WEDNESDAY, February 23, 2022

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on February 23, 2022.

ACROSS THE MOUNTAIN

CEECEE ACROSS THE MOUNTAIN, of the Blood Reserve, passed away in Lethbridge on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at the age of 29 years.

A Wake will be held at STREETS ALIVE, 323 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

The Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Ken Kissick officiating. Interment will follow at St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Standoff.

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Erwin Bader

1928 – 2022

Mr. Erwin Bader of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Helen Bader passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on February 19, 2022 at the age of 93 years.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610- 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta with Pastor Olivier Ravelojaona, officiating.

Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.

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DAW

RUTH MAY DAW passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at St. Michael’s Health Centre at 93 years old.

Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.

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Wladyslaw “Walter” Kortt

1931 – 2022

Mr. Wladyslaw “Walter” Kortt of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Anna Kortt, passed away at home on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at the age of 90 years.

Walter is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Anna Kortt; children: Rick (Cathy) Kortt, Terri Warnock, Barb (Shawn) Adams, Dave (Michelle) Kortt, Marianne (Vic) Friesen; Grandchildren Robert Kortt, Melissa Kortt, Shane Warnock, Kaylee Warnock (Mike Voeller), Carson (Meg) Adams, Claire Adams, Gavin Kortt, Caleb Kortt, Gracie Friesen, Hope Friesen; Great granddaughters Rome Warnock and Navy Voeller; sister Helen Sadowski; numerous nieces and nephews, and cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents Albert and Julianna Kortt; brother Gus Kortt; sister Lola Wnek; brother-in-law Ted Wnek; brother-in-law Peter Sadowski; granddaughter Caitlyn Warnock; and son-in-law Barry Warnock.

A Prayer Vigil will be held at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.

Those who wish are invited to watch the Prayer Vigil via livestream by going to https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/WladyslawWalter-Kortt and scrolling to the bottom of the page.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at ST. BASIL’S ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH, 604 13 St N, Lethbridge with Father Kevin Tumback, celebrant.

Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.

Those who wish are invited to watch the Funeral Mass via livestream by going to https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/WladyslawWalter-Kortt and scrolling to the bottom of the page.

Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Crohn’s and Colitis Canada, 600-60 St. Clair Avenue East Toronto, ON M4T 1N5, or online at https://crohnsandcolitis.ca/Ways-to-Give

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LAZARUK

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother and grandmother, Mary Lazaruk (nee: Wozniuk) on Monday, February 21, 2022 at the age of 94 years.

For those who wish, a Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.

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visit http://www.generationsfh.ca

VIOLET IRENE MACLEAN

January 7, 1923 – February 17, 2022

VIOLET IRENE (BRANDVOLD) MACLEAN slipped away quietly while asleep during the early morning hours of Thursday, February 17th in her 99th year at the Chinook Regional Hospital after a short stay.

She was born on January 7th, 1923 on her grandparent’s farm near Asquith, Saskatchewan to Mabel Brandvold. Her Norwegian grandfather Erland and grandmother Kari Brandvold raised her as she attended school in nearby Asquith. They called her ‘Tooty’ as she was full of laughter and the joy of life. Her first language back then was Norwegian.

She made her way to Saskatoon as a teenager working at the Bessborough Hotel for many years in the Dining Room before marrying our father, Donald W. MacLean.

They eventually moved to Edmonton and then to Calgary in 1966 where our mom continued her long sales associate career with Simpson Sears. After our father passed away unexpectedly in 1969, mom met our step-father, Harold W. Leis a number of years later. In 1978, she moved to be with him at his home in Kitchener, Ontario. These were extremely happy years for her, socializing with their many friends and spending winters in Florida.

After the sudden passing of our beloved Harold in 1992, mom moved to Lethbridge to be with her eldest son, Ron. Soon, she was in her new condo at Grandview Village enjoying her many new friends and keeping active in the community with many clubs and associations.

After twenty years, a new chapter in her life took her to another wonderful place to live, Black Rock Terrace in Lethbridge. She truly loved her life there. Her quick smile and engaging personality brought so many close friends into her life including all the warmhearted staff members that were so good to her. She was there for almost ten years.

Left to feel this immense loss are her two sons, Ron (Denise) of Airdrie and Robert (Fon) of Gig Harbor, Washington; as well as special friends Elizabeth and Eva. Her dearest mother, Mabel Brandvold Lunde, predeceased her in 1996.

Our most sincere gratitude goes to the gracious, loving care she received while at the Chinook Regional Hospital Unit 3C. Thank you all!

At mom’s request, there is no service.

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PROUDFOOT

It is with profound sadness we announce the sudden passing of CHARMAINE SHARON PROUDFOOT (nee Laflamme) on February 15, 2022 in Edmonton, Alberta at the age of 67 years old.

