Tuesday, December 24, 2024

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on December 24, 2024.

BROOKBANK, Kenneth “Ken” KENNETH “KEN” BROOKBANK 1928 – 2024 Mr. Kenneth “Ken” Brookbank of Lethbridge, Alberta, originally from Rosetown, Saskatchewan, passed away peacefully at Chinook Regional Hospital with family at his side, on Thursday, December 19, at the age of 96 years.
Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.
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VAN LIERE, Jacob “Jake” JACOB “JAKE” VAN LIERE 1946 – 2024 “Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in My name, He may give it you.” John 15:16 The Lord in His time has taken to his eternal home our dear husband, father and grandfather, Jacob Van Liere. Jacob passed away early Saturday morning, December 21, 2024, at the age of 78, after suffering for many years with Parkinson’s disease.
Left to mourn, his loving wife Johanna of 50 years, his seven children, Quin (Margareth), Ben (Ingrid), John (Ilien), Caroline (Jacob) Slingerland, Adrian (Tami), Trudy (Marion) Ymker, Hugo (Larissa), and 42 grandchildren.
He is survived by one brother, John Van Liere of Coaldale, as well as eight in-laws in the Netherlands.
He is predeceased by his stillborn daughter, parents, parents-in-law, three sisters, three brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law.
The family wishes to thank the Bethesda Care Home staff for providing over 15 years of patient and loving care to dad.
There will be an opportunity to offer condolences between 7:00 – 8:00 pm on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at the NETHERLANDS REFORMED CONGREGATION OF PICTURE BUTTE.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, December 27, 2024, at the NETHERLANDS REFORMED CONGREGATION OF PICTURE BUTTE, with Rev. E.C. Adams officiating.
Interment to follow thereafter at the Picture Butte Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bethesda Care Home.
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FLANAGAN, Caroline “Carol” FLANAGAN CAROLINE “CAROL” FLANAGAN, passed away peacefully at the Raymond Health Centre on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at the age of 87 years.
As per Carol’s wishes, there will be no service held.

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

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CHORM, Doreen CHORM DOREEN KATHLEEN CHORM, beloved wife of John Chorm, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 with family by her side.
A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:30 A.M. with Patrick Siedlecki officiating.

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

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SANDER, Victoria “Vicky” SANDER VICTORIA “VICKY” MARIE SANDER, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late George Sander, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour, on Friday, December 20, 2024, two days shy of her 95th birthday.
A Prayer Vigil will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. with Deacon Jim Manzara officiating.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 – 12 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, December 27, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Kevin Tumback celebrating. Both the Prayer Vigil and Funeral Mass will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Vicky’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.
Following the Funeral Mass, Vicky will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband George in Mountain View Cemetery.

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

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CULLEN, Evelyn CULLEN 2 Corinthians 4:7 “But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” EVELYN MAXINE CULLEN, wife and lifelong best friend of the late Jack Cullen, was promoted to glory on December 17, 2024, at the age of 92 years, passing peacefully into the arms of her merciful Lord.
Evelyn is survived by son Bob (Diane) Cullen with grandchildren Jaden Hatfield (Chris), Brett Cullen (Whitney Lammi), great grandchildren Nixen and Noah, son Jeff Cullen (Michelle) with grandchildren Josiah and Isabelle, sisters Lorraine Clarke and Leola Baird (Norman). She was predeceased by her husband Jack Cullen and brother Norman Clarke.
Growing up, Evelyn loved to do all the things little girls do, riding her bike, playing with friends and enjoying time with her family. Born in Fort Macleod, she attended school there, working on the Chester family farm in the summers and at Reach’s grocery store throughout the year. She grew up and became wiser, but clearly never lost the spirit of that little girl, always ready with a mischievous one-liner even up to her last days. She married Jack on May 6, 1955, and shortly after embarked on a life of ministry together in the Salvation Army, spending 8 years at appointments in Hazelton, Terrace, Vermilion BC, Grande Prairie and The Pas, MB. They returned to Fort Macleod in 1972 with two young sons in tow. She was usually home caring for Bob and Jeff, and participating in the local Salvation Army Corps. Evelyn worked as a cook at the Fort Macleod Foothills Detox Centre before retiring, after which she and Jack fully enjoyed their cherished children and grandchildren (they were both good at spoiling grandchildren, but Grannie excelled at it). Jack and Evelyn also made some memorable trips together to Vancouver Island and Newfoundland.
One of Ev’s many gifts were cooking, hospitality and friendship, all of which poured from an incredible heart of love and grace. Small in stature and unassuming in personality, once you got to know her you would know someone full of joy yet familiar with suffering, mighty in her prayer life, and an ability to provide encouragement to anyone. Her hands prepared countless meals for friends and family throughout the years, where the coffee, prayers, laughter and encouragement flowed freely around the kitchen table. For Ev, mercy and kindness were a way of life, yet she would not hesitate to defend her friends and family with a gentle ferocity that spoke to the depth of her love and the strength of her character, always standing firm for those she cherished.
Evelyn – wife, mother, sister, Grannie, friend. Your journey is complete. Well done, good and faithful servant.
Inexpressible thanks to the staff of the Fort Macleod Pioneer Lodge, St. Therese Villa and Unit 3B of Chinook General Hospital where she spent her last hours with a consistent stream of dear friends and family.
An In-person Memorial Service will be held on Friday, December 27, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at the LETHBRIDGE SALVATION ARMY COMMUNITY CHURCH, 1302 4 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB. The Service will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Evelyn’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Evelyn’s memory to the Lethbridge Salvation Army Community Church or the Fort Macleod Handibus Society.

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

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