FRIDAY, September 24,2021

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on September 24, 2021.

HADDAD

VICTOR “VIC” HADDAD, beloved husband of Heather Haddad, passed away peacefully following heart surgery at the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, on Monday, September 20, 2021 at the age of 70 years.

A private Family Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, September 24, 2021 at 12:00 P.M. The Mass will be livestreamed and may be accessed via Vic’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.

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HAHN

PATRICIA “PAT” HAHN (nee Lennox), of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Wayne Hahn, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at the age of 72 years.

Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.

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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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David D. Hofer

1946 – 2021

Mr. David D. Hofer of Hillridge Hutterian, beloved husband of Mrs. Kathryn Hofer, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at the age of 74 years.

A Funeral Service will be held at the Hillridge Hutterian.

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Jenny Holzapfel

1942 – 2021

Mrs. Johanna “Jana” Holzapfel, beloved wife of the late Mr. Vaclav Holzapfel, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, September 17, 2021 at the age of 79 years.

A Funeral Service will be held at 9:00 am, on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, Lethbridge, Alberta, 610-4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Reverend Trevor Potter, officiating.

Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.

This event will be livestreamed at https://www.mbfunerals.com/ obituary/Jana-Holzapfel

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Perley Kirby

1924 – 2021

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mother, Perley Mariah (Raymond) Kirby on September 17, 2021 at St. Therese Villa.

Perley was born at Waganai, Saskatchewan on October 30, 1924, she spent her first 15 years in Saskatchewan. Then in 1939, the family moved to Alberta by covered wagon to the Rocky Mountain House area. She met Tim Kirby and they were married on May 1st, 1946 in Rocky. They were married 57 years until his death in 2003.

She is survived by her children, daughter Leona (Kirby) Irons, sons, Timothy Kirby and wife Sharron, Ralph, Alan and wife Betty, and daughter. Barbara. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband Tim Kirby, her parents, John and Zora Raymond, twin sister at birth and two older sisters Millicent Eddindton and Mary (Raymond) Cass.

The family would like to thank the staff at St, Therese Villa for the compassionate care given to our mom during her stay,

A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at 2:30 pm on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY, Lethbridge, Alberta with Pastor Timothy Kirby, officiating.

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Karen MacDonald

1957 – 2021

Ms. Karen MacDonald of Lethbridge, passed away suddenly on September 17, 2021, at the age of 64 years.
She was born in Calgary, Alberta, to Alfred and Kathleen Ball. Karen loved hiking, walking dogs, gardening, and spending time with family. Her interests were faith in God and the Catholic Church, travelling and animals.
Karen is survived by her beloved companion and best friend of 20 plus years Daniel Nagy (aka “grandan”); 2 daughters Amanda MacDonald (Daryl Hitchcock) and Kate Bengry; son Mark (Leah) MacDonald; grandchildren Kiara Pontarolo, Ashton Wolskyj, Zahara Bengry, Emery MacDonald, Paisley Hitchcock, Pryce MacDonald, Hadley Hitchcock and Sophie Bengry; sister Sara Grimson and brother Mike Ball, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families.
She was predeceased by her parents Alfred and Kathleen Ball and sister Susan Webb.
A private family service will be held.
For those who wish, Karen’s Funeral Mass will be livestreamed.
A Prayer Service will be held at 6:00 pm on Friday September 24, 2021. To view Karen’s Prayer Service, please go to https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/Karen-MacDonald
A Funeral Mass will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, September 25, 2021. To view Karen’s Funeral Mass via livestream, please go to https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/Karen-MacDonald
Flowers are gratefully declined. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Saving Grace Animal Society, 4932 Main St, Alix, AB T0C 0B0.

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OROSZ

DIANE JEAN OROSZ, of Picture Butte, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at the age of 78 years.

As per Diane’s wishes, no funeral service will be held.

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PAVAN

LUCY DONNA PAVAN (nee Bitango), beloved wife of the late Joe Pavan, passed away at Park Meadows Good Sams on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at the age of 96 years.

Born in Hardieville, Lucy grew up on a farm in the Sunnyside community. She was a resilient child, enduring polio and many stays away from home for medical treatment throughout her childhood. She met Joe and married on October 21, 1945. She enjoyed working at Western Canada Hardware and then for many years, until her retirement, for the County of Lethbridge.

