Friday, June 27, 2025
By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on June 27, 2025.
JOHNSON, Averil AVERIL ANN JOHNSON It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Averil Ann Johnson on June 10, 2025 in Calgary Alberta.She is the beloved daughter of Earl and Avaeli Johnson.
A Private Family Memorial will be held in her honor.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca
WOLF CHILD – BIG THROAT, Grant WOLF CHILD – BIG THROAT Grant Eugene Wolf Child – Big Throat, son of Pauline Wolf Child and Eugene Big Throat, passed away on June 18, 2025 in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 48 years.
A wake service will be held at the Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve, Alberta on Friday, July 4, 2025 from 6:00 – 11:00 pm. A funeral service will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Blood Reserve on Saturday, July 5 at 11:00 am. Interment to follow at Wolf Child Cemetery, Blood Reserve.
To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca
MILNER, Walter MILNER Walter Milner passed away on April 8, 2025 in Raymond Alberta at the age of 92.
He is survived by his wife Helga Milner; his children Heidi (Howard) Whipple, Dave (Maureen) Milner, Ed (Wanda) Milner; 3 brothers Randy (Nicky) Milner, Bob (Jane) Milner, and Dennis (Kathryn) Milner. He is also survived by 5 grand children and 9 great grandchildren. And numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held for Walter on July 5th 2025 at 2pm at the Raymond Senior Club.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca
BEDSTER, Arlene BEDSTER June 23, 1970 – June 23, 2025 With great sadness, we announce the passing of ARLENE BEDSTER, beloved daughter of Art and Carol Ann Bedster. She is survived by her sister Michelle, her brother Mike, multiple aunts, uncles, and cousins. This includes Tom Shiels, Brenda (Warren) Funk and family, Cindy Dwyer and family, Bob Clark and family, Gary (Susie) Trodden and family, Robert (Connie) Trodden, Roy Trodden, Levon (Sylvia) Kletke and family, as well as Arlene’s many treasured friends and cherished friends of the family.
Arlene was hard working, conscientious, intelligent, loyal (making countless life-long friendships), compassionate, spiritual, generous, extremely talented, and creative; writing her own songs and playing guitar as well as other instruments.
Arlene was fun-loving, caring, honest, trustworthy, sentimental, sincere, and adventurous. She inherited a lot of common sense from her Dad and creativity from her Mom. Arlene touched everyone she met in a “special way” which only she could do.
Arlene dearly loved her dog Miss Meela and was lucky to have her for 16 years. For the last 9 years, she was very proud of her immaculate home and yard which were her pride and joy.
Arlene was always looking for new aspects of life, so she kept very busy taking educational courses. She had a wonderfully contagious outlook on life and enjoyed every moment. She worked many jobs over the years, especially loving her time at New West and enjoyed helping others as a life coach, which fit her like a glove. What a way to help people! A friend said Arlene was a “life coach for everyone Arlene spent time with.”
Arlene was a beautiful person inside and out and will be lovingly missed by all. She had the voice of an angel and God must have needed a new angel, so He chose Arlene.
There will be no funeral as per Arlene’s wishes.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
DAVIES, Charles “Ed” DAVIES CHARLES “ED” EDGAR DAVIES passed away peacefully at the Piyami Place in Picture Butte on Friday, June 20th, 2025, at the age of 96 years.
He is survived by his son; Mike (Nerys) and family, daughters; Joanne and family, Kathy (Tim) and family, Cheryl (Denis) and family, daughter-in-law Nancy and family. Also survived by his sister Eunice and family, brother Don and family, sister in laws Shirley and Brigette Tokai.
Dad was born in Pigeon Lake MB to Jack and Formosa Davies. He travelled to Picture Butte with his brother Leo seeking adventure and work.
Dad met mom and fell in love with her, and they married November 19th, 1954, and were together for 68 years.
Dad worked at Butte Feeds until his retirement, then mom and dad worked at their friends (Nancy & Ray) Fly in Fishing Camp: Shadd Lake SK, for 16 years. It was the “Best Years of Their Life”.
As a man of many passions, dad enjoyed gardening, fishing and telling stories.
Dads’ warmth, humor and kindness will be deeply missed by all who knew him, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Dad was predeceased by his wife Mary, parents, six siblings, his daughter-in-law Josee and son Robert “Bob”.
An immense and heartfelt thanks to the Staff at Piyami Lodge and Piyami Place for the passionate care and support for our dad.
