THURSDAY, February 17, 2022

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on February 17, 2022.

BAKER

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Les Baker on Sunday February 13, 2022 at the age of 71. Les was born on January 21, 1951 to Clare and Gloria Baker. He was survived by his wife Judi Baker and his children Shiloh, Seth (Dianne), and Jenessa. Les adored his grandsons Keaton, Jaxon, Tanner, Lex, Nate, Luke, and Scott.

Les grew up in British Columbia with a loving and close-knit family. He had a beautiful musical talent, especially with the trumpet. He was asked to join a band with Herb Bishop and fell in love with Judi, Herb’s daughter. Les started going to church with Judi, was baptized and married Judi in 1977. The family decided to move to Alberta in 1982, where Les worked with the Bishop Family business in oil manufacturing and sales. Les loved fishing. Each time he was told he was having another grandson, he’d say, “I am going to need a bigger fishing boat!” He loved the outdoors and was a Master Scout, tennis player, and football enthusiast. Les leaves a big hole in many hearts and will be missed and remembered by many.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 18, 2022 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Copperwood Chapel, 9 Keystone Terrace West, Lethbridge. Interment will follow at Temple Hill Cemetery. For those who wish, live streaming will be available by visiting http://www.generationsfh.ca and scrolling to the bottom of Les’ obituary.

To send condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca

BECKER

WILHELM BECKER, beloved husband of the late Geraldine Schneider Dye Becker, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at the age of 72 years.

The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Taylor Street Chapel in Raymond, AB on Friday, February 18th, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.

Friends may meet the family at the Church from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the Service. Interment to follow in the Temple Hill Cemetery.

To send a condolence or watch the service online visit

http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

BIG SORREL HORSE

It is with profound sadness that Lawrence and Angela Big Sorrel Horse announce the sudden passing of their beloved son NATHAN WADE BIG SORREL HORSE. Nathan began his journey home to Omohka spatsiikoo (Great sand hills) on February 11, 2022.

The Wake Service will be held on Sunday, February 20 from 6:00 – 11:00 pm at White Calf Hall, Stand Off, AB. The Funeral Service will take place on Monday, February 21 at 11:00 am at White Calf Hall, Stand Off, AB. Interment to follow at St. Catherine’s Cemetery.

To send condolences please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

Ronald “Ron” Dorren

1933 – 2022

Mr. Ronald “Ron” Dorren of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Betty Dorren, passed away at St. Michael’s Health Centre, on Monday, February 7, 2022, at the age of 88 years.

A private family Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm, on Thursday, February 17, 2022. The family asks those who wish, to watch the service VIA livestream by going to https://www. mbfunerals.com/obituary/Ronald-Dorren.

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Phyllis Fremstad

1928 – 2022

Mrs. Phyllis Fremstad (Butcher) of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. John Fremstad, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at the age of 94 years.

Born in Birkenhead, England, Phyllis was the second of four children. She completed her schooling despite the interruption of the war. She then worked as a clerical officer in the City Treasury for the City of Liverpool until she emigrated to Canada in 1959.

She married John in 1962 and they welcomed son, Lawrence a year later. She truly enjoyed life on their farm in the Bowville area east of Carmangay until 1993 when they retired to Barons. She was active in various organizations in Barons and a very proud member of the Barons Legion and Ladies Auxiliary. She moved to Lethbridge in 2009 where she resided until her passing.

Phyllis is survived by her son Lawrence, daughter in law Sandra, granddaughters Lauren and Kirsten, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and their families.

A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, February 18, 2022 at the BOWVILLE CEMETERY, Carmangay, Alberta, RR 22.0 and TWP 13.2.

A Memorial Service will follow at 12:00 pm at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610- 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Reverend Lois Punton, officiating.

The family would like to thank the staff at Good Samaritan’s Park Meadows for the love and excellent care Phyllis received while there.

She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

Gambler – Steinhauser

Kirsten Marie Gambler – Steinhauser, passed away on October 28, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona at the age of 36 years.

A wake service will be held at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston, AB on Thursday, February 17, 2022 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. The funeral service will follow at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston, AB on Friday, February 18, 2022 at 11:00 am with interment to follow at St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Blood Reserve, AB.

To send a condolence please visit

http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

HARTLEY, Howard

Howard Hartley, beloved spouse of the late Cathy Rose Ann Hartley, passed away on February 11, 2022, at the age of 80 years. A private family interment will take place in the Vulcan Cemetery.

For those who wish, a Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday February 21, 2022 at Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home, 703 13 Street North, Lethbridge.

To share condolences, please

visit http://www.generationsfh.ca

Kathleen Hnidan

1952 – 2022

Ms. Kathleen Hnidan of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Ms. Debbie Yanota, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at the age of 69 years.

Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.

Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

Rebecca Hofer

1936 – 2022

Rebecca M. Hofer of East Raymond Colony, Raymond, Alberta; passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at the beautiful age of 85 years old.

The Funeral Service will take place at East Raymond Colony, Raymond, Alberta on Friday, February 18, 2022 at 10:00 am. Interment to follow at the East Raymond Colony Cemetery.

Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

LAMIRAND

CHARLES “CHARLIE” DAVID LAMIRAND, of Coalhurst, passed away suddenly at home, on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at the age of 64 years.

A Celebration of Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 32nd Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta, on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 1:30 P.M. with Patrick Siedlecki officiating. Please phone Cornerstone Funeral Home to RSVP for the Funeral service. The Celebration of Life will be livestreamed and may be accessed via Charlie’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

Robert “Bob” Murray Mckay

April 8, 1943 – February 10, 2022

Bob McKay of Lethbridge, Alberta passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at the age of 78 years. He was in hospital receiving treatment for bladder cancer during which he contracted Covid.

Bob will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him – his wife of 55 years Sandra and his son Ryan (Kathryn Koliaska); grandchildren Elizabeth and Mark McKay; sister Donna Fyles; nephew Glenn Fyles; extended family and numerous friends.

Bob was born in Cardston, Alberta the son of Ruth Gillespie and Donald Alexander McKay. He attended Cardston Elementary and Highschool where he met his future wife pursuing both her and further schooling at the University of Montana where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. He married Sandra Long on June 24th 1967 at the United Church in Waterton, and began working as a member of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Lethbridge in September of the same year. He was one of the first Chemistry Instructors hired by the University of Lethbridge and worked there over the next 38 years guiding the development of laboratory skills and critical thinking in almost two full generations of undergraduate science students. Bob and Sandra traveled to numerous countries around the world and passed on their love to travel to their son, Ryan. They were pioneers of West Lethbridge, building the 7th house on the west side of the city. Bob was a fly fisherman, avid golfer, baseball and softball player, racquet ball and squash player, curler, cyclist, runner, and soccer coach. Bob was an especially accomplished squash player competing nationally and later receiving national coaching certification. He volunteered extensively in the community he loved including two terms as President of the Lethbridge YMCA, a member of both the Masonic and Shrine orders, and Senator at the University of Lethbridge. He will be greatly missed by his family and his many friends.

We are very touched to have received a personal letter from the President of the University of Lethbridge which in part reads: “In recognition of Bob’s passing, today we have lowered our flag; a statement of respect regarding all that Bob contributed to the U of L and how much he will be missed.” Attached below is a communication regarding Bob’s passing that is posted on the U of L’s Notice Board.

https://www.ulethbridge.ca/notice/notices/condolence-notice-%E2%80%94-bob-mckay#.Ygvyy99lCWY

Bob will be privately remembered by family and friends.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Lethbridge Humane Society or to a scholarship created in his name at the University of Lethbridge (Scholarship contact John Eng – engj@uleth.ca).

Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

STEINBRENNER

JACOB STEINBRENNER, beloved husband of Adina Steinbrenner, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at St. Therese Villa, on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at the age of 90 years.

A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday February 19, 2022 at 11:00 A.M

Jacob will be laid to rest at Mountain View Cemetery.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

STILL, HERBERT “Bert” S.

The family of Herbert ‘Bert” Still is sad to announce his passing on February 13, 2022 at the age of 93 years. Bert was born on September 29, 1928 in Raymond, Alberta to Herbert and Annie Still.

Bert was raised in Raymond and attended school there until the eighth grade, from there he worked on different ranches in the area and that is how he met his wife, Marie Hately. They were married for 64 years when Marie passed in 2015. Together they raised six children; Phill, Ken, Kieth, Carol, Brian and Gail. From those six children they produced 28 grandchildren, 80 great grandchildren and 13 great great grandchildren.

Throughout Bert’s life he had numerous jobs from driving truck, moving horses and running heavy equipment but his love for livestock always brought him back to work on the farm and ranches where he was most happy working alongside his wife Marie.

When he retired from Nelson Family Ranches to their acreage east of Stirling, it was quite often he would be called for his opinion on livestock problems. He loved driving a team of horses and at his death he still owned a team. He will be missed by his family and many friends.

Bert’s saying: “Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play and to look up at the stars.”

Friends may meet with the family at the church prior to the service from 10:00 to 10:50 a.m. The funeral service will be held on Friday, February 18, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Stirling Chapel, Stirling, Alberta. Interment will follow in the Stirling Cemetery.

To send condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca

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