THURSDAY, March 18, 2021

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on March 18, 2021.

JUTTA ROSEMARIE

WOOD BENNETT

February 13, 1941 – March 14, 2021

Jutta Rosemarie Wood Bennett, beloved wife of LaVoy Bennett of Cardston, AB passed away in Lethbridge at the age of 80 years. Jutta was born in Dessau, Sachsen Anhald, Germany on February 13, 1941. She immigrated to Canada in 1954 with her family and later moved to Bountiful, Utah. In 1970 Jutta returned to Canada settling in Cardston, AB where she taught school for 36 years.

She was very dedicated to her church, her family, and her community and loved to travel. Jutta served in many church capacities including working in the LDS temple, the LDS temple visitors center, and she recently completed a stake welfare mission.

In her community she served on the Hospital Auxiliary Board, Allied Arts Board, as a long-term care volunteer, and museum host. Jutta was the South Zone Representative of the Southwest Alberta Retired Teachers Association. For fun she was a member of the Red Hat Society Chief Mountain Belles and the treasurer for the Chinook Country Pacers chapter of the Volkssporting Club logging over 50,000km. She also loved going for a drive to Waterton Park to hike, snowshoe or just site see.

Jutta was predeceased by her husband K. Grant Wood, her parents, Walter and Dora Gerstner and her brother-in-law, Horst Koeppen.

She leaves to mourn her husband LaVoy Bennett; her children: Lisa (Mike) Jensen, Peter (Kathryn) VanderHeide, Walter (Ana) VanderHeide, and Ken Wood. She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren Levon (Alexandra) Jensen, Corbin Jensen, Kelten Jensen, Katelyn (Jon) Webb, Hannah (Andrew) Flint, Brooke VanderHeide, and Ryan VanderHeide; and her great grandsons Oliver Jensen, Owen Webb, Henry Webb, and Jay Flint; and her brother Max (Judy) Gerstner and sister Margitta Koeppen, plus nieces and nephews.

A Private Family Service will be held on Friday, March 19, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Friends may watch the livestream beginning at 10:45 a.m. by clicking on the link on the bottom of the Jutta’s obituary. Interment will follow in the Cardston Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jutta’s name to the charity of your choice.

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

BLACK PLUME

RAYMOND BLACK PLUME, “Mi’kotsiinsstaam”, passed away on March 6, 2021 in Lethbridge, AB at the age of 74 years. A Viewing will be held at The Tanner Seniors Center (260 1 St W), Cardston on Friday, March 19, 2021 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. The Family Service will be held on Friday, March 19 at 12:00 pm. (Due to COVID-19 – A total of 20 people will be allowed into the service.) Interment to follow at Pioneer Cemetery, Blood Reserve, AB.

To send a condolence or Watch the Funeral please visit

http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

CROSS CHILD

KIMBERLY JOYCE CROSS CHILD, “Issitsimaan”, passed away on March 6, 2021 in Lethbridge, AB at the age of 47 years. A Viewing will be held at The Tanner Seniors Center (260 1 St W), Cardston on Friday, March 19, 2021 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. The Family Service will be held on Friday, March 19 at 12:00 pm. (Due to COVID-19 – A total of 20 people will be allowed into the service.) Interment to follow at the Cross Child Family Cemetery, Blood Reserve, AB.

To send a condolence or Watch the Funeral please visit

http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

CROW

EDELTRAUD “TRUDY” CROW, beloved wife of the late Robert Crow, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at the age of 77 years.

Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

PEGGY ANNE GOUGH

1935 – 2021

One of Father’s sweetest spirits returned home after a life full of love, service, and charity. PEGGY ANNE O’BRIEN passed away peacefully on March 15, 2021 in Calgary, Alberta surrounded by loved ones.

Peggy was proceeded in death by her loving husband, Delbert (2011) and survived by her 6 children, Richard (Susan), Sandy, Debbie (Alex), Danelle (Bob), Darren (Susan), and Jason (Luisa). She has 27 Grandchildren and 29 Great- Grandchildren with 2 more soon to join our family.

Peggy was born February 15, 1935 in Raymond, Alberta to parents Richard and Clarice O’Brien. She was the eldest and had 3 siblings, Richard (Judy) O’Brien, Sharon (Dee)Leishman and Kathy (Greg)Pratt.

Peggy was literally famous for her sense of humor, often doing standup—even as a duo with her sweetheart Delbert—that left crowds in stiches. She once did a routine for the Premier of Alberta, but her best shows were performed in the walls of her home where she taught her children to live, laugh, and love (with the occasional water or food fight for good measure).

Peggy loved the Savior and developed a close relationship with Him that lifted her to overcome many struggles, including a debilitating stroke in 2001. Peggy served faithfully in many positions in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints including 2 missions. She and Delbert served in the St George temple and did membership location work in St George as well. She and Del loved their winter home in St George so much. They made many friends there and were sad to sell their trailer when it was time. Despite persistent declines in health, she was always optimistic and never complained. Well, maybe the occasional, “Darn, darn.”

People loved being around Peggy. She had an infectious personality and never took life too seriously (except when playing Rook). She was a second Mom to the many kids, friends, and missionaries that came in and out of our home throughout the years. Heartfelt messages and hilarious memories have been streaming in for this “wonderful” woman.

Peggy had a passion for music which was always on in the Gough home, either by radio, by instruments, or by her children singing around the piano. She sang in trios and many choirs including the “Singing Mothers” choir that travelled to Utah and sang for a General Conference session in October 1967. She was very proud of that. Her favorite song was Consider the Lilies of the Fields with the message in Luke 12:27 that if she trusted God, who provides for all life, He would provide for her so she could provide for us.

You are arrayed in glory dear Mother, sweet lily. At last, you can speak freely, breathe deeply, sing beautifully, laugh openly, rest peacefully, and love eternally.

Friends may meet the family at Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home, 703 – 13 Street North, Lethbridge, on Friday, March 19, 2021 beginning at 1:00 p.m. Those wishing to attend, please call ahead to book a time slot.403-382-3601 Masks are mandatory.

A live streamed Funeral Service will be held Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home. We invite you to view the service for Peggy by visiting http://www.generationsfh.ca and clicking on the link at the bottom of Peggy’s obituary notice. The link will be available beginning at 12:45pm. Due to Covid restrictions, the funeral attendance be limited to only members of the family.

William Laycock will officiate. Interment in the Temple Hill Cemetery, Raymond, Alberta.

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

Margaret “Marnie” Hubber

1941 – 2021

Margaret (Marnie) Hubber passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 6th, 2021 after a hard-fought battle with Lewy Body Dementia. She was predeceased by her fishing partner, husband, and best friend Robert (Bob) Hubber in 2001.

A private family graveside service will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2021, with the Reverend Steve Bateman officiating. As per her wishes, Marnie has been cremated and will be interred with her husband in Mountain View Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Jack Ady Cancer Centre, 960 19 St S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 1W5, through the Alberta Cancer Foundation website, in Marnie’s memory.

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

HAROLD ING “Chino”

1944 – 2021

Harold “Chino” Ing of Lethbridge passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at the Chinook Regional Hospital at the age of 77 years.

He will never be forgotten; may his legend live on.

He leaves behind a loving daughter; Jennifer Alexis and 5 beautiful grandchildren, Abigail, Nate, Syprus, Alexis and Asia. May you rest in peace, my Dad, we were so blessed to have you in our lives. Thank you for being my Dad.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, there will be no funeral.

Family & friends are invited to pay their final respects on Friday, March 19, 2021 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm at CHRISTENSEN SALMON GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME, 703-13th Street North. Those wishing to attend, please call ahead to book a time slot. 403-382-3601. Masks are mandatory.

Cremation entrusted to Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.generationsfh.ca

KOVACS

JOHANNA “ANNA” KOVACS, beloved wife of Julius Kovacs for 70 years, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at the age of 95 years.

Anna is lovingly remembered by her daughters Julie (Leonard) Lorenz, Katharina Kovacs Burns (William) and Susan Withers; granddaughters Kristen (Carl) Scheuerman and Kimberly White; and great-grandsons Liam White and Nathan Scheuerman.

A private Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 19, 2021 at 1:30 P.M. with Father William Monis officiating. The service will be live streamed and may be accessed via Anna’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.

A celebration of Anna’s life will be held at a later date.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

MAY NGOR (YUEN) LEE

May Ngor (Yuen) Lee was born July 2, 1920 in Nanoose Bay, BC. She passed away peacefully after a short illness on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at St. Michael’s Health Centre, Lethbridge, Alberta. She celebrated her 100th birthday in 2020 in Lethbridge.

Mom often told us the story of her birth. She was born in a stable where her father Ben Wing Yuen worked as a blacksmith. Her aunt was getting married and was worried that if she heard a baby’s cry on her wedding day, it would mean bad luck to her. Her dad ended up delivering her as the doctor did not arrive on time. After this incident, her dad felt confident enough to deliver all the rest of her siblings.

