Saturday, August 26, 2023

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on August 26, 2023.

VAN LOO, James “Jim”

JAMES “JIM” RENE VAN LOO 1927 – 2023 On Wednesday, August 9, 2023, Jim passed away peacefully at the age of 96 years. He was born in Drumheller to Richard and Annie (née Bassaer) Van Loo. Jim married his high school sweetheart, Marilyn (née Dahl), in 1948. Children soon followed and the family moved to Lethbridge where Jim’s business, Van’s TV, thrived with the support of his many loyal customers.
Jim and Marilyn attended St Augustine’s Anglican Church and the Christian Tabernacle. Dad enjoyed curling and playing golf at the Country Club. He often watched televised sports, and was a fan of the Toronto Blue Jays. He had a great collection of jazz recordings from the 1950s and 60s that he liked listening to.
Jim was predeceased by Marilyn in 2018 and his brother Robert in 2021. Left to remember him fondly are his children: Melaine (Nicholas Cooney) of Calgary, Darcy (Lilly) of Lethbridge, Randy of Invermere; his granddaughters Nicolette (Chris Cooke, Kaela, Moriah) of Lethbridge and Genevieve (Joel Goldberg, Oliver, Murphy) of Calgary; as well as his brother-in-law Dennis Dahl (Ruth) of White Rock; and sister-in-law Helen Van Loo of Edmonton.
A Memorial Service will be held at ST. AUGUSTINE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 411 – 11 Street South, Lethbridge, AB on Monday, August 28, 2023 at 1:30pm with Reverend Steve Bateman officiating.

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CLARKE, John

MR. JOHN STEPHEN CLARKE 1928 – 2023 Mr. John Stephen Clarke of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Denice Clarke, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at the age of 94 years.
John was born on October 21, 1928 and was raised and educated in Lamont, Alberta.
In 1945, John pursued a military career as a cadet, but was not deployed as the war ended. John returned to Edmonton and trained as a telegraph operator and worked for the CPR at numerous locations throughout Alberta.
John met Denice Watts at his posting in Rimbey, Alberta and they were married on June 2, 1953. They went on to have three children and recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.
John is survived by his wife Denice; children Ken (Linda) Clarke, Lorraine (Sergio) Giordano, Barbara (Darin) Rayburn; grandchildren Amy, Ian, Kevin, Madisen and Ainsley as well as his great-grandchild Easton. John is also survived by his sister Mary McWilliam and Eunice Couet and numerous nieces and nephew.
Because of railroad job cuts, John accepted a position at Martin Bros. Ltd. in Lethbridge in 1965 where he became General Manager shortly thereafter and retained that position until semi-retirement in 1987. John served his community by volunteering as a member of the Rotary Club, Elder of the Presbyterian Church, Royal Canadian Legion, Chamber of Commerce and Miner’s Library.
Retirement enabled John to enjoy his hobbies including taxidermy, fishing, hunting, camping, travel, with a special interest and passion for woodworking.
John cherished his time spent with family and friends and will be truly missed.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at 12:00pm on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at MARTIN BROTHERS WATERTON SUITE, 610 – 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00pm, on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Reverend Daniel Surya, officiating. To watch the service via livestream, please go to https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/John-Clarke and scroll to the bottom of John’s obituary page.
A Private Family Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
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WILLIS, Allen

ALLEN THOMAS WILLIS 1946 – 2023 Mr. Allen Thomas Willis of Lethbridge, passed away at St. Michael’s Palliative Care SMH, on Monday, August 14, 2023, at the age of 77 years.
A private service will be held.
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KAILLY, Fae

KAILLY It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Fae Marlene Ann (Reinhart) Kailly, on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. She passed away peacefully at Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge, Alberta at the age of 78 years.
Fae leaves behind her three beloved children: Her son Keith Kailly (Linda) of Surrey, BC, her daughter Karma Lande (Robert) of New York, NY and her daughter Marla Kailly (Mike) of Calgary, AB. She will be missed by her four grandchildren: Daniel and Eric Kailly of Vancouver, BC, Alyson Kailly of Victoria, BC and Sophia Lande of New York, NY. Fae is survived by her sister, Florence Reusch of North Vancouver, BC, and predeceased by her parents Edgar and Mary Reinhart.
A funeral service will be held at Salmon and Sons Funeral Home, 433 Stubb Ross Rd South, Lethbridge, AB at 11:00am on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The service will be followed by a light lunch.
Cremation, with interment at a later date in Gull Lake, Saskatchewan.
Please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca to leave a condolence and to access the live stream link for the service.

DIETRICH, Michael

DIETRICH MICHAEL DIETRICH, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Lillian Dietrich, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at the age of 79 years.
A Celebration of Michael’s Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. The Celebration of Life will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Michael’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.
Cremation entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home.

