Wednesday, December 18, 2024

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on December 18, 2024.

MARTENS, Ruth RUTH MARTENS 1940 – 2024 Mrs. Ruth Martens of Coaldale, beloved wife of Mr. David Martens, passed away at the Coaldale Health Centre on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the age of 84 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm, on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at COALDALE MENNONITE CHURCH, 2316 17th St, Coaldale, Alberta, with Pastor Lil Thompson, officiating.
A private family Interment will be held.
We would like to thank Coaldale Health Care Center Long Term Care for taking such good care of Ruth.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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ROELOFS, Lois LOIS MARIE ROELOFS 1945 – 2024 Lois Marie Roelofs (nee Root) of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully in her home at Fairmont Extendicare on Saturday, December 14th, 2024, at the age of 79 years, after a long battle with MS.
She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, known for her kindness, generosity, and love of pets and baking. She is survived by her loving children Kenton Roelofs (Melissa) and Jennifer Petrak (Brett), her grandchildren Melissa, Emilee and Tyler, her siblings Leon, Glenda, and her nieces and nephew.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Lois’s life will be held at 1:00 pm, on December 21, 2024, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 STREET SOUTH, LETHBRIDGE, Alberta.
In lieu of flowers please feel free to donate to Lethbridge PAWS Society Hhttp://www.pawsociety.com/donations.html
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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SHOT BOTH SIDES, Graham SHOT BOTH SIDES Graham Boyd Shot Both Sides passed away on December 10, 2024 in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 37 years.
A Wake service will be held at Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve, Alberta on Sunday, December 22, 2024 from 7:00 – 11:00 pm. The Funeral Service will also be held at Senator Gladstone Hall on Monday, December 23 at 12:00 pm. Interment will take place in the Pioneer Cemetery, Blood Reserve.
To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

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TRAN, Cong TRAN July 1, 1931 – December 11, 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother – CONG THI TRAN of Lethbridge, Alberta, beloved wife of the late Mr. Cuu Van Tran, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at the age of 93.
Cong is survived by six children: Dat (Giang) Tran of Lethbridge, Chi (Quang) Tran of Hayward, USA, Khanh (Thuy) Tran of Denver, USA, Thu (Duc) Tran of San Jose, USA, My (Sigh) Tran of Edmonton, and Nga (Huy) Tran of Atlanta, USA. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren: Amanda, Hung (Ngoc), Huan (Julie), Dang (Thuan), Trung (Duyen), Frank, Margaret, Catherine, Lan Anh, Mai Anh, and Ban Anh, as well as 6 great-grandchildren: Henry, Levi, Nolan, Andie, Dannie, and Dan.
She is predeceased by her husband, three sons, a daughter-in-law, and a granddaughter.
Cong will be missed dearly by her family and all who knew her. She was the heart and soul of our family. She devoted her life to her children and her late husband who she was married to for 68 years before he passed away on December 15, 2020. She courageously played the role of mother and father when her husband was kept away for many years in numerous communist hard labor camps as a political prisoner. Despite these struggles, she always provided a loving and warm home for her children.
As a family, we grieve her loss, but take comfort in knowing that Mom and Dad are together again.
The family would like to express our deepest gratitude for their kindness and wonderful loving care of Cong: Dr. Mona Cassis, Dr. Aaron Coma, doctors and nurses at the Chinook Regional Hospital, HomeCare nurses and therapists, Northside Sobeys Pharmacy pharmacists, and Family Services Personal Care Aiders.
A Visitation will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2825-32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB on Sunday, December 22, 2024 from 6:00 till 9:00 P.M.
A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME on Monday, December 23, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. with The Venerable Thich Thien Quang officiating.
The Funeral Service will be live-streamed and may be viewed on the Cornerstone website.
In lieu of flowers and in memory of Cong, donations may be made to the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation (crhfoundation.ca) and Diabetes Canada (Diabetes.ca).

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

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SAUTER, Evelyn “Marie” Evelyn “Marie” Sauter April 12, 1932 – December 13, 2024 It is with heavy hearts, but fond memories, that the family announces the passing of our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Marie passed away at Adaptacare Cedar Creek in Lethbridge, Alberta. Marie was born in Moosomin, Saskatchewan.
Marie was predeceased by her husband Clarence (2016), parents William and Annie Holowaty (Pich), her brothers Walter and Joe, sister-in-law Faye, nephew Gary and niece Patricia Holowaty.
Marie is survived by her children and grandchildren: Kimball (Marlene) Sauter; Kayla-Marie (Allen) Flores, Darren (Amber) and Travis (Sarah) Sauter; Holly-Ann Sauter (Jamie Pitt – deceased in 2018), April Madarasz (Rob Ensign), Kristina Madarasz and Janell Madarasz (Justice Atwood).
Marie loved gardening, especially her numerous flower gardens and favorite roses.
She loved doing all sorts of crafts, from knitting, crocheting, to wheat weaving, but will always be remembered for her oil painting. Spending about 30 years belonging to the Lethbridge Sketch Club. She spent many hours dabbing in oils, drinking coffee and making many friends.
Mom met Dad at a dance, and that was the start of 61 great years of marriage. They tried to go to as many dances as they could, leading to 50+ years as Legion members. I told mom, I think your years of hip/back problems were caused by too much jiving.
To all who took care of Marie at Chinook Regional Hospital; 4A, 5B and 4C, and Adaptacare, I thank you so very much for all of your kindness and care. You were all her “angel babies”.
As per Marie’s request, there will be a private family funeral held.
To send condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca

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EAGLE BEAR, Lucy EAGLE BEAR Lucy Alice Eagle Bear, passed away in Calgary on Friday, December 13, 2024, at the age of 29 years.
A Wake Service will be held at Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home 703 – 13 Street North, Lethbridge on Friday, December 20, 2024, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, December 21, 2024, beginning at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow in the One Spot Cemetery near Cardston.
To send condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca.

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MARTIN, Bruce Bruce Martin
1938 – 2024
Bruce Robert Martin, passed away in Lethbridge on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at the age of 86 years. The Funeral Service will be held at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, December 20, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. with Life Celebrant Shelly Bassett officiating. A private burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com. Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

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HIRNEY, Shonna SHONNA HIRNEY 1972 – 2024 Mrs. Shonna Renee Hirney of Taber, beloved wife of the late Mr. Michael Hirney, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Health Centre on December 9, 2024, at the age of 51. Over the past year, she courageously battled cancer alongside her late husband Michael (Mike).
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm, on Wednesday December 18, 2024, at the EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF LETHBRIDGE, 4717 24 Ave South, Lethbridge, Alberta.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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