She received some of her English education in Victoria, BC. When she was nine, her family moved to Taishan, China, where she learned to read and write Chinese.

She married Jimmy Hon Men Lee in Victoria in 1938 and resided in Lethbridge. It was a very successful arranged marriage. All of her married life was spent living in Lethbridge. In later years after Jimmy passed away, she would spend a lot of time visiting family in Vancouver.

May was predeceased by her husband and her son Victor, daughter Vivian, son-in-law Bob Cameron, and son-in-law John Chan. She is survived by daughters Virginia (Vic Mochizuki), Ivy, Ilona (Kim Cheong Lai), Jane (Phil Devonshire), and Judy, and son Byron (Nancy Hodge), daughter-in-law Wendy Lee, son-in-law Victor Tang, 17 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.

May’s main hobbies were knitting, crocheting, and cross-stitching afghans and cushion covers. She made afghans for everyone in her immediate family and her own siblings, and some nieces and nephews. When she was in her 90’s, Judy and John asked what she wanted for Christmas. She said she wanted to learn to email, so they bought her an iPad. She learned to use an iPad to do emailing and FaceTiming. Granddaughters Emmy and Azia helped her learn. She also started to learn Mandarin online and also to navigate to other sites.

May had an incredible memory. She remembered everyone’s birthdays, anniversaries, special occasions, and phone numbers for most of the family.

When asked what her secret was to longevity, she said “Forget the bad. Remember the good.”

With fond memories, we will cherish and remember this good person.

A Funeral Service will be held at SALMON AND SONS FUNERAL HOME in Lethbridge on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 11:00 AM. A livestream will be available to view on the Salmon and Sons website.

To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca

MACKENZIE

HELEN CHRISTINE MACKENZIE (née Rollag) passed away at St. Therese Villa on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at the age of 99 years.

She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Gordon Mackenzie in 1991, her sons Brian Ray Mackenzie in 1968 and Donald Dean Mackenzie in 2017 as well as five of her six siblings.

Helen is lovingly remembered by her daughter Susan (Lon) Redpath and their daughter, Megan (Jay) McMillan; Don’s wife, Judy Mackenzie and their children, Christie (Mike) Archibald and David Mackenzie: and Brian’s daughter, Caroline Mackenzie; eight great-grandchildren, Raygen, Rylee, Nathan, Connor, Lexie and Jesse Archibald and Dane and Chance McMillan; as well as her sister, Josie Williams of Canmore. Throughout her life, Helen maintained extremely close ties with all of her siblings as well as nieces and nephews too numerous to mention.

Helen was the youngest child of John and Amanda Rollag, who homesteaded in Wrentham, Alberta. She spent most of her childhood on the farm before moving to Wynndel, BC with her parents in grade 12. Upon completing high school, Helen returned to Alberta and married Gordon in 1942. They raised their three children on the family farm in Wrentham. Their door was always open and often an extra family member or friend could be found at the breakfast table. In 1974, they retired to Lethbridge and Helen enjoyed much of the next decade spending as much as she earned in retail jewelry sales. She and Gordon were both very involved in all aspects of the Lethbridge Shrine Club and thoroughly enjoyed the altruism and fellowship the organization provided. In 1982, they made their maiden trip to Mesa, Arizona and by 1986, they were spending half of every year there. These were special years. The following years were spent cheering on her family on the horse show circuit and at the Black Powder Gun Club range.

Helen was fun loving and “game” for anything. She was funny, kind and a hard working person who was liked by all who knew her. She was very much a lady, maintained a strong sense of morality and took pride in all that she did.

Special thanks from the family go to Drs. Janzen, Crawford, Smith and Horne as well as the hardworking caring staff of Garden View Lodge, Sunny South Lodge and St. Therese Villa. A special mention to Heather Schindler, Sierra Proudfoot, Dawn Lapointe and Don Gustam for always going above and beyond.

At Helen’s request, no funeral will be held. A private Graveside Service will take place at a later date. Helen will be laid to rest with her son Brian in Mountain View Cemetery in Lethbridge.

In lieu of flowers and in memory of Helen, please consider a donation to the Lethbridge Shrine Club, 315A – 10 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2M7.

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

MANTLER

KELLY ANNE MANTLER passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 13, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.

Kelly was predeceased by her mother, Fern Hillstead. She is survived by her father, Morris Hillstead, children Matt (Kaylie) Mantler and Danelle Mantler, sisters Barb (Bote) Miedema and Charlotte Bennett, granddaughters Seirah and Aaliyah, and many nieces and nephews.

