THURSDAY, September 23, 2021

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on September 23, 2021.

Harry Buchko

1938 – 2021

Mr. Harry Buchko of Lethbridge passed away in his home on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at the age of 82 years.

Harry is the son of the late Michael and Katherine Buchko; Brother to the late John Buchko; much beloved uncle of Jeffrey (Maria), Jeannine (Rick Banks), James (Hollie); cherished granduncle of Marcos, Alicia, Jakob, Grayson, and Emmett.

Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel.

An Interment will take place at Mountain View Cemetery at a later date.

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COOK, Donald Allan

Donald Allan Cook of Gull Lake, Alberta passed away at the Rimbey Hospital in Rimbey, Alberta on September 8, 2021 at the age of 62 years. Don was born in Red Deer, Alberta in 1958, and grew up in Lethbridge, Alberta. He moved to Yellowknife, Northwest Territories with his father, Edward David Cook, who was a member of the RCMP. While in Yellowknife in 1990, Don met Jill and her son Blair. In 1991, Don and Jill’s son, Ashlin, was born. The family moved to B.C. in 1993, first to Nelson for four years and then to Vancouver Island’s Cowichan Valley for 13 years. Don returned to Red Deer in 2010 to join his son Ashlin in the oil and gas industry. The family enjoyed several years back living in central Alberta. In 2019, they moved to Nova Scotia for a year with Jill’s family before returning to Alberta so Don could be with his children while he was ill. Don was a very kind and generous man who loved his family. His grandchildren held a special place in his heart, and during the last nine years of his life, he and Jill helped raise their granddaughter Kierra. Don also loved spending time outdoors and fishing. Don is lovingly remembered by his wife Jillian Rae Loughlin of Corner Brook, Newfoundland; sons Blair David Christiaan Loughlin and Ashlin James Dale Loughlin; grandchildren Kierra, Arris and Declan; brothers Rob Cook of Regina and Jim Cook of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan; sisters Kelly Cook Jackson of Edmonton, Colleen Shardlow of Lethbridge, Ann Range of Lethbridge and Judy Schmidt of Lethbridge; mother Carol Cook of Lethbridge; father Edward Cook of Edmonton; and his valued friend Bernadette Loughlin. A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Haying in the 30s Cancer Support Society, Box 35, Mallaig, Alberta or online at http://www.hayinginthe30s.com.

Condolences for Don’s family

may be emailed to meaningful@telus.net.

Meaningful Memorials Funeral Service Red Deer 587-876-4944

Dennis Hierath

1941 – 2021

Mr. Dennis Hierath of Milk River, loving friend of Ms. Joanna Rolfe, passed away at Milk River Long Term Care on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at the age of 80 years.

Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.

At Dennis’ request, a private service will be held at a later date.

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JENSEN

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of BRENDA KAREN (CAMPBELL) JENSEN on Tuesday September 21, 2021 in Cardston Alberta.

Brenda was born on August 2, 1944 to Lester and Wilma Campbell. Brenda is survived by her husband W Delton Jensen, her daughters Lynn (David) Bevans, Karen Jensen, and Marty (Drew) Wolsey, and her 4 Grandsons, and 3 Granddaughters. She is predeceased by her daughter Jolayne Jensen.

Brenda’s Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, September 25 at 11:00 am at the Jensen Family Campground near Kimball, Alberta. Interment will be held following the service at the Aetna Cemetery

To send a condolence or Watch online at a later date, visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

Joan Margaret Peat

1925 – 2021

With great sadness we announce the passing of Joan Margaret Peat, beloved wife of the late Harold Peat. She passed away peacefully, with her family at her side, at St. Michael’s Health Centre on Monday, September 13, 2021 at the age of 95 years.

Joan is survived by her Children Carolyn (Paul) Stevenson, Janice (Glenn) Varzari, and Barry Peat (Janice Loitz); Grandchildren Darren (Crystal) Stevenson, Colin Stevenson (Sara Konkin), Jennifer Varzari (Nick Noronha), Cara Varzari (Quintin Pike), Evan Peat (Larissa Mankee), Matthew (Chelsey) Peat, A J Loitz (George Simmonds),and Nicole Loitz (Rob Hoar); Great Grandchildren Cayley Stevenson, Omari and Reon Noronha Varzari, Kya Varzari Pike, Athena and Zelda Peat, and Easton and Makenna Loitz-Hoar; as well as many Nieces and Nephews in the Peat and Boyer families.