Please join the family on Friday, July 4th, 2025, from 2:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. for a reception at the CATTLEMAN’S CHOPHOUSE – 234 Hwy Avenue North, Picture Butte, AB.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
RUTT, Calvin RUTT CALVIN RUTT, of Milk River, passed away peacefully at the Milk River Health Centre, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at the age of 91 years.
At Calvin’s request, no formal funeral service will be held. Cremation entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
INGARFIELD, Grace GRACE INGARFIELD 1934 – 2025 With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Grace Ann Ingarfield of Lethbridge, Alberta on June 20, 2025 at the age of 91.
Grace was a devoted wife to Earl Ingarfield Sr. and a loving mother to Earl Ingarfield Jr., Rae Ann Ingarfield and Jean Marie O’Brien (Graham). She was a proud and caring grandmother to Amara Primeau (Andrew), Ralph Thrall IV, Alice O’Brien and Olive O’Brien.
Grace was known for her unwavering loyalty and selflessness. She always put others before herself, offering love, support and strength to everyone around her.
She was a cherished daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend whose kindness touched many lives.
Grace was predeceased by her mother Helen Parsons and her sister Carmen Nilsson.
In keeping with her quiet nature and the wishes of her family, Grace will be lovingly remembered privately.
Special thanks to Dr. Howe Leam who cared for Grace and the entire staff at Fairmont Extendicare. We are so very grateful.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.
MAREK, Bogdan “Bob” BOGDAN “BOB” MAREK 1951 ~ 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Father BOGDAN “BOB” JAMES MAREK, who left us suddenly on June 14, 2025, at the young age of 73 years. Dad was a man of roaring engines, open skies, and a heart that loved deeply and freely. He will be missed as a beloved Father, Grand-Father, Uncle, Brother, Co-worker and Friend.
Dad was born in Lethbridge, Alberta on October 5, 1951, and was predeceased by his loving parents Helen and Walter Marek. Dad married our mother Sheila in 1972, and during their 24-year marriage they had three children. Michael (Alyssa), Melanie (Brad), and Chris (Lucy). He had ten grandchildren, Emma, Abby, Tristan, MacKenna (Cam), Avorie, Brixlyn, AJ, Dylan, Brayden and Jaxon and was blessed with two great-grandchildren, Bryar and Lenora. Dad is also survived by his younger sister Dianna (Herb) and family and long-time friend’s Lill and Sharon as well as daughter Nicole.
A lifelong car enthusiast and a self-taught mechanic, he earned a reputation as the go-to-man for carburetors. He could rebuild, tune, and breathe new life into any old engine. He spent countless hours in the garage and could always be found with a wrench in his hand and grease on his shirt, happily tucked under the hood of his latest project. Whether restoring classic cars or a dusty old truck, he saw beauty where others saw rust. For Dad, cars weren’t just machines – they were stories, memories, and pieces of himself. Dad approached every passion with hands on dedication. Whether restoring classic cars, fine tuning bikes, gardening, or teaching himself to play the piano and guitar, His reputation was built on dependability and craftsmanship. We fondly remember Dad taking time to help us throughout our lives which included camping and fishing, buying and fixing our first cars, attending our sporting events and rides around town on his Harley. We will forever keep in our hearts the moments Dad would play those vinyl records with some good oldies that made you smile.
Dad’s journey through life was as full of love as it was horsepower. He shared notable connections over the years – each relationship shaped by his passion, humour, and undeniable charm. Though his heart was never parked in one place for long, it left lasting impressions wherever it stopped. Dad had a brilliant mind, a mysterious nature and an incredible work ethic that will be forever remembered by his family and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00pm, Friday, July 4, 2025, at MARTIN BROTHERS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 610 – 4 STREET SOUTH, LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, with Dr. Bruce Martin officiating.
In Lieu of flowers, the family asks that you play your favourite record, take a ride in the sunshine, or lend a hand to someone who needs it – in his honour.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.
MARTIN, Catherine “Kay” CATHERINE “KAY” LEAH MARTIN 1934 ~ 2025 It is with deep sadness and gratitude that we announce the passing of our cherished mother, Catherine “Kay” Martin of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Dale Martin Sr.
Mom passed away gracefully at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at the age of 90 years.
A Vigil Rights/Prayer Service will be held at 7:00pm, Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00am, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Our Lady of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church, 2405 12 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Father Kevin Tumback, celebrant.
Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.
VORNBROCK, Janet VORNBROCK JANET VORNBROCK, beloved wife of the late William “Bill” Vornbrock, formerly of Bigfork, Montana, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 at the age of 88 years.
Arrangements will be announced once completed.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
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