By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on January 27, 2022.
Denyse Marie Anderson
Sept. 21st, 1956 – Jan. 19th, 2022
Denyse Marie Anderson passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.
She is survived by her children Ryan Anderson, Jessica (Shard) Skeith, and Travis Anderson; grandchildren Avery and Ronin Skeith; brothers Macky, Mike, Rod, and Andre Houle; and sister Lorraine Coakes.
Denyse was predeceased by her parents Anatole and Therese Houle, and her brother Donald Houle.
Denyse loved visiting her family in Quebec, taking spontaneous trips, and travelling abroad. She had a witty and sassy personality that many loved her for. She was a dedicated Safeway employee for over 30 years, and was very involved with her union (UFCW401). She had an infectious laugh and was wonderfully easy going. Denyse loved her kids and grandkids more than anything else in the world, and she was always very dedicated to her family. In her pastime, she enjoyed cross stitching, puzzles, and Sudoku.
Denyse will be deeply missed and forever loved.
In memory of Denyse, donations to the Canadian Liver Foundation would be greatly appreciated by her family.
To view and share photos, condolences and stories of Denyse please visit www. choicememorial.com. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Choice Memorial Cremation & Funeral Services (403) 277-7343.
BUDAU
JOYCE MAE BUDAU, of Lethbridge, passed away, on Monday, January 17, 2022 at the age of 80 years.
A private family service will be held on Thursday January 27, 2022 at
2:00 P.M. The service will be livestreamed, and available to view Via Joyce’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.
To send a condolence, please visit
http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
Albert Vernon Dorge
(Uncle Al)
1929 – 2022
Mr. Albert Vernon Dorge of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Doris Dorge, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, January 24, 2022 at the age of 92 years.
He will be deeply missed by his wife Doris; children Vernon, Debbie, Jamie and Jaelynn, as well as numerous family members and friends.
A Viewing will be held from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Monday, January 31, 2022 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta.
Please note that due to Covid 19 restrictions the number of attendees will be limited to 50 people in the building at a time. Thank you for understanding.
Interment will follow at 2:00 pm at the UNION CEMETERY, Fort Macleod, Alberta.
Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation by going to their website https:// http://www.heartandstroke.ca/ or mailing it to 119 14 St NW #100, Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.
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.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Wake and Funeral Mass have been postponed. Details will be announced when available.
To send a condolence, please visit
http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
Heggie, Mary
Mary McEvitt Heggie of Raymond Alberta, beloved wife of the late Alan Heggie, passed away on January 20, 2022 at the age of 91 years.
Friends may meet the Family on Saturday, January 29, 2022 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Knight Street Chapel, 260 E 200 N, Raymond, Alberta. A private Funeral Service will follow with interment in the Temple Hill Cemetery.
For those who wish, live streaming will be available by visiting http://www.generationsfh.ca and scrolling to the bottom of Mary’s obituary.
To share condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca
Ron Lloyd
1936 – 2022
Ron L loyd
1936 ~ 2022
Maurice Frank Ronald (MFR) Lloyd, beloved husband of the late Lorna Lloyd, passed away in Taber on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at the age of 85 years. Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Sunday, January 30, 2022 between 3:00 P.M. and 4:00 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 Ron’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. A private funeral service will be held at Southland Funeral Chapel,
5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Monday, January 31, 2022. A private burial service will follow at the Taber Memorial Garden. 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 Ron’s obituary page on our website and clicking on the livestream link that will be available at 10:15 A.M. on Monday, January 31, 2022. The livestream will begin at 10:30 A.M. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com. Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Royal
Canadian Legion (lower lounge), 5205 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Monday, January 31, 2022 at 3:00 P.M. to
share in a toast to Ron’s life. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Ron’s name may be made directly to the purchase of a bench that will be placed at the Indian Hill Golf Course at one of the holes he scored a ‘hole in one’ at. Please make your donation by e-transfer to dthansen@telusplanet.net or by mail in care of Teri Hansen, Box 51, Purple Springs, Alberta T0K 1X0.
Elmer Megyes
1938 – 2022
Elmer Andrew Megyes, beloved husband of Carol Megyes, passed away in Taber on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at the age of 83 years.
A private funeral service will be held at Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber on Saturday, January 29, 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 [1].
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 Elmer’s obituary page on our website and clicking on the livestream link that will be available at 10:45 A.M. on Saturday, January 29, 2022. The livestream will begin at 11:00 A.M.
Besides Carol his loving wife of fifty three years, Elmer is survived by his children John (Joely) Megyes of Coaldale, Carolyn (Fred) Moerkerk of Lethbridge, Mary-Ann (Arthur) Tingey of Edmonton and Julie (Hugue) Pineault of Leoville, Saskatchewan; grandchildren Lyndley, Aidan, Robyn (Gerrick), Quinlan, Jarvis (Amber), Toni (Brandon), Sawyer, Kelli, Pascal and Olivia; great grandchildren Elliot, Chelsea and Liliana. He is also survived by his brother-in-law Bob (Lana) Krakowski and their children Layne Krakowski and Shana Krakowski; nephews Art Jonker and Doug Jonker and family.
He was predeceased by his parents Tony and Anna Megyes, sister Maggie Jonker, in-laws Bob and Mary Krakowski.
Elmer was born July 29, 1938 at the Galt Hospital in Lethbridge to Tony and Anna Megyes. He was raised on the family farm east of Taber. Elmer took over the family farm when his father retired, which he operated until 1986. Elmer and Carol made their way into Taber and worked as custodians at the Taber Legion for approximately ten years.
Elmer had a love for classic cars, especially the fifties and sixties vintage. He had a mechanical background and would always tinker and was continuously trying to improve things. He enjoyed travelling to Vegas on numerous occasions. Elmer had a love of music as well he enjoyed dancing.
Dad always had a smile on his face and would take the time to start a conversation with anyone. He enjoyed telling stories and always had a joke to tell. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Elmer’s name may be made directly to Taber and District Health Foundation, 4326 – 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N9 (http://www.tdhf.ca)
Fabian Thomas Strikes With A Gun
1976 – 2022
With great sadness the family announce the sudden passing of Fabian Thomas Strikes With A Gun in Brocket, Alberta on Thursday, January 20, 2022. Fabian was 45 years old. A Prayer and Visitation will be held at Snodgrass Funeral Chapel on Sunday, January 30th, 2022, from 5:00pm to 11:00pm. The Funeral service will be held at Snodgrass Funeral Chapel at 1:00pm on Monday, January 31st, 2022. Interment to follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Brocket. **Proof of Vaccination or a negative COVID test result will be required to attend any of the services**
To email condolences,
please visit
http://www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com
TAILFEATHERS
TERENCE FRED TAILFEATHERS, Ik’kaiyota’si (Owns a fast horse), passed away on January 19th, 2022 on the Blood Reserve, AB at the age of
44 years.
A Wake Service will be held on Friday, January 28th at the Tanner Seniors Center (260 1 St W) Cardston, AB from 6 -11:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 29th at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Blood Reserve at 11:00 am. Interment in One Spot Cemetery, Old Agency.
To send a condolence or please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca