FRIDAY, April 16, 2021

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on April 16, 2021.

Edward Barendregt

1952 – 2021

Mr. Edward Barendregt of Picture Butte, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Joan Barendregt, passed away at Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at the age of 68 years.

Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.

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Beverly Black

1930 – 2021

Mrs. Beverly Lorna Black (Hiscock), beloved wife of the late Mr. Sid Black, passed away peacefully at Coaldale Health Centre on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at the age of 90 years.

Bev was born November 26, 1930 in Calgary, AB and raised at Hoping, AB. She married Sid Black in 1951 and they farmed at Hoping until retiring to Lethbridge in 2000. Bev was active in the community with 4-H, Hoping variety shows, Thistleridge & Foremost United Churches, Hoping Community Hall & Foremost Rink. Bev was also an avid baker and loved to garden and read.

She is survived by her daughter Sherry McNair (Richard); son Barry Black (Blanca); grandchildren Corey Turner (Angie), Amanda Bryce (Shaun), Holly McNair (Nick Feld), Cody McNair (Andrea); brother Harold Norlin (Bernie); and sisters in law Kate Black & Pat Hendricks. She also leaves behind nine great grandchildren: Ciara, Alannah, Makayla, Connor, Alora, Jake, Owen Rylan and Liam, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Due to Covid restrictions, a private service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, April 17, 2021.

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

Flowers are gratefully declined. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Yates Memorial Centre 1002 4 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0P5.

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COUPLAND

1919 – 2021

ELSIE COUPLAND passed away peacefully in the presence of family, at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, seven months into her 102nd year.

She is survived by her son Dale (Sandra) of Lethbridge; grandchildren Ryan (Laiha) Coupland and Sara Coupland of Calgary; Kimberley (Trevor) Hughes of Lethbridge and great-grandchildren Gabby Rebolone Coupland, Matthew Coupland, Alyssa Hughes and Sara Hughes.

Elsie was born in Lethbridge and was predeceased by her first husband John (Jack) Coupland in 1953, by her daughter Carol Burton in 1999, her second husband Lloyd Pennington in 2000, her sister Dorothy Hughes and her parents Albert and Louise Wocknitz.

Elsie was healthy, independent and maintained her sense of humour up until her death. She spent her last years at the Blackrock Lodge, and on her hundredth birthday celebration, attributed her long life to her passion for knitting. Her family was very fortunate to be the welcome recipients of many beautiful items over the years. She enriched the lives of everyone who knew her.

The family would like to thank the Blackrock Lodge for providing her an environment in which to thrive.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

In memory of Elsie, donations may be made to Green Acres Foundation (greenacres.ab.ca/donate/)

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

DEVINE

TYSON JAMIE DEVINE, passed away on April 2, 2021 on the Blood Reserve at the age of 38 years.

A Viewing will be held at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm and Wednesday April 21 from 9:00 – 11:00 am (Due to New COVID regulations, the building will be closed periodically for sanitizing) with a Family Service to follow at 11:00 am. (Due to COVID – Only 20 people will be allowed into the service) Interment to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

To send a condolence or Watch the Funeral please visit

http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca.

EDWARDS

Dr. Wayne John Edwards

1954 – 2021

It is with great sadness that we inform you that Dr. Edwards passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital from complications of COVID 19 on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at the age of 66 years.

Dr. Edwards was born in Trinidad and migrated to Canada in 1995. He leaves behind his wife, Harriet, and his sons, Andre and Adrian. His death also precedes that of his parents Garnet and Faith, brothers David and Philip, sister Judy and adopted ‘sister’ Diane Williams.

Dr. Edwards earned his medical degree in Jamaica at the University of the West Indies. He received a government scholarship to study psychiatry in London from 1983 to 1988 where he pursued his post-graduate degree at St. George’s Hospital under the mentorship of his lifelong friend Dr. Aggrey Burke.

After completing his government service in Trinidad, the family migrated to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, where he worked at the Regional Hospital from 1995 to 2002. A firm and solid friendship was established with his colleagues Drs. Jim and Julie Chandler while the family lived in that small and beautiful town with its many lakes.

Wayne and his family moved to Lethbridge in 2003 and all family members became Canadian citizens two years later. Dr. Edwards initially practiced at the Bigelow Fowler Clinic South before opening a private clinic. Additionally, his practice included working at the hospital, the Children’s Mental Health Clinic, the Adult Mental Health Clinic, a stint at the University of Lethbridge, and monthly visits to the clinic in Milk River.

Apart from medicine, Dr. Edwards’ passion was music. He played the piano, organ and steel drum, and was heavily involved in the music ministry at St. Augustine’s Anglican Church. Dr. Edwards loved to travel and was able to visit several places on his bucket list, including visits to China, Japan, Australia and St. Petersburg, Russia. His other interests included a fascination with planes and automobiles.

Dr. Edwards was a highly respected medical practitioner who dedicated his life to the service of his patients. He will be greatly missed.

Our thanks go out to the doctors and nurses at the ICU who worked valiantly to save Wayne’s life. The family also wishes to extend their gratitude to the clergy of St. Augustine’s Church, Revs. Steve Bateman and James Robinson and other members of the parish family who have been a bedrock of support during a very difficult time. Special hugs and kisses to Barbara, Carina, Dorothy, Karen and Shannon in this regard. Our gratitude also extends to our neighbours, especially Charlene, Mark and Hannah, his colleagues and friends who were unstinting in their encouragement.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions a private Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. Steve Bateman officiating. The service will be live streamed and may be accessed via Wayne’s obituary on the Cornerstone website or the St. Augustine’s Anglican Church’s Facebook page.

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

Connie Fettig (nee Vervalcke)

1920 – 2021

Connie Fettig (nee Vervalcke) passed away on April 11, 2021 in Medicine Hat at the age of 100 years.

Connie will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by her four children Sandra, Maxine (Phil), Len (Diane), and Fran; grandchildren Kyle (Christine), Ryan (Julie), Zoë (Ben); great grandchildren Rachel, Briea, Elise, Kellan and Rayelle. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Martin; daughter in law Karen; son in law Andrew and seven siblings.

Connie was born in Meyronne, Sask on November 19, 1920 to Belgium immigrants. Times were tough, but there was plenty of love and laughter. A lifelong reader, Connie could reliably be found with her nose in a book – earning her the moniker “Big Book” as a child. Upon completion of Grade 12, she took a secretarial course at Balfour Tech in Regina, and then worked at Simpson Sears.

In 1947, Connie married her sweetheart, Martin. Together they farmed in the Grassy Lake Alberta area, raising their four children. Connie was an exceptional mother. She excelled at cooking, baking and sewing, making all her childrens’ clothes. Her love of reading enhanced her eloquent diction, which she put to work writing poems, family reunion tributes, as well as entering (and winning) jingle contests.

Connie and Martin retired to the Okanagan Valley, happily spending over thirty years there. Connie was active in their church, community, and local bowling alley. She was a lover of card games, especially canasta, which they regularly played with friends. Connie was a devoted fan of the Toronto Blue Jays and looked forward to baseball season each year. It was during this time that her and Martin also travelled. Trips to Belgium were a highlight as well as seventeen bus tours.

Connie was a fashionista! She loved dressing up and her ensemble always had accessories to match! But above all else, Connie had an enduring relationship with God. He was her mainstay throughout her life. She was so ready to meet her Savior and be reunited with Martin and her family and friends who have gone on before.

The light she has brought to our lives will continue to live on and we will remember her whenever we have a good laugh – which was her greatest pleasure of all!

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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Danilo Francisco

1948 – 2021

Mr. Danilo Francisco of Lethbridge and formerly of the Philippines, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at the age of 72 years.

Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.

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McKenzie Fuller

1989 – 2021

McKenzie Fuller of San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, and formerly of Lethbridge, Alberta, cherished daughter of Shelly, treasured sister to Macey, and adored aunt to Sebastian, passed away peacefully following a brief battle with her health in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, on Monday, March 29, 2021 at the age of 32 years.

McKenzie was born on January 12, 1989 in Lethbridge, Alberta.

McKenzie spent the last 8 years living in paradise. Working at Shooters Sports Bar in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico where she met and made long lasting friendships with people from all across Canada and the States. She had a tender heart and infectious smile that could brighten a room and many customers came back to the bar annually to see her, drink a Pacifico and share a good laugh. McKenzie had a great love for her family and friends which usually meant that they didn’t have much of a choice when it was time for an adventure. She had a passion in helping others in making their dreams come to fruition where they could start making their own memories of being in paradise. Throughout her brief battle with her health she didn’t let that slow her down, her commitment to her family and friends was most important and because of that she wanted to do as much as she could for each of them.

To share a couple quotes that McKenzie had shared from Positive Energy, and Power of Positivity:

Be silly. Be Fun. Be different. Be crazy. Be you, because life is too short to be anything but happy.