Charmaine is survived by her former husband, Jeffery Proudfoot; her daughter Tiffany Mandryk (Christopher), granddaughter Celeste Mandryk; brother Norman Laflamme (Sri Mintarti); niece Cassidy Laflamme; former sister-in-laws Colleen Proudfoot, Sharee Proudfoot (Gerry Diakow), and Joan Proudfoot; former nephews and niece Hector Diakow (Andrea), Brandon Diakow (Anastasia) and Rachel Diakow (Joel Smith); as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins especially her cousins: Terri Hrkac, Susan Bukovy (Brian), and Nancy Carleton (Mark).

She was predeceased by her wonderful son Matthew Proudfoot, her parents, step-father Real Laflamme, former brother-in-law Garry Proudfoot and former in-laws Colin and Judith Proudfoot.

Charmaine was born in Toronto, Ontario on July 15, 1954. She moved to Thunder Bay, Ontario as a young child to be closer to family, then later moved to Dryden, Ontario in 1965. She graduated from high school in Dryden and then moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba where she got a job with the Royal Bank. She worked there for a few years, then moved to the Lower Mainland, BC with Jeff. They were married in 1977 in Thunder Bay, Ontario. They then moved to Creston, B.C. in 1978 after purchasing their first business, the Kokanee Inn. They grew that business, and their daughter Tiffany was born there in 1980. In 1982, they sold the Kokanee Inn and purchased the Lethbridge Hotel and Jessie’s Bar and moved to Lethbridge, Alberta. They grew that business with Jeff working as the hotel manager and Charmaine working as bar manager for many years until Charmaine was able to stay home with her young family. Their son Matthew was born in Lethbridge in 1983. They sold the hotel in 2000, which allowed for them to enjoy a semi-retirement life with winters spent at their home in Arizona, and summers at home in Lethbridge. In 2016, Charmaine decided to move to Edmonton to be closer to her daughter and other family.

Charmaine was a lover of books, cooking for family and friends, travel, golfing, and hosting friends and family. She loved supporting her children in all their school and extra-curricular activities, including hockey and Girl Guides.

A Funeral Service will be conducted on February 25, 2022 AT CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME-2825 32 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta at 10:00 AM, with Patrick Siedlecki officiating. A reception will follow.

Charmaine will be laid to rest in Mountain View Cemetery, next to her son, Matthew.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation-960 19 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 1W5 http://www.crhfoundation.ca

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

David Robb

1966- 2022

David Robb, of Lethbridge, Alberta, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Health Centre on February 19, 2022, at the age of 55. His last days were spent surrounded by the love of his family and friends.

David is survived by his mother, Eva, big brother Peter (Cindy), big sisters Cathy (Stan), Debbie (Pat), as well as his beloved daughter Victoria (Adrian).

A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 pm on Thursday February 24, 2022 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, February 25, 2022 at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 12 AVE S, Lethbridge, Alberta.

Following the service, a gathering will be held at EVA ROBB’S HOME, 2206 12TH AVE S, Lethbridge, Alberta.

Flowers are appreciatively declined, please consider making a donation to Pop Up Yoga Lethbridge at popupyoga-lethbridge.com, or The Sage Clan at sageclanpatrol.org

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Alfred Vallieres

Alfred was born January 30, 1931 in Edmonton, Alberta. He passed away in Lethbridge, Alberta on February 18, 2022. Along with his only sister Ethel, they lived in several communities with his Mom and Dad, Henry and Mary, eventually settling in the Ardenville community 20 minutes South of Fort Macleod, Alberta.

There are many words to describe Alfred, but lazy is not one of them. He lived life with a passion only few matched. You could say he “lived life large”.

Alfred and his wife of 65 years, Annette had 6 children, starting with the oldest Collette (Les) Messmer, Connie (Brad) Holt, Teresa (Peter) Danielson, Monique (Geoff) Krokosh, Rob, John, (Linda). Alfred is survived by his wife Annette, his sister Ethel, his 6 children and their spouses, 19 Grandchildren, 23 Great Grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Alfred operated an ever growing mixed farm, while finding time to be involved in and lead Elks, 4H, and the MD of Willow Creek Council. He was also active in the Knights of Columbus and numerous other community organizations.

He will leave a huge hole in everyone’s heart he touched.

Services will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Fort Macleod, AB, where Alfred and Annette were married some 65 years ago.

Prayers presided by Deacon Bill Young: Friday, Feb 25/22 @ 7 pm

Mass celebrated by Fr. Benedito Tugano: Saturday, Feb 26/22 @ 2 pm

We want to acknowledge with heartfelt appreciation the care he received while in the hospital, and also to Dr. Cunningham and team, along with the Home Care team and his many friends where he retired at the Seasons.

Services are open to everyone. Seating capacity approximately 100. In lieu of flowers, please consider an act of kindness for a friend or stranger. Donations may be made to the Ft.Macleod Legion.

Prayers and Mass service will be live-streamed. Links to view live are: Prayers https://youtu.be/VSeNJVmAlly Mass https://youtu.be/xA70_z2AT7o

Condolences maybe sent via the Kneehill Funeral Services Facebook site.

Kneehill Funeral Services, Three Hills, entrusted with arrangements. 403-443-5111

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