WEDNESDAY, October 27, 2021
By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on October 27, 2021.
Harry Afganis
1937 – 2021
Mr. Harry Afganis of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Elizabeth “Betty” Afganis, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, October 25, 2021 at the age of 84 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
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Antonia Ambrozic
1931 – 2021
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Antonia Ambrozic (nee Hribar), beloved wife of Mirko (Mike) Ambrozic.
Antonia was born on July 22, 1931, in Zlato Polje, Slovenia. As victims of political strife, the Hribar family relocated to Austria in 1942 and Antonia spent her teenage years with her family in refugee camps. The family immigrated to Canada in 1949, settling in southern Alberta. After working on sugar beet farms for two years, the family moved to Lethbridge, Alberta.
A few years later, Antonia met Mirko from Bled, Slovenia and they were married in October of 1958, recently celebrating their 63rd wedding anniversary. Together they raised three children, Evelyn, Caroline and Richard.
Antonia was a kind, loving and caring spouse, mother and grandmother, often putting her families needs ahead of her own. Antonia enjoyed working at St. Michael’s Hospital for over 22 years in the CSR and Dietary departments. Antonia and Mike were active members of Assumption Church, where Antonia also volunteered through the Catholic Woman’s League. Antonia came from a musical family and enjoyed being in the Slovenian Choir at Assumption Church. Family was everything to Antonia. She looked forward to family get togethers and did all the cooking for these events. Antonia would often be found in the kitchen playing Slovenian music while baking her delicious potica, strudel, pies and cookies.
One of Antonia’s special experiences was a visit back to her birthplace in Slovenia in 2015 with her daughter Caroline, and her grandchildren Christopher and Kimberly.
Antonia is survived by her husband Mirko, twin sister Ann (Steve) Dimnik, brother Bart (Betty) Hribar, sister-in-law Johanna Hribar, daughters Evelyn (Peter) Watson, Caroline (John) Hatcher, and her son Dr. Richard Ambrozic.
She is also survived by her grandsons Daniel (Tess), Christopher, Michael, Bradley and Nicholas, granddaughter Kimberly, great grandson James, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother Antonija, father Jernej and brothers Stanley and John.
The family would like to thank the staff at St. Therese Villa in Lethbridge for their care of Antonia. A special thanks to Chaplain Prince Mookkanotti Lukose for the comfort he provided to both Antonia and Mike.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 am, on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405-12 Avenue South Lethbridge, AB. Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) research at UHN Foundation, in memory of Antonia, would be appreciated by the family. Please visit UHNfoundation.ca/tribute or call 416-603-5300.
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FAST
JOHN FAST, of Coaldale, beloved husband of Elsie Fast, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at the age of 78 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.
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Jack Fettig
1920 – 2021
Philip Jacob Fettig, beloved husband of Donna Fettig, passed away in Taber on Monday, October 25, 2021 at the age of 101 years.
A private Prayer Service will be held at Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 7:00 P.M.
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 Jack’s obituary page on our website and clicking on the livestream link that will be available at 6:45 P.M. on Thursday, October 28, 2021.
A private Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church on Friday, October 29, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden. 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 Jack’s obituary page on our website and clicking on the livestream link that will be available at 10:45 A.M. on Friday, October 29, 2021.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.
Gail Fitch
1937 – 2021
Mead Gail Fitch, beloved partner of Roxy Ferguson, passed away in Lethbridge on Monday, October 25, 2021. He was 84 years of age.
A private funeral service will be held at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Monday, November 1, 2021 with Life Celebrant Shelly Bassett officiating. A private burial service will follow at the Taber Memorial Garden. 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 Gail’s obituary page on our website and clicking on the livestream link that will be available at 1:45 P.M. on Monday, November 1, 2021.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.
Duane Andreas Johnson
May 18, 1951 – October 25, 2021
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Duane Johnson at the Claresholm Hospital on October 25, 2021 at the age of 70.
A Private family graveside service will be held at the Granum Cemetery.
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Lorne Kropinak
1936 – 2021
Mr. Lorne Kropinak of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Jean Kropinak, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, October 25, 2021 at the age of 85 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
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LUTTEROTTI
With great sadness we announce the passing of Adella Lutterotti (nee Labiuk), beloved wife of George Lutterotti.
Adella passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge on Friday, October 22, 2021, at the age of 73 years.
