TUESDAY, August 10, 2021
By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on August 10, 2021.
CORAZZA
TARCISIO “CHISO” CORAZZA, beloved husband of Luba Corazza, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully with family at his side at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, August 6, 2021 at the age of 85 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.
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Elizabeth Day Chief (nee Spear Chief)
Pookanskaikaikii
It is with extreme sadness and grief that we announce the passing of our precious mother, Elizabeth Day Chief, beloved wife of 44 years to the late Leo Day Chief. Surrounded by family, Elizabeth passed away at the Lethbridge Regional Hospital on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at the age of 68 years. Elizabeth was born on February 10, 1953 at the Blood Indian Hospital. A loving wife to Leo, who worked diligently alongside her husband to build a home and ranch for her family. Elizabeth was beautiful, understanding, and forgiving in her way-of-being, a gentle mother and grandmother who was extremely close to her children and provided guidance when needed. Always busy helping where she can, and very hospitable to family and visitors who came to their home. Greeting with a smile and feeding her visitors. As a respected elder who assisted with repatriation projects for the Blood Tribe, Elizabeth was kind and generous; she believed in helping all people which was her strength. In support of her grandchildren, Elizabeth would volunteer at cultural camps, support cancer campaign projects, and attend rodeos and horse races. Elizabeths’ belief was to approach life in a gentle way-of-being – Iikiinapi.
Elizabeth attended the St Mary’s Residential School, later in life continued on to upgrade in life management skills. She became a dedicated student determined to complete her education and led her to the University of Lethbridge where she graduated in 1991 from the Social Work Program with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. A Pillar in the Community, Elizabeth worked 30 plus years as a Supervisor for the Blood Tribe Social Development in the Income Assistance Program. Elizabeth was dedicated to her job and strived to utilize her formal education and her extensive traditional, spiritual, and cultural knowledge in her work. Elizabeth will be sadly missed by her co-workers, family, friends, and community for her spirit, support, and guidance.
Elizabeth is survived by her children, Leon (Pam Eagle Plume), Roxanne, and Ron. Grandchildren: Tyson, Ryder, Ceanna, Houston, Mike, Blaise, McKinnely, Cassidy, Quincy, John, Autumn – Penelope; Cody – Kynleigh, and Leo; Colton (Brooke White Quills) Beau, and Bently; Elisha, and Gracie. Adopted children: Tom (Sandra) Russel, Cody Fox, Rex (Yolanda) Many Grey Horses, Darlene Plume.
Siblings: Moses (Shelly) Spear Chief, Wilma (Wayne Morris) Spear Chief, Juluis (Cheryl) Spear Chief, Tammy, Renee (Winston Day Chief), Trina (Marvin Many Fingers) Sam Day Chief, Bella Day Chief, Mike (Crystal) Day Chief, Jerry (Teresa Small Legs) Day Chief, Agnes Black Water, Rex Day Chief.
Predeceased by her husband: Leo Day Chief, her parents: Cecile Prairie Chicken and James Provost, sister: Isabell Heavy Shields, Cecil Yellow Wings, and Dorothy Mae Spear Chief – Yellow Wings. Brother: Ray Black Water.
The family apologizes for any names that are missed.
A Family Service will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Eden’s Funeral Home, 2424 5th Ave, Fort Macleod, AB T0L 0Z0, followed by a Wake service until 11:00 P.M.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday August 12, 2021, at Eden’s Eden’s Funeral Home, 2424 5th Ave, Fort Macleod, AB T0L 0Z0, followed by an interment at One Spot Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent through http://www.edensfuneralhome.com.
Francis Dimnik
1926 – 2021
Frances Dimnik of Lethbridge, Alberta passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 4th at the age of 95. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph as well as her parents and siblings.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Tuesday August 10 at ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH (All Saints Parish), 2405 – 12th Ave. South, Lethbridge. Interment to follow in the Mountain View Cemetery.
Flowers are gratefully declined. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the St. Vincent De Paul Society/All Saints Parish, 2405 12 Avenue S. Lethbridge, AB, T1K 0P4.
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EAGLE CHILD
WILMA JOYCE EAGLE CHILD, passed away in Calgary, on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at the age of 55 years.
A Family Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 4:00 P.M., with a Wake to follow at SENATOR GLADSTONE HALL, Blood Reserve, AB, from 6:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M.
A Funeral Service will be held at SENATOR GLADSTONE HALL, on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 11:00 A.M.
Following the service, Wilma will be laid to rest in the Eagle Child Family Cemetery.
To send a condolence, please visit
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FUDRA
FRANK STEVEN FUDRA, beloved husband of Jean Fudra, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, with his wife and daughters by his side, on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at the age of 74 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. with Patrick Siedlecki officiating.
Following the Reception, Frank will be laid to rest in the Temple Hill Cemetery.
