Wednesday, October 23, 2024

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on October 23, 2024.

ROBINSON, Lorrie Lorrie Robinson 1961 – 2024 Lorrie Lee Robinson, beloved wife of Dan Robinson, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family in Taber on Friday, October 18, 2024 at the age of 63 years.
Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the funeral home prior to the funeral service on Thursday, October 24, 2024 between 9:00 A.M. and 9:45 A.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. with Life Celebrant Shelly Bassett officiating. Burial to follow at Taber Memorial Garden. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Those who are unable to attend and wish to view the service online may do so by visiting Lorrie’s obituary page on our website and clicking on the livestream link that will be available at 9:45 A.M. on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Barring any technical difficulties, the livestream will begin at 10:00 A.M.
Lorrie will be deeply missed by many, especially her husband Dan and her children, Travis (Jenelle), Jessica, Tyler and by her grandchildren Joey and Leo. She is also survived by her sisters Donna (Ken) McFadden, Sheryl (Lew) Jones, Kate (David) Reamsbottom; her brothers Bill (Brenda) Dow, Melcolm Dow and by numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her mother Lillian Dow.
Lorrie was born in Taber on June 16, 1961, where she resided her whole life. Lorrie and Dan were married February 8, 1980. They were neighbours and friends growing up. For Dan it was love at first sight and he knew from a young age he would marry Lorrie one day. They started their family shortly after being married and raised three wonderful children. Lorrie was the best wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister and friend.
Lorrie always enjoyed baking and cooking. Each birthday for her children and grandchildren was celebrated with her cooking their favourite meal and baking their favourite cake. She always made each child feel very loved and special.
Lorrie enjoyed gardening and surrounded the outside and inside of her home with beautiful flowers and plants.
Lorrie enjoyed bowling and was a league bowler for over thirty five years. She will be deeply missed by her bowling family.
Lorrie was very creative and enjoyed making homemade cards. She joined a card making class and this group of ladies became dear friends to her. Lorrie always looked forward to spending time with these gals and she will be deeply missed by them.
Later in marriage, Lorrie and Dan enjoyed travelling together. Lorrie was always nervous about travelling so Dan would plan out an extravagant vacation ahead of time for Lorrie and he would keep the destination a surprise until they got to the airport. Once there, Lorrie loved the surprises and Dan is grateful for those wonderful memories they shared together.
Lorrie was an animal lover. She had a soft spot for neighborhood, stray cats, and brought in and took care of many over the years. Her current house cats Rambo, Sylvester known as kitten, and peeps, are missing her already.
Lorrie enjoyed going to the lake with her sister Kate and family, searching for and collecting unique rocks and fossils and over the years, Lorrie grew quite the collection.
Lorrie was the biggest part of her family’s life. Family and friends will always be grateful for the wonderful memories they shared with her.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Lorrie’s name may be made directly to the Jack Ady Cancer Centre, 960 19 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 1W5.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

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RACZ, Jimmy RACZ JIMMY RACZ, beloved husband of Linda, of Milk River, passed away peacefully at the Milk River Health Center on Friday, October 18th, 2024 at the age of 85.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 301 Main Street NW, Milk River, AB, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Pawel Andrasz O.M.I. celebrating.

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

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MCCOY, Kenneth “Ken” MCCOY KENNETH “KEN” MCCOY, of Milk River, beloved husband of Beverley McCoy, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving wife and family, at the Good Samaritans West Highlands on Friday, October 18, 2024 at the age of 93 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 301 Main Street NW, Milk River, AB, on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Keith Dangerfield and Pastor Don Kelley officiating. The Funeral Service will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Ken’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.
In lieu of flowers and in memory of Ken, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta (Alzheimer.ca/ab/en)

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

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SCOUT, Dayna SCOUT Dayna Michelle Scout, passed away on October 15, 2024 in Lethbridge, Alberta at the age of 40 years. A Wake Service will be held on Monday, October 28 at the Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve from 6:00 pm – 12:00 am. The Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 29 at the Senator Gladstone Hall at 11:00 am. Interment will be in Pioneer Cemetery, Blood Reserve.
To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca.

