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Saturday, April 22, 2023
By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on April 22, 2023.
GILLIES, Rodney (Rod) RODNEY (ROD) REID GILLIES May 17, 1967 – April 19, 2023 With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our son Rod who is now at peace after his 12 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis – and as Rod would say “it is what it is”.Rod is survived by his parents, Marilyn and Steve Gillies, sister Tobi (Myles Kasun); aunts, uncles, cousins and special friend Kim Schmold.
Rod pursued his dream to become a golf professional. He had a love for fine clothes and later worked at McGuire’s Mens Wear. Rod was an accomplished curler and drummer. He had many interests including cooking, music, NASCAR races and great campfires. Rod also had a love for animals especially the many cats he rescued.
We are grateful for the care he received from the Calgary MS Clinic, Raymond and Lethbridge Home Care, AISH, Doctor Majiet, Dr. Walters and the palliative care team, and all the staff at St. Therese villa.
Cremation entrusted to Evergreen Cremation Services. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date.
If you so desire, donations on Rod’s behalf may be made to the MS Society of Canada, Alberta Division, 9405 – 50 St., Suite 150, Edmonton, AB, T6B 1G8 or a charity of your choice.
PARKER, Richard (Rick) PARKER Richard (Rick) Parker passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023 at Chinook Regional Hospital at the age of 76 years. He is survived by his wife Rojeanne, son Christopher and extended family.
Special thanks go to Barry & Wendy Ellis-Toddington and friend Lemina Deenter during a very difficult time.
KULTGEN, Mary MARY MADELINE KULTGEN 1930 – 2023 On a calm spring morning of April 18, 2023, with the sun shining and her children by her side, Mary Madeline Kultgen peacefully passed away at the age of 93.
Madeline was born February 18, 1930, in Lethbridge Alberta. She was the only daughter of Marcella and Phillip Skroch, a devoted wife, a loving mother of six, a cherished grandmother and a beloved great gramma.
Madeline was a proud, life-long, community member of Foremost, Alberta and she was involved in many organizations through the years – most notably the CWL of OLPH. Madeline dedicated her life to supporting and building her family’s farming operation; tirelessly working alongside her husband for many years doing everything from marking for Ken when he was aerial spraying, to shovelling barley out of the barn while Ken was gone hunting, to feeding the whole harvest crew for many years with the help of her daughters and eventually her daughters-in-law.
Madeline’s home was as welcoming as her smile. Madeline and Ken loved to host family and friends for dinners that turned into living room concerts. They enjoyed few things more than playing music to entertain guests or alone together each evening. She never missed an opportunity to socialize with her family, to find an encouraging word, or to have a good time. Be it playing cards, dancing the night away at her grandkids’ weddings, or simply riding out to the farm to enjoy touring the crops, for Madeline it was about being present. Her approach to life was inspirational to all who knew her, as she was positive and gracious, using humour to embrace the challenges of life and transcending hardships with the most beautifully humble strength.
Madeline is survived by four children, Colleen Kultgen, Phillip Kultgen and partner Dennis Schott, Ken and Kim (Ward) Kultgen, Marcell (Kultgen) and Randy Warnock; 15 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her parents Marcella (Sullivan) Skroch and Phillip Skroch;, her brother John Skroch; her sons Clifford Kultgen and Calvin Kultgen; her daughter-in-law Darlene (Schnieder) Kultgen; and her loving husband of 59 years, Ken Kultgen Sr.
As we say goodbye to the matriarch of our family, we will keep her legacy alive in the moments we choose kindness, compassion and grace.
If anyone would like to join the family in Prayers for Madeline, the service will be held at 7:00 pm, on Friday April 21, 2023 at the OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC CHURCH in Foremost Alberta.
A Private Family Funeral Service and burial will take place on Saturday April 22, 2023.
To honor Madeline’s memory, the family requests that donations be made to the Foremost Community Hall in lieu of flowers. There are several ways to make a donation:
E-transfer to VLG4MOST@telusplanet.net and include a comment that the transfer is in memory of Madeline Kultgen for the Community Hall.
Contact the Village office at 403-867-3733 during regular business hours to arrange a donation.
Send a cheque made out to the Village of Foremost, noted as a donation in memory of Madeline Kultgen for the Community Hall to Box 159, Foremost, AB, T0K 0X0.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.
WUTZKE, Darrell WUTZKE It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Darrell Robert Wutzke. He passed away peacefully the morning of Monday, April 17th at the age of 63.
