Friday, August 4, 2023

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on August 4, 2023.

CHAMBERS, Suzie SUZIE CHAMBERS 1960 – 2023 Ms. Suzie Chambers of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Mr. Alain Dumont, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital, on Friday, July 28, 2023, at the age of 62 years.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm, on Friday, August 4, 2023, 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/Suzie-Chambers and scroll to the bottom of Suzie’s obituary page.
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MIRKOVICH, Alexandra “Sasha” ALEXANDRA SASHA MIRKOVICH 1931 – 2023 Alexandra “Sasha” Mirkovich (Ponomar) of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Don Mirkovich, passed away peacefully at St. Michaels Palliative Care on July 29, 2023, at the age of 91 years.
Sasha’s extraordinary life started in Novy Buh, Ukraine, born on September 27, 1931. Escaping World War II, the Ponomar family immigrated to Canada in 1949 to start their new life in Magrath, Alberta.
Sasha and Don met each other soon after. They were unable to speak each other’s language, but love and determination overcame the barrier. They married in 1952 and in the next few years had two sons, Gord, and Perry.
Her life was entirely devoted to her family. She seemed to have so much energy and accomplished so much in a day. Raising two very energetic boys, running the household, working for many years at Safeway, helping with Don’s trucking business, building numerous homes, growing a bountiful garden and always entertaining.
Sasha loved history and documented in great detail, the life of the Ponomar and Mirkovich families in Europe and Canada. She was meticulous with details and would label everything with dates, times, who, the occasion and where it was. Sasha had a time capsule with many photo albums detailing every event in her life, souvenirs she collected on their numerous trips to the Europe, the United States including Hawaii and many winters at their retirement home in Las Vegas. Sasha cherished and kept letters and mementos from friends and relatives. She seemed to remember everything and could answer any question in great detail.
Sasha was always active and had a real zest for life. From playing cards, dancing, and singing in the Holy Trinity Orthodox Church Choir for 62 years. Sasha took great pride hosting the annual Slava at their house for 60 years. Sasha had an incredible amount of “Life Long” friends, she always kept in touch, regardless of distance.
Mom is lovingly remembered by her sons, Gord (Mary Ann), Perry (Sharmaine); her grandchildren, Shawn (Courtney), Nikki, Kayla (Bruce), and Kelsey; Her great grandchildren, Lukas, Jackson, Isabella, Ben, Holly, Austin and Alyssa; her sister, Mary; sister-in-law Stephanie; As well as her many nieces, nephews, and extended family in Serbia.
Sasha was predeceased by her husband Don; parents Jochym and Ahafia; brothers, Pavlo, George and Nick; sister, Helen Shaskin; sister-in-law, Anna Ponomar; brother-in-laws, Alex Sereda, Steve Shaskin; niece, Lora Krampl and nephew, Nick Ponomar.
Everyone that met her always said the same thing: “What a sweet lady.” We mourn her passing and she will be greatly missed, we will always celebrate her life, great love for family, compassion, and values.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, August 11, 2023, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Father Partick Yamniuk, officiating.
Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
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LASER, Adam Andreas Adam Andreas Laser It is with profound sadness that we share the sudden loss of Adam on July 28, 2023, at the age of 28 years.
Adam was born on May 3, 1995 in Calgary, AB. He grew up in the community of Citadel, building his treasured friend base through his years in school and his many years participating in minor hockey. Adam was also actively involved in officiating Calgary Minor and Elite Council hockey with Hockey Alberta.
After graduating from William Aberhart High School in 2013, Adam was accepted into the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Calgary. In 2018, he graduated (with great distinction) with a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering, with a specialization in biomedical engineering. Adam began his promising career in engineering with Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL). His work family meant so very much to him from both a professional and personal growth perspective. We are grateful for the guidance and friendship of his colleagues with CNRL in Calgary, Wolf Lake, Kirby, and Jackfish, and we trust that he was able to leave an impact on them as well.
While Adam accomplished much professionally in his young life and was well known for his brilliant mind, he was better known for his kind heart. Adam lived his life with the intentionality and purpose that came from his love and relationship with Christ. He was actively involved in youth ministries at RockPointe Church for many years. There are many dear friends at RockPointe who also mourn his passing.
His desire to serve others took him to places near and far which included Place of Rescue in Cambodia, working with Syrian refugees with Mafraq Alliance Church in Jordan, and with Casa Luz, an organization in Costa Rica that supports teen mothers who have been exploited. A piece of Adam’s heart will be left at Camp Chamisall in Waiprous. He was not only a member of the Camp Board, but also volunteered each summer as a counselor of camp director, always hoping that kids would come to know the love of Christ for themselves too. Adam’s desire to care for and show love to other people was an important part of the purpose and call on his life.
The biggest piece of Adam’s heart was reserved for his beautiful wife and daughter. Adam and Jordan (nee Dyck) were married on Aug. 22, 2021. His precious daughter, Amelia, was born on May 14, 2022. Oh, how Adam loved his girls, and how he was loved in return. Adam is also survived by his loving family; his parents, Andreas and Glenda Laser, his brother, Caleb Laser (Rachel), and his sister, Natalie Laser. He is also loved and remembered by Jordan’s family; her parents, Walter and Kelly Dyck, as well as her sister and brother-in-law, Nicole Dyck and Derek Rolheiser. Adam is also survived by his grandparents, Horst and Trudy Laser, his aunts and uncles: Glenn and Susan Held, Greg and Beki Held, Tammy and Bob Harder, Mark and Debbie Laser, Oliver and Karen Laser, and Ray and Christine Laser. Adam is also survived by many (many) cousins who will remember their time with Adam always being filled with laughter and love. Adam was predeceased by his grandparents, Heinz and Monika Held.
A memorial service for Adam is planned for Saturday, August 5th at 11am at RockPointe Church (Bearspaw site – 255024 Lochend Road, Calgary). The service will also be available through live stream (https://livestream.com/rockpointecalgary/adamlaserfuneral).
The Laser family has been greatly touched by the kindness and love of all those who will also miss Adam. We would like to ask that in lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Adam’s memory to Camp Chamisall (www.campchamisall.com) or Casa Luz (www.casaluz.org)