As well as her husband Harold, Joan was predeceased by her parents Margaret and Stan Boyer, brothers Doug and Donald Boyer, mother in-law and father in-law Annie Laurie Stafford Peat and Norman Bonner Peat, and Harold’s brothers Bonner (Olive), Stafford (Paddy), George (Kay), and Cam.

Whether we called her Joan, Joanie (she loved/hated that), Mom, Grannie, or G.G., we all have strong memories of this independent, confident, powerhouse of a woman. She was a family person – in fact family was the most important thing in her life. She adored her children, grand-children, and great grand-children. She especially loved visits with her grands and great-grands where she shared her stories and (several) Tim Bits with them. She was always proud of and interested in their different activities and accomplishments and she consistently urged them to be the best they could be at whatever they were passionate about. Friendships were also paramount to her – she deeply valued these relationships and worked to stay connected with many lifelong friends. She was a warm host and a skilled cook and baker. For as long as she was able, she hosted regular Sunday dinners of salt + pepper seasoned rare roast beef and all the fixings and one (but usually more) of her famous pies. When she could no longer put on a full meal herself, she always brought a homemade pie to her children’s homes for their Sunday dinners (and there were some pretty heated debates over which was the best one – Apple with Velveeta cheese? Lemon meringue? Bumbleberry?). And it wasn’t just pie baking that she excelled at – her cookies (oh those melt in your mouth whipped shortbreads), loaves, buns, and bread were all prize worthy. She was also skilled at knitting and crocheting and she painstakingly produced several complicated sweaters and baby blankets for her family members, and also mittens and many, many squares for Blankets for Canada. She loved taking trips to Montana (where she even occasionally practiced her golf swing) that had to include shopping for smart blouses (we never quite figured out what made a blouse “smart”, but boy did we ever look hard for “smartness”) and huckleberries for pies. But windy Waterton was her favorite destination for day trips and family picnics. She loved a good beer (always at room temperature to enhance the flavor) and dinners out at local restaurants; she was never without her lipstick, a fresh wash and set for her hair, and beautifully painted nails; she always wore bright colors (NEVER black); and she avoided the sun to such an extent that her 95-year-old skin was envied by many a 40 year old. She was fun and funny – she had a sharp wit, loved to playfully tease, and was quick to laugh and share that characteristic twinkle in her eyes. And even in her old age she didn’t become set in her ways and ideas, she remained willing to listen to and learn about the new viewpoints of her much younger family members. Yes, there were many exceptional things about this woman, but one thing that everyone in her life would agree on is that she gave the best warm hugs, hugs that we will miss but will always remember.

A special thank you to all the wonderful staff at St. Michael’s Health Centre who cared for Joan, and to her doctors at Family Medical Centre for the exceptional care that she received.

A private family graveside service is planned.

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SHOT BOTH SIDES

TROY CLOVIS SHOT BOTH SIDES passed away in Calgary, AB on September 10, 2021 at the age of 33 years. A Wake Service will be held at the Tanner Seniors Center, Cardston, AB (260 1 St W) on Sunday, September 26 from 6:00 – 11:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston on Monday, September 27 at 11:00 am. Interment will take place in the Pioneer Cemetery, Blood Reserve.

To WATCH the service Online or to send condolences please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

Pamela Smith

1956 – 2021

Ms. Pamela Smith of Lethbridge, beloved partner of Mr. Duncan Symington, passed away at home on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at the age of 65 years.

Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel.

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Allan Wiebe

1992 – 2021

Allan Wiebe of Lethbridge, Alberta, passed away suddenly in Lethbridge, on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at the age of 29 years.

Allan was born in Lethbridge on May 27, 1992 and lived here until the time of his passing. Allan was born to Tracey and Dean Wiebe.

Allan’s biggest joy and accomplishment in life was his son Carson. Besides Carson, Allan loved the outdoors. Mostly camping. His favorite spot was his and his grandpa’s secret place in Dutch Creek. He spent many camping trips down there.

Allan was a very kind and generous person who was on the shy side. He had a kind heart when it came to animals.

Allan is survived by his son Carson; mother Tracey Wiebe; his very special uncle Carlin; auntie Susan Ayerhart; two cousins Lemmy and Lily Ayerhart and his two special great-uncles Roy and Grant Pocza.

Allan was predeceased by his father Allan “Dean” Wiebe in 1992; his grandpa Tom Ayerhart in 2000 and most recently, his very special grandma Barb Ayerhart in June 2021.

Due to the restrictions that have recently been put into effect for COVID-19 and public gatherings, the family has made the difficult decision to make Allan’s service private.

A Private Family Graveside Service will be held in the MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY.

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