By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on March 3, 2021.
FEIST
ALLAN PHILLIP FEIST passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital with his family at his side, on Friday, February 26, 2021 at the age of 78 years.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Ida Feist; son Rick (Phyllis) of Lethbridge, daughter Natile (Jack) of Lethbridge and his only grandchild Jade (Corbin) of Calgary. He is also survived by his brother Don Feist of Regina, SK, sister Dolores Leahy of Gull Lake, SK, numerous sisters and brothers-in-law, extended family, and his many coffee friends.
Allan was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Emelia Feist and father-in-law and mother-in-law Albert and Mary Desjarlais.
Al, as he was lovingly known by his family and friends, loved life and people. He touched the lives of all who knew him. He had a unique sense of humor and a quick wit along with a wonderful personality. He was full of laughter, the joy of life and he gave the warmest of hugs. His sense of humor was with him to the very end.
The family would like to sincerely thank the medical staff at Chinook Regional Hospital, Peter Lougheed Centre, Heart Function clinic (Jennifer Penner), Diabetes Clinic (Lindsey), Dr. Janzen, Home Care staff (Judy), extended family and numerous friends. To all, we appreciate your kindness and love and wish you God’s abundant blessings.
Allan will be sorely missed by his family and friends. Fly with the angels our beloved husband, father, Papa, till we meet again!
A Prayer Service will be held on Friday, March 5, 2021 at 7:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 10:00 AM with Father Kevin Tumback officiating. Both services will be live streamed and may be accessed via Allan’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Allan’s name can be made to Diabetes Canada (diabetes.ca/donate) or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (hsf.donorportal.ca)
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
LITTLE SHIELDS
BOAZ OBADIAH LITTLE SHIELDS, of Calgary and formerly of Lethbridge, beloved companion of Shayla Bressette, passed away suddenly in Calgary, on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at the age of 23 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
To send a condolence, please visit
http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
Millie Ponjavic
1926 – 2021
Mrs. Millie Ponjavic of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Ivan Ponjavic passed away at St. Michaels Palliative Care on Friday, February 26, 2021 at the age of 94 years.
A private Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 pm, Friday March 5, 2021 at Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel, Lethbridge, Alberta. The family invites those who wish to watch the service via livestream at https://www.mb funerals.com/obituary/Millie- Ponjavic and scrolling to the bottom of Millie’s obituary.
A private Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, March 6, 2021 at St. Martha’s Roman Catholic Parish with Father William Monis, celebrant. The family invites those who wish to watch the service via livestream at https://www.mbfunerals.com/ obituary/Millie-Ponjavic and scrolling to the bottom of Millie’s obituary.
Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
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RED CROW
ELIZABETH RED CROW (née White Man Left), beloved wife of the late Frederick Red Crow, of the Blood Reserve, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Friday, February 26, 2021 at the age of 84 years.
A Private Family Service will be held on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 5:00 PM.
A Public Wake / Visitation will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Thursday, March 4, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, attendance will be limited to 20 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.
The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 5, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. Both the Family Service on Thursday and Funeral Service on Friday will be live streamed and may be accessed via Elizabeth’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.
Elizabeth will be laid to rest in St. Catherine’s Cemetery.
To send a condolence, please visit
http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
Margaret Schile
1925 – 2021
Mrs. Margaret Florence Schile of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Francis (Frank) Schile, passed away at St. Michaels Health Centre on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at the age of 95 years.
A Celebration of Margaret’s Life will be held at a later date.
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Dezeray Rose Wells
1993 – 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Dezeray Rose Wells on Sunday, February 14, 2021, in Calgary, Alberta.
Dezeray was born in Cardston, Alberta on February 3, 1993. She attended the secondary public-school system in Lethbridge, later on she gained employment in the retail sector as a cashier and a server in the food industry in Lethbridge. Dezeray later relocated to Calgary and worked for two years as a housekeeper in the cleaning industry. While living in Calgary, Dezeray was involved in a car accident that left her hospitalized for several months, and as a result of the injuries she sustained, Dezeray was unable to continue her employment, with that and the loss of her son and mother that made a significant impact on Dezeray’s life. Although, Dezeray’s life was shortened she was loved by her family and all those who knew her, she will be sadly missed and never forgotten.
She is survived by her father Melvin J. Wells (Benita); brothers Kenny & Skylar Wells; daughter Erika Violet Rose Scout; several nieces and nephews; her paternal grandmother Harriet Wells; uncles Andrew (Evelyn) Wells & Arnold (Joan) Wells; aunties Edith & Laverne Wells, and numerous cousin’s.
Dezeray has left this world to join her family predeceased before her; mother Cindy Many Guns-McQuaig; son Kevin Dexter Scout; paternal grandfather Henry Day Rider Sr.; uncles Henry Day Rider Jr, Terry Day Rider, Matthew & Henry Wells, and extended relatives too numerous to mention.
A private family service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, March 4, 2021. The family invites those who wish to watch the service via livestream at http://www.mbfunerals.com and scrolling to the bottom of Dezeray’s obituary.
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