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SWEN, Jonah SWEN JONAH MARK SWEN, passed away tragically while hiking with his dear friend Greg Gaudette, on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at the age of 35 years. We share our grief with Greg’s family.
A Celebration of Jonah’s life will be held at the LETHBRIDGE EXHIBITION GROUNDS – Main Pavilion, 3401 Parkside Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, August 4, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. The Celebration of Life will be live-streamed and available for viewing on Jonah’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.

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

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PENDERGAST, Roberta “Bobbie” PENDERGAST 1941-2023 ROBERTA “BOBBIE” PENDERGAST (née Ross), beloved wife of Duane Pendergast of 57 years, passed away peacefully with Duane and Jax by her side, at St. Michael’s Health Centre – Palliative Care Unit, on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at the age of 81 years.
Besides her loving husband, Duane, Bobbie is survived by her sister, Doreen Garland, her brother-in-law Bruce (Barbara) Pendergast, four nieces, four nephews, 14 great-nieces and nephews and six great-great-nieces and nephews. She is also survived by their beloved Miniature Schnauzer, Jax.
She was predeceased by her parents, Bob and Peggy Ross; her parents-in-law, Jess and Russ Pendergast; her sister, Marion Bennett; brothers-in law, Jim Leigh, Ron Bennett and Archie Garland and her two other much loved Miniature Schnauzers, Katie and Kohl.
Bobbie was born August 15, 1941 in Lacombe, Alberta. The family moved to High River when she was one and then to Calgary at age nine. She graduated from Viscount Bennett High School in 1959 and then enrolled in the Calgary General Hospital School of Nursing. After graduation as an RN in 1962, she worked in Kamloops, B.C., Edmonton, Alberta and Medicine Hat, Alberta, before returning to Calgary. She married Duane in 1966, and in January of 1967, they moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico. Duane attended graduate school at New Mexico State University and Bobbie nursed in Intensive Care and took Arts and Science at NMSU. After Duane earned his PhD in 1970, they moved to Spokane, Washington. In 1972, Duane accepted a position with CIDA and they moved to Ibadan, Nigeria for a two-year contract.
In 1974, they returned to Canada where Duane accepted a position at Atomic Energy of Canada in Mississauga, Ontario, where they resided for 26 years.
Bobbie worked as an office nurse for a few years and then changed careers. She studied Travel and Tourism at the Canadian Travel School and after graduation, worked at several travel agencies. This offered her a chance to broaden her travel horizons. She is proud that she has travelled to all ten provinces, two territories and all fifty states. She has visited five continents and many countries.
Duane and Bobbie returned to Alberta in September of 2000 to retire in Lethbridge. They both enjoyed their life here and the new friends they met. Bobbie loved travelling, especially in their RV., playing Bridge, reading, crosswords, and lunch with the “swimming girls”. A passionate fan of the Toronto Blue Jays, she followed the team since their inception in 1977. She was also an avid Jeopardy fan. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and Probus.
Bobbie really enjoyed spending a few months in the Palm Springs area of California during the winter and looked forward to seeing their “winter friends”.
The family expresses their thanks to the staff at St. Michael’s Health Centre for their compassionate care.
At Bobbie’s request, in lieu of a funeral service, a “Celebration of Life” Reception will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Thursday, August 10, 2023 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Lethbridge & District Humane Society, 2920 16 Ave. N. Lethbridge, AB or a charity of your choice.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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OTWAY, Georgia OTWAY GEORGIA ANN OTWAY (née Martin), beloved wife of the late Ernie Otway, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital due to complications from cancer, on Friday, July 28, 2023 at the age of 76 years.
Georgia is lovingly remembered by her daughter Samantha (Jim) of Lethbridge; and her son Doug (Amanda) and her two precious grandchildren, Taylor and Kaelyn, from Spruce Grove.
Besides her beloved husband, Ernie, she was predeceased by both of her parents; and all of her siblings, including: Phil Paquette (Phyllis), Dawn Weber (Tom), Richard Martin (Josie) and Douglas Martin, who sadly drowned in 1963 at the age of nine. She will be missed by her many nieces and nephews, Michelle, Mike and Hannah Supple, Dana and Garett Paquette, and Tom and Sean Weber, as well as her many nieces and nephews on Ernie’s side.
Georgia was born in 1947 in Grande Prairie, Alberta, the second oldest of five children to Katherine and Réal Martin. At the age of eight months, Georgia was raised in Fort McMurray. She met her soulmate, Ernie, who was in the RCMP, in March 1970 and they were married in December 1970.
Georgia never let the grass grow under her feet, especially when her husband Ernie was alive. They enjoyed many activities, such as golfing and socializing with friends, as well as being very involved with the Legion.
Thank you to the staff at Chinook Regional Hospital and Jack Ady Cancer Centre.
At Georgia’s request, no funeral service will be held.
In lieu of flowers and in memory of Georgia, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society (cancer.ca)

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

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