TUESDAY, January 15, 2019

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on January 15, 2019.

BLACK WATER

ANTHONY BLACK WATER passed away in Cardston, AB on January 10th, 2019 at the age of 77 years.

A Wake Service will be held at the White Calf Hall, Stand Off on Sunday, Jan. 20th from 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Blood Reserve on Monday, Jan. 21st at 11:00 a.m.

Condolences may be sent to: http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

BOLDT

ANNE BOLDT

Anne Boldt, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Menno Boldt, passed away peacefully at Good Samaritans West Highlands Centre on December 31, 2018 at the age of 86 years.

Anne was born on July 6, 1932 in Ewelme, Alberta.  She began teaching in a one room schoolhouse in Alberta and continued to teach in Manitoba until she became a mother and teacher to her own children.  She also spent time volunteering in schools and, after moving back to Alberta, on the board of the Coaldale library.  Anne was passionate about her garden and could often be found out in her yard lovingly tending her flower beds or cultivating fresh vegetables and berries which she generously shared with her family and neighbors.  She was an exceptional cook and was especially known for her amazing homemade chicken noodle soup which was always ready when family came to visit from out of town.  She spent countless hours playing with her grandchildren over the years, and her love for them was something they will treasure forever.

Anne was also a loving daughter and daughter-in-law and spent much time cheerfully looking after her parents and mother-in-law in their later years.

Anne was a loving, gentle and devoted wife, mother, grandmother & great grandmother, and her family was always her first priority.

MENNO BOLDT

Menno Boldt, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Anne Boldt, passed away peacefully at Good Samaritans West Highlands Centre on January 4, 2019 at the age of 88 years.

Menno was born on October 23, 1930 in Standoff, Alberta where his father was a teacher.  After owning several gas stations and working for the Oil and Gas Conservation board in Calgary, he chose to continue his education and attended Yale University where he graduated with a Masters and Ph.D. in Sociology.  He went on to work as a Professor of Sociology at the University of Lethbridge for 25 years until his retirement.

Menno had a genuine compassion and a loving heart for others, which showed in his work and his writings.  He was dedicated to helping others and received numerous awards for his work.  He became a provincial, national and international leader in the development of suicide prevention research and programs and was the chairperson of the Alberta Task Force on Suicides.  Menno was also one of the founders of the Native American Studies program at the University of Lethbridge.

Menno was a loving and generous husband, father, grandfather & great grandfather, and his family was always his first priority.

Menno and Anne were married for 63 years and sweethearts for 70.  During their later years they were inseparable until Anne’s passing four days before Menno’s.  The love they had for each other was an inspiration to their family and all who met them.  They would be the first to tell anyone that their love for each other came from their love for and from God, and they lived out their faith throughout their lives.  Menno and Anne were the most loving and generous parents, grandparents and great grandparents.

Menno and Anne are survived by their daughters: Elaine (Gary) Teichrob of Rosedale, BC, Debbie (Paul) Bryant of Lethbridge, AB, and Karen (Mike) Thiesen of Calgary, AB.  They are also lovingly remembered by their grandchildren: Jordan Teichrob (Aleta), Candace (Scott) Mensink, Kimberly (Kevin) Standeven, Joel Bryant (Christy), Taylor Thiesen and Adam Thiesen as well as by their great grandchildren: Alexa, Elise, Aiden and Benjamin.  They are both survived by many beloved sisters and brothers, nieces and nephews.

The family of Menno and Anne would like to thank all the staff of Good Samaritans West Highlands Centre for their wonderful love and care for our parents during their time there.  They would also like to say a special thank you to Dr Ireland and the staff of the palliative care department of the Chinook Regional Hospital for the exceptional care and compassion shown to our parents.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Streets Alive Mission in Lethbridge, Alberta.

A private family memorial will be held at a later date.

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

COCKBURN

VIOLA BERNICE COCKBURN, beloved wife of the late Charles Cockburn, passed away in Lethbridge on Saturday, January 12th, 2019, at the age of 94 years.

