WEDNESDAY, April 24, 2019

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on April 24, 2019.

CLARKE

IRENE MARIE CLARKE (nee Leavitt), age 84, passed away after a lengthy illness on April 8, 2019. She was born December 19th, 1934 in Cardston, Alberta to Garda and Floyd Leavitt. She married her husband, James Gordon Clarke, on November 22nd, 1952 in Calgary. They recently celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary.

Irene lived a very full life. She was very creative and loved to arrange flowers. Throughout her life, she worked as a florist whenever the opportunity arose and helped design floral arrangements for the weddings of family members and the children of friends too numerous to mention. She also dabbled at drawing, quilting, and ceramics.

One of her many special talents was her ability to make friends whenever they moved to a new community. She quickly got to know her neighbors many of whom stayed in touch with her over the years. She always looked for opportunities to meet new people and often belonged to the local Lady Lion’s Club as well as the local curling and golf clubs. She also met and became friends with many of the people in the TransAlta community.

Irene is survived by her husband Jim and her children Margaret, James (Kathy), Patricia, Ernest (Paulette) and Sandra. She is the cherished Grandmother to Mike (Linnea), Jayme (Kim), Jeff, Chris (Angela), David (Danielle), Lyndsey (Marc), Lee, Robert (Jenn), and Jillian, Step-Grandmother to Carey (Anna) and ‘GG’ to Dexter, Madison, Ajay, Oliver, Ellie, Elisabeth, Noah and Sully. She is also survived by her sisters Gail and Mildred and her brothers Grant and Lyndon.

A Celebration of Life for Irene will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 – Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, on Monday, April 29th 12:00 P.M. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

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

DEGENSTEIN

Patricia Degenstein, beloved wife of Mike Degentstein, passed away on April 20, 2019 at the age of 78 years.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday April 27, 2019 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 643 20th St, Fort Macleod, AB.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society, #40, 1202, 2nd Ave S, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 0E3

Condolences may be sent through: http://www.edensfuneralhome.com

Ivanka Dimnik

1922 – 2019

Mrs. Ivanka Dimnik of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Anton (Tony) Dimnik, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, April 22, 2019 at the age of 96 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.

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FELLNER

JOYCE ALISON FELLNER, beloved wife of Erwin Fellner, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, at St. Michael’s Health Centre – Palliative Care Unit, on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the age of 71 years.

A Celebration of Joyce’s Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 2:00 P.M.

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

Kay Osburne
1938 – 2019
Kathleen Aldeen Osburne, beloved wife of the late Dale Osburne, passed away in Taber on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the age of 81 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.

Russell Red Crow

1978 – 2019

Mr. Russell Red Crow of Standoff passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at the age of 41 years. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at ST. MARTHA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 355 Columbia Blvd West, Lethbridge, Alberta. Interment Service to follow at the Prairie Rose Family Cemetery.

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STRYKER

STANLEY JOSEPH STRYKER, beloved husband of Wanda Stryker, of Coaldale, passed away peacefully from amyloidosis at the St. Michael’s Health Centre – Palliative Care Unit on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at the age of 69 years.

Stan was born in Medicine Hat to Glen & Rose Stryker. He was raised in Orion.

He worked for Glen Little Construction prior to starting his own business, Stryker Construction, which he owned and operated for 38 years. Stan really enjoyed his work and the people he met.

He married Wanda Hoyt on July 13, 1974 in Lethbridge. They lived in Coaldale for 45 years where they had two children, Candace and Tim. When Stan retired a couple of years ago, he and Wanda purchased a home in Yuma, AZ. Their time in Yuma quickly became his passion, as well as RC car racing. He loved camping with his family and working in the yard.

Stan & Wanda went on Alaskan, Caribbean and Panamanian cruises, as well as a few trips to Hawaii. He enjoyed traveling and had a playful and adventurous spirit.

