March 29th, 2024

THURSDAY, February 15, 2018


By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on February 15, 2018.

Alphonse Little Mustache Sr.,

beloved husband of the late Wilma Still Smoking-Little Mustache, was called home to join her, the love of his life on February 7, 2018. Born in 1931, to the late Noel and Maggie Little Mustache. He was 86 years old. He was truly a caring, loving soul with a heart of pure gold. Alphonse was the eldest male of the Piikani Nation. He was a Champion Calf and Team Roper, well known in the Rodeo world throughout Indian Country, on both sides of the border. He sat one term as a Piikani Nation Band Councillor, played Edmonton City League fastball, supervised the building of a Railroad, drove a Taxi, picked Fruit, travelled the Rails, and washed his babies diapers, as a liberated House Husband in the 1950’s! He was an active member of the St. Paul’s Catholic Parish, he served mass as a Eucharistic minister, Cursillo & Pilgrimage Elder, and was proud to do his 10-mile walk on Good Fridays. His immediate family was at his side, consistently, at home, and in the care of the Pincher Creek Hospital, where he took his last breaths. His loneliness for Mom was comforted by his large extended family, to whom he took great pains to teach our traditional ways. The family is forever thankful for our Father, Brother, Grandfather, Great-grandfather, Great-Great-Grandfather, Uncle and dear Friend. We celebrate and showcase his accomplishments and achievements. He lived a good, long, awesome 86 years. Al’s many illnesses throughout his life, took their toll…Man, did he fight! He was a well-known man among many tribes, with many extended and adopted families. He was also respected in the Southern Alberta Community as a certified, Red Seal Master Mechanic. He strived and overcame many barriers to gain his education, and owned automotive repair shops in Piikani Nation, Pincher Creek and Fort Macleod. His ranch operation seen much success. He proudly cheered on the “BAR LM WARRIORS” Relay Race Team, which is captained by his son, Mike and grandson, Brent. He lead the dance in Siksika, which celebrated their win in the 2016, 10-mile X—country Endurance Race. Alphonse goes to Heaven to join: his loving wife, Wilma, his son, William Little Mustache, daughters, Willena Kay and Honey Little Mustache, Lee North Peigan, Grandson & Granddaughter-in-law, Noel Big Swan & Theresa Pard, and his parents, Noel & Maggie Little Mustache, Brothers, Albert, Jr.(Eva), Bobby, & George, Sisters, Florence(Nelson) Small Legs, Joan Plain Woman, Leita(Floyd) Halls, Arlene (Bill) Willier-Marshall, Rosemary Pace, among many, many other siblings, relatives and friends. Alphonse leaves good memories to: His surviving children, Mary Ellen, Mike (Carol), & Debbie. 14 Grandchildren, 20 Great-grandchildren, & 7 Great-great-grandchildren and sister-in-law Beatrice. Alphonse adopted and was God Parent to many individuals. We apologize for not being able to name them here. Thank you for your loving, support to Dad during his lifetime, and to us during this difficult time. Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Brocket, Alberta on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at 1:00pm. A wake service will follow at the Brocket Community Hall. A Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday February 15, 2018 at the Brocket Community Hall. Condolences can be sent to condolences@edensfuneralhome.com


ARSENE Mar 25, 1924 – Feb 3, 2018

Rene Arsene, aged 93, passed away peacefully and comfortably in her home at Cedar Creek, Lethbridge. She was predeceased by her husband George, and survived by her three children, April, Colly (Chuck), George Harris, granddaughter Amy, and great grandson Adam. Rene was born in Gainford, Alberta, a small town outside of Edmonton. She spent her early school years in the Edmonton area, and then started her career path as a student nurse at the Misericordia School of Nursing (Edmonton). Following her graduation, she and her good nursing friend travelled extensively throughout the United States for almost 5 years, working in obstetrics, surgery, emergency, and as an emergency air transport nurse. Along the way, she met her husband George, and moved to Lethbridge to spend her days as a wife, mother, and a nurse. Once settled in Lethbridge, Rene nursed at the Galt Hospital, the Bigelow Fowler Clinic and then finished her career in the Lethbridge Municipal Hospital. Here, she enjoyed the challenges of being head nurse of the Surgical and ICU departments, a director in her professional association in Edmonton, and shortly before her retirement in 1985, took a leadership role on the steering committee for the building of the new Chinook Regional Hospital. Her chosen career was one of her true passions and she served it well. Rene and George enjoyed their retirement together – and when they were not travelling “down south” they were enjoying many picnic filled road trips to visit family and friends. They both shared a love for community volunteer work and Rene especially cherished her volunteer time as President of Meals on Wheels, and her years with the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Rene’s love of dogs, and of being outdoors endured to her last days. Her generosity of spirit and appreciation of kindness and for the simple things in life were never far from her. She loved her family and friends fiercely and taught those around her the value of hard work, commitment to their chosen pathways, and above all….grace and courage in the face of adversity. The family would like to thank all the special staff and caregivers at Cedar Creek for their kind and devoted care of Rene during her 4 years with them. A service will be held at a later date and will be announced on the Christensen Salmon Generations website. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta would be appreciated.


