By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on January 19, 2022.
ARNOLD
May 7, 1945 – January 15, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of BERNARD “BEN” ANTHONY VICTOR EDWARD ARNOLD, on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at the age of 76 years.
He is survived by his children Amanda (Ryan) Doucette and Christopher Arnold, and his grandson Daniel Doucette.
He is also survived by his siblings Patricia Arnold, Joan Herbut, Marilyn Arnold (Manfred Poehlmann), Hubert Arnold, Joe (Linda) Arnold and Robert Arnold.
Ben was predeceased by his parents Wendelin Arnold Sr. and Rose Magdalene Arnold, brothers Wendelin Arnold Jr. and James Arnold, and sister Cecile Arnold.
A Private Family Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH with Father Derek Remus celebrating. For any friends who would like to attend, please contact Marilyn at marilyn@hoststrategy.com
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Lonny Kim Berridge
May 12, 1957 – January 13, 2022
We are sad to announce that Lonny Kim Berridge, beloved father of Billi – Joe Flemming, passed away at the Foothills Hospital, Calgary. He is the Grandfather of Mackenize, Aurora, and Destiny, and Great- Grandfather to Audon.
He also leaves to morn his Parents Charles & Alma Berridge. Brother Darcy(Donna), and sister Michelle (Ray) Pickering, and nephews Kyle, Kris Pickering.
Teresa Boyd
1970 – 2022
Mrs. Teresa Boyd of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Daniel Boyd, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, January 3, 2022 at the age of 51 years.
Teresa is survived by her daughter Ashley Boyd; grandson Aidyn Seely; siblings Pearl Salm, George Salm, David Salm, Bruce Salm, Bonnie Chrysler (Rowe), Marilyn Rowe, Kenneth Rowe, Linda Kennel (Rowe), Dianne Rowe and Jim Rowe.
Teresa was predeceased by her son Joseph Boyd; siblings Ronald Rowe, Bev Sollors (Rowe), Barry Rowe, Gerald Salm, Joanne Salm, Neil Salm, Micheal Salm, and Shirley Salm.
A private family Funeral Service will be held at Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel, with Lisa Shimozawa officiating.
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Constantine Correia
1931 – 2022
Constantine Valentine Correia, beloved husband of the late Antonieta “Nita” Correia, passed away peacefully with family at his side in Taber on Monday, January 17, 2022 at the age of 90 years.
A private Prayer Service will be held at Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber on Friday, January 21, 2022 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 Constantine’s obituary page on our website and clicking on the livestream link that will be available at 6:45 P.M. on Friday, January 21, 2022. The livestream will begin at 7:00 P.M.
A private Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, Taber on Saturday, January 22, 2022 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 Constantine’s obituary page on our website and clicking on the livestream link that will be available at 10:45 A.M. on Saturday, January 22, 2022. The livestream will begin at 11:00 A.M.
Constantine is survived by his daughters Joy Correia (Kerry Webb) of Edmonton and Louise Correia (Richard Sobsey) of Edmonton; grandchildren Constance Sobsey (Tom Peters), Philip Correia-Webb and David Sobsey; great granddaughter Amalia Sobsey-Peters as well as by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife Antonieta Correia (nee Ferros); infant daughter Constance; grandson Benjamin Correia-Webb; parents Benjamin and Louisa (nee Saldanha); sisters Ruby (Francis) D’Souza, Placida (Santan) Fernandes and Carmen Correia.
Constantine, also known as Con or Custa, was born in Mombasa, Kenya on March 24, 1931, where he completed his Primary and Secondary education.
He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Science from Karnatak University, Belgaum, India, majoring in Chemistry and Physics. In 1958, Con won a Fullbright Scholarship which took him to the United States where he completed a Masters of Education at the University of Illinois, Champagne-Urbana Campus. He returned to Mombasa to get married and to continue his teaching career at the Goan High School there.
Con married Antonieta Ferros on December 26, 1959.
In 1965, Con made the move to Canada where he taught at Marymount School in Montreal and his wife and two daughters joined him in the summer of 1966. They moved to southern Alberta where he taught Physics and Chemistry at St. Mary’s Residential School, Cardston until 1969. In the summer of 1969, the family moved to Taber, where Con taught Science and Biology at St. Mary’s School until his retirement in 1987.
Besides a lifetime commitment to science education and scholarship, Con participated in the community in a variety of ways over the years of his life in Taber. A faithful parishioner at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, he was also a Grand Knight of the Taber Knights of Columbus, a District Commissioner for the Flatlands Scout District in southern Alberta, the President of the Taber Stamp Club, a volunteer with the Society of St. Vincent De Paul and the Membership Secretary of the Barnwell Seniors Club.
Con enjoyed his family and friends, fishing, photography, stamp collecting, completing newspaper crosswords and faithfully watching Jeopardy. He was also known for his creative and artistic endeavours, including his calligraphic hand-writing, and for his uniquely sarcastic sense of humour.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Con’s name may be made directly to the Taber and District Health Foundation, 4326 – 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N9 (http://www.tdhf.ca) or to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, 5009 – 48 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1T4.
