TUESDAY, September 1, 2020

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on September 1, 2020.

Brenda Cartwright

1963 – 2020

Brenda Louise Cartwright of Lethbridge, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 after surgery complications.

Brenda was born in Regina, Saskatchewan on July 13, 1963.

She is survived by her loving daughter Kayla (Brennan) Campbell (nee: Myra); father Garry (Jeanette) St. Jean; beloved grand-dog Maya and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.

Brenda was pre-deceased by her son Bradley Myra; brother Dale St. Jean and her mother Sandy St. Jean.

A Private memorial service will be held at a later date.

For those who wish, memorial donations in Brenda’s name may be made to the Heaven can wait animal rescue foundation, 56249 – 562 Avenue E. Cayley, Alberta T0L 0P0.

“I’ll love you forever,

I’ll like you for always,

as long as I’m living,

my mommy you’ll be.”

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Jordan Cox

1990 – 2020

Mr. Jordan Cox of Lethbridge, passed away in Lethbridge on Sunday, August 23, 2020, at the age of 30 years.

Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.

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DAY RIDER

Don’t Tie His Shoes – Katai’nao’si

  On August 28th, 2020 our family and friends lost a humble cowboy, JOHNNY DAY RIDER SR.

  A wake and Funeral Service will be held at dad’s home in Farm 4. The Wake service will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 5:00 P.M. and continue all night. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 4, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. Johnny Sr. will be laid to rest at the St. Catherine’s Cemetery.

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GLADSTONE

AILEEN GLADSTONE, (Iipitsoh’komi), beloved wife of the late Horace Gladstone, passed away in Cardston, AB on August 29th, 2020 at the age of 95 years. A Wake Service will be held at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston on Friday, September 4th from 4:00 – 8:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Blood Reserve, AB on Saturday, September 5th at 11:00 am. Interment in the St. Paul’s Cemetery.

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Jean Hammon

1921 – 2020

Mrs. Jeanette “Jean” Hammon of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Jerry Hammon, passed away at Adaptacare, on Thursday, August 27, 2020, at the age of 98 years.

For 30 years we would say “See you tomorrow Mom” and for 30 years the reply would be “If I’m still here.” She’s not here anymore. After a long life filled with family, music, friends, knitting, books and cards Jean took her final Journey.

Born in Indian Head, Saskatchewan and raised in Lethbridge, Jean was the eldest child of Archie and Etta Johnston followed by Dorothy, Boyne, Bill, Dick and Tim. Her love of music began the day she was born, Archie playing the fiddle with Jean on the piano, always adding her special flair to each piece! Gifted with an exceptional ear Jean was able to play the piano by the age of 5. If there was a piano in her line of sight she was unable to walk by it without playing it. She didn’t stop until hearing loss took her beloved music away from her.

She was an exceptional knitter and continued knitting until her last day, even though glaucoma stole much of her eyesight.

Jean was a school teacher. She loved her students and they loved her! She met her husband Jerry Hammon while teaching in Turin and they married and had 3 children; Jennifer Morrison, Bill Hammon (Deb Quintin) and Denise Hammon (Bill Sokol) and subsequently grandchildren Rebel Morrison (Bob Kuntz), Rebecca Baunton, Jodi Sutherland (Leif), Jessica Leong (Oliver), Matthew Tuttle and Jordan Eliuk. Then came the great grandchildren, Ash, Grace, Texas, Olivia, Luke, Xander and Charlotte, whom she loved more than life itself. Jean was also a kind and caring aunt to numerous nieces and nephews.

Not only was Jean a Teacher, but also a farmer’s wife and life was full. The “farm” became the place where all the family would congregate. Most Sundays the ‘city’ family would join us on the farm and music, laughter, food and cards would be enjoyed! Jean always had a huge meal prepared and if it wasn’t shared with family it would be enjoyed with the Paskals, our close family friends. Alice and Mike Paskal, Jean and Jerry became the best of friends and shared many Sundays and holidays together. Jean and Alice still cherished friends after 70 years.

At 98 years, Jean encountered much loss. Her parents, Archie and Etta Johnston, her husband Jerry, brothers Dick, Bill, son in law Richard (Tex) one week before her death, and her sister Boyne.

After the farm was sold, Jean returned to Lethbridge and enjoyed meeting new friends during her time at Waterton Village and spending hours at the keyboard accompanying the Golden Mile Singers. Wednesday mornings she could be found at Crazy Cakes folding boxes for Thursdays Spudnuts. Later she moved to BlackRock Manor and she and Alice were once again able to share meals. Adaptacare was her final home and she reveled in learning about her care givers, their culture and traditions. We are very grateful for the loving care with which they bestowed upon her.

At Jean’s request there will be no funeral, but a party at a later date. And the last words from Jean “Don’t be sad that I’m gone. Be glad that I was here.”

Flowers are gratefully declined. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to school lunch programs or plant a tree for Jean.

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LARSON

On Thursday August 27, the world lost a hero, father, and a great man. GORDON ALLAN LARSON passed away peacefully with “His Girls” by his side after a valiant battle with cancer. Gord’s legacy is carried on by his beloved wife Carrie, daughters Aspen Larson (Austin Piper) of Foremost and Mickyla Larson of Magrath, his sister Christine Larson of Magrath, brother Willard (Maureen) Larson of Lethbridge, father and brother in law Kirk and Codey Godlonton, among others to numerous to mention.