Stan will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by his wife, Wanda, his daughter, Candace Stryker, his son, Tim Stryker, his brothers, Alfred Stryker (Wendy Dreger) and Willy (Gladys) Stryker, his sisters-in-law, Deb Turnbull (Wally Chesko), Brenda (Rob) Taylor, Colleen Hoyt (Ken Babick), plus many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, Glen & Rose Stryker and his parents-in-law, Bill & Joyce Hoyt.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you for the amazing care provided at both the Chinook Regional Hospital ICU and St. Michael’s Palliative Care Unit.

A Celebration of Stan’s Life will be held at MCKILLOP UNITED CHURCH, 2329 – 15 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Terry Shillington officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Stan’s memory can be made to a charity of your choice.

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

TWIGG-WELLS

It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the passing of EUGENE MYLES WELLS (TWIGG), born April 6, 1986 – April 16, 2019, at the age of 33 years old. He is survived by his common-law spouse, Nancy Weasel Fat and their children: Hannah, Miley, Badger Rope Wells, and his oldest daughter Maryanna Smith. He also leaves to mourn his passing his Dear Mother, Annette Twigg, his Father Alvin Wells, and mother in law Carolyn Weasel Fat, along with his Grandparents, Richard and Geraldine Wells. Myles is also survived by his beloved sisters, Tawny Twigg, and Beth Wells (Cody Day Chief), and sister-in-law Sandy Weasel Fat. Myles treasured his nieces and nephews and will be deeply missed by all of them: Lexi Twigg, Ryder Myers, Rogan Bruised Head, Emmie Bruised Head, Richard Wells, and Leo Day Chief. Myles will also be greatly missed by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Myles is predeceased by his Great Grandparents Dick and Katie Wells, and, Sam and Elizabeth Wolfchild, Grandparents, Jim and Celina Twigg, uncles: Charlie, Tony, Sheldon, and Joshua Twigg, and Marvin Wells, aunties: Doreen Zuback, and Kimberley Twigg, along with special cousins, Lacey Twigg, Wade Wells, and Grayson Wells (Smith).

Myles was raised on the Blood Reserve in the Old Agency Area by his mother Annette and with his sisters Tawny and Beth. He started playing hockey at the age of 5 years old, and began riding steers at the age of 12, he eventually moved into bull riding, his lifelong passion. As a young boy, Myles started learning how to make bull riding ropes, which as an adult he turned into a business after an injury sidelined him. He was very proud of his business, Myles Wolf Wells Ropes, which was rapidly growing as he was shipping ropes all over North America to various Professional Bull Riders. The family would like to thank the Doctors and Nursing Staff at the Lethbridge Regional Hospital, Intensive Care Unit, with special thanks to Dr. Low. Also, thank-you to all those who have sent in donations and have been supportive to those close to him at this difficult time.

An all-night Wake Service will be held at 7 pm on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at White Calf Community Hall, Stand Off.

Funeral Service will be held at 11 am on Friday, April 26, 2019 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, on the Blood Reserve.

Condolences may be sent at http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

Alice Louise Wilson

(nee Bracken)

1916- 2019

Alice Louise Wilson passed away peacefully on Good Friday, April 19, 2019 after a brief illness. Predeceased by her beloved husband Senator Kitch Wilson in 1977, Alice was a much beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Great Grandmother. Alice was born in Chicago, Illinois on 24 June 1916 Alice married HHK (Kitch) Wilson in Michigan City, Indiana on the 29th October 1942. Over their 35 years of marriage Alice and her Family resided in Chicago, Ill; Red Lodge, Montana; Amarillo and Lubbock, Texas; Spokane, Washington as well as Lethbridge and Calgary, Alberta. Alice is survived by her four children Kitch Wilson Jr., William Wilson, Helen Mae Holley, Mary Hakze, step daughter Margaret Lesik, 14 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and one great great granddaughter. Alice was active for many years volunteering with the Women’s Auxiliary at St. Augustine Church, St. Micheal’s Hospital, and Meals on Wheels in Lethbridge. The Family would like to thank the staff at Auburn Heights Retirement Residence, Granddaughters, and the South Health Campus in Calgary for their loving Care. A Private Family Service will be held. Flowers are gratefully declined. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the St. Michaels Palliative Care, 1400 9 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4V5, or to Martha’s House, 950 14 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 2Y8.

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