943 – 2025 Mr. Joseph Benedict “Ben” Red Crow, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Patricia May, passed away at Edith Cavell Care Centre on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the age of 82 years.
A Wake Service will be held at 6:00pm, Monday, April 14, 2025, at Gladestone Hall, Blood 148, Alberta, T0K 2R0.
A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00pm, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at St. Mary’s Church, Stand Off, Alberta T0L 1Y0.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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HANCOCK, Patricia “Patty” PATRICIA (PATTY) HANCOCK 1953 – 2025 Patricia Hancock passed away surrounded by family on April 5, 2025, at the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge at the age of 71 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00PM, SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2025, AT MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 STREET SOUTH, LETHBRIDGE, Alberta.
To watch the Service via livestream, please visit https://youtube.com/live/ARKf33SnXGM
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Patty’s memory to the Bluefox Association, 232 22nd Street North, Lethbridge T1H 3Z7.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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PETERSON, Beverly Beverly Louise Peterson Beverly Louis Peterson, 74, of Lethbridge, Alberta passed away on April 3, 2025, at Lethbridge, Alberta.
Bev was born on March 28, 1951, in Vulcan, Alberta to Cathrine (Lucas) and Alexander Grant.
Bev was known for her fierce independent streak, an unfailing sense of perfection but most of all for her tenacity. Bev had many varied interests, both artistic and athletic, throughout her life that brought her much fulfillment.
Bev is survived by: her daughters, Letisha Peterson (Jason Elliott), Marina Peterson (Jonathan Prugh), her grandchildren, Cathrine Peterson-Elliott, Jonathan Peterson-Elliott and Thomas Peterson-Elliott, her siblings, Don Grant (Jan), Doug Grant (Tricia), Rodger Grant (Lorea), Tom Grant (Joan), Karen Thompson (Bob) and Pat Stretz (Dave), numerous nieces and nephews, as well as her extended Lucas and Grant families.
Bev was predeceased by her parents Cathrine (Cay) Grant and Alexander (Alex) Grant.
At Bev’s request, no funeral service will be taking place. In Bev’s memory, go for a ski on a bluebird day, a swim in a mountain lake or give your grandchildren a cuddle.
The family would like to thank the staff of Legacy Lodge, Dr. Garden, the doctors of Southgate Medical Centre and all the medical professionals that have served Bev throughout the years in Coaldale, Fernie and Lethbridge.
Cremation entrusted to Peace of Mind Cremation Services.
peaceofmindcremationservices.com 1-844-ZENTNER

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WARD, Donald WARD DONALD WAYNE WARD, beloved husband of Tara Ward, of Lethbridge, AB, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Health Centre, on Monday, April 7, 2025 at the age of 76 years.
As per Donald’s wishes, a private service will be held.

To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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VISSER, Matthew VISSER It is with sad hearts that we announce the sudden passing of MATTHEW JOHN VISSER, on Monday, April 7, 2025 at the age of 49 years.
He leaves behind his wife Jackie, daughter Anna and son Brayden.
He was predeceased by his father Robert John Visser.
Arrangements will be announced once completed.

