Thursday, January 5, 2023

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on January 5, 2023.

MUTTER, Harold HAROLD HENRY MUTTER 1940 – 2022 Mr. Harold Henry Mutter of Lethbridge passed away at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre on Friday, December 30, 2022, at the age of 82 years.
Harold was born in Macoun, Saskatchewan on September 11, 1940. In 1972, he moved to Alberta where he operated a successful drywall business for many years. He was an avid sportsman whose passion was fishing and boating and was a long-time member of the Southern Alberta Walleye Trail. Above all, he loved his family and his dog.
Harold will be dearly missed by his daughters Michelle Marie Mutter, Tania Stilgoe (Terry); sons Darren Mutter, Carey Mutter (Christy); grandchildren Blair, Kyle, Levi, Brandon, Chelsea and several great grandchildren; brothers Ralph (Marilyn) Mutter, Melvin (Loraine) Mutter, and Gordon (Sandy) Mutter.
He was predeceased by his parents Alfred and Alma Mutter, and brothers Lloyd and Gary Mutter.
Harold will be remembered privately by his family and his friends. Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel.
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MONTFORD, Frederick MONTFORD Frederick Paul Montford of Coaldale, Alberta, passed away on December 29, 2022, at Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge, at the age of 71 years.
He is survived by his Partner Eliah Farrell, siblings; Bobby (Judy) Montford, Ronnie Montford (and girlfriend Sherry), Terry (Lucie) Montford, Marsha (Jim) McKenzie and Doug (Yvonne) Montford. He is also survived by his four children; Melvin Rafuse, Misty (Scott) Cooke, Tia (Chris) Stevens and Rachelle Kuchka. As well as several grandchildren; (Melvin) Cassandra, Chantel, Nick and Nathen. (Misty) Nicole, Michael and Christopher. (Tia) Nick, Emily, Tyson and Brandon. (Rachelle) Portia, Justin, Sienna and Chaol, and several great grandchildren.
Fred was predeceased by his Parents Ruby Charlotte and Alfred Robert Montford and by his sister and brother-in-law Barb and John Schwarz.
Fred was born May 4, 1951 in St John New Brunswick… a date he would later cherish as he shared his Birthday with two of his best friends, Darryl and Howie. He moved west to Alberta as a young man, where he lived for his remaining years. He held many jobs over the years, the most notable being Truck Driver and The Junkman, Fast Freddy. Fred touched many lives throughout his journey and will be fondly remembered by many. He was always willing to help someone out regardless of his own situation.
As per his wishes, a celebration of his life will be held at a later date and respects can be made to his family through Evergreen Crematory Services in Lethbridge Alberta.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Heart or Kidney Foundation.

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PALMER, Erin ERIN LEE PALMER 1970 – 2023 Ms. Erin Lee Palmer, of Lethbridge, beloved daughter of Donna Palmer and the late Peter Palmer, passed away at South Health Campus in Calgary, AB on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at the age of 52 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
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TURNBULL, Francis FRANCIS TURNBULL 1942 – 2022 Mr. Francis Edward Turnbull of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Grietje “Rita” Turnbull, passed away at home on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at the age of 80 years.
Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.
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SODERSTROM, Merlin MERLIN SODERSTROM 1973 – 2022 Mr. Merlin Soderstrom of Lethbridge, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at the age of 49 years.
A private family Graveside Service will be held at a later date.
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FIRST CHARGER, Stella STELLA FIRST CHARGER 1947 – 2022 Mrs. Stella First Charger of The Blood Reserve passed away peacefully at home at the age of 75 years. She will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by her family.
A ONE DAY FUNERAL AND WAKE SERVICE WILL BE HELD AS FOLLOWS:
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm, on Saturday January 7, 2023 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.
A Wake Service will follow from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge Alberta.
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POBERZNICK, Clara CLARA POBERZNICK 1931 – 2022 Mrs. Clara Poberznick of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Nick Poberznick, passed away at Good Samaritan’s West Highlands on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at the age of 91 years.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 12:00 and 1:00 pm on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm, on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Reverend Trevor Potter, officiating.
A private family graveside service will be held.
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FATH, Harvey FATH It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of HARVEY FATH, of Lethbridge and formerly of Champion, at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at the age of 100 years.
Harvey is survived by his children Brian (Marion), Dianne (Jim), Wayne, and Gary (Kim), as well as nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Muriel, and daughter’s-in-law Kay and Sharon.
As per Harvey’s wishes, a private family service will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. The service will be publicly livestreamed and may be viewed through Harvey’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.
Thank you so much to Tawnya Faust, the homecare staff, and the doctors, nurses, and staff on 5B for the exceptional care.

