By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on January 25, 2017.
Eugene Domagala
1921 – 2017
Mr. Eugene Domagala beloved husband of the late Mrs. Elfriede Domagala, passed away in Lethbridge on Friday, January 20, 2017 at the age of 96 years. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:00pm on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at the OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 12th Ave South, Lethbridge, Alberta with Father Lukas Drapal, celebrating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Box 2211, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4K7.
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HANS EWALD LEBLANC 1933 – 2017
HANS EWALD LEBLANC, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2017 at the age of 83 years. Beloved husband of Doris, and married for 59 years. He is the father of two children: René of Edmonton, Cindy (Richard) Mutch of Calgary, and grandfather to three grandchildren. A private service for family and close friends will be held.
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HAYNES
THEODORE ELMER (TED, MOE) HAYNES, beloved husband of Sharon (Frodsham) Haynes, passed away peacefully in Raymond, on Tuesday January 24, 2017 at the age of 83. Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
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HORGUS
LORNE HORGUS, beloved husband of Elane Horgus of Milk River, passed away at the Milk River Health Centre on Thursday, January 19th, 2017 at the age of 90 years.
Visitation will be held at ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 321 Main Street Milk River, on Thursday, January 26th, 2017 from 7:00P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH on Friday, January 27th at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Keith Dangerfield officiating.
Interment will follow in the Milk River Cemetery.
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MACKAY
MARGARET (PEGGY) JOYCE MACKAY (ZINCK) passed away peacefully on January 21, 2017 at Chinook Regional Hospital following a stroke. She was 88 years old.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband of sixty years, Donald C. MacKay, her twin brother Bob, sisters Mary Louise and Elizabeth, and her parents Sydney and Mary Zinck. She is survived by son Bruce (Flora) and daughter Gillian and her granddaughters Elizabeth (François) and Maggie.
Peggy was born in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, and kept those Maritime roots strong throughout her life with yearly trips back East to visit dear old friends and family. After moving to Lethbridge in 1967, she and Don were active members of McKillop United Church where they made many life-long friends. She was a leader of the CGIT and served the church in a number of capacities. A graduate of Mount Allison University, Peggy remained a life-long learner and an avid reader. She enjoyed playing Bridge and was hard to beat at Scrabble. She worked as a library assistant at Lakeview School and volunteered in the Lethbridge Public Library Read-On program. After retirement, Peggy and Don travelled widely, taking trips to Europe, South America, the U.S.A., as well as their yearly pilgrimages to the Maritime provinces. Peggy loved music, was a long-time supporter of the Lethbridge Symphony and played saxophone in the Community Band for a number of years. She encouraged and supported the developing musical interests of her children and loved playing the family piano until she no longer could. She struggled with dementia in her later years but never lost her gracious charm and wit.
The MacKay family would like to thank the staff of Good Samaritan Park Meadows Village for the excellent support and care Peggy received in the past year.
A Funeral Service celebrating Peggy’s life will be held at the MCKILLOP UNITED CHURCH, 2329 – 15th Avenue South, Lethbridge, on Friday, January 27th, 2017 at 11:00 A.M., with Reverend Trevor Potter officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Lethbridge Association for Community Living 527 6 St S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 2E1 – Ph. 403-327-2911.
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Maria Meyer
1951 – 2017
Mrs. Maria Meyer of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Murray Meyer passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, January 23, 2017 at the age of 65 years. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at the MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4th Street S., Lethbridge, Alberta, with Reverend Glenda Wert, officiating. For those who wish, memorial donations in Maria’s name may be made to the St. Michael’s P.A.R.P. department, 1400 9 Ave., S., Lethbridge, AB, T1J 4V5, or to the Red Cross (Equipment Loan Program) 335 Columbia Blvd., W., Lethbridge, AB, T1K 5Y8.
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Raymond “Ben” Allen
Mr. Ben Allen of Fernie, passed away in Lethbridge on Sunday, January 22, 2017. Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
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Shaun Olson
February 25, 1974 –
January 18, 2017
Mr. Shaun Olson of Lethbridge, beloved daddy of Grayson Palmer & Daenerys Alice, best friend of CariAnn, passed away on January 18, 2017. Shaun is survived by his parents Glen & Brenda Olson; brother Shane (Tammy) Olson; nieces Azlyn and Kaytlyn; sister Marion (Bill) Derksen; niece Olivia and nephew Eric; as well as numerous nieces, nephews on CariAnn’s side of the family. Shaun was predeceased by his grandparents Palmer and Marion Olson, Abe Wall and Tina Daniels. A celebration of Shaun’s life will take place at 2:00pm on February 25, 2017 at his parents’ home. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Streets Alive Mission, 323 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 1Z9.
