By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on October 6, 2020.
CHERVINSKI
BUELLA CHERVINSKI, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Cedar Creek Adaptacare on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at the age of 91 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.
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Chester Coolen
1932 – 2020
Mr. Chester Rudolph Coolen of Coaldale, beloved husband of Mrs. Elsie Coolen, passed away in Langley, BC on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at the age of 88 years.
Chester Coolen was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, September 25, 1932. He was born to Ella and Chester Coolen and was the youngest of 9 children. Chester built a special relationship with his two nephews, Frank Creelman and Doug Nicholas.
As a young man Chester joined the Canadian Air Force and served his country for 32 years stationed throughout Canada and France.
Chester was more than a handy man, he was capable of fixing anything and was always there with help when we needed him. He loved family holidays, playing board games, camping and visiting with friends. When Chester retired, he, Ruth and the girls moved to Coaldale to enjoy civy street. He attempted to grow his hair out and quit shaving for a time (Geee..), they were able to buy a house and expand their ceramic business which they both enjoyed and excelled in. Chester also was a Commissionaire for several years before retiring permanently.
He was a faithful and caring husband of his first wife, Ruth Coolen, throughout her lengthy illness.
He was lucky to spend the last seven years with his second love, Elsie Coolen. They enjoyed working around the yard, planning and going on a cruise together and finding that special someone who could put some pep back in their step!
Chester is survived by his wife Elsie Bauch Coolen; daughters Christine and Michelle; granddaughters Emily, Cassidy, Miranda, Madeline and Adryanna. He also had 3 great grandchildren Charlotte, Eliza and Lucas.
He is also remembered by Elsie’s children Ted, Bernie, Dora and Richard.
Chester is predeceased in death by his first wife Ruth Coolen.
Due to the recent restrictions surrounding COVID-19, a private family service will be held. The family invites you to watch the service via livestream on the Martin Brothers website at 10:00am, on Friday, October 9, 2020.
Flowers are gratefully declined. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made in memory of Chester Coolen to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation, 119 14 St NW #100, Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6, or the Alzheimer Society, 1202 2 Ave S #40, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0E3.
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Matilda “Tillie” Farrington
1930 – 2020
Matilda “Tillie” Farrington passed away peacefully at Chinook Regional Hospital, Lethbridge, Alberta, on Friday, October 2, 2020 at the age of 90 years.
Tillie was born in Hardieville, Alberta and grew up on a small farm near Stewart Siding. She married Don in 1953 and together they nurtured a wonderful family life with their three children.
Tillie is predeceased by her beloved husband Don, her parents Marko and Roza Miskulin and her siblings, Anne, Joe, Nick, George and Mike.
She is survived by her son, Greg (Garilene) and their family Kari Patricia, Ryan (Jen), Aiden and Natalie of Kingston, Ontario; daughter, Mary Anne (Mark) Murphy of Lethbridge and their family Curt Derbyshire (Amanda), Kari Derbyshire (Jon) and Florence; son Jim (Alejandra) Farrington of Calgary and their family Courtenay, Kyo (McKenzie), Juan, Ali and Sophia.
Tillie is also survived by her sisters-in-law Kathy Miskulin and Mary Miskulin.
Tillie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She set an example by praying quietly, thinking deeply, giving generously and living simply. She was devoted to her family and was greatly loved by them.
Our family would like to thank the Heart Function Clinic, especially Dr. Janzen and Tara for excellent and compassionate care over the last several years.
A Private family graveside service will take place with Father Tim Boyle officiating.
Those who wish, may make a donation to The Lethbridge Interfaith Food Bank in Tillie’s honour, 1103 3 Ave N, Lethbridge, AB T1H 0H7.
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Brian Jorgenson
1950 – 2020
Brian Harvey Jorgenson of Lethbridge AB passed away quietly and peacefully at the age of 70 years. He grew up on the family farm east of Granum. He was a skilled carpenter and woodworker and operated the family farm until his health made that impossible.
Brian is survived by his sisters Jacquie (Warren) Davis and Madeline (Ray) Courtman as well as numerous family members and friends.
Brian was predeceased by his parents John and Lorna Jorgenson.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish, memorial donations may be made to Legacy Lodge, 335 Lettice Perry Road N, Lethbridge AB T1H 5V7.
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Josef “Joe” Kern
1934 – 2020
My father Josef Kern was born on June 11, 1934 in a small town called Vaschka in Yugoslavia. It was a German community. His parents Anton and Anna and three siblings, oldest sister Theresa then Mary and brother Tony. According to my father, he had fond memories of a beautiful home and land that provided for them with cattle and other livestock along with a vineyard. But at the age of 8 years, they were forced from their home because of the war. settled in Linz, Austria. They spent 12 years living in Barracks. Then in 1956 they took an opportunity to move to Magrath, Alberta in Canada. He and his parents moved in with his brother Tony and sister-in-law Katie. He worked hard and met his love Antonietta Iafrancesco who came from Italy in 1958. They were married in 1962 and had their first son Mike in 1966 and son Robert in 1969. Dad was a terrific father who loved his family and friends. He worked hard at CPR and SRI homes where he retired at the age of 62 years. His beloved wife passed away at the age of 73 sadly in 2003 and he missed her terribly.
He loved his sons Mike (Shannon), Robert (Tarah); beloved grand-children Nicholas (Toni), Scott (Ashley), Shaun (Savannah), Jacey and Eliana.
He had a big heart and always helped his family. Tragically he suffered a stroke at the age of 79 in 2013. He then resided at a Seniors Home with assisted living. As a family we made the best of the situation and always visited dad only trying to love and laugh as often as we could. He was happy.