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HIROSE, Maria “Marianne” HIROSE MARIA “MARIANNE” HIROSE, the beloved wife of Takao “Tak” Hirose, of Picture Butte, passed away with her family at her side on Sunday, January 1st, 2023, at the age of 67 years.
Besides her loving husband Tak, she is survived by one son, Stephen Hirose of Lethbridge, two daughters, Kimiko (Michael) Oliver of Lethbridge, Naomi (Nick) Graff of Strathmore, one daughter-in-law Gwen (Lutz) Hirose of Coaldale, eight grandchildren: Kelsey, Liam and Caitlyn Oliver, Jaxon and Benjamin Hirose, and Luke, Norah, and Roman Graff, three brothers, John (Agnes) deJong of Brooks, Tom (Patsy) deJong of Brooks and Brian (Terri) deJong of Brooks, two sisters, Linda (Kelly) Dube of Brooks and Annette deJong of Brooks. Marianne is also survived by her mother, Anne DeJong of Brooks. She was predeceased by her father Ted deJong.
Her love of life and people touched the lives of all those who knew her. Her quiet courage, strong faith, creativity and sense of humor will be carried forward by those who knew and loved her.
A Prayer Service will be held at ST. CATHERINE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 762 Crescent Avenue, Picture Butte on Friday, January 6th, 2023, at 7:00 P.M.
A Funeral Mass will be held at ST. CATHERINE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH on Saturday, January 7th, 2023 at 11:00 A.M., with Fr. Ian Gagne, Celebrant. A time of fellowship & refreshments will follow.
Marianne will be laid to rest at the Royal View Cemetery in Lethbridge.
In memory of Marianne, please consider making a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Ronald McDonald House, or a charity of your choice.

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

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PAVKA, Frank FRANK PAVKA 1928 – 2023 Mr. Frank Pavka of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Mary Ann Pavka, passed away at St. Michael’s Care Centre on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at the age of 94 years.
We will be celebrating Frank’s life on Monday, January 9, 2023, details to follow.
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WARREN, John WARREN JOHN WARREN, beloved husband of Barbara, born August 18th, 1939 in Shenfield, England, passed away peacefully at home in Lethbridge, on January 4th 2023 with the help of MAID (medical aid in dying) at the age of 83, encircled in love by his wife and three daughters.
Barbara’s memories: John and I met in January 1955, when he was 15 and I was 14. From that magical moment we enjoyed every step of our journey together.
On 16 March 1963 we were married and, four months later, we sailed to Montreal on the Empress of Canada. We drove our VW van to Calgary where we spent the next 13 years, enjoying our lives and our new family. Christine, Pauline and Tania, three wonderful daughters, were all born in Calgary.
We all moved to Lethbridge in 1976, and this move was a good one for our family. We enjoyed our lives here, and were happy to see our girls mature into kind, loving, strong women. Their spouses, Michelle, Troy and Ted have all added to the tapestry of our family, as have our grandchildren, Russell, Tegan, Samantha, Colton, Denver, Matthew, Dylan and Kaleigh. We all love and enjoy each other.
John chose to ask for medical assistance in dying (MAID) because he had been suffering from the pain of peripheral neuropathy since 2010. John, from this experience, believed in the right to die. From 2012 to 2015 he was Vice President of Dying With Dignity Canada and fought for the right of Canadians, “who were suffering intolerably from an incurable condition”, to be eligible for MAID. The organization won that battle in 2015 when the Supreme Court of Canada ordered the government to change the law.
In October we hurriedly returned from our winter home in Mexico because John was so sick.
John applied for MAID, served the mandatory waiting period of 90 days and on 4th January his suffering was ended with the help of a physician. He was surrounded by his daughters and was in my loving arms. We had a magical life together till the end of his journey. That is all that matters.
Dr. Seuss was right, “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.”

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