Arthur Vance

1934 – 2018

Mr. Arthur Vance, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Juanita Vance, passed away at Piyami Lodge in Picture Butte on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at the age of 83 years. Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.

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Bruce Segboer

1950 – 2018

Mr. Bruce Segboer of Nobleford, beloved husband of Mrs. JoAnne Segboer, passed away at St. Michael’s Palliative Care on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at the age of 67 years. Funeral arrangments to be announced when completed.

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Helen Buzunis

1921 – 2018

Mrs. Helen Buzunis of Fort Macleod, beloved wife of the late Mr. George Buzunis, passed away surrounded by her family at the Cardston Health Care Centre on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at the age of 96 years.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at the ANGLICAN PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, 320 – 21 Street, Fort Macleod, Alberta, with the Right Reverend Sidney Black, officiating. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects one hour prior to the Funeral Service. Interment will follow in the Fort Macleod Union Cemetery.

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COOK

KENNETH “KEN” COOK, passed away peacefully at the St. Michael’s Health Centre – Palliative Care Unit, on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at the age of 74 years.

Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.

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Marie Fenske
1920 – 2018
Marie Fenske (nee Peterson), beloved wife of the late Norman Fenske, passed away in Lethbridge on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at the age of 97 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, February 23, 2018 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. and at the church prior to the funeral service between 10:00 A.M. and 10:40 A.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 14 – 3 Avenue East, Barnwell on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. Burial to follow at the Barnwell Cemetery. 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.


HORAK

MR. EDWARD HORAK, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Wilma Horak, passed away peacefully at the St. Therese Villa on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at the age of 86 years.

Ed is survived by his two sons Ed (Kim) and Michael; granddaughters Michaela and Kiara Horak; brother Al Horak (Pam), niece Trixie (Tom) Sylvester, nephew Todd (Cindy) Horak, great-nephew and nieces Tyler Florence, Alyssa Florence, Arianna Sylvester and Tiffany Horak. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Joy (Leonard) Honish, niece Leslie Honish, and nephew Travis Honish, great-niece and nephew Sophie and Nathan Honish.

Ed was predeceased by his soul mate and best friend Wilma Horak, his parents Frank and Margaret Horak, sister Lorraine and his father-in-law and mother-in-law Morrell “Shorty” and Mary Cranston.

A Celebration of Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB on Saturday, February 17th, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Glenda Wert officiating.

Following the Celebration of Life, a reception will follow at Cornerstone Funeral Home. Ed will be laid to rest at the Archmount Cemetery following the reception.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to STARS, 1441 – Aviation Park N.E., (Box 570) Calgary, Alberta T2E 8M7 or to a charity of your choice.

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Jeanette Lengyel

1917 – 2018

Mrs. Jeanette Lengyel, beloved wife of the late Mr. John Lengyel, passed away peacefully with her grandchildren by her side at Cedar Creek Adaptacare – Lethbridge on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at the age of 100 years. Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.

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KNECHT

ANNIE KNECHT, beloved wife of Ed Knecht, passed away peacefully with family at her side on February 10, 2018.

Annie was born February 27, 1932 in Poland and immigrated to Canada in 1949. In 1951, she started to work as a Nurse’s Aide at the Moose Jaw Hospital. She then met Ed, marrying in 1961 and moving to Ed’s family farm outside of Spring Valley, Saskatchewan. Together, they raised their family, then retired in 1980 and moved to Lethbridge. Annie was a hard worker on the farm and continued to work at a variety of jobs in Lethbridge to keep busy.

