March 29th, 2024

THURSDAY, August 4, 2016


By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on August 4, 2016.

BISHOP

DAWN LORRAINE BISHOP, passed away in Boise, Idaho, on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at the age of 67 years.

Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.

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


BRUISED HEAD

ELSIE BRUISED HEAD passed away in Lethbridge on July 30, 2016 at the age of 48 years.

A Family Service will be at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston on Thursday, August 4th at 2:00 p.m. The Wake Service will be at Streets Alive Mission, Lethbridge on Thursday, August 4th from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. continuing at the Old Saipoyi Gym, Stand Off from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Blood Reserve on Friday, August 5th at 11:00 a.m. Interment in St. Catherine’s Cemetery.

Send condolences to: http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca


BULL CHILD

CLARENCE “COYOTE” PAUL BULL CHILD of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, July 29, 2016, at the age of 54 years.

A Wake will be held at STREETS ALIVE, 323-4th Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta on Thursday, August 4th, 2016 from 6:30 – 9:00 P.M.

A Celebration of Life will be held at STREETS ALIVE on Friday, August 5, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Ken Kissick officiating.

An Interment will be held at Blood Band Cemetery, Blood Reserve.

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


Joanne Mary Cutforth

1933 – 2016

Joanne Mary Cutforth, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother passed away peacefully on August 2, 2016. Our mother was born on October 31, 1933. She leaves behind her husband, Harold Cutforth of 63 years. Also their five children Danny (Yvonne), Debra (Klaas), Diane (Perry), Donna and Darrell (Isabelle); as well as twelve grandchildren Dustin (Lindsay), Andrew (Brenda), Dane, Jessica (Brian), Laura (Dan), Brad (Nicole), Sara, Larissa (Paul), Nathan (Sarah), Kellie (Cole), Tyler and Brady: and 10.5 great-grandchildren. Mom loved God, her family and friends, and loved cooking. We all loved mom’s wonderful meals, and she especially enjoyed the Toronto Blue Jays & Raptors, as well as watching curling on TV. Special thanks to the caring nursing staff at West Highlands and Dr. DeWalle & Dr. Greidanus. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, August 5, 2016 at UNIVERSITY DRIVE ALLIANCE CHURCH, 55 Columbia Blvd W, Lethbridge, AB with Pastor Brian Cool, officiating.

Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.


Elizabeth Claire Telke

1966 – 2016

Elizabeth died peacefully in her sleep in Lethbridge, AB on July 31, 2016. She left behind family and friends who are beyond sad at the hole left in their lives. Elizabeth grew up in Cranbrook. In 1992 she graduated with a Bachelor of Education Degree (distinction) from the University of Lethbridge. There she met the love of her life, Dwight Telke. They married in 1993 and were blessed with two fantastic sons, Nathan (18) and Aaron (16). Family truly was the most important thing in Elizabeth’s life. Elizabeth was a gentle, compassionate person, with a quiet determination. She coupled this with a quick witted sense of humour – we will all miss her peals of laughter. In addition to Dwight and her sons, she is survived by her father Peter Ford of Cranbrook, siblings Kathryn (Garth), Simon (Deanna), and Martin, along with many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother, Lynn Ford, in 2012. A Visitation will be held from 7:00pm – 9pm on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4th St. S., Lethbridge, AB. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00am on Friday, August 5, 2016 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4th St. S., Lethbridge, AB with Pastor Rodger Halvorsen, officiating. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial donations to the Humane Society of Canada, 120 Carlton St, Toronto, ON M5A 4K2 or to Epilepsy Canada, 4950 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 6K1.

Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.


HETESY

LYDIA HETESY, beloved wife of Bob Hetesy, of Coaldale, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at the age of 76 years.

Besides her loving husband, Lydia is survived by her children, Deb (Don) Kovacs of Lethbridge, Dave (Patty) Hetesy of Coaldale and Doug Hetesy (Becky Little) of Lethbridge and grandchildren Marina Kovacs, Zakary and Juliah Hetesy and Morgan Zacharias-Hetesy (Sarah Gauthier). Lydia is also survived by her brother Ron Maack (Elaine Bonnett) of Calgary.

A Funeral Service will be held at MCKILLOP UNITED CHURCH, 2329 – 15 Avenue South, Lethbridge, on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 1:00 P.M., with Reverend Trevor Potter officiating.

Following the reception interment will take place at Mountain View Cemetery.

In memory of Lydia, donations may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Suite 4, 2308 – 24 Street S.W., Calgary, AB., T2T 5H8 or Kidsport Lethbridge & Taber, 1001 – 3 Avenue S, Lethbridge, AB., T1J 0J3.