Darrell was born on August 11th, 1959 in Lethbridge, Alberta. He was the 2nd of 3 children to John and Madeline Wutzke who raised their family on the Farm in Nemiskam, AB. Darrell remained there for the majority of his life taking over the farm and starting his own family.
Darrell is survived by his sons Sean and Taylor (Alli) and their mother Gail, siblings Mona and Dean (Angie) as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents John and Madeline.
To honor Darrell’s memory, we are holding a celebration of life on Sunday, April 30th at “The Place” (420 6 Street South, Lethbridge) at 1 p.m. We invite anyone who knew Darrell to attend and share some of the many great memories he left with us.
PISKO, Stanley PISKO STANLEY ROY PISKO, the beloved husband of Joan Pisko, of Lethbridge, passed away on Thursday, April 20th, 2023, at the age of 87 years.
Arrangements will be announced once completed.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
BENE, Marnee BENE MARNEE ELIZABETH BENE, beloved wife of Todd Bene, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the Coaldale Health Centre, on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at the age of 60 years.
Arrangements will be announced once completed.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
DUGUAY, Bernice DUGUAY BERNICE ELIZABETH DUGUAY, beloved wife of Dennis Duguay, passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a lengthy illness, at the Jack Ady Cancer Centre, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at the age of 69 years.
Besides her loving husband Dennis of 44 years, Bernice is survived by her wonderful, loving children: son, Bruce (Kristin Hartigan) and daughter, Stefanie (Jo Wedlock) and grandchildren, Cooper and Keeley as well as her deeply cherished friends.
At Bernice’s request, no public service will be held. Instead of flowers, she suggests planting a tree or donating to a Canadian tree planting organization.
Bernice was passionate about in-depth journalism, books, libraries and reading. She was lucky to encompass all these joys into a career.
The gift of love is what makes life worth living.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
BZDELL, Eleanor BZDELL ELEANOR RUTH BZDELL, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Victor Bzdell, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at the age of 88 years.
A public Celebration of Eleanor’s Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 11:00 A.M.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
OLSON, Donald “Don” OLSON Long-time Lethbridge resident DONALD “DON” MILTON OLSON, beloved husband to Rosemarie (née Taylor) Olson for the past 68 years, passed away peacefully at Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, with the family who were the constant centre of his life, at his side until his final journey began. He was 93 years of age.
Besides his loving wife Rosemarie, he is survived by his daughter Lori (Trever Miller) Olson, daughter-in-law Deb Olson and grandson Wyatt Olson (son of Deb and the forever-mourned Jeffrey Olson, who predeceased his Dad in 2019), all residents of Lethbridge; five surviving siblings: brothers Ron Olson, Glenn (Maureen) Olson, and Murray (Judi) Olson, all of Calgary; sisters Fay (Don Vickery) Olson of Toronto, and Beth (Ross) Hannan of Lethbridge.
Don was predeceased by his sister Lois Watson of Federal Way, Washington in 2007.
Born in Delisle, Saskatchewan in 1929, Don was just 14 years old when his parents, Nora and Horace ‘Bob’ Olson and their family of (then) six children left their Fenwood, Saskatchewan roots behind to move to Lethbridge and the promise of construction work for his dad on the prisoner-of-war camp being built there. It was the small-town farm boy’s first experience attending a city school, just walking distance from home, after his earliest education in Saskatchewan when he and his little brother Ron doubled-up on horseback, rain or shine, as necessary transportation to the prairie schoolhouse where they were students. Don attended the Lethbridge Collegiate Institute, and spent the first few years of adulthood toiling as a CPR fireman, before settling into what was to become a 30-year stint with the Alberta Liquor Control Board in both Calgary and Lethbridge, and management postings to each of the three ALCB stores in Lethbridge before retiring.
After retiring, Don became a dedicated volunteer, fundraiser, and a well-known face behind the counter at the Interfaith Foodbank in Lethbridge, two days a week, for what was to become another 30 years of commitment which came to a close only when COVID-19 protocols dictated the lockdown that prevented continuing operation. He was a long-time board member and until recently, an active participant in the 60+ Social Club of Lethbridge.
In keeping with his wishes, Don has been cremated. A Celebration of Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 2:30 PM with Father Roque Pereira officiating. The Celebration of Life will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Don’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.
In lieu of flowers and in memory of Don, donations can be made to the Interfaith Food Bank (interfaithfoodbank.ca) or a charity of one’s choice.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
TAYLOR, John JOHN TAYLOR 1928 – 2023 John Taylor of Lethbridge, Alberta, passed away in his sleep March 6, 2023, in Wetaskiwin, Alberta at the age of 94.