Along with her loving husband Ed, Annie is survived by her children who she loved dearly: Judy (Bruce), Tim (Vanessa), Janet (Craig), Jeff (Bonnie) and Brian (Andrea); her cherished grandchildren, Tyler, Stephanie, Kassidy, Brayden, Dawson, and Sarah, and beloved sisters Marie (twin), Zita and Irma. Annie enjoyed life and will be sorely missed.

At Annie’s request, a Private Memorial Service was held with Pastor Nathan Fuehrer officiating. A special thank you to Pastor Fuehrer for his kind words of support and to the doctors and nurses who provided care to Annie. Flowers graciously declined.

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LACZO

KHARISSA MARIE LACZO passed away suddenly on February 9, 2018 in Calgary, Alberta. Kharissa was born on April 22/1990 in Lethbridge, Alberta. She is survived by her sons Haiden Schalk, and Harlen Francis, her mother Kerri Wemple Laczo, Her brothers Taylor and Tyson Laczo, her auntie Jaime Thomas & husband Derek, her uncle Kevin Wemple, close cousin Amanda Helmer, close uncle Dave Person & Grandfather James Wemple. She was predeceased by her loving grandmother Karen Wemple. Kharissa was loved by many and she loved her sons and family very much. She had many struggles throughout her life and in the end she lost her brave battle. Kharissa was a very cute girl who grew into a beautiful young woman. She was loyal like no other and would stand up for what she believed in. You are now one of God’s Angels watching over all of us. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to her sons Haiden and Harlen. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, February 16th 2018 at 2:00 pm at SALMON & SONS FUNERAL HOME LTD, 433 Stubb Ross Road South, Lethbridge (entrance to the airport)

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Joyce Doreen Lyckman

1922 – 2018

Mrs. Joyce Lyckman nee Eely of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Raymond Lyckman, passed away peacefully at St. Therese Villa on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at the age of 95 years. Joyce was born in London, England on November 10, 1922, to George and Christine Eely. Joyce grew up in Bournemouth and married Edgar Langford of the Royal Canadian Artillery on May 6, 1944. Joyce immigrated to Canada in 1945 and lived with her growing family first in Guelph, Ontario, then Lethbridge, Alberta and New Westminster, B.C. before returning to Lethbridge in 1968. Joyce married Ray Lyckman on November 15, 1980 and gained a second loving family. In addition to raising four children Joyce was an active member of the Anglican church and its Women’s Auxiliary/Anglican Church Women. She supported the work of the Chinook Regional Hospital Auxiliary, IODE, Red Cross, Girl Guides and Blankets for Canada including knitting a wide variety of articles. She belonged to the Lethbridge Senior Citizen’s Organization for many years where she square and round danced. Joyce enjoyed knitting, baking gardening, jigsaw puzzles, reading and word games, as well as walking in our forests and coulees where she could identify many plants and birds. Joyce dearly loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren and always had a warm welcome for them. Joyce is survived by her four children: Geoffrey Langford, Virginia/Ginny Birss, Carolyn Langford and Kathy (Denton) Koenig; two stepchildren: Norma (Henry) Bosman and Warren Lyckman; nine grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her loving husband Ray Lyckman and her parents. Donations in memory of Joyce may be made to St. Augustine’s Church or the charity of your choice. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00am on Friday, February 16, 2018 at the ST. AUGUSTINE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 411 – 11 Street S., Lethbridge, Alberta, with Canon James Robinson, officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery.

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SAMUELS

JOSEPH EDWARD SAMUELS passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, February 12, 2018 at the age of 96 years

Joe is survived by his wife of 65 years, Audrey and their five children: Yvonne (Robert) Edwards of Medicine Hat, Richard Lee (Sheri) of Lethbridge, Karlyne (Carla) of Coaldale and their two daughters Cheris (Ryan) Samuels-Murdoch and Courtney (Ryan) Stanyer of Lethbridge, Bylinda (William) Mason of Lethbridge and their son William Jr. of Calgary, and Chrislyn (Bruce) Sekiya of Edmonton and their two sons Jeremy (Dianna) and Jordan.

Joseph (Joe) Edward Samuels was born in Karachi, British India on December 6, 1921. In 1971, Joe and Audrey and family immigrated to Lethbridge, Canada. Joe immediately had a job waiting for him at Prebuilt Industries of Lethbridge where he stayed until 1979, after which he joined the Solicitor General, Corrections as a Stores Supervisor until his retirement in 1986.

