Wednesday, August 14, 2024

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on August 14, 2024.

GWILLIAM, Beverly BEVERLY GWILLIAM 1954 – 2024 Mrs. Beverly Gwilliam of Lethbridge, beloved spouse of Mr. Curtis Thom, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at the age of 69 years.
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
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PALMER, William “Bill” WILLIAM “BILL” MERLE PALMER 1948 – 2024 Mr. William “Bill” Merle Palmer of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at Chinook Regional Hospital, on Thursday August 1, 2024, at the age of 75 years.
Bill spent his entire life in Southern Alberta. He was an autobody mechanic by trade and he enjoyed the lifestyle. Bill loved painting and to work on vehicles and invested his time and energy in collecting various “collectors’ cars”. He enjoyed cruising around in his cars and chatting with anyone about the “good old days”. Bill liked hunting and was an avid gun collector. In recent years his health prevented him from hunting, however he kept up on all the latest news and gadgets through his numerous magazine subscriptions. Bill’s knowledge of everything outdoors and auto related will live on in his children’s minds. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
William is survived by his daughter Kayla Palmer; son William Palmer; grandchildren Cadence Quartland Palmer, and sister Lee.
Bill will be privately remembered by his family.
Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.
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STRAIN, Verne VERNE STRAIN 1934 – 2024 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our amazing father VERNE STRAIN, on August 01, 2024, at the age of 90 years.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, August 24, 2024, at WARNER SENIORS CENTRE, 103 3 AVENUE, WARNER.
In Lieu of flowers, donations in memory can be made to the SPCA
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MACDONALD, William “David” WILLIAM “DAVID” MACDONALD 1978 – 2024 William “David” MacDonald aged 46 passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Chinook Regional Hospital after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He left this world with his loving wife Ashley by his side, and an immense amount of love behind him.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 am, on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.
To watch David’s service via livestream, please visit https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/WilliamDavid-MacDonald
Ashley and family would like to thank the nursing staff of the 3d floor as well as the palliative care Dr’s and Nurses and all of those from Chinook Regional Hospital involved in David care, as well as the multiple paramedics and emergency staff that have responded and provided care to David over these past few years.
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VEDAN, Jae JAE VEDAN 1951 – 2024 Mr. Jae Vedan of Lethbridge, passed away at St Michael’s Health Centre on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at the age of 73 years.
A private family service will be held.
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SCHNITZER, Edward “Ed” EDWARD “ED” SCHNITZER 1953 – 2024 It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our beloved Eddie. A brother, a friend and an uncle. Eddie passed away at Chinook Hospital after a long battle with illness. He stayed positive the whole way through. A true fighter.
Interment will be held at 1:00 pm, on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY, 1210 Scenic Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta.
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TAMAKI, Koji KOJI SONNY TAMAKI 1946 – 2024 Mr. Koji Tamaki of Lethbridge, beloved father to Amy, Jamey, and Tim, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, August 9th, 2024, at the age of 77 years.
A private family service will be held.
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ONDRIK, Richard “John” RICHARD “JOHN” ONDRIK 1952 – 2024 Richard “John” Ondrik of Lethbridge, passed away suddenly at the Chinook Regional Hospital, with his wife and nephew by his side on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the age of 71 years.
A Prayer Service will be held at 6:00 pm, on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am, on Monday, August 19, 2024, at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH, 2405-12 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Father Kevin Tumback, celebrant.
A private family Interment will be held in Mountain View Cemetery.
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KREFT, Jack JACK KREFT 1954 – 2024 Mr. Jack Kreft of Coaldale passed away at Coaldale Health Centre on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at the age of 70 years.
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HOFER, John HOFER JOHN J. HOFER, of the Plainview Hutterite Colony, of Warner, passed away in Lethbridge on Monday, August 12th, 2024, at the age of 80 years.
He is survived by his wife, Katie, two sons, Ben and Nathan, and one daughter, Nella.
The service will be held at the PLAINVIEW COLONY, Warner, on Thursday, August 15th, at 11:30 A.M.

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KRYSA, Aleksander KRYSA ALEKSANDER “OLEK” EUGENIUSZ KRYSA, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital, on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at the age of 76 years.
A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. with Deacon Bruce Barnett officiating.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. BASIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 604 – 13 Street North, Lethbridge, AB, on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 9:00 A.M. with Father Kevin Tumback celebrating.

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LAUTTAMUS, Joan JOAN KIYO LAUTTAMUS (nee FUKUNAGA) Joan Lauttamus passed peacefully on August 10, 2024, at the Chinook Regional Hospital. She was born to Gonpei and Namiye Fukunaga in 1932 in Surrey, B.C. She was one of seven siblings (Coleen, Elma, Jim, Robert, Arthur and Kay).
After enduring the hardships of WWII, she attended SAIT and had a long career in the food service industry, working at the Mount Royal and Timberline hotels in Banff and the Westin in Calgary. She met and married Harold Lauttamus and they eventually retired to the Okanagan, but later returned to Lethbridge.
Auntie Joan was as kind and beautiful a person as anyone could ever hope to meet and she will be deeply missed by her family and friends. The family thanks all of the folks at the Heritage Lodge and Unit 5A of the CRH for their care and concern.
At Joan’s request, there will be no funeral and in lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca

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DUDLEY, Patricia DUDLEY We said goodbye for now to our amazing mother, wife, sister, grandmother, and friend on August 12, 2024, at the age of 74. PATRICIA LEA HARKER DUDLEY was born on July 3, 1950, in Magrath, Alberta. She is survived by her husband Gaylon Dudley and two sisters, Jill Wakefield and Christine Roper. She also had six children, Jennifer Monssen, Trina Cheney, Kristen Taillon, Tricia Taylor, David Kerr, and Kenneth Dudley, as well as 30 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She spent most of her life in Magrath and cared deeply for those in her community. She spent years working with special needs children at the school and loved all of her kids there. She tried hard to make things special and usually did this through food. She was an incredible baker and cook. She was constantly looking for ways to take care of others and never complained when life got hard. Her world was always “just peachy”. She believed in miracles and was full of faith. Above all she loved her family. We love her and will miss her deeply. Friends may meet the family on Sunday, August 18 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Magrath Stake Center (21 E 1st Ave S.) Magrath, AB. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, August 19 at 11:00 am at the Magrath Stake Center. Friends may also meet the family from 10:00 – 10:45 am prior to the service. Interment will take place in the Magrath Cemetery.
To send condolences please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

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WORMLEY, Edward EDWARD WORMLEY 1931 – 2024 Mr. Edward Wormley of Lethbridge, passed away at Good Samaritans Park Meadows on Monday, August 12, 2024, at the age of 92 years.
Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel.
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