Gord was greeted with open arms and a cocktail by his parents Willard and Roberta Larson, sister Rowena (Stewart), and mother in law Judy Godlonton (Shaw).

Gord married the love of his life Carrie on April 11, 1998, and they began enjoying all the many things that Gord treasured together. Gord loved life, his girls, family and friends. Whether it was traveling to a beach, golfing, camping, or fishing, Gord always wanted those he cared about around to enjoy life with him.

Many were privileged to know Gord as “Uncle Booze”. You didn’t spend time with Uncle Booze without a drink in your hand and hearing a story or two. Gord always tried to make sure those around were having a good time and felt welcome. He went out of his way to make sure people he cared about never went without and knew he was there for them.

Gord will be missed but never forgotten. He touched the lives of everyone he met. At this time, the family asks that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Cremation, with a private interment at a later date.

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Donna Magiera

1956 – 2020

Donna Magiera of Lethbridge passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, August 31, 2020, at the age of 64 years.

Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.

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McCULLOCH

BLAIR ROLAND McCULLOCH, beloved husband of Kacie Dyck, passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital with family and his best friend at his side on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at the age of 51 years.

Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.

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STILGOE

The family of DAVID RONALD STILGOE announces his passing at Chinook Regional Hospital while surrounded by family on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at the age of 82.

Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.

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Dirkje Van Schothorst

1932 – 2020

Mrs. Dirkje Van Schothorst of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Mr. Hendrik Van Schothorst, passed away suddenly at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, August 30, 2020, at the age of 88 years.

Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.

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VIELLE ROBINSON

It is with great sorrow that we announce the sudden death of our daughter, mother, sister and aunt. Anita Dawn Vielle Robinson passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020 in Lethbridge, AB.

Anita is survived by her children: daughters, April (Austin), Kenisha Vielle, Skylar Vielle; sons: Austin Vielle Flynn, Cylus Vielle Flynn, Angus Vielle Flynn, Donovan Flynn, Jaylen Vielle, Avrian Rowan Vielle; her mother: Marlice Andrew Black Plume; father: Norman Robinson Sr. of Yakima, Washington; brothers: Marcus (Prisella) Vielle, Sonny (Tina) Vielle, Edward Robinson of Toppinish, Washington, Norman Robinson Jr. of Toppinish, Washington; sister: Cynthia Ann Robinson of Yakima, Washington; Uncle Martin (Elizabeth Vielle); Great Uncle: Donald Big Swallow, Charlie (Betty) Crow Chief, Willard Lewis of Toppinish, Washington; Aunts, Elsie Christien of Seattle, Washington, Janet Vielle of Vancouver, BC, Joesphine Vielle.

Anita was predeceased by her grandparents: Albert & Paula Vielle, Charlie & Paullette Robinson, her two infant babies, her sister: Marshalle Vielle; brothers, Mervin Vielle, Burton Lee Robinson; uncles Herman Vielle and Morris Vielle; aunts Alberta Vielle, Jackie Vielle, Rita Vielle, Doreen Vielle, and Pearl Lewis.

Anita went to Stand Off Day School and Fort Macleod G.R. Davis School, and continued her education at St. Francis High School in Lethbridge, AB.

Anita loved art, coloring, drawing, and painting winning 1st prize at school for her work. She loved playing basketball, especially with her brothers. She was the youngest to win the Marathon Run in Stand Off. She liked to listen to music, especially The Doors, Bob Seger and Ozzy Osbourne. Anita adored her nieces and nephews. She would often talk about her children, and how much she loved them and missed them. Her children were her everything, each one of them meant the world to her. She had such a caring heart with friends all over, she was kind to everyone she met, buying food for them if they were in need.

Vigil Rites will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home, 703-13 Street North, Lethbridge. The Wake Service will follow from 8:00-11:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

The Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Basil’s Catholic Church, 604-13 Street North, Lethbridge, with Fr. Derek Remus, celebrating. Interment will follow in St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Stand Off.

First she was a daughter

Then she was a sister;

She became an aunt and as time went on she became a mother

She was many rays to our sunshine.

That laugh, that smile,

Could light up any room,

But her presence alone

Could lighten up anyone’s mood.

She will for ever be missed.

Love, Corie, Lynn

To send condolences please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca

VISSER

ROBERT JOHN VISSER, of Raymond, passed away at the Raymond Hospital with his family at his side on Thursday, August 20th, 2020, at the age of 64 years.

Predeceased by his mother, Nellie Visser, he is survived by two sons, Matthew (Jackie) of Raymond and Dwayne of Raymond, one daughter, Stacy (Todd) Fraser of Raymond, seven grandchildren, two brothers, Sid and Steve, three sisters, Peggy (Rick) Steinson of Victoria, Debbie (Marvin) Wichers of Lethbridge, Lily Visser of Lethbridge, as well as his father, Rense Visser.

Cremation, with a private interment at a later date.

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WEISTRA

HARRY WEISTRA, beloved partner of Linda Couchman, of Barons, passed away at the Claresholm Health Centre, on August 27, 2020 at the age of 66 years.

A Service of Remembrance will be held in Barons in October, 2020.

Further details will be announced prior to the service.

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ZELECHOWSKI

IGNACY ZELECHOWSKI, beloved husband of the late Stanislava Zelechowski, of Lethbridge, passed away at home on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at the age of 81 years.

Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.

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