His son Robert and wife Tarah acquired his home. Unfortunately, Rob’s life was taken tragically in 2016 in a motorcycle accident. No parent wants to out live their children. We all endured as a family and loved dad until his struggle came to a peaceful end in the early morning hours of Friday, October 2, 2020.
“Family” was important to my father, he taught us how to live, laugh and love and focus on the day to day.
Rest in peace dear father, we will always remember you as a strong loving man. “God Bless” you, join your place with mom and Robert now.
Josef will be laid to rest in a private family ceremony beside his darling wife Antonietta in the Mountain View Cemetery.
For those who wish, memorial donations in Josef’s name may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta Box 2211 Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4K7.
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Albert “Al” Laplante
1938 – 2020
Mr. Albert “Al” Laplante of Lethbridge passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, October 3, 2020, at the age of 82 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
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MCCLAIN
On Thursday, October 1, 2020 Douglas Ian McClain of Pincher Creek, Alberta passed away suddenly at the age of 60 years.
Doug was born in Pincher Creek, Alberta on November 12, 1959.
He is survived by his son Riley McClain; step children: Tanya Thomas, Tinna Scott, Trevor Filipuzzi and Cory Filipuzzi; as well as sister Corinne Cyr, brother Merle McClain and numerous nieces and nephews.
Doug was predeceased by his parents: Glen and Edna McClain; his brothers: Tommy and Darryl McClain; his sister Sherry Lynn Sinnott and his brother-in-law Maurice Cyr.
A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 1:30 P.M. at Robbie Burns Fishpond.
Due to covid restrictions total attendance including family is limited to 100 people.
Social distancing or masks are required.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation (100-119 14 Street NW Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6) in memory of Doug.
Condolences may be sent through: http://www.edensfuneralhome.com
John Mooney
1925 – 2020
Mr. John Mooney of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Rose Mooney, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, October 2, 2020 at the age of 95 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
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Joyce Owen
1921 – 2020
Joyce Owen, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2020. Joyce was born on February 23, 1921 in Lethbridge to Scott and Anne Davis
She was predeceased by her husband Elwyn “Jim” Owen; son Roger; parents Scott and Anne David and brother Russell Davis.
Joyce is survived by her son Lorne (Linda); daughter Vonna Lee (Jack); daughter in law Laverne (Roger); 5 grandchildren, Geoff (Paula), Corinna (Norm), Kimberly (Tyler), Bryce (Joanne) and Rena (Jamie) and 9 great grandchildren.
She attended school in Coaldale and then the Galt School of nursing in Lethbridge and graduated in 1944. Later that year she married Elwyn “Jim” Owen and moved to the family farm north east of Coaldale. She enjoyed farm life and where they raised their family. In later years they travelled many winters to Arizona, after Jim passed away she continued to travel there. She loved time with friends and family and was always up for a game of cards!
A Private funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, October 10, 2020, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta. The family invites you to watch the service via livestream on the Martin Brothers website.
Flowers are gratefully declined. For those who wish, memorial donations can be made to GARD (Grassroots Assistance In Rural Development); http://www.canadahelps.org or mailed to 35832 Heatherstone Place, Abbotsford, BC V3G 1E6, or a charity of your choice.
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Katie Regier
1942 – 2020
“For I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength”
Philippeans 4:13
With saddened hearts, but thankfulness for a life well lived, we said goodbye to a tremendous wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, in the early morning hours of October 4, 2020.
Katie was born in the Mennonite settlement of Wernersdorf USSR (now Ukrain), to Henry and Maria (Peters) Heidebrecht. After losing her father amidst the tragedies of WWII, Katie along with 4 generations of her family eventually made their way to Canada and settled in the Coaldale area. Katie attended school in Coaldale and made many lifelong friends. In 1965 she married the love of her life John Regier. Katie and John were blessed with two beautiful daughters and five amazing grandchildren. A diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis in early adulthood made much of life challenging, but Katie faced it with courage and never let it get in the way of enjoying the many blessings of life.
Katie accepted Christ at a young age and this faith sustained her through the many obstacles she experienced in life.
Katie was predeceased by her parents Henry and Maria Heidebrecht.
Besides her loving husband John, Katie is survived by her children Shari (Jeff) Ruggles, Bonnie (Jamie) Chartier; also mourning her loss are her five grandchildren Taylor (Dan) Pinto, Tannis Chartier, Zak Ruggles, Connor (Andrea) Chartier, Benjamin Chartier; siblings Henry (Cheryl) Heidebrecht, Helen (Ed) Hendricks as well as many nieces, nephews and their families.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 5:00pm and 7:00pm on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at the MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta.
Due to the recent restrictions surrounding COVID-19, a private family service will be held at 3:00pm on Thursday, October 8, 2020, with Pastor Dave Acree, officiating. The family invites you to watch the service via livestream on the Martin Brothers website under Katie’s obituary notice. An inurnment was held prior in the Coaldale Mennonite Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Katie’s name may be made to The Gideons, PO Box 3619 Stn Main, Guelph, Ontario N1H 9Z9.
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TUDOR
Frederick Theodore “Ted”
September 11, 1951
– October 1, 2020
Ted was born in Lethbridge, the chosen son of Fannie and William Tudor. As the eldest sibling to Doug (Laurelle), Jim (Carol), Robin (Janice), Eric (Signe), and Catrine/Ting (Gerald), he was a mentor in their formative years. Ted remained in Lethbridge and was active in baseball, fishing, and other activities. The big constant over the years for Ted was his companion/friend Janet McFarlane who seemed to always be there when he needed.
Ted is survived by his daughter Brandi (Harald) Doeving, plus their daughters; Sidney, Linnea and Freya, his friend Janet, his siblings, and a lot of friends he met along the way.
When someone left the house, they were told “Be Careful”.
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