Adella was the loving mother of Trish Lutterotti, Dave (Sammi) Lutterotti, Erick (Gwen) Lutterotti; proud grandmother of Stefani Lutterotti, Audra Lutterotti, Hunter Lutterotti, Evan Lutterotti, and Ottavio Lutterotti; and sister of Tad (Geri) Labiuk. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Mary Labiuk and her father-in-law, Guerrino Lutterotti. She will be missed and remember lovingly by her family and her friends.
Adella was born March 7, 1948, in West Germany. In 1950, she travelled to Canada with her parents and her brother Tad, where they lived in Raymond and worked the sugar beets. In 1967, she graduated from high school with an arts scholarship, attended secretarial school and later that year she gave birth to her daughter, Trish. In 1969, she met and married George. Soon after, Erick and David were born. Adella was a stay-at-home mom until all the children entered school. At that time, she did secretarial work. When Erick and David went into sports, she was always involved. She volunteered her time at the Lethbridge Minor Hockey office, drove them to games/practices and drew posters for their teams. She was the ultimate and best hockey mom! When her sons married, she was the ever-doting mom and mother-in-law. She used her artistic talents to contribute to their special day.
When the grandchildren began to arrive, she was always there for them, ready to do anything and everything that was needed. Next to her family, her second love was for animals. She was actively involved with the Lethbridge Humane Society. Her favorite time was going for walks along the river and in the coulees with Shelby, her German Shepherd.
In 2002, Adella suffered a stroke. She was a survivor. She put all she could into each day until she could no longer. She never wanted to be a burden, she never asked anything for herself. Adella always put others before herself despite the pain and suffering she lived through each day until the end of her life.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Adella to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (www.heartandstroke.ca/donate).
A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME (2825 32nd Street South, Lethbridge, AB) on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at 7:00 PM With Sharon Hagel Leading.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH (2405 12th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB) on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at 10:00 AM, with Father Kevin Tumback celebrating.
Due to Covid restrictions, attendance is limited to 50 people. Please RSVP your attendance to either Service to Cornerstone Funeral Home at 403-381-7777 or email to care@cornerstonefh.ca
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
RAI
PURNI MAYA RAI, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Raj Man Rai, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, October 25, 2021 at the age of 82 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB on Friday, October 29, 2021 at 11:00 A.M.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, seating will be limited to 50 guests. Facemasks are mandatory and will be available upon entry.
Purni will be laid to rest at Royal View Cemetery following the Funeral Service.
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Susie Regehr
1925 – 2021
Mrs. Susie Regehr of Coaldale, beloved wife of the late Mr. Isaac P. Regehr, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at the age of 96 years.
Susie was born October 14, 1925 in the Ukraine to Peter and Susanna Penner. In 1948, she immigrated with her family to Canada, settling in Coaldale until her passing.
Susie is survived by her son Jake; daughter Elfrieda (Frank) Hubert; grandchildren Heather (Gerald) Peachey, Warren and Peter; great grandchildren Monika, Jakob, Zoe and Jessika; sisters Gertrude Loewen, Elizabeth Funk and brother Henry (Esther) Penner; sister-in-law Margaret Penner, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and their families.
Susie was predeceased by her husband Isaac; brother Peter; sisters Mary and Hilda; children Hilda and Abram; and granddaughter Amy.
We would like to thank the Sunny South Lodge in Coaldale for their loving care of mom for the past 9.5 years.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, Lethbridge, Alberta, 610- 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta with Henry Penner and Henry Klassen, officiating.
Flowers are gratefully declined. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee 210- 2946- 32 Street NE, Calgary, Alberta T1Y 6J7.
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Anna Rogan
1934 – 2021
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Anna Rogan who passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 20, 2021, at St. Therese Villa at the age of 87 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am, on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 12 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB, with Father Kevin Tumback celebrant. Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
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Rose Szigli
1919 – 2021
Mrs. Rose Szigli of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Stephen Szigli, passed away at St. Michael’s Health Centre, on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at the age of 102 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
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THOMPSON
JAMES “JIM” THOMPSON, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Evelyn Thompson, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at the age of 87.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.
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ZEINSTRA
CELESTE ZEINSTRA, beloved wife of John Zeinstra, passed away peacefully with her loving husband and family by her side, at the St. Michael’s Health Centre – Palliative Care Unit, on Monday, December 14, 2020 at the age of 66 years.
Due to Covid restrictions, the Service scheduled for October 29th has been CANCELLED.
Hopefully we can celebrate “Celeste style” in December!
Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
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