Friday, November 11, 2022

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on November 11, 2022.

VERSTEEG, Stella

STELLA VERSTEEG 1929 – 2022 Mrs. Stella Versteeg of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Lammert “Bert” Versteeg, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at the age of 93 years.
A Visitation will be held at 7:00 pm, on Monday, November 14, 2022, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPELS, 610-4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 am, on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at MARANATHA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, 260 McGill Blvd W, Lethbridge, Alberta. A private family Interment will take place prior in the Mountain View Cemetery. To watch the service via livestream, please go to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCua0ndvGcQvkahtBWQCTjAw
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

MORRISON, Robert

Robert John Morrison October 17th, 1957 – November 5th, 2022 Robert John Morrison of Foremost, loving husband of Marie, passed away suddenly at the Foothills Hospital on Saturday, November 5th, 2022, at the age of 65 years.
Rob was born October 17th, 1957, in Killam, AB. He leaves behind his precious daughter, Taylor Morrison (Tyler); brother, Barry (Audrey) Morrison & family; sister, Marilyn (Joe) McLean & family; sister, Vicki (Paul) Budy & family; mother-in-law, Ann Ziegler; brother-in-law, Chris (Laura) Ziegler & family; sister-in-law, Cathy Ziegler (Randy) & family.
Rob was predeceased by his parents, Jack and Elaine Morrison; father-in-law, Gary Ziegler; brother-in-law, Bryce Ziegler.
A Celebration of Life will be held on November 12th at 1:00pm at the Foremost Community Hall.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice in memory of Robert.
Condolences may be made at http://www.gracememorial.com. Arrangements are made by GRACE MEMORIAL AFFORDABLE BURIAL & CREMATION 1924 10th Ave NW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1C 1T5 403-905-0440 info@gracememorial.com.

FAUTH, Josephine

FAUTH 1929 – 2022 JOSEPHINE FRANCES FAUTH “Nan”, beloved wife of the late George Fauth (1977), passed away peacefully at Bow Island Heath Centre, on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at the age of 93 years.
Besides her loving husband George, Josephine was predeceased by her son Michael in 2003.
She is survived by two children: daughter Leona (Jim) Walsh of Foremost, AB, their children – Craig (Heather), kids – Julie (Cameron), Hannah and Heidi. Ranae of Lethbridge, AB, kids – Parker and Trustyn, and Lana of Lethbridge; and daughter Kathy (Collin) Lohrer of Medicine Hat, their children – Terra (Mike), kids – Rylan, Karter, Dagrin, Bentley and Rylynn. Jeremy (Sara), kids – Asher, Madden, Tatum, all of Medicine Hat; one daughter-in-law Louise Fauth, children – Josh (Sherrie), kids – Mackenzie, Tatum, Michael, of Medicine Hat. Chad – kids – McKayla and Emma of Prince Rupert. Jessica (Ben), kids – Walker, Riley, Grayson, and Emily, of Manyberries, AB, as well as numerous relatives and friends.
Josephine was the ultimate farm wife where she spent most of her life. A loving wife, Mom, Grandma and Great-Grandma. Nan was a master of many things, seamstress, quilter, gardener and cook. There was always a big pot of soup cooking, fresh cookies and Butterhorns on the cupboard for her Grandkids who were her world. She was involved with C.W.L., A.W.L., sold Avon, cooking for 4H Camp with Doreen Lee and Turkey suppers with Marion in Etzikom. When her eyesight failed, she moved to Foremost and enjoyed town life. Her next adventure took her to Pleasant View Lodge in Bow Island.
Special thank you to Karen and staff at Pleasant View Lodge for taking such good care of “Josie” over the years.
Mom will be laid to rest beside Dad privately in the Foremost Cemetery at 11:00 A.M.
Everyone is welcome to attend a Come-And-Go Celebration of Life at the FOREMOST COMMUNITY HALL, on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 from 1:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M., with a short program included.
Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu, donations may be made to the Pleasant View Lodge, Box 6700, Bow Island, AB, T0K 0G0 or a charity of one’s choice.

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

KLIMOW, Frieda

KLIMOW FRIEDA KLIMOW, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late George Klimow, passed away at home, on Monday, November 7, 2022 at the age of 88 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Monday, November 14, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. with Pastor Lee Loveridge officiating.
Frieda will be laid to rest beside her husband George in Mountain View Cemetery.