The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to the staff at Taber Hospital and Linden View for their many kindnesses and care of our parents over the years.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone:
(403) 223-8778.
Christina Cowan
1981 – 2022
Ms. Christina Cowan of Magrath, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at the Chinook Regional Hospital, at the age of 40 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
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FIRST CHARGER
RICHARD FIRST CHARGER passed away surrounded by his family at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at the age of 34 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.
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Barb Halma
1946 – 2022
The Lord Jesus called Barbara Halma home on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at the age of 76 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. Due to the fact that in person attendance at the visitation is limited, those who wish to attend may do so by visiting Barbara’s obituary page on our website and choosing the ‘attend visitation’ link to schedule an arrival time. Alternatively, you may call the funeral home at (403) 223-8778 to schedule a time.
Please be mindful that the visitation time selected is limited to a ten minute window to allow others the opportunity to meet the family.
The burial service will be held at the Taber Memorial Garden on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 10:00 A.M.
The worship service will be held at Trinity Reformed Church, 1100 – 40 Avenue North, Lethbridge on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 1:30 P.M.
Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com [1].
Besides Harry, her beloved husband of fifty six years, Barb is survived by their five children, Jack (Karen) Halma of Cranford and their four children Kristina (Jesse) Guerette (their kids Jessie, David and Timothy), Courtney, James (Leah) (their kids Jacob and Jordan), Joel (Carina); Janelle (Henry) Huizing of Burdett (their two children Brant and Stefan); Norma (Gene) Bryan of Bozeman, Montana; Andrea (Kerry) Chan of Lethbridge (their two children Connor and Eva); Duane (Donelle) Halma of Pouce Coupe, British Columbia (their three children Sage, Brooke and Liam). Barb is also survived by numerous members of her extended family.
Barbara was born in Ylst, Friesland on January 7, 1946. She immigrated to southern Alberta with her family in 1951. After completing her formal schooling at the age of fifteen, she worked in the family bakery.
Barb met the love of her life, Harry and they began their married life together in July 1965. They were partners in life and in business.
During their later years, they loved travelling south to Yuma, Arizona, to escape the winter cold.
Barb was a homemaker, partner with her husband in the vegetable farm, an accomplished seamstress and avid quilter. She enjoyed singing in the church choir and volunteered for many years in church, school and community. Her volunteering included teaching Sunday School and Friendship Group with special needs children and adults as well as being involved with Taber Pro-Life.
Barb was a stay at home mom, looking after a busy household of five kids. When the family moved to Cranford in 1982, she helped out on the farm by managing the vegetable store and going to weekly farmer’s markets in Taber and Lethbridge.
“As a family, we had a good life and thrived on the farm. We realize all these blessings were from the Lord’s hand. Our lives changed on September 8, 2021 when Barbara was diagnosed with a brain tumour.
Throughout her eighteen weeks of hospitalization and short stay at Linden View, Barbara experienced excellent care and attention from Dr.
Torrie and the weekly rotating doctors, Taber hospital staff and the Palliative Care team. As a family, we are very grateful for the many cards and prayers of support during her convalescence. We praise the Lord for all who have supported us and may the Lord bless all of you.
She will be sorely missed by Harry and her family and many friends. We take comfort knowing that she is with Jesus her Lord in Heaven”
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Barbara’s name may be made directly to the Taber Special Needs Society, 5206 – 47 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1R1 or to Taber Pro-Life, Box 4431, Taber, Alberta T1G 2C8 (in order for a tax receipt to be issued, please make the cheque payable to Lethbridge and District Pro-Life and on the memo line, acknowledge Taber Pro-Life).
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone:
(403) 223-8778.
BRUCE ZEMP HARKER
Sept. 20, 1948 – Jan. 11, 2022
Bruce Harker of Raymond, Alberta passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife Joan (Hicken) Harker and family. Bruce was a devoted husband, father of nine children, grandpa to forty-one grandchildren, and great grandpa to four grandchildren. He worked for 46 years as a social worker for the Government of Alberta.
There will be a viewing Saturday January 22, 2022 from 12:00 – 12:45pm with a funeral following at 1:00pm at the RAYMOND STAKE CENTRE. Interment will be at the Temple Hill Cemetery.
Funeral livestream available at http://www.salmonandsons.ca
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca
Dexter Johnson
2006 – 2022
Dexter Johnson of Lethbridge, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at the age of 15 years.
Dexter is survived by his father Dan Johnson; mother Julie Mori; twin brother Scott Johnson; brothers Sam and Eric Johnson; and sisters Meg and Lucy Martin-Johnson.
Dexter was a student at Winston Churchill High School, a talented musician, science enthusiast, intelligent, kind, and a friend to all. Dexter will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
On his final day he stayed after school to work on extracurricular projects, came home and played jazz on his saxophone, went to bed, and passed away during the night. Dexter trusted people, and always tried to do what is right.
