FRIDAY, February 5, 2021

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on February 5, 2021.

BUCKSKIN – NO RUNNER

MARINA JOYCE BUCKSKIN – NO RUNNER, (Ootak’skii) passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the age of 85 years.

She leaves behind her children: Mary Ann Bucksin, Sandra (Chris) Shade, Delvin (Lisa Rose) No Runner, Cheryl (Julius) Spear Chief and Clayton (Sandra) No Runner, as well as her siblings Geraldine (Ike) Eagle Speaker and Jasper (Gabriel) Buckskin.

Marina will be remembered as a fun loving person. She was young at heart and always so humourous. She was strong in spirit, a faithful believer who prayed her Rosary daily, and throughout the long decline of health, she remained happy and gave good energy to the end of her life. As the family matriarch, she was a great mentor and loved all of her family, the five generations of nieces and nephews, her 20 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren, all feel the loss of Marina.

Marina was a character and was hilarious in her ways. Though not intentionally, she would misinterpret words and say the funniest things but also she was fierce, such a feisty little woman who had the best comebacks when joking with her sons. She will be missed.

Marina was born on May 21, 1935 to Reggie and Gladys Buckskin. She was born near the coal mines at the north end of the Blood Reserve and was delivered there by midwives. She was an only child for six years and was adored by her parents and grandparents, Minnie Long Time Squirrel and Black Horse. Her grandfather, Black Horse, was an affluent man and especially doted on Marina, ensuring she was dressed in the finest. She was always a stylish woman throughout her lifetime. Marina was from the Tall Timber Clan. She was a residential school survivor and was the loving companion to Lawrence No Runner. They were a happy couple throughout their union. She drove school bus for over 25 years and was active in many things. She won the 1980 Western Canadian Ladies Horse Shoe Championship. Marina supported her family faithfully throughout her lifetime and was always in attendance at awards for her grandchildren. Marina had a close relationship with her sister-in-law Della No Runner (Horace Red Crow) and spent the later years of her life living with Della.

She goes to meet her Creator, and be united with Lawrence and her children: Brian, Darryl and Robert, her grandson Roddy Kent, parents: Reggie and Gladys Buckskin, grandparents: Minnie Long Time Squirrel and Black Horse, siblings: Eric, Freda and Leslie, her in-laws Bob and Helen No Runner, brother-in-law Donald No Runner and Horace Red Crow, and sisters-in-law Dorothy (Dominic) Cross Child, Philomena (Gilbert) Little Bear and Frances No Runner.

A Wake will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, February 5, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, attendance will be limited to 10 guests at a time. Kindly RSVP your attendance to Cornerstone at 403-381-7777 or care@cornerstonefh.ca Facemasks are mandatory and will be available upon entry.

A private Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Rocky Brave Rock officiating. The service will live streamed and may be accessed via Marina’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.

Marina will be laid to rest with her husband Lawrence in One Spot Cemetery.

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

DE GROOT

CAROL JOAN DE GROOT passed away at Fairmont Extendicare in Lethbridge, on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at the age of 77 years.

Carol is lovingly remembered by her son Steven (Rachelle) de Groot of Lethbridge; brothers Ron (Linda) Read, Ken (Val) Read; sister Shirley (Lorne) Stang and granddaughter Megan de Groot.

She is predeceased by her husband Ben de Groot, son Hank de Groot and parents Ralph and Dorothy Read.

A private Funeral Service will be held at Cornerstone Funeral Home.

In memory of Carol, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society (cancer.ca/donate).

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

HEATH

PAT (CLARA PATRICIA) HEATH, beloved wife of the late John Heath, passed away on February 1, 2021 at the age of 95 years.

A Visitation will be held at SALMON AND SONS FUNERAL HOME on Saturday February 6, 2021 from 11:00 to 11:45am. Due to Covid restrictions, attendance will be limited to 20 guests at a time. Please wait in your vehicle until a staff member comes to get you. Facemasks are mandatory.

The Service will start at noon, following the Viewing. To watch the livestream of the Service, please visit the Salmon and Sons website.

To send a condolence, please

visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca

MARKERT

Howard Markert passed away peacefully after a brief illness, on January 29, 2021 at the age of 98 years.

The family wishes to thank longtime G.P. Dr. Len Wade, Dr. D. Sessford and all staff at the Vulcan Community Health Centre for their wonderful care.

At Howard’s request, there will not be a Memorial service at this time.

Any tributes in Howard’s memory can be made to the Vulcan Community Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit, Box 299, Vulcan, AB, T0L 2B0.

Arrangements in care of

Vulcan Funeral Home.

Telephone 1-403-485-2633.

E-mail condolences through http://www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca

REATH

Ian James Riddle Reath, of Lethbridge (formerly of Vulcan), was welcomed into his eternal home on January 29, 2021 at the age of 93 years. A gentle, kind man, who loved and trusted God throughout his life, Jim served others humbly, generously, and graciously, and brought out the best in those around him.

Jim is survived by his stepchildren – Karen (Peter Stock) Ruggles, Ken (Judy) Ruggles, Harold Ruggles, Jerry (Anita) Ruggles, numerous grand and great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, sister Mabel (Darryl) Maisey, brother-in-law Al Psikla and niece Suzanne Maisey and nephew Murray (Sherry) Maisey. He was predeceased by his parents George and Marion Reath, sisters Marjorie Psikla and Evelyn (Doug) Smith and wife Jean (Ruggles) Reath. The family wish to extend their sincere thanks to all of the remarkable staff at Lethbridge Legacy Lodge who consistently went above and beyond the call of duty in caring for Jim during the last 5 years of his life.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a private family graveside service was held February 4, 2021 at the Vulcan Cemetery, Pastor David Sarsons officiating.

Any tributes in Jim’s memory can be made to the Vulcan Church of Christ Memorial Fund, Box 484, Vulcan, AB T0L 2B0.

Arrangements in care of

Vulcan Funeral Home.

Telephone 1-403-485-2633.

E-mail condolences through http://www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca

Doris Fay Redel

1929 – 2021

It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of Doris Fay Redel (nee Jasman) at the age of 91 years. She passed away at the St Michael’s Health Centre in Lethbridge on Thursday, January 28, 2021 after a short stay.

A private Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 am on Friday, February 5, 2021. The family invites those who wish to watch Doris’ service via livestream by going to https://www.mbfunerals. com/obituary/Doris-Redel and scrolling to the bottom of the page. The link will be available at 10:45 am.

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

RIMSTAD

Wynn H. Rimstad has died in Toronto, February 2, 2021. A resident of Lethbridge for 26 years, he spent most of his professional life in Montreal.

He is survived by his wife, Bernadette (Anderson), son Tyler (Emma), daughter Tara (Donovan), and their daughter, Evelyn who all deeply cherish the great benefit of his loving support throughout their lives.

The many relatives of the late Walter and Molly Rimstad and of the late Johnny and Louise Anderson will hold his memory closely in their hearts.

Floral tributes are respectfully declined. If donations are desired, they may be made to Kensington Hospice, Toronto, Ontario

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