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HOLLADAY
CAROL ANNE HOLLADAY, beloved wife of Jim Holladay, passed away on August 8, 2021 in Raymond, AB at the age of 67 years.
The Meet the Family will take place at the Garden Place Chapel, Magrath, AB on Thursday, August 12 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm with a Memorial Service to follow at 12:00 pm. (Prior to the service the Interment will take place at 10:00 am for Family and Close Friends in the Magrath Cemetery).
To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca
Sofie Majchrzak
1927 – 2021
Our beloved Mom and Oma passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at the age of 94 years.
She will be deeply missed by her children Sig (Dolores), Monica and Rita; grandchildren Markus (Stacey), Kevin (Mark), Jessica (Garrett); great-granddaughter Leah and nephew Richard Kreuzer of Germany.
Sofie was pre-deceased by her husband Frank; her parents and sister.
Sofie was born in Hiltensweiler, Germany in 1927 and immigrated to Canada in 1950.
Mom was a beautiful, kind, humble lady, she always reminded us to keep smiling.
Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.
A Private family memorial mass will be held with burial in the Coaldale Cemetery with her husband Frank.
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MALEC
SHARON LEIGH MALEC, beloved wife of Roy Malec, passed away at the Foothills Health Centre, on Sunday, August 8, 2021, at the age of 73 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.
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MANY BEARS
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of NATAAWO’TAAN – DELBERT GEORGE MANY BEARS, August 1, 2021 at the age of 75 years old. He passed away peacefully at his residence at the West Highlands Good Samaritans, Lethbridge, AB.
A Family Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825-32 STREET SOUTH, LETHBRIDGE, AB on Monday, August 9, 2021 starting at 5:00 P.M., with a Wake to follow from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
A Funeral service will be held at ST.MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Blood Reserve on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Pawel Andrasz O.M.I.
Delbert will be laid to rest in the St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Blood Reserve, AB.
To send a condolence, please visit
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Patricia “Pat” Novak
1955 – 2021
Ms. Patricia “Pat” Novak of Lethbridge, beloved mother to Bryan (Brinae) Novak and Sarah Novak, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at the age of 66 years.
Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.
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Brayden Red Crow
1994 – 2021
Mr. Brayden Red Crow of Lethbridge, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at the age of 26 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
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SHOT BOTH SIDES
LINDA SHOT BOTH SIDES, beloved wife of Jim Shot Both Sides, of the Blood Reserve, passed away peacefully at the Fort Macleod Health Centre on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at the age of 69 years.
A Family Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 4:00 P.M. A Wake will follow at the family’s home on the Blood Reserve, beginning at 6:00 P.M. and continuing all night.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST.MARY’S IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, Blood Reserve, AB, on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Pawel Andrasz O.M.I. celebrating.
Following the Mass, Linda will be laid to rest in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
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TARA (MAE) BELL passed away suddenly at 53 years of age. She was born April 28, 1968 and passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021.
THIBAULT, Paul Emile
Paul Thibault, beloved husband of Joyce Thibault (Phillips), passed away in Lethbridge on Monday, August 2, 2021, at the age of 92.
Paul was born on December 12, 1928, in Ponteix, Saskatchewan and grew up on his parent’s farm in Aneroid, Saskatchewan. After completing high school and working at various jobs in western Canada, Paul moved to Edmonton where he met Joyce and began his education in pharmacy at the University of Alberta. On December 24, 1959, Paul and Joyce married. They had one son, Stephen Emile Thibault, born in Edmonton on June 25, 1961. Paul and his family moved to Lethbridge in 1966 where he worked as a pharmacist at the College Mall Woolco Pharmacy until his retirement in 1993. Paul had very fond memories of the people he worked with during his career at the pharmacy.
Paul was a committed husband and father and had a close relationship with his and Joyce’s brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews throughout his life. Paul loved to visit relatives, read, travel, lavish attention on the dogs and cats that were part of the household, and he especially enjoyed spending time with his two granddaughters Erin and Anna Thibault.
Paul is survived by his son Stephen and his granddaughters Erin Thibault and Anna Thibault. He is also survived by his brother Lionel Thibault, and three sisters, Irene Dureault, Georgette Martin, and Lucille Kopperud. Paul was predeceased by Joyce, his wife of 43 years, his parents, Emile, and Rose Thibault, and by his siblings Armand, Rene, Harvey, and Yvette.
A private family funeral service will be held at 11:00a.m. on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home with burial to follow at the Temple Hill Cemetery near the town of Raymond, Alberta. The family invites those who wish to watch the service via livestream at http://www.generationsfh.ca and scrolling to the bottom of Paul’s obituary.
If friends and family desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, 1-800-616-8816, donorserve@alzheimer.ca.
Visit http://www.generationsfh.ca to send condolences
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