Wednesday, October 26, 2022

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on October 26, 2022.

SMITH, Cecily

CECILY SMITH 1928 2022 Ms. Cecily Smith of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at the age of 94 years.
Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.
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PAISLEY, Dean

DEAN PAISLEY 1945 2022 Dean Paisley of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Patricia Paisley, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, after a short battle with cancer on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at the age of 77 years.
Dean was born in Saskatoon, SK on September 23, 1945. He grew up on the family farm in Asquith, SK until 1957 when they moved to Saskatoon, SK where he attended Jr High and High School. In 1965, Dean decided to follow his older brothers into the transportation industry and he started his professional truck driving career. In 1968, he married Patricia Fawcett in Saskatoon, and they started their family. In 1971, they moved from Prince Albert, SK to Calgary, AB where Dean was an owner operator with H&R Transport and began raising their two children. In 1978, Dean came off the road, sold his truck and moved the family to Lethbridge, AB to begin working in the operations with H&R. In 1989, Dean went back on his own and purchased Lethbridge Truck Terminals, a small local trucking company which he grew and operated until his retirement 2013. Dean was an active member of The Lethbridge Minor Hockey Assoc. and the Lethbridge Athletic Assoc. and volunteered his time for almost 40 years. Dean was very passionate about the transportation industry, and he gave back by serving on the AMTA – Alberta Motor Transport Association Board of Directors in multiple capacities for over 35 years.
Dean is survived by his wife Patricia nee Fawcett; daughter Deana (Kirby) Nishikawa of Calgary; son Doug (Tami) Paisley of Lethbridge; brother Dale (Gloria) Paisley of Regina; sister in-law Fay (Bill) Paisley Red Deer; granddaughters Logan, Kimiko, Brooklyn and Takara; as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Dean was predeceased by his parents Abraham and Hazel; brothers Robert, Bill and Howard; foster son John Kobal Jr.; nephews Boyd and Ken Paisley; niece Joy Sullivan.
A Celebration of Dean’s Life will be held at 1:30 pm on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at SANDMAN SIGNATURE HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTRE (The former Lethbridge Lodge) 320 Scenic Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta.
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HUTCHINSON, Ronald

RONALD “RON” HUTCHINSON 1927 2022 Mr. Ronald Earl Hutchinson of Warner, beloved husband of 71 years to Mrs. Carol Hutchinson, passed away at home, peacefully surrounded by his family, on Friday, October 21, 2022.
Ron was born on August 7, 1927 to Earl and Pat Hutchinson at the George Woitte Home, which is 4 miles away from where he resided for most of his life.
Ron is survived by his wife, Carol; son Rick (Teressa) of Provo, Utah; Mike of Warner; Kim of Lethbridge; Michele of Warner; and Wes (Julie) of Okotoks, as well as 11 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and their families.
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FORRAYI, Elizabeth

ELIZABETH FORRAYI 1926 – 2022 Mrs. Elizabeth Forrayi of Calgary, beloved wife of the late Mr. John Forrayi, passed away at Evanston Grand Village in Calgary on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at the age of 95 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00pm on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta. Interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery.
For those who wish, memorial donations in Elizabeth’s name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada.
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PICCINI, Verdelle