LIFE IS AN ECHO. What you send out – comes back. What you sow – you reap. What you give – you get. What you see in others – exists in you.

Do not judge – so you will NOT be judged. Radiate and Give LOVE and Love comes back to you.

She will be greatly missed by so many.

In honor of McKenzie, please take the time to “Pay it Forward” whether it be a random act of kindness, a smile, or a kind word, just take the time to show others you truly care.

“Be thankful for what you have and never forget those who have

influenced you to become the person you are. Love you…”

Condolences may be registered at http://www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca

Fantin’s Funeral Chapel 403-562-8555

Patricia “Patsy” Leclaire

1939 – 2021

Mrs. Patricia “Patsy” Leclaire of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Mr. Norm Leclaire, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at the age of 82 years.

Patsy was born in Cardston, Alberta on March 17, 1939. She was a quiet person of few words who loved to laugh and enjoy her family.

She loved her four children (Paul (Kathy), Patty (Mark), Peter (Jill) and Brian); grandchildren (Peter & Laura, Daniel & Emily, Dru, Leif & Reid, Brienne and Brett); and great grandchildren (Chloe, Connor & Chase) and would give them not only her time but anything that they needed.

A private family Graveside Service will be held in the Royal View Cemetery.

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Kayla Lindsell
1991 – 2021
 Kayla Gail Lindsell (nee Rose), beloved wife of Logan Lindsell, passed away in Drumheller on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at the age of 29 years.
 As a result of the restrictions regarding COVID-19 and the government recommendations, a private funeral service will be held at the Christian Community Church, 415 – 4 Avenue, Burdett on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. Burial to follow at the Burdett Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
 Due to the fact that in person attendance at the service is limited and by invitation only, those who wish to view the service may do so by visiting Kayla’s obituary page on our website and clicking on the livestream link that will be available at 1:45 P.M. on Saturday, April 17, 2021.
 Kayla leaves to cherish her memories, her best friend and beloved husband Logan; her parents Ken and Charlene Rose; siblings Melissa (Jered) Neufeld, Nathan (Whitney) Rose and their two children Adalynn and Harlan. She is also survived by her in-laws Andy and Sandra Lindsell; brother-in-law Colton (Deanna) Lindsell and their two children Bentlee and Julian, sister-in-law Mikayla Lindsell (Alex Kinsey) and brother-in-law Austin Lindsell.
 She was predeceased by her grandparents Ron and Norma Lane and Stan and Jean Rose.
 Kayla was born in Medicine Hat, on November 19, 1991. She was raised in Burdett where she attended Burdett School from kindergarten through grade nine before going to Senator Gershaw for her high school years. She was a country girl at heart and had a deep love for sports and played volleyball and basketball throughout her school years. As an adult she was excited to be a part of the coaching team for the U17 girls volleyball team in Drumheller.
 Following high school, Kayla moved to Medicine Hat for a year of work before heading to post secondary school in Red Deer. While working at Future Shop, she met Logan, the love of her life. Their relationship grew and they started dating in February 2011. Logan and Kayla have been together for ten years and were married July 4, 2020.
 Kayla was the most beautiful person to grace this earth. If you were fortunate enough to know her, you know she was one of the most selfless people you will ever meet. She always put everyone above herself. She loved so deeply and unconditionally. Her smile could light up the darkest of places and her laugh was the sweetest music. She was the little bit of crazy everyone needs in their life. She would make you laugh on the darkest of days. She was the person that loved being with family and friends every chance she got.
 Kayla will be dearly missed by all the Rose and Lindsell families as well as her For Sight Vision Centre family, the U17 girls volleyball team and all her friends.
 If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Kayla’s name may be made directly to HALO Air Ambulance, 12, 49 Viscount Avenue SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5G4 (http://www.haloairambulance.com).
 Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

AUGUST MANY FINGERS

It is with great sadness that the family of August announce he was called home by the creator on April 9, 2021.

Due to current restrictions, a private service will be held at the Glenwood Funeral Home, Sherwood Park. A livestream of the service will be available on Friday, April 16 at 2:00 p.m., under August’s obituary on the Glenwood Funeral Home website.

The Interment will take place on the Blood Reserve at the St. Mary’s Cemetery.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

MOLONEY

DEBORAH ANNE MOLONEY, beloved wife of the late Victor Moloney, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Health Centre – Palliative Care Unit, on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at the age of 61 years.

A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. The service will be live streamed and may be accessed via Deborah’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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