Wednesday, August 28, 2024

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on August 28, 2024.

DRAGOSZ, Irmgard “Irma” DRAGOSZ Irmgard “Irma” Luise Dragosz, nee Rinner, was born in Speyer, Germany on March 14, 1938 and died in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada on August 22, 2024. Before marriage, she worked as a translator in post-war Germany, providing written translations for English and French documents. She immigrated to Canada in 1968 with her husband Bronislaw Dragosz. After raising two children in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, she eventually returned to work as a health care aide.
Irma was an exceptionally kind and gentle person, and had a genuine yet understated warmth that made her loved by many. She showed interest in and curiosity about others and their struggles, yet was also always ready to share in laughter. At the same time, she possessed an inner strength and resilience that saw her through her life’s many hardships.
Irma is survived by her two children, Monica and Alexander (Christine). She is also survived by her brother Horst (Genevieve) of Essen, Germany, and their children, Claus and Annik. She was predeceased by her brother Manfred, and is survived by his wife Christa and their children Sabine, Susanne, and Hans Peter.
We, her children, wish to thank various staff at Blue Sky Lodge and St. Therese Villa, especially the health care aides, who saw her for the light that she was, treated her with kindness, and shared with us the impact she had on them. Irma will be so missed by us, and remembered with much love. In the words of a family friend, grief shows us where love has walked.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation to the Nature Conservancy of Canada.
To share condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca

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RUSSELL, Anthony RUSSELL Anthony Ryder Russell passed away on August 11, 2024 in Browning, Montana at the age of 19 years.
A wake service will be held at the Brown Building, Heart Butte, Montana Starting Monday, August 26 in the afternoon till Thursday morning. Another Wake service will be held at Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve, Alberta on Friday, August 30, 2024 from 12:00 – 11:00 pm. The Funeral Service will also be held at Senator Gladstone Hall on Saturday, August 31 at 11:00 am. Interment will take place in the St. Catherine’s Cemetery.
To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca.