Kelly was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, and spent most of her childhood in the Weyburn and southern Saskatchewan area. Kelly enjoyed travelling and seeing new places with her sisters and friends, her favourite spot being Mexico, on the beach with a margarita in hand. To her family, Kelly was the calm in the middle of the storm. She was often the person people went to if they needed advice or a shoulder to lean on, Kelly would listen and provide comfort to anyone who needed it, and she would do so without judgment; this contributed to her being a fantastic psychiatric nurse. Kelly was a devoted mother, mentor, and nurse. Her legacy will live on through her family, her teachings, and all the lives she touched with her compassionate, kind nature.

Flowers are gratefully declined. For those who wish, a donation can be made in memory of Kelly Mantler at the Chinook Regional Hospital, 960 – 19 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 1W5.

A Service of Remembrance will be held on Thursday, March 25th, 2021 at 1:30 P.M. The service will be live streamed and may be accessed via Kelly’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

PHYLLIS IRENE MARTIN

Martin, Phyllis Irene – Born September 1931 in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba

With great sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her husband of over 65 years, John “Bill” Martin and two sons Blaine (Lynn) of Lethbridge and Glen “Skip” (Janice) of Surrey, BC. Two granddaughters Breanne (Matthew) New and Carly (Jason) Unwin, both of Lethbridge. Five great grandchildren, Bowen, Taelyn, Hudson, Kinley and Paisley. Two sisters, Marion Walters of Thunder Bay ON and Carol (Wallace) Friesen of Calgary AB. One brother Tom (Donna) Grymoloski of Portage La Prairie MB. One Aunt Mae Shigehiro of Sherwood Park AB. Brothers and Sisters In Law Clarence Sirovyak, Joan and Robert Emerson, Lillian and Melvin Critchfield, Patricia Christie, David Martin as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

She is preceded in death by Brothers and Sisters In Law: Don Walters, Margaret Sirovyak, Jessie and Eivind Trockstad, Robert Christie and Evelyn Martin.

Phyllis grew up on a potato farm in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba where they sold their produce to Campbells’s soup. After school, she started work at Eaton’s store. She moved on to Winnipeg and worked at Eaton’s catalog before moving to Lethbridge. She met Bill when he was in the Air Force, they married and had two sons. She was a member of the St. Basil’s Catholic Church where she attended every Sunday. She enjoyed weekly visits from her children and grandchildren. She looked forward to her weekly coffee with longtime friend Cathy Crighton after their retirement from Sears. Phyllis spent special occasions with her brothers and sisters and was famous for her cabbage rolls, pyrogy’s and borscht. Thank you to their great neighbors Jack and Sharon Van Tol for all of their help in enabling them to stay in their own home for so long. Thank you to the hospital staff for her care and the compassion they showed.

No service will be held as per her wishes. Cremation by Evergreen Services.

VEGH, Rose (nee Lengyel)

February 9, 1927-March 13, 2021

Go placidly amid the noise and the haste

And remember what peace there is in silence.

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams

It is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our Mom, Grandma (Nana), Aunt, and friend on March 13, 2021 in Lamont, Alberta (long-term care facility) at the age of 94.

Mom is survived by her children, PD (Lou) Toop, Carol (Karl) Nett, Lynn Durand, Shelley (Neil) Wilson, Gary (Helene) Vegh, grandchildren, Aaron (Alexis), Adam (Brittany), David, Jonathan, Alex (Carmen), Lindsay (Jordan), Nicholas (Michelle), Tracey (Tony), Terra, Theresa, Jason, 10 great grandchildren, another on the way, nieces, Barbara, Pat, Mona, and Merrilee, and nephew Chris.

Mom was predeceased by husband Alex (1997), parents John and Elizabeth Lengyel, brother Julius Lengyel, sister-in-law Marguerite, brother John Lengyel, sister-in-law Lynne, father and mother in-law Paul and Barbara Vegh, sister-in-law Mary Herrington (nee Vegh), brother-in-law Ralph Herrington, nephews, Larry and John Lengyel, and Paul Herrington.

Mom immigrated to Canada in 1929 from Hungary; the family settled in southern Alberta (Raymond, Lethbridge area). Mom was a wonderful homemaker; her family was most important to her. She loved to garden, sew, knit, quilt, read and dance. Mom absolutely loved babies.

At Mom’s request there will be no service. A private family internment will take place in Lethbridge, at a later date, and she will be laid to rest with Dad.

Rest in Peace Mom and Dad… Always in our hearts. We will forever treasure our memories

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