A Memorial Mass will be held at ST. MARTHA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 355 Columbia Blvd. West, Lethbridge, Alberta on Friday, February 16, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. with Father Salvador Ahumada celebrating.

Joe will be laid to rest at Mountain View Cemetery.

Thank you to all the Staff on 3C Surgery at the Chinook Regional Hospital and in particular Dr. Macintyre for all their help and support. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

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VANDER HEYDEN

JOHN VANDER HEYDEN, beloved husband of Mary Vander Heyden, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, February 12, 2018 at the age of 85 years.

John was born September 12, 1932 in Gemert, Netherlands. The second son of Leonardus and Hendrica van der Heijden, John was raised on a farm in Holland with his six brothers and three sisters. Of these, he is predeceased by his parents, his brothers Leo, Piet, and Martien, and his sisters Diny and Christine, whose spouses Tiny, Leentje, Wim, and Theo, are still with us. He is survived by his brothers Henk (Trude), Anton (Annie), and Gerard (Elly) and his sister Marie.

In 1957, along with many other adventurous young bachelors from Holland, John went by boat to immigrate to Canada to settle in southern Alberta’s farming community. In 1959, he returned to Holland to marry and bring back his loving wife, Maria Loman.

In Picture Butte, John and Mary bought a farm and together they raised six children. John is survived by his wife, Mary, his sons Peter (Manon), John (Brenda) and Robert (Angie); his daughters Marlene (Brad) Mariette (Dave) and Pauline Simpson; 20 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, with his family continuing to grow in size…

John was always very active in community building. John became a passionate supporter of the beef livestock industry and was a delegate on the Alberta Cattle Commission for over ten years. He was a founding member of the North County Interfaith Food Bank. John was instrumental in fundraising to build the North County Recreation Complex and with his playful sense of humour he secretly built a family of log people that quietly appeared in front of the Rec Center, one by one in the year 2000 and which for a long time remained a mystery as Picture Butte’s Millennial Family. John was the only Albertan to ever receive a license from the Alberta Government to capture red squirrels and he built large cages for them which he installed at various seniors centres including the Piyami Lodge, all for research into recreational therapy.

As a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus, John was one of several people who received the International Patriot Award for his 1995 work to honour the Canadian Soldiers who helped liberate the Netherlands in World War II, a war he lived through as a young boy. In 2006, the Picture Butte Chamber of Commerce presented John with the Murray Kane Achievement Award, an award the Town of Picture Butte presents annually to a deserving resident to recognize their achievements and contribution to the community.

John Vander Heyden Sr. is now in our Lord’s hands and is dearly missed and forever remembered by his family and friends.

A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at 7:00 P.M.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. MARTHA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 355 Columbia Blvd. West, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, February 16, 2018 at 10:30 A.M. with Father Roque Pereira celebrating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the North County Interfaith Food Bank, 326 Highway Avenue, Picture Butte, AB, T0K 1V0.

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


WHITE

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Darrell Fredrick White, beloved husband of Ruth, and father to Amanda (Clinton) Cervo and Ella White on February 5, 2018 at the age of 61. Darrell is survived by his mother, Marion, his brothers Dennis and Gordon, his sister Janice, their families and numerous extended family. Darrell was born in Hartney, Manitoba and raised in Hay River, NWT until the family moved back to Hartney to the family farm. In adulthood he moved back to Hay River where he met and married his wife Ruth. They and their new family lived in Hay River until relocating to the Lethbridge area in 1988. Darrell was a passionate man. He loved and was committed to his family and his friends. He loved his golf (most of the time) and even curled his way to the provincial finals more than once for the NWT team. There was nothing he was not willing to try to fix and he loved working with his hands. He enjoyed being outdoors whether it was camping, fishing or even just to mow the lawn. When inside Darrell could be found restoring his antique truck or watching golf, curling or whatever sport was the flavor of the moment. Darrell loved to travel and he and Ruth enjoyed many trips over the last number of years seeing new places and making new acquaintances. He was a volunteer firefighter with the Coalhurst Fire Department for many years, and while in Hay River, a proud member of the Elks, committing many hours to the community. Darrell will be sorely missed by family and friends, but definitely not forgotten. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the MS Society of Canada.

The Funeral will be held at the Evangelical Free Church of Lethbridge, 4717 24 Ave S on Saturday February 17th at 1 pm.

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