She was affectionately known to many as “Grandma Lucy” and spent her time caring for her humongous gardens, sharing her love of gardening and flowers with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She looked forward to visitors and her door was always open, offering a drink and some of her delicious baking to whoever stopped by. She was a long-time member of the Catholic Women’s League and the Weaver’s guild and loved to gift her warm blankets to family and friends.

Lucy is lovingly remembered by her daughters, Pat (Ken) Anderson of Pincher Creek, Ann Duncombe (Ray Yezovich) of Lethbridge, and Joan (Jim) Peterson of Colorado Springs; her son-in-law, John Morgan of Foremost; and her brother, Francis “Punch” Bitango; as well as her grandchildren, Shawn (Coralee) Anderson, Clint (Elizabeth) Anderson, James (Andrea) Anderson, Paula (Dean) Palmarchuk, Chris Duncombe (Tara Semeschuk), Ryan Morgan (Mandy Pack), Ashley Morgan (Ryan Miller), Joe (Kat) Peterson, and David Peterson; and her great grandchildren: Levi, Lewis, Colton, Malina, Hallie, Cole, Mackenzie, Kahlan, Reed, Dalin, Bella, Tove, and Ryland. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and their families. She was predeceased by her daughter, Donna Morgan, brother Mike Bitango, grandson Jody Anderson, and her parents, Matt and Mary Bitango.

Her family would like to thank the staff at Park Meadows for their care of Lucy during her time there.

Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, the family will be holding a service at a later date.

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

Joan Margaret Peat

1925 – 2021

Mrs. Joan Peat nee Boyer of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Harold Peat, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at St. Michael’s Health Centre on Monday, September 13, 2021 at the age of 95 years.

Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels. Joan will be inurned with her husband in the Mountain View Cemetery at a later date.

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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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Jaroslaw Tyniwsky

1926 – 2021

Mr. Jaroslaw Tyniwsky of Lethbridge, passed away at Good Samarians West Highlands on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at the age of 94 years.

A Private family service will be held.

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Renita Van Dyk

1950 – 2021

Ms. Renita Van Dyk of Coaldale, beloved spouse of Mr. Leland Berg, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at the age of 70 years.

Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.

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Jaydean Visser

1994 – 2021

It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our eldest daughter, Jaydean Lauren Visser, on September 17, 2021, at the age of 27 years.

She will forever be remembered by her parents Darrell and Lorraine, her beloved son Jaxson and her sisters Dana and Amanda.

Jaydean was lovingly brought into this world on August 28, 1994, in Lethbridge, Alberta. She was funny, loving and had a creative soul. As a child, she was happy, inquisitive and resourceful, always playing detective and being the star of home movies. The family will fondly remember the name “Agent Flower” while looking back on memories of her childhood.

Her teen years were hard as her inquisitive and resourceful nature proved difficult as she entered the drug culture. Although treatment was sought, the drugs were always a force that pulled her away from us.

Now her struggle is over and peace is finally found. We now mourn not only the loss of our girl, but also what addiction took from her; the dreams unfulfilled, the goals unreached, and a life unfinished.

Flowers are gratefully declined, but donations may be made to Streets Alive Mission (Genesis Project).

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic there will be no formal service. We wish to thank all the first responders for their service.

My poem below is dedicated to Jaydean and to any families with loved ones who are struggling with addiction.

Quicksand

Often it is said that God doesn’t give you more than you can withstand.

But when the one you love is an addict, it’s more like walking on quicksand.

Every moment unsteady treading ever so light.

While your loved one falls deeper into the night.

This is not an easy goodbye, nor the way it should be.

But now is not the time for blame,

it is a time for kindness, forgiveness and mercy.

We love you our dearest Jaydean, our little beauty queen.

The addict is not who we will choose to remember,

instead our daughter’s memory will be treasured.

Love, your family.

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William “Bill” Walton

1941 – 2021

Mr. William “Bill” Walton of Nobleford, beloved husband of Mrs. Karen Walton, passed away at Fort Macleod Extendicare on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at the age of 79 years.

Family and Friends are invited to pay their respects between 2:00pm and 4:00pm on Friday, September 24, 2021 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South.

Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.

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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.

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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WILSON

SERVICE CANCELLED

RITA MARIE JOAN WILSON, August 5, 1929 – Sept. 10, 2021

A celebration of life for family and friends previously scheduled for October 2 has been cancelled due to COVID restrictions. A family service will take place for Rita at a future date.

To send a condolence visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

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