A private graveside service will be held.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

COGHILL

AUDREY ELLEN COGHILL, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the St. Michael’s Palliative Care unit, with her husband at her side.

Audrey was predeceased by her parents, Wes & Alva White, and one son Curt Blakely.

She is survived by two sons, Gary (Mavis) Blakely of Halbrite, Saskatchewan and Brad (Joanne) Blakely of Nanaimo, B.C.; three grandchildren, Aaron Chicoine (Sid), Chad Blakely and Paige Blakely; six great-grandchildren, Brooklyn, Laine, Kyler, Sayjen Chicoine, Liam Marshall (Cody) and Leah Sharp (Chris). She is also survived by her extended family in Saskatchewan (Coghills and Andersons).

Audrey loved to travel and enjoyed her trips to Africa, Jamaica, India, Arizona and Hawaii. She was a compassionate, thoughtful and honourable woman who loved her family and animal companions.

There will be no formal service.

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

FRANK

JOHN GUSTAV FRANK of Robb, Alberta born 14 February 1952 in Lethbridge, Alberta, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in Robb on 11 January 2019.

Beloved husband of Wendy Doreen Frank; brother to Elsie (Vincent), step father to Lee and Denise (Lyle); uncle to Jason; great uncle to Joshua and Maddison; grandfather to Zoey and Josie; friend to many.

Reunited in heaven with parents Johanna and Gustav.

Memorial funeral service at 1 p.m. on Friday, 18 January 2019 in the Robb Community Hall. Disposal of ashes at a later date, privately for family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Johns name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton or a charity of your choice.

Arthur Funk

1940 – 2019

Mr. Arthur Funk of Coaldale passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, January 13, 2019 at the age of 78 years. Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.

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

NEWTON

NOELIN NEWTON, beloved husband of the late Ruth Mary Newton of 72 years, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, January 14, 2019 at the age of 93 years.

Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.

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

OLD SHOES – HEALY- MANY BEARS

ARIEL JOY OLD SHOES HEALY MANY BEARS, beloved daughter of Johanna Healy, and Joseph Many Bears, passed away at home on Saturday January 12, 2019, at the age of 22 years.

A Candlelight Vigil will be held at Joe Many Bear’s Residence in Stand Off, right across from Albert’s Gas Bar, on Thursday, January 17, 2019 from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

Further arrangements will be announced once completed.

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

Donaldson “Donnie” Paksi

1993 – 2019 Mr. Donaldson “Donnie” Paksi, of Lethbridge passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at the age of 25 years. Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.

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Elisabeth Reuter

1924 – 2019

Mrs. Elisabeth Reuter of Coaldale, beloved wife of Mr. Alfred Reuter, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the Coaldale Sunny South Lodge on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at the age of 94 years. Elisabeth was born on October 29, 1924 in Eigenfeld, Ukraine to Elisabeth and Johann Jung. On August 22, 1946, Elisabeth married Alfred in Neurnberg, Germany and in 1952 they immigrated to Canada with their daughter Ilse. Besides her loving husband Alfred, Elisabeth is survived by her children Ilse (Ivan) Hoffman, Anita (Ron) Beauchesne; grandchildren Jacqueline (David) Hill, Cory (Robin VanDeLigt) Hoffman, Kyle (Miko Usman) Beauchesne, Kayla (Lyden) DeCecco; great-grandchildren Natasha Hill, Grace Hoffman, Joshua Hoffman, Kaydence DeCecco, Jaxon DeCecco; sisters Emma Poehlmann, Adeline Kunst as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families. A Celebration of Elisabeth’s Life will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 20 Rocky Mountain Blvd. West, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Pastor Lee Loveridge, officiating. Burial will be held prior at 11:00am in the COALDALE COMMUNITY CEMETERY, all are welcome. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, Box 2211, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 4K7. Kidney Foundation of Canada #400, 740 – 4 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 0N9 or to the Alzheimer Society Lethbridge Chapter, #402, 740 – 4 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0N9.

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

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