John was predeceased by his brothers James “Jim” and Harry, his wife Martha “Ann” and his son David. He is survived by his daughter Marie (Craig) Taylor-Harper, grandsons Daniel (Janice), Charles, Stephen (Brandi) and their families, as well as great-grandchildren, great-nieces and numerous other relatives and close friends that he maintained relationships with.
John was born in Oldham, Lancashire, England, a place, where at it’s peak in the early 1900s, was spinning more cotton than almost anywhere else in the world. So, of course, John worked in the cotton mills. In the years that followed he met the love of his life, served in the British Navy, the Canadian Army, and the Canadian Air Force. He ended his work career performing security at the University of Lethbridge. He kept busy during his retirement with activities like gardening, genealogy, collecting plates, volunteer work and learning new things, like how to build and repair computers.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM, on Wednesday April 26, 2023, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4 St S, Lethbridge, AB, with Reverend Daniel Surya officiating. Those who knew John are welcome to attend. Interment to follow in Mountain View Cemetery 1210 Scenic Dr S, Lethbridge, AB.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish, memorial donations can be made to non-profit organizations supporting those living with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.
LANGSTON, Linda LINDA JANE LANGSTON Sept. 13, 1974 – April 19, 2023 Loved daughter of Harrison (Harry) Langston of Lethbridge, AB.
Predeceased by her mother, Mara Langston (2022) and older brother, James Langston (2011).
Left to mourn her passing are her two Aunties (Fran Truesdell of Lethbridge and Dawne Andrews of Jasper) and cousins Deb, Leslie, Bill, Joanne, Brenda and Kathy. (Also, her extended birth family from Onion Lake, SK)
Fondly remembered by her close friends.
Linda trained as a hair dresser and also worked at local restaurants/pubs as a prep cook.
Linda loved animals, music, art, and shopping for clothing, shoes and fun accessories.
Her greatest challenge was her struggle with mental illness and addictions for many years.
Rest In Peace Linda. Private family gathering will be held at a later date.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca
PENNY, William James “Jim” WILLIAM JAMES “JIM” PENNY 1927 – 2023 William James “Jim” Penny, formerly of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family, into the arms of our Lord on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Rockyview Hospital in Calgary.
Jim was predeceased by his loving wife of over 66 years, Hazel Brovold Penny; son Dr. Foster James Penny (Joan, also deceased); infant granddaughter Shannen Lee Pattenden; parents Jim Penny and Mabel Foster Penny; in laws Peter Brovold and Anna Dravland Brovold; three sisters Pat Robb (Ian), Elaine Taylor (Mac) and Ana Johnson (Warren), as well as Hazel’s ten brothers and sisters.
Jim is survived by his daughter Aarol Lee Penny Pattenden (Ken); granddaughter Andrea Penny; grandson Brodie James Pattenden; granddaughter Chelsea Bailey Pattenden Korstrom (Jamie); great grandson Henrik Foster Korstrom and his great granddaughter Harlow Penny Korstrom.
Jim’s was a life well lived as a Christian, a loving husband, an amazing father and grandfather and an excellent son, brother and friend. He has left an indelible mark on all of our hearts and his family was blessed by his love and presence.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:30am on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 1818 – 5 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta with Reverend Daniel Surya, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Jim’s name may be made to the Alzheimer Society, Diabetes Association or to the ALS Society.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.
CHISTE, Maria “Marie” CHISTE MARIA “MARIE” CHISTE, beloved wife of the late Bruno Chiste, passed away peacefully at the St. Michael’s Health Centre – Palliative Care Unit on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at the age of 92 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
ZOBELL, Brenda ZOBELL BRENDA ZOBELL, beloved wife of the Late Ed Zobell, passed away in Lethbridge on April 21, 2023 at the age of 80 years. As per Brenda’s request there will be no formal funeral service.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca
MARTIN, Elaine MARTIN ELAINE RUTH MARTIN, beloved wife of the late Ken Martin, of Picture Butte, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 21, 2023 at the age of 79 years old.
Arrangements will be announced once completed.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
LIZEE, Debbie LIZEE DEBBIE LYNNE LIZEE, of Lethbridge, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at the age of 56 years.
A Celebration of Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 2:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers and in memory of Debbie, donations may be made to the Alberta Lung Association (ablung.ca)
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
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