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MARSH, Jennifer

MARSH JENNIFER RENAE MARSH, of Coaldale, beloved wife of Brad Hansen, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Health Centre – Palliative Care Unit with her loving family by her side on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at the age of 45 years.
Besides her loving husband Brad, Jennifer is the cherished mother of Madison Marsh and the bonus mother of Tayler (James) Pote of Lethbridge. She is also survived by her father Ronald (Kathy) Gschaid; brother Rod (Bobbi Geo) Gschaid and their kids, Rylan, Rustin, and Rigdon; parents-in-law Gilbert and Valerie Hansen; and brother-in-law Ryan Hansen, as well as numerous clients and friends.
She was predeceased by her mother Angelina “Angie” Gschaid.
A Celebration of Jennifer’s Life will be held at SOUTHMINSTER UNITED CHURCH, 1011 – 4 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 2:00 P.M., with a private Family Interment to follow.
In memory of Jennifer, donations may be made to the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation (crhfoundation.ca), Wood’s Homes Lethbridge (312 – 3 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 1Y9), Canadian Cancer Society (cancer.ca), Canadian Diabetes Association (diabetes.ca) or to St. Michael’s Health Centre (1400 9 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 4V5).

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SNAITH, David

David Snaith
1935 – 2023
It is with great sadness that the family of David Arnold Snaith announce his passing in Taber on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at the age of 88 years.
Besides, Joan, his loving wife of sixty four years, he is survived by their four children Greg (Carol), Jacqueline (Gordon), Ray (Viola) and Kelly (Brian). David enjoyed being surrounded by his nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters Ellen of St. Albert, Francis (Bob) of Didsbury and their families.
He was predeceased by his parents Peggy and Walter Snaith.
David was born in Cardston on April 13, 1935 and moved to Vauxhall at an early age. He enjoyed being a farmer. He liked planting, irrigation, farming, harvesting and always being productive. In his later years, he and Joan switched to trailering coast to coast and through many US states. He always said that he had a good partner, good friends and a good life.
In keeping with David’s wishes, a celebration of his life will be held at the Vauxhall Lions Park next summer on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in David’s name may be made directly to the Taber and District Health Foundation (Palliative Care), 4326 – 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N9 (www.tdhf.ca) or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 2P5 (www.cancer.ca).
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

LEFFERS, Jacqueline

JACQUELINE LEFFERS 1966 – 2023 On Sunday, August 20, 2023 at the age of 56 years, Jacqueline Leffers of Iron Springs, loving wife of Glenn Leffers, passed peacefully into the arms of our Saviour Jesus at home, surrounded by family.
Besides her loving husband Glenn, Jacqueline is survived by her six sons Eric and his wife Gerdine (Kara, Micah, Elise, Ezra, Hallie), Joel and his wife Marissa (Brooke, Iris, Liam, Judah), Shaun and his wife Julia (Samuel, Avi), Scott and his wife Emily (Rose, June), Joshua and his wife Erin (Isla), and Daniel. She is also survived by her parents George and Maria Van Bostelen; siblings Wanda Knol (Johan), Clayton Van Bostelen and Conrad Van Bostelen (Jessica) as well as numerous nephews and nieces and their children.
In addition to the above, Jacqueline is also survived by in-laws Daryl Leffers, Marlene Hoogerdijk (James), Jennifer Bouwkamp (Peter), Karen Van Ellenberg (Craig), and Don Leffers (Dee) as well as numerous nephews and nieces and their children.
She is predeceased by her parents-in-law Klaas and Jackie Leffers.
All are welcome to a graveside service, which will be held at 11:00am at COALDALE CEMETERY.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at TRINITY REFORMED CHURCH, 1100 – 40 Avenue North, Lethbridge, Alberta. To watch the service via livestream, please go to https://www.trinityurc.ca/livestream
Flowers are gratefully declined.
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HALTON, Allan

ALLAN HALTON 1946 – 2023 Mr. Allan Halton of Coalhurst, beloved husband of Mrs. Marilyn Halton, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital, surrounded by loving family, on Wednesday, August 23, 2033, at the age of 76 years.
Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel.
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MACDONALD, Peggy

MACDONALD PEGGY MACDONALD, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, at St. Michael’s Health Centre Long Term Care, on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at the age of 80 years.
Arrangements will be announced once completed.

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HOLY SINGER, Laverne

HOLY SINGER LAVERNE HOLY SINGER, passed away on August 18, 2023 in Calgary, AB at the age of 51 years. A Wake Service will be held at the Tanner Center, Cardston (260 1 St W) on Friday, September 1 from 6:00 – 11:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve on Saturday, September 2 at 1:00 pm. Interment will take place in the Pioneer Cemetery.
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BULLSHIELDS – CROW CHIEF, Arlene

BULLSHIELDS – CROW CHIEF ARLENE “Peewee” BULLSHIELDS – CROW CHIEF “Maakootaan (Wolf Daughter)” passed away on August 22, 2023 in Lethbridge, AB at the age of 68 years. A Wake Service will be held at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston on Sunday, August 27 from 5:00 – 9:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Blood Reserve on Monday, August 28 at 11:00 am. Interment will take place in the St. Paul’s Cemetery.
To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

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