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DEBNAM, Loraine LORAINE DEBNAM 1948 – 2024 Loraine Debnam of Lethbridge, Alberta, cherished Mama of Holly Debnam (Dwight Marthaller) and much-loved Nana of Chase Debnam passed away peacefully at her cottage on October 18, 2024.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am, on Friday, November 1, 2024, at PARK MEADOWS BAPTIST CHURCH, 2011, 15 AVENUE NORTH, Lethbridge, Alberta. To watch the service via livestream, please go to https://youtube.com/live/l6BYH0C81ks?feature=share
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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DUDLEY, David DAVID GEORGE DUDLEY 1949 – 2024 It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of David “Diesel Dave” Dudley, who departed this world on October 13, 2024, at the age of 75. David lived a full and remarkable life, always guided by his own rules and a fierce commitment to authenticity.
A Viewing will be held at 10:00 am, on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am, on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.
Interment will follow at the Magrath Cemetery.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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MATHESON, Samuel “Sam” SAMUEL “SAM” MATHESON 1931 – 2024 Mr. Samuel “Sam” Matheson of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Margaret Matheson, passed away at Sunny South Lodge in Coaldale on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at the age of 93 years.
A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00pm, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at the MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY, with Reverend Steve Bateman officiating.
Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Salvation Army, https://salvationarmy.ca/
Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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URBAN, Julius JULIUS JOHN URBAN 1933 – 2024 Mr. Julius John Urban of Shaughnessy & Picture Butte, beloved husband of Mrs. Lorna Urban, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2024, at the age of 91 and 1/2 years.
Julius was born in Throne, Alberta on April 16, 1933, to Elek and Emma Urban, the fourth child of five. He was a man who did a variety of things in this lifetime: he farmed (on the home place and on the Blood Reserve), he was also an auctioneer and liked to go to auction sales to buy, fix up and sell machinery. He had many interests which included dancing (where he met Lorna in September of 1970), he loved to travel (mostly around Alberta delivering machinery to clients as well as to B.C, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and parts of the U.S.A; holidays in the U.S; playing cards; reading books on antique vehicles and several papers; going to car shows; he built a horseless carriage which the family used to go to and from school with neighbors. He and a friend put a motor in it and entered it into many parades from Calgary to small towns in Southern Alberta, winning many prizes for the subject of the year. He took a meat butcher course and was a bench chemist in the Picture Butte Sugar Factory from 1951 to 1958.
Besides his loving wife Lorna, Julius is survived by 2 sisters Victoria Sander of Lethbridge and Anne Hadford of Calgary and their families; niece Leanne (Darryl) Warner of Calgary; nephew Gary Coleman of Red Deer; 2 brothers in law Barry Coleman and family of Winnipeg; and Clare Coleman and family of Sherwood Park.
He was predeceased by his parents, Elek (1975) and Emma (2005); brother Alec (1998); sister Irene (2023); and niece Terry Hadford (2024) of Maple Ridge, B.C.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am, on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at ST. CATHERINE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 762 CRESCENT AVENUE, Picture Butte, Alberta, with Father Ian Gagne, celebrant.
Interment will follow at Archmount Cemetery.
Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Lethbridge, 1202 2 Ave S #40, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0E3; or Stars Foundation, 1441 Aviation Park, NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8M7.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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DE GROOT, David “Dave” DAVID “DAVE” DE GROOT 1964 – 2024 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of David “Dave” De Groot on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Good Samaritan Park Meadows, at the age of 60 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am, on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta
For those unable to attend, the celebration of Dave’s life will be live streamed and available to view at https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/DavidDave-DeGroot-1
A private Interment will be held at the Mountain View Cemetery where Dave will be laid to rest with his parents.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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