WEDNESDAY, March 10, 2021

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on March 10, 2021.

ALDER

FRED PHILLIP ALDER, beloved husband of Verna Alder, passed away peacefully in the St. Michael’s Health Centre – Palliative Care Unit, on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at the age of 79 years. His long and valiant battle against illness ended with sadness but relief at last.

Dad was a loving and doting father of four: Monty (Myla), Cam (Koula), Lori and Robin (Karen). He was an especially proud Grandpa of eight: Winston, Nataliya, Crofton, Morgan, Zachary, Markus, Anthony & Katerina. Fred was also a fun-loving uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Fred was born July 23, 1941 to Bruce and Myrtle Alder of Champion, Alberta. His brothers, Delbert and Gerald joined the family soon after in 1944 & 1946. Fred’s large extended family of uncles, aunts and cousins formed a closely knit farming community valuing hard work and good times with all.

Fred and his beloved wife Verna Dangerfield were married November 25, 1961 and together built a life in Lethbridge, Alberta.

Fred joined the Lethbridge Fire Department in 1963 and served with valor for 36 years. Fred retired in 1999 with fond memories and a lifelong bond of brotherhood.

Fred loved to travel and experience North America, creating countless friendships and memories (and wearing out many travel trailers) along the way. His friendships with the likeminded and kindred spirits of the Good Sam Club was a true highlight of his retirement. Whether around a campfire or a game of pegs and jokers, Fred was a constant source of fun and mischief. Fred’s generosity and zest for life left lasting smiles on all he touched.

Fred will be missed but fondly remembered for his love of life, endless projects, planning and organizing, creating social events, time for coffee and a friend to everyone. (Abundance of John Deere paint and labels remains)

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 12, 2021 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Keith Dangerfield officiating with Interment to follow. The Funeral Service and Graveside will be live streamed and may be accessed via Fred’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.

In memory of Fred, please make a donation by planting a tree (alivingtribute.ca)

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

CURRIE

DONNA MAY CURRIE, beloved wife of the late Charles “Sandy” Currie, passed away peacefully at St. Michaels Health Centre, with family by her side, on Friday, March 5th, 2021 at the age of 79 years.

Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

EAGLE PLUME

We the family are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and auntie, DARLENE EAGLE PLUME on Saturday, March 6, 2021 in Lethbridge, AB at the age of 54 years. A Candlelight service will be held in Darlene’s honour in Lethbridge at the Knights Inn (1026 Mayor Magrath Dr. S.) on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 4:00 pm. Funeral Arrangements will be announced when completed.

To send a condolence please visit

http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca.

MEHLHAFF

FRED MEHLHAFF, beloved husband of Alice Mehlhaff, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Monday, March 8, 2021 at the age of 86 years.

A private Family Service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers and in memory of Fred, donations may be made to the Jack Ady Cancer Centre, c/o Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation (crhfoundation.ca) or STARS (stars.ca/ways-to-donate/ab/)

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

Donald “Don” Roelofs

1941 – 2021

Mr Donald Roelofs of Lethbridge passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday March 5, 2021 at the age of 79 years.

Don spent his career as a mechanic. He could fix almost anything. Whether it was a back yard lawn mower or a 240-ton truck at the mines, he could always get it working again.

Throughout his life, he always loved photography. After retiring, his photography became an obsession. Whenever he attended an event, he took numerous photographs. It was always very well documented. He would often put together slide shows of the events for family and friends.

In the 80s, Don spent a few years working in the Yukon. Even though he had travelled all over the world, his love for the north had never left him. After his son Kent had moved back to the Yukon, he started an annual pilgrimage back north. He spent the majority of his summers in Faro, where his love of fishing and photography flourished.

Don is survived by his sons Michael (Angie) and Kenton (Melissa) and daughter Jennifer (Brett). Grandchildren Nicolletta, Melissa (Jordan), Marcella (Laine), Emilee, and Tyler, his sister Shirley (Jon), niece Christine (Ben), nephew Jimmy, and great niece Indira. He also leaves behind a number of very special cousins and friends.

He was always there when someone was in need. He had a very generous nature. We will always remember and miss him very much.

A private family Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 pm on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel. Due to current restrictions, the service will be invite only.

The family invites those who wish to watch the service via livestream by going to https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/DonaldDon-Roelofs and scrolling to the bottom of Don’s obituary.

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

STEELE

BREANNA ISIAHA SHAE STEELE, passed away in Calgary, AB on March 1, 2021 at the age of 24 years. A Viewing will be held at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston on Friday, March 12, 2021 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm and Saturday March 13 from 9:00 – 11:00 am with a Family Service to follow at 11:00 am. (Due to COVID-19 – Only 20 people will be allowed into the service.) Interment to follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery.

To send a condolence or Watch the Funeral please visit

http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

Eric Wirzba

1936 – 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Eric Wirzba announce his passing on February 27, 2021 in Medicine Hat, Alberta at the age of 84 years.

Eric was born on May 3, 1936 in Martinshoehe, East Prussia to August and Olga Wirzba. He was the fourth oldest child of six children.

He is predeceased by his eldest sister Wilhelmine; older brothers Emil and Alex; younger brothers Guenther and Gary.

Eric leaves to cherish his memory of his wife of 60 years Ingrid; son Wally; daughter Marlies; daughter in law Anna; two grandsons Brett and Jaxon. He also leaves a brother-in-law, 5 sister in laws and numerous nieces and nephews.

Eric always sought opportunity and was proud to have worked early on for Dorigatti Construction and Horton Steel works. In 1973 he created a company alongside 2 of his brothers Emil and Alex incorporated as “Wirzba Bros. Construction.” It would remain in business for 30 years. In 1992, in partnership until his son Wally and daughter Marlies began a Tim Hortons franchise that continues to operate to the present.

Eric’s faith in Jesus Christ was the cornerstone of his life. He was in involved in church early in his life at the encouraging of his parents. It meant a great deal to him seeing the faithfulness of his parents to God who had an enormous influence on him and the entire family. Eric was honored to be a member and serve in a myriad of roles at the Bethany Baptist Church in Lethbridge for 47 years. Recently he attended First Baptist Church in Lethbridge, he cherished the fellowship and desired to become more involved, but with declining health it made it more and more challenging. He was blessed by the monthly devotionals that Pastor Bruce would provide.

Eric lived a full life and was able to knock off quite a few of his bucket list items. Two of note were a holy land tour to Israel with his daughter Marlies, and an across Canada train ride with a lifelong friend from Germany. Eric enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, DIY projects around the house, going to Tim Hortons for coffee with his friends and brothers, doing word search puzzles, BBQ amazing steaks for Wally and his friends and taking his daughters dog Sammi for walks and a haircut.

In 2004 Eric would begin a slow journey of declining health that would escalate to greater and greater medical attention. We have so many people to thank for the love and care shown to Eric during these past few years. We would like to extend a sincere thanks to Kei and Grace from First Baptist Church. The Nurses and Doctors at Lethbridge Regional Hospital. The staff at Sunny Side Nursing Home, and all the wonderful people at Riverview Care Nursing home and the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital.

A private family Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm, on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. The family invites those who wish to watch the service via livestream at http://www.mbfunerals.com and scrolling to the bottom of Eric’s obituary. Interment to follow in the Mountain View Cemetery.

Flowers are gratefully declined. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Baptist Ministries, 7185 Millcreek Dr, Mississauga, ON L5N 5R4.

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

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