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Ronald Kiyoshi Tobo
1946 – 2017
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Ronald Kiyoshi on Monday, January 16, 2017 at the age of 70 years old. Ron was born in Raymond, Alberta and raised in Lethbridge attending LCI, LCC and the U of A pursuing a Business Degree. He eventually longed for the bigger city and moved to Toronto where he spent most of his working career in the warehouse and distribution business. Toronto opened up new experiences to food, new friendships and most importantly a close relationship with his cousins, Dale, Sandy, Gary and Elaine. When not working, he played a bit of tennis and golf but his favourite past time was spending time by a river or lake fishing for that elusive fish. Later in life he returned to Lethbridge to look after his mother Pat whom he cared for and remained devoted to until her passing. Ron was known for his love of gourmet food and libation, and the occasional visit to the casino. He will be forever remembered for his loving and caring nature, his generous spirit and wicked sense of humor. Ron was predeceased by his parents Mike and Pat Tobo. He is survived by his sister Joyce Tobo; nephews Brenon Holmes (Shannon) and Tyler Holmes (Megan); sister Shelley Tobo Gaudreau (Paul Gaudreau); niece Paige Bontus (Troy); nephew Brett Gaudreau; as well as great nephews Ryan, Eric, Dash; and great niece Sage. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Ron’s Life between 11:00am and 1:00pm on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at the LETHBRIDGE LODGE, CEDAR BALLROOM, 320 Scenic Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta. A Private Family inurnment will be held prior in the Mountain View Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish, memorial donations may be made to a charity of their choice.
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TREMPNER
EVERETT “EV” TREMPNER, beloved husband of Constance “Connie” Trempner, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, January 23rd, 2017 at the age of 84 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.
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TURNER
CHESTER HUGH TURNER, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the Good Samaritan Society West Highlands, on Tuesday, January 24th, 2017 at the age of 87 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.
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WATSON
Wendy Deanne Watson, 50, of Edmonton, Alberta, passed away on January 12th, 2017. She was born March 5th, 1966 in Fort Macleod, Alberta to her late parents, George and Dorothy Watson.
A memorial celebration of Wendy’s life will be held in Fort Macleod, AB with a graveside at 2:00 P.M. on January 28, 2017 at Union Cemetery with a reception to follow at the Masonic Hall, corner of Chief Red Crow Boulevard & 3rd Avenue.
Memorial donations may be made in her name to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200-325 Manning Rd. N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 9Z9
Jack Schmidt
1927 – 2017
Jacob Carl Schmidt, beloved husband of the late Nora Schmidt, passed away in Lethbridge on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at the age of 89 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, January 26, 2017 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at Knox United Church, 4929 – 50 Avenue, Taber on Friday, January 27, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Jack is survived by the love of his life Patsy Klima and her family as well as his six children Garry (Danielle) Schmidt of Lafleche, Saskatchewan and family Luke (Leanne) Schmidt, Sarah (Kevin) Ball, Jesse (Michelle) Schmidt and Christa Schmidt; Brad (Fleurette) Schmidt (Anna Sauce) of Taber and family Kristi Schmidt and Dustin Schmidt; Karen (Zoni) Kover of Taber and family Blair (Dawn) Kover, Jason (Shantana) Kover and Brandon (Tyne) Kover; Bonna LaBrecque (Del Faucher) of Madden and family Coralee (Chad) Hoskins, Tricia Coutts (Brett Langhofer) and Dakota Knight; Jim (Jhoanna) Schmidt of Calgary and family Kelsi Schmidt, Kiara Schmidt, Kaitlin Schmidt, Kaden Schmidt and Khody Schmidt; Brenda Jensen of Blackfalds and family Tyrel Jensen, Jared Jensen (Kyra Wilkins) and Colton (Freya) Jensen as well as thirty two great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Violet Wilson, twin brothers Larry (Caroline) Schmidt, Leonard (Verna) Schmidt and by numerous nieces, nephews and relatives.
He was predeceased by his wife Nora Schmidt, granddaughter Marissa Christensen, parents Herman and Emilia Schmidt, three sisters, two brothers and in-laws.
Jack was born on March 9, 1927, in Markinch, Saskatchewan, one of nine children born to Herman and Emilia Schmidt.
On June 5, 1948, Jack married Freida Schmunk and together they raised their six children, Garry, Brad, Karen, Bonna, Jim and Brenda on their family farm in Fincastle. Later in life, Jack married Nora Hall on November 30, 1972 and together they started NJ Herefords. Jack became a purebred cattle breeder, recognized by the Canadian Hereford Association and produced several grand champions bulls.
Jack’s senior years were some of the happiest of his life, spent with his best friend and love of his life Patsy, attending dances and jam sessions at the Taber Legion every Sunday. His home continued to be the gathering place for family and friends and he would just lean back in his chair and smile taking in all of his blessings.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Jack’s name may be made directly to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta, 402, 740 – 4 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0N9 (http://www.alzheimer.ca).
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.