TUESDAY, March 19, 2019

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on March 19, 2019.

Audrey Atchison

1928 – 2019

Mrs. Audrey Atchison of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Keith Atchison, passed away at St. Therese Villa, on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at the age of 90 years.

She is survived by her son Glenn (Nellie) of Lethbridge and daughter Beverley of Aldergrove, BC.

Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.

A service will be held at a later date in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Flowers are gratefully declined. For those who wish, memorial donations in Audrey’s name may be made to the Alzheimer Society, 1202 2 Ave S #40, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0E3.

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Augustinus “Gus” Brouwers

1930 – 2019

Mr. Augustinus “Gus” Brouwers of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Maria Brouwers, passed away at St. Michaels Palliative Care Centre on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at the age of 89 years.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00AM, on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at ST. MARTHA’S PARISH CATHOLIC CHURCH, 355 Columbia Blvd West, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Father William Monis, celebrant.

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George Crombez

1936 – 2019

Mr. George Crombez of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Helen Crombez, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the age of 82 years.

A Celebration of Georges Life will be held from 2:00pm to 5:00pm on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at THE MCNALLY COMMUNITY CENTRE (MCNALLY SCHOOL), 210075 Township Road 8-2, Lethbridge County, with Deacon Frank Peta officiating.

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JOYCE DYKEN (LUCAS)

Sept. 28, 1938 – March 17, 2019

Joyce passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Health Centre at the age of 80 years. She is survived by her husband Ray, sons Neil (Georgina) and Malcolm, granddaughters Ashton, Skye, Shyla, and grandson Morgan, sisters Sandra, Dianne (David) and Kay (Larry), brother George (Carol) and sister-in-law Evelyn Lucas. Joyce was predeceased by her parents George & Lois Lucas and brother Jim. She will be fondly remembered by the family and friends as a kind and loving person. She was active in the community. She curled and served on the hospital auxiliary for many years. At Joyce’s request, there will be no funeral or memorial service.

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Gerrit “Garry” Houthuys

1940 – 2019

Gerrit “Garry” Houthuys of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Jo-Ann Houthuys passed away after a short illness on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at the age of 78. Garry was born in Amsterdam, Holland. In April of 1953 he immigrated to Canada with his parents and 6 siblings, landing in Halifax after 10 days at sea. They stayed with an aunt & uncle in Cornwall, ON before moving to Toronto. In 1958 he started working for Kawneer. It was Garry’s goal for Canada’s centennial in 1967 to become a Canadian citizen, which he did with pride. Garry met and married Jo-Ann in 1974 and welcomed his son Andrew into his life in 1979. 1983 brought a transfer for Garry so he & his family moved to Lethbridge. Garry retired from Kawneer in 1993 and filled his time using his woodworking skills and playing some golf. He has volunteered with the Hockey Hounds for many years as well as delivering Meals on Wheels. Garry was a hardworking man, who loved working in his garage building cabinets, shelving etc.. He liked to travel and enjoyed the beauties of nature and classical music GONE BUT FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS. Garry is survived by his son Andrew (Laura); sister Nellie (Bob) Austin; brother Willy and brother Henry (Mary) Garry was predeceased by his parents Peter and Katharina; brothers Rudolph and Corrie and sister Rita. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00PM, on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at the PARK MEADOWS BAPTIST CHURCH, 2011 15 Avenue North, Lethbridge, AB T1H 5J4. Flowers are gratefully declined. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to Chinook Regional Hospital 960 19 Street South Lethbridge, AB T1J 1W5 or St. Michael’s Health Centre, Palliative Care, 1400 9 Avenue South, Lethbridge AB T1J 1V5.

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ILLINGWORTH

JOHN LORNE ILLINGWORTH, beloved husband of Shirley Illingworth, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the age of 81 years.

Besides John’s beloved wife for the last 60 years, he is lovingly survived by his four sons Blaine (Mark Randall) Illingworth, Dale (Lorna) Illingworth, Gary (Sue) Illingworth and Colin (Cherie Birch) Illingworth, Grandchildren: Jason (Darcie), Chris, Keith, Spencer and Travis, and one great-grand daughter Ruby. John is also survived by his sister Carol (Bill) Corbett.

At John’s request, no formal Funeral Service will be held. Instead a casual come-and-go Memorial Reception will take place at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2800 Mayor Magrath, Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta, on Saturday, March 23, 2019 from 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.

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MANY BEARS

On March 11, 2019, Creator called home our beloved JONATHAN ANTHONY MANY BEARS “Naamskiisaoksinii”. He is survived by his loving daughter, Nola Korine Mae and granddaughters Myla Frances Kee and Alanna Sunny Rose; parents, Floyd and Korine Many Bears; sister Kendra (Phil); brothers, Nathan (Chelsea) and Drayton (Kassandra); adopted sisters, Gabrielle WH and Candace S (MB); cousin/best friend Andre Crop Eared Wolf; aunts and uncles from Jack and Margaret Many Bears, and Thomas and Nellie Yellow Horn; many relatives in Kainai, Piikani, Siksika, Tsuu T’ina, Amskapii Piikani, Saskatchewan and Arizona.

A Wake Service will be held at the White Calf Hall, Stand Off, AB on Monday, March 18th from 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be held at the Holy Cross Catholic Church, Fort Macleod on Tuesday, March 19th at 1:00 p.m. Interment at the Many Bears Homestead.

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Joe Sokac

1926 – 2019

Mr. Joe Sokac of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Eva Sokac, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at the age of 93 years. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00am, on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405, 12 AVENUE SOUTH, Lethbridge, AB., Father Albert Sayson, celebrant. Interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery.

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Lloyd Wahlund

1949 – 2019

Mr. Lloyd Wahlund of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Shirlie Wahlund, passed away at the Raymond Health Centre on Monday, March 18, 2019 at the age of 70 years.

Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.

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Bonnie Louise Walcheske

1951 – 2019

Mrs. Bonnie Walcheske of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Gordon Walcheske, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2019 at the age of 67 years. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 12:00PM and 1:00PM, on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at the PARK MEADOWS BAPTIST CHURCH, 2011 15 Avenue North, Lethbridge, AB T1H 5J4. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00PM, on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at the PARK MEADOWS BAPTIST CHURCH, 2011 15 Avenue North, Lethbridge, AB T1H 5J4, with Lorne Willms officiating.

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