VERDELLE MARLENE PICCINI 1933 2022 Verdelle Piccini, 89, of Lethbridge, Alberta passed away peacefully on October 19, 2022 at Amica Britannia, in Calgary, Alberta.
Verdelle was born in Coal Creek, BC, on June 26, 1933 and was the oldest child of Harry and Eleanor Thompson. Her family moved to Wardner, BC and later to Cranbrook, BC. Verdelle was an ambitious student and was awarded the Cranbrook Memorial Trophy at her graduation in 1951. The award signified excellence in academics, athletics, fine arts and citizenship. She was the first female ever awarded the trophy. The four pillars of the award would be a guiding force in her life. She continued her education in Victoria, BC where she completed post-secondary studies.
Armed with a teaching degree she continued to spread her wings, opening the first kindergarten in Creston, BC. Here, she combined her love of teaching and music, playing the piano for her students and in a local band. It was while playing in the band that she met her husband and love of her life, Enzo Piccini. They were married in 1957 and shortly after, settled in Lethbridge, AB.
In Lethbridge, Verdelle continued her teaching career, working at many of the schools in the city. After retirement, she took up a new career in fashion, working at Patricia Scott and Maxine’s ladies wear. Her flare for fashion and attention to detail was evident and was one of her most memorable characteristics.
Volunteering and citizenship were woven through her years in Lethbridge. She was a faithful member of Mckillop United church holding many service positions. Among her favorites were hospital and senior visiting where her ease of conversation was evident. She also knit for the Chinook Regional Hospital, knitting hundreds of baby toques.
Verdelle’s appreciation for music and theatre took her and Enzo to Calgary for many weekends enjoying seasons tickets to the Philharmonic and the Calgary Opera. She also loved the local theatre productions and kindled a love for theatre in her children and grandchildren.
Her incredible spirit and strength were evident during and after Enzo’s illness and death. Her ability to learn to live and thrive on her own was remarkable. She called old friends, made new friends, tended her beloved garden and home, travelled to the West Coast, enjoyed her grandchildren as they married and had children of their own, joined the knitting group at church, volunteered at the Jack Ady Cancer Center, and leaned on her faith to put one foot in front of the other. Her strength carried her through the battle with cancer this past year with laughter and much dignity.
Verdelle is survived by her daughters Susan (Darwin Sauer), Ciana (Marlon Montoute); grandsons Brendon (Katty), Matthew, Jarrett Sauer; granddaughter Quincey (Josh Vander Hoek); great grandchildren Cole Vander Hoek, Charley Sauer; brother Dean (Denise), and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Enzo, her parents, parent in-laws, and her baby sister Bernice.
A special thank you to all her friends who were a vital support the last few years.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 6:30 pm and 8:00pm on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am, on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at McKILLOP UNITED CHURCH, 2329 – 15 AVENUE SOUTH, LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA, with Reverend Trevor Potter, officiating.
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TOMOMITSU, Kaz

TOMOMITSU KAZ TOMOMITSU, beloved husband of Marjory Tomomitsu, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital in the early morning of Friday, October 21, 2022 at the age of 86 years.
A Visitation will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
A private family service will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2022.

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VANDERFLUIT, Adrian

VANDERFLUIT ADRIAN GERARD VANDERFLUIT, of Lethbridge, passed away at the St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at the age of 67 years, after a nine year battle with prostate cancer and valiantly fought until the bitter end.
He will be forever loved and sadly missed by his wife Gerda of 46 years, his children Joseph (Melissa) and Jaclyn (Kirk), and his buddy Piper and grandpuppies Hank, Mabel, and Yuri.
Adrian was born in Lethbridge on December 14, 1954. He became an accomplished carpenter, then proudly served with the Lethbridge Fire Department for 27 years as EMT, firefighter and retired as Fire Prevention Officer.
He wanted to thank Dr. A. Haner and R.N. D. Mann and Pharmacist J. Joyal and the staff at Draffins Pharmasave for the special care they provided.
A Memorial Reception will be held in Adrian’s honour at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB on Thursday, October 27, 2022 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

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STRAIN, Clara

STRAIN CLARA STRAIN passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, October 20th, 2022 at the age of 98 years.
She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Sheila (Bruce) Webster, step-children, Maryllyn (Bernard) Miller, Lloyd (Alice) and Brian (Nora) Strain, son-in-law Roy Ermter and sisters, Judy Gordon and Liz Kaminski.
Along with her husbands, Joseph “Joe” Urban (1967) and Douglas “Doug”
Strain (2013), Clara was predeceased by her parents, Nicholas and Helen Toth, daughter Marlene Ermter, son, Dwayne Urban, sisters, Margaret Torri, Erma Boisvert and Annie Neyhart and brothers Johnny, Sandy, Andy and Nick Toth.
Clara was born on September 3, 1924, the eldest of ten children. Her parents, who immigrated to Canada from Hungary, owned and operated a sugar beet farm in Commerce, AB, 2.5 km northwest of Diamond City.
Clara met and married Joseph Urban and together, raised their three children on their farm south of Taber. They eventually moved to Lethbridge and sadly, Joe later passed away from Cancer.
Clara was lucky to find love once again and married Douglas Strain, living on his farm near Foremost. In 2013 and after 44 years together, Doug passed away. She eventually moved back to Lethbridge where she remained until her passing.
In 1961, Clara started a beauty salon business in her home in Lethbridge and then continued to operate her business on the farm in Foremost for many years. In addition, she also cooked for the farm hands for several years.
She will be remembered for her Hungarian cuisine, especially cabbage rolls and poppyseed rolls, her needlework and love for dancing.
A Private Family Service will be held at Cornerstone Funeral Home.
Following the service, Clara will be laid to rest with her beloved husband Doug at the Foremost Cemetery.