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


HOLTHE November 6, 1932-July 31, 2016

ALLEN CLARENCE HOLTHE, beloved husband of Marie Holthe passed away early Sunday morning, July 31, 2016 at the age of 83. Allen was born and raised in Turin, Alberta. The eldest child of Clarence and Helen (Bjornson ) Holthe, Allen chose to live and raise his own family in the community of Turin. He married Marie Wright on November 25, 1960 and they worked hard together farming, gardening, and raising a variety of livestock. Allen and Marie had six children who were taught from an early age the importance of hard work and personal responsibility. A hard worker to the day he died, Dad was getting ready to go “do chores” on Friday morning when he suffered a stroke. It is with sadness but satisfaction that his family notes he was able to leave this life as he always said he would – “with his boots on.” Allen leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Marie and six children: Lorri (Wallace) Smart, Clancy (Cynthia) Holthe, Penni Kiss, Wendi (Greg) Smart, Virginia Holthe and Dorthea (Duane) Mills. Allen found extreme joy in his posterity and was delighted to be grandfather to 19 grandchildren and most recently, 8 great grand children: Diana (Grayson) Michel and Logan, Angela (Dylan) Morgan and Kara and Eero, Sara (Ben) Toone and Jane, Jordan (Sara) Smart and Jacob and Benjamin, Katie (Nathan) Koegler and Henry, Damaris Holthe, Melodie (Travis) Babb, Curtis Holthe, Calvin Holthe, Devanie Kiss, Bradley Kiss, Douglas (Clarissa) Kiss and Emmitt, Jeffrey Kiss, Micaela Kiss, Alexis Smart, Jessica Smart, Kaitlyn Mills, Chelsey Mills, and his little buddy, Christopher Mills. Grandpa was also looking forward to the birth of two more great grandchildren this fall. Farming was Allen’s chosen profession. He proudly proclaimed that he got his first CWB card at the age of 14 and was actively involved in many farm related organizations; the UFA, UGG, sugar beet board, etc. He was a 4-H leader for many years. He was inclusive believing that every kid deserved a chance to have some form of success. His market garden was well known throughout southern Alberta and his children grew up gardening and marketing tons of corn and cucumbers. Although Allen had very little opportunity for formal education, he was committed to educating his children. Attending school was never optional and he was very proud of the academic successes of his children and grandchildren. Dad was a prolific reader and if he wasn’t working, he was reading. Throughout his life, Dad took college and continuing education courses. He believed in contributing to the community and encouraged political awareness in his family. He never missed a chance to exercise his right to vote and expected nothing less from his family. Allen was a man of faith his entire life and embraced the gospel of Jesus Christ on his own terms. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was pleased to see his children and grandchildren living respectable lives, noting often that it was a blessing to be the father of “good kids.” Allen was predeceased by his parents, Clarence and Helen Holthe and his brother Charles Holthe. He leaves behind his brother Larry Holthe, sister, Shirley Oseen and sister-in-law Gracemary Holthe, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and in-laws. He found comfort in knowing that “families are forever” and anticipated the promised reunion with pleasure. Visitation will be held at Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home (703-13 Street North, Lethbridge) from 7-9 pm Wednesday, August 3, 2016. Interment will take place at the Magrath Cemetery (south of Magrath, AB on highway 62) on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at 11am. The funeral will follow at 2 pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Picture Butte, AB. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Allen’s name to the 4-H Foundation of Alberta, RR1, Westerose, AB, T0C 2V0.


KURUTZ

July 23rd, 1929 – July 19, 2016

MABLE MARGARET KURUTZ, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of John Kurutz for the last 65 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, knowing she was loved, at the St. Michael’s Health Centre, on Tuesday, July 19th, 2016 at the age of 86 years, four days short of her 87th Birthday.

A Memorial Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB., on Saturday, August 6th, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., with Father Gary Sedgwick officiating. An Interment will be held at Mountain View Cemetery.

In memory of Mable, donations may be made to the St. Michael’s Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit – Complex Care, 1400 – 9th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB. T1J – 4V5.

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


POTTS

MADISON BERNICE POTTS, beloved daughter of Jeff and Devyn Potts and sister to Mickey, was taken away from us in a tragic accident on Monday, August 1, 2016. The Memorial Service will be held on Friday, August 5, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, COPPERWOOD CHAPEL, 9 Keystone Terrace West, Lethbridge. Friends may meet with the family from 12:00 to 12:50 p.m. prior to the service at the church. A Private Family Interment will take place at a later date.


Carly Peterson
1980 – 2016
Carly Brooke Peterson, passed away in Calgary on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at the age of 35 years.
Further information including service details will follow once arrangements have been finalized.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.


Harry Nelis
1925 – 2016
Harry Jan Nelis, beloved husband of the late Helena “Lena” Nelis of Hays, passed away peacefully in Taber on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at the age of 90 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 324 – 2 Avenue North, Vauxhall on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at 7:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 324 – 2 Avenue North, Vauxhall on Friday, August 5, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. Burial to follow at the Hays Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Harry is survived by his five children Mary-Lou (Miles) Massing of Ponoka and their children Jill (Dallas) MacDougall, Mark and Craig; Jacques (Lis) Nelis of Lethbridge and their children Thomas (Christan), Anita (Wade) Schuler, Brian (Gina); Jules (Annette) Nelis of Hays; Linda (Richard) Huvenaars of Hays and their children Carl and Christina (Chris); Dominique (Michael) Hirsch of Medicine Hat and their children Katalena and Juliana. Harry is also survived by seven great grandchildren Carter, Janae, Austin, Sydney, Nolan, Gavin and Mackenzie.
He was predeceased by his wife Helena (Lena) Nelis, parents Jacobus and Maria Ludovika Nelis and all his eight siblings.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Harry’s name may be made directly to the charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

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