To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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LINITSKI, Eva LINITSKI Eva Linitski (nee Kiraly) was born on the family farm 6 miles NE of Wakaw, Saskatchewan. She passed away at 101 years of age on Monday, March 24, 2025 at St. Mike’s Palliative Care, Lethbridge, AB.
Eva was predeceased by husband Stan(ley) (1999), son Terry (Terence Shane) (2007) after a tragic motorcycle accident; parents John and Elizabeth (Rehovich) Kiraly and siblings Mary Gurico (1997), Anne Hegedus (2020), John Kiraly (2020), Yolanda Sukut (2014), Margaret Hanson (2000), Albert Kiraly (2008), Edward Kiraly (2022), as well as infant brothers Albert (3 weeks of age) and Steven (two months).
She is survived by: daughters Sharon Linitski (Kamloops, BC) and Lori (Dolores) Tanabe (Picture Butte, AB); grandchildren Jesse Tanabe (Lethbridge), Jenny (Jamie) Pearen (Calgary), Tiffany Tanabe (Jorge) Leon expecting 3rd great grandchild (Vancouver), Grace Linitski (Lethbridge), Niko Linitski (Lethbridge) and their parents, Yoshi Tanabe (Vancouver), Melinda Linitski (Gurr) (Lethbridge); great granddaughters Nola and Hana Pearen (Calgary) and on April 10, 2025, arriving early, 3rd great granddaughter, Mila Leon (Vancouver); sisters Evelyn Macki (96 years) (Wakaw, SK) and Vilma Sukut (94 years) (Saskatoon, SK) as well as numerous nieces and nephews from both the Kiraly and Linitski sides of the family.
Eva’s parents immigrated to Canada from Hungary as children around 1900. She was the 2nd of 10 siblings who remained closely connected thru life.
Hungarian was spoken at home and her mother taught the older children to read and write in Hungarian. Their formal education was in the one room schoolhouse, a 2 1/2 mile walk from their home. In winter their father drove them in the caboose – a horse drawn enclosed wagon with a small wooden stove for warmth. Eva liked school and was very good at math and English. She also spoke Ukranian. Due to unfortunate circumstances she left school in 8th grade. She helped her father with the farm financial records and had beautiful descriptive flow in her letter writing.
When Eva was very young the family home was destroyed by fire. A two room log house with a sod roof was quickly built before winter set in and two bedrooms were added later as more children arrived . After bumper crops for many years Eva remembered her father taking her to the grain fields to show her the short heads of wheat and the dry cracked earth – the ‘Dirty 30’s’. The younger children cried when Dad’s shiny, new farm machinery was driven away, repossessed. Luckier than many, the farm was still theirs.
The farm life itself was hard work and when children finished school the expectation was to work and send money to help at home. Eva worked locally at child care, home and farm help and at the old Wakaw Hospital at the lake. Her first full time job was clerking at the Red & White store. It was during WWII and she recalled scraping sugar off the cones and accepting war ration cards for payment. She lived with her paternal grandfather in Wakaw. She made $40 a month and sent $20 home.
In her late teens Eva and sister Anne moved to Raymond, AB, to join older sister Mary, who needed help with her children. Eva got a job at the Raymond Cafe (“Gees”) where she eventually met Stan Linitski, her future husband. When Mary’s family moved, Eva and Anne went to Warner, AB for work, where Stan continued ‘courting’ her. He would borrow the priest’s car or take the bus and once hitch-hiked to visit. The family teased them both. Eva even kept a Valentines card all these 80 plus years.
The couple married in Raymond at Stan’s family home on March 2, 1946. They rented two rooms in the Lavoie house. Eva became a stay-at-home housewife as was common at the time. Returning from a visit to her parents in 1948, Eva found that Stan and his brothers had started building their own home. All worked to get it habitable prior to their first child’s birth (Sharon) in December 1948. Daughter Lori came in August 1954.
Eva was devoted to family life, always putting husband and children first. She utilized her inherent sense of color and design in doing the interior paint work and sewing beautiful custom draperies for their new house. She also created beautiful dresses for herself and her two daughters. She had a large garden for vegetables and berries (which she preserved) and enjoyed creating flower beds.
When the Raymond Sugar Factory closed, Stan was transferred to Picture Butte. The couple then hired contractors to build their second new house!! Eva did much of the design planning and colour decisions and then development of a new garden area and flower beds. In June 1969 they welcomed son Terry (Terence Shane) to the family and Eva had the new experience of raising a boy! This meant working through more modern school issues, driving to sports events and eventually babysitting pitt bulls while Terry was working out of town. After Terry left home, Lori and 3 grandchildren (Jesse, Jenny & Tiffany) moved home so Eva and Stan were back to helping with children. They went to many sporting events!
After Stan retired the couple were able to travel (with Sharon as chauffeur) to: Yellowstone Park, across Canada to Niagara Falls and Ottawa (with the fall colours along the way) and Vancouver Island with a BC Ferries ride to Prince Rupert and on to Kitimat.
After 53 years of marriage Stan passed away in 1999. It was then that Eva and Sharon started visiting Vancouver Island almost every year until her early nineties. Eva really enjoyed the travel and loved walking on the beaches and collecting shells. Eva and Lori also visited her sisters in Saskatchewan and went to Waterton Lakes National Park up until two years ago.
Eva had lived a quiet, simple and what today is called a frugal life. Her riches were her family – husband, children, home. She put these before self. There were children ‘growing’ in her home for almost 50 years. She lived a present and daily life moving forward and accepting the changes as they came. She went from a log and sod roofed parental home to two brand new family homes. From walking 2 1/2 miles to school and going to town with horse and wagon to yearly trips to British Columbia or Saskatchewan and a first air plane flight. From heating a house with wood and coal, oil and finally natural gas, electricity and air conditioning. From outdoor biffies and hauling water by hand or tractor to all the ‘modern’ conveniences including talking on Skype like a professional. She appreciated sixty years of great, special friends and neighbours since 1964, and even praised them last year to a nurse at the hospital when people thought she couldn’t even remember.
She knew more, and was more, then she ever let on (mentally and physically) because at 101 could still walk up stairs easily and grin with the best of them.
Daughter Lori provided ongoing and incredible care that enabled Eva to live in her own home until a week before her passing at palliative care. Many thanks to the doctors and medical staff in Picture Butte and Lethbridge, the Home Care Aides and emergency personnel that took care of Mom so well, thank you. Any donations may be directed to the Picture Butte Ambulance.
A private family burial has taken place on April 11, 2025, at Mountain View Cemetery, Lethbridge, AB. There will be a memorial gathering at a later date.
To send condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca

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