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BOGUSKY, Donald “Don” DONALD “DON” BOGUSKY 1937 – 2024 Mr. Donald “Don” Bogusky of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Dorothy Bogusky, passed away at Edith Cavell Care Centre on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at the age of 87 years.
A Prayer Service will be held at 6:00 pm, on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am, on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at ST. MARTHA’S PARISH, 355 COLUMBIA BLVD WEST, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Father William Monis, celebrant. To watch the service via livestream, please go to https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/DonaldDon-Bogusky
A private family Interment will be held in Mountain View Cemetery.
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GRISNICH, Alice ALICE GRISNICH 1929 – 2024 Mrs. Alice Grisnich of Picture Butte, beloved wife of the late Mr. Reyer “Ray” Grisnich, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at the age of 95 years.
Condolences will be held from 7:00pm to 8:00pm on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:30am on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at BETHEL FREE REFORMED CHURCH, AB-3B Monarch, Alberta.
A private family burial will be held prior.
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EAKIN, Patricia “Pat” PATRICIA GRACE EAKIN 1935 – 2024 Eakin, Patricia (Pat) Eakin, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Gordon Eakin, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2024, at the age of 88. Pat is survived by Joanne (Erv) Fehr of Lethbridge, Lisa (Willard) Stuparyk of Saskatoon and Dale (Maggie) Eakin of Calgary. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Patricia will be privately remembered by her loving friends and family.
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JANZEN, Pete PETE JANZEN 1936 – 2024 Pete Janzen of Vauxhall, beloved husband of Colleen Janzen, passed away suddenly in Lethbridge, Alberta on August 22, 2024, at the age of 88 years.
Pete was born at Wembly, AB, in 1936 to Frank & Anna Janzen. He was the youngest of five children: Frank Jr. (deceased), Mary (deceased), Annie (deceased) & Katie of Coaldale, AB. Pete’s family moved to Vauxhall in 1939 to start farming. He went to school at Rossiland Country School from grades 1 – 4 at which time the country school was closed. He then attended school in Vauxhall until the completion of grade 8. After grade 8, his parents moved to Niagara Falls, Ontario where Pete attended Stamford Collegiate Institute.
In 1954 Pete returned to Vauxhall. Here he met and eventually married Colleen Halverson in July 1960. Pete & Colleen have 4 children: Cindy (Kevin) Gertzen, and their children Rylan (Ashley) & Braden; son Kim Janzen; daughter Kyla (Ron) Yaroslawsky, and their daughter Corbin (Riley); daughter Kerri (Tom) Meir and their children Paige (Ken) & Brodey (Melissa). Pete has four great grandchildren with one more on the way in January of 2025; and sisters in law Marion Halverson and Yvonne Dunn.
Pete was predeceased by his parents Frank Sr. & Anna Janzen; in-laws Ken & Verna Halverson; brother Frank Jr; sisters Anna and Mary; & many other family members too numerous to mention, lovingly missed all the same.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:30 pm, on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Alana Johnson, officiating.
A private family Graveside Service will take place prior at the Vauxhall Cemetery.
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DYCK, Henry DYCK, Henry June 11, 1930 – August 21, 2024 Henry Dyck, cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, in Calgary at the age of 94 years.
Born in Michelsburg, Ukraine on June 11, 1930, Henry immigrated to Canada with his family at a young age, settling in Bassano where he completed a motor mechanic apprenticeship. He met Katharina (Katie) in Coaldale, and they married in 1956. The couple moved to Calgary, where Henry worked at Universal Ford until 1964 when they relocated their young family to a farm just outside Brooks, AB. They retired in Brooks, celebrating 50 years of marriage before Katie’s passing in 2007. Following her death, Henry moved to Calgary to be closer to his family.
Henry’s life was marked by his dedication to his family and his diverse interests. He had a passion for spending time with his family and friends and playing chess, card games, and billiards. He treasured the time spent with his loved ones, creating lasting memories through multiple worldwide vacations, and visiting his birthplace, Ukraine, and travelling to India with his sons.
He is survived by his sister Anne Curtis, and his three sons, Richard (Janine), Heinz (Irene), and Willy (Edith); along with their families. Henry was a proud grandfather to nine grandchildren, Matthew (Stephanie), Aidan, and Connor Dyck, Melissa Kallis, Nicole and Brennan (Sarah) Schumaker, Chad (Trish) Kloberdanz, Katiya and Lucas Kloberdanz-Dyck; and five great-grandchildren, Emily and Milo Dyck, Cayden Schumaker, and Kane and Levi Schumaker.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife Katie, his parents, Henry and Anna Dyck; and his sisters, Maria Unger and Helen Meinhardt.
Henry Dyck will be deeply missed by all who knew him. His wisdom, generosity, and unwavering love for his family will be fondly remembered and cherished by those he leaves behind.
A Celebration of Henry’s Life will be held at McInnis & Holloway (Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, AB) on August 31, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow in the Hospitality Center at the Funeral Home.
Family and friends who are unable to attend in person are invited to join the service streamed live on the day of the service at http://www.MHFH.com.
Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Henry’s family at http://www.MHFH.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to a charity of your choice in Henry’s memory.
In living memory of Henry Dyck, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes.

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PENTON, Grant “Red” PENTON GRANT “RED” PENTON, of Milk River, beloved husband of Kathy Thompson, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at the age of 68 years.
A Memorial Service will be held at MILK RIVER CIVIC CENTRE, 321 – 3 Avenue NE, Milk River, AB, on Saturday, August. 31, 2024 from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.

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

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PIGAT, Terry TERRY PIGAT 1946 – 2024 Mrs. Terry Pigat of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Mr. Tony Pigat, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 26th, 2024, at the age of 77 years.
Details for a Celebration of Life will be announced when completed.
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LIPPA, Dorothy DOROTHY LIPPA 1947 – 2024 Mrs. Dorothy Lippa of Coutts, beloved wife of Mr. Frank Lippa, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, August 26, 2024, at the age of 77 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
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