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ANDERSON, Edmond

EDMOND JAMES ANDERSON 1961 – 2022 Mr. Edmond Anderson of Lethbridge passed away on October 5, 2022 at the age of 61 years.
Ed was a kind man who spent the majority of his life in the Lethbridge area. For many years he worked in the restaurant industry. He enjoyed sports, rodeo and loved to dance.
Ed is survived by his two daughters Crystal and Danika; brother Allan Giroux, as well as the Calf Robe, Anderson and Dumont families, numerous nieces, nephews and their families.
Ed was predeceased by his parents Ed and Clara Anderson, sisters Margaret and Mary Ann and brother Glenn Anderson.
A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, October 28, 2022 at Royal View Cemetery. For those who wish to attend, the funeral coach will depart from Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels at 9:40 A.M. and will arrive at Royal View Cemetery at 10:00 am.
Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in Ed’s memory to CARES (Claresholm Animal Shelter Society) P.O Box 2579, Claresholm, Alberta T0L 0T0.
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UNDERWOOD, Trevor

TREVOR UNDERWOOD 1942 – 2022 Mr. Trevor Underwood of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Robyn Underwood, passed away at Good Samaritans Park Meadows on Monday, October 24, 2022 at the age of 80 years.
Trevor was born July 7, 1942 in New Zealand. He was the 2nd of 4 children: Elva, Trevor, John and Kevin. Trevor made his choice to serve God at the age of 18 and had a genuine deep faith. He married the love of his life, Robyn in 1966. Together they started a family with 3 daughters. Mishal, Lucinda and Kathryn. Trevor built a home in Taruanga where they lived until 1981. The family moved to Whitehorse, then to Fort Macleod Alberta in 1985, and Lethbridge in 1989.
In his younger years, Trevor played rugby. He was inventive, artistic and mechanically inclined. He worked for Western Tractor for 30 years until he retired in 2019 at the age of 77. The following year he was diagnosed with dementia and was placed in the Good Samaritans Society where he lived until he passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Trevor loved his family dearly and Trevor knew joy in his life because his first love was always Jesus first, others second, and himself last.
Besides his loving wife Robyn, Trevor is survived by his daughters Mishal, Lucinda (Fritz) and Kathryn; grandchildren Douglas Braun (Jessica) and Justin Braun (Amanda), Ryan Williamson (Cheyenne), Jeremy Williamson (Janai) and Brandon (Jessie) Williamson, Brady Thompson, Brianna Thompson (Ryan Geldenhuys); sisters Elva Langridge of New Zealand; brother Kevin Underwood of New Zealand; 7 great grandchildren Remington Williamson, Gannon and Gracelynne Williamson, Hayden Emree and Atlas Williamson, and Oaklynn Braun.
Trevor was predeceased by his parents Walter and Hazel Underwood and his younger brother John.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects from 8:00 am to 9:00 am on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.
A Funeral Service will be held at 9:00 am on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta with Michael Moulson and Corri Pearman, officiating. To watch the service via livestream, please go to https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/Trevor-Underwood and scroll to the bottom of the obituary page.
Interment will take place at Archmount Cemetery.
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BRAVE ROCK, Ross

BRAVE ROCK ROSS BRAVE ROCK, of the Blood Reserve, passed away at home on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at the age of 72 years.
Arrangements will be announced once completed.

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