Those who remember Dexter and would like to meet his family or attend the viewing, can do so from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta. Due to the fact that in person attendance at the visitation is limited, those who wish to attend may do so by selecting the ‘Click here to RSVP” link on Dexter’s obituary to schedule an appointment. Or you may call Martin Brothers at (403) 328-2361 to schedule a time. Please do not arrive earlier than scheduled. 50 individuals will be allowed in every 15 minutes so please be mindful of the 15 minute window assigned to you.
A private family service will be held at 2:00 pm, on Friday, January 21, 2022. The family invites those who wish to watch the service VIA livestream by going to https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/Dexter- Johnson.
In lieu of flowers, the family of Dexter suggests donations to the Dexter Johnson Musical Instrument Fund at Winston Churchill High School can be made at the following address: https://lethbridge.schoolcashonline. com/Fee/Details/148/38/false/true. People can then choose the amount, and the destination (which would be Winston Churchill High School), and then they select tribute information and identify Dexter as the honoree. People can also write an individual message if they would like to. Donors then receive an instant tax receipt as well.
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KORVER
WILLEMTJE “WINNIE” KORVER (NEE BOSMA) passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at the age of 85 years, surrounded by her sons.
She was the beloved spouse of the late Case Korver for almost 60 years.
She was a dear Mother, Grandmother and Great- Grandmother to Nick & Greta (Erik & Brittany, William, Makenna) (Jenessa & Marco), Harry & Sharon (Jaylen & Laura) (Kendra & Justin), Randy & Lisa (Reed) (Bethany) (Elaina). She is also survived by her brothers Fred (Margaret) Bosma and Andy (Nellie) Bosma, brothers-in-law Bill (Hilda) Korver and Arie (Bev) Korver, sisters-in-law Ann Korver & Hennie Korver, as well as numerous nieces & nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents Andries (Andrew) & Lampkje Bosma, sister & brother-in-law Louis & Betty Brandsma, brother Herman Bosma, sister Janet Bosma, sister-in-law Anne Bosma, Father & Mother-in-law Nicholas & Grace Korver, brothers-in-law Cor Korver, Nick Korver, sister and brother-in-law Grace & Morris Maheux, and nephews Grant Maheux and Paul Korver.
Winnie was born on May 15, 1936 in Katwijk, Friesland. At the age of 14, the Bosma family immigrated to Southern Alberta in 1950.
In March 1962, she married Case Korver and they were blessed with 3 sons. They farmed north of Coaldale until they moved to Coaldale in 1996. In December 2020, they moved to Elim Village in Lethbridge.
Winnie was a faithful member of the Christian Reformed Church. She was a house cleaner to various families for many years in Lethbridge and Coaldale. She loved to bake, knit blankets for family members and Blankets for Canada, and reading. She loved when her family came for visits (especially the grandchildren) or going for a day trip or drive with Dad in the countryside.
She will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by her family and all who knew her. The family would like to thank all the staff & residents of Elim Village for assisting Mom over the past three months, and to the Doctors and nurses at the hospital for their care.
A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at Mountain View Cemetery on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Following this service, a public Worship Service will be held at the NOBLEFORD CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH – 522 Highway Ave, Nobleford, AB at 1:30 PM with Pastor Frank Lanting officiating. The Worship Service will be livestreamed and may be accessed via Winnie’s obituary on the Cornerstone website as well as via the church’s website or by using the link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClTIwikb8KqutMxctFXMw6A
In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to Streets Alive Mission (streetsalive.ca).
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
MATLOCK
GAIL MATLOCK (nee MCKAY) passed away at home on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at the age of 74 years.
She is lovingly remembered by her husband of 39 years, Robert “Bob” Matlock; daughters Trish Streloff and Kelly Clark; grandchildren, Ella McGillivary, Caleb Sartorius, Nadine and Lara Clark; great-grandchildren, Ivy Clark and Tucker Johnson; and brother Doug (Diane) McKay as well as many nieces and nephews.
Gail was predeceased by her parents, Cam and Margaret McKay, son Blair Streloff and in-laws, Orin and Ivy Matlock.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Gail’s memory to The Milk River Ladies Hospital Auxiliary, Box 120, Milk River, AB T0K 1M0.
A private Celebration of Life will be held in the summer of 2022.
Cremation entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home.
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NAKAMA
DOUG NAKAMA, of Lethbridge, passed away suddenly at home, on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at the age of 70 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.
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Peter Trefan
1933 – 2022
Mr. Peter Trefan of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Mary Trefan passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at the age of 88 years. Also left to mourn are his five sons; Nick (Patricia), Peter, Randy (Shirley), Terry, and Jack (Natalie).
Peter chose to be privately remembered by his family and friends.
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VISSER
NICOLAAS VISSER, beloved husband of the late Jacoba Visser, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at the age of 86 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.
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