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

BAER, Barbara

BARBARA BAER 1951 – 2022 Mrs. Barbara Baer of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Mr. Richard “Rick” Baer, passed away at St. Michael’s Health Centre on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at the age of 71 years.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm, on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge Alberta.
To watch the service via livestream, please go to https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/Barbara-Baer and scroll to the bottom of the obituary page.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

MARKUS, Dwane

DWANE MARKUS 1964 – 2022 We are sad to announce the sudden passing of Dwane Markus on Friday, November 4, 2022 at the age of 58 years. He was taken from us far too soon and we will all miss him very much.
Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

SPACKMAN, Lindzi

Lindzi Spackman 1960 – 2022 Lindzi Wynn Spackman, the third daughter of Dori D. Spackman and the late Melvin Dale Spackman, transitioned on Saturday, November 5, 2022, after a lengthy battle with illness.
She is survived by her mother, her sister Melisa (Dale) Cowan, her brother Devin (Shelley) Spackman, and her brother-in-law Neal Minor.
She was predeceased by her father and her two sisters Shanna DeLyn, and Delani Kye.
At Lindzi’s request, there will be no service.
For more information or to send condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca

WIPF, Joseph

JOSEPH J. WIPF 1939 – 2022 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Joseph J. Wipf, husband of the late Clara Wipf, on November 9, 2022, at the age of 83 years. Joseph joined his beloved wife in their Heavenly Home just a few short weeks after her passing.
Joseph was born January 17, 1939, near Magrath, Alberta, where he resided all of his life. He met the love of his life, and they got married on June 20, 1965. Joseph is survived by his daughter Judy (Dave) and son Mike (Judy), 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
He was well a known mechanic in the Magrath Community for 43 years. Joe was always willing to lend a helping hand or share a piece of great advice. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered as a great friend to many.
A Funeral Service for Joe will be held at 12:00 PM, on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at the Rockport Community, Magrath, AB T0K 1J0.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

Frank Giesbrecht

1959 – 2022

 Frank Henry Giesbrecht, beloved husband of Ruth Giesbrecht of Taber, passed away unexpectedly in Calgary, with Ruth and family by his side, on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at the age of 63 years.

 Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue on Saturday, November 12, 2022 between 3:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M.

 The Funeral Service will be held at the Taber Civic Centre, 4720 – 50 Street, Taber on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. with Life Celebrant Shelly Bassett officiating.  Committal service to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.  

 Those who are unable to attend and wish to view the service online may do so by visiting Frank’s obituary on our website and choosing the ‘service video recording’ link that will be available before the end of day on Monday, November 14, 2022.

 Besides his loving wife Ruth, Frank is survived by their daughter Sheila (Ron) Martens of Taber and his granddaughters Harley Giesbrecht and Katarina Martens. He is also survived by his brother Merl (Carol) Giesbrecht (their son Colton); his aunt Trudy Giesbrecht; brother-in-law Bill Hutchison; sisters-in-law Jeanne (Wes) McMann, Charlotte (Harry) Stolarchuk, Norma (James) Turner, Ellen Miller, Patti (James) Mason and Raydene (Vern) Boutiler; brothers-in-law Andy Chapman, Dan (Monique) Chapman and numerous other family members.

 He was predeceased by his son Wayne Giesbrecht; mother Deloris and step fathers Orville greentree and his father Henry Giesbrecht; sister Maxine Hutchison; in-laws Norm and Joy Chapman; nephew Branden Giesbrecht and niece Brittany Hutchinson.

 Frank was born in North Battleford, Saskatchewan on January 4, 1959 to Deloris and Henry Giesbrecht. He was the oldest of three kids. Frank lived in Saskatchewan until the age six and moved with his family to the Agassiz/Chilliwack, British Columbia area. Frank would meet Ruth Chapman, the love of his life, in September 1975 and they were married in August 1978. They had two children, Sheila and Wayne. Frank and his family lived in numerous communities throughout Alberta and British Columbia. Taber became home in 1999. Frank loved camping, boating and enjoyed drives in the countryside with Ruth. He lived for gatherings with family and friends and his two wonderful granddaughters. Bear and checkers (his two kittys) will miss him greatly.

 Frank was one of kind person with the biggest heart.

 If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Frank’s name may be made directly to STARS, 1441 Aviation Park NE, PO Box 570, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8M7 (http://www.stars.ca).

 Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

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