TUESDAY, May 03, 2022

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on May 3, 2022.

Charles “Doc” Dowling

& Frances Dowling

Memorial Service

Mrs. Frances Dowling of Lethbridge passed away on January 8, 2017, and Mr. Charles “Doc” Dowling of Lethbridge passed away on January 8, 2022.

A Celebration of Doc and Frances Dowling’s Lives will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta. To watch the service via livestream, please go to https://www.mbfunerals.com/ obituary/CharlesDocFrances-Dowling and scroll to the bottom of the obituary page.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Dowling-Rossiter Fund at the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta, 1202 – 2 Avenue South #50, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0E3, to help support local causes and charities.

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Olai Egeland

1931 – 2022

Olai Egeland, husband to the late Suzy Egeland passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, April 29th, 5 days after his 91st birthday.

Olai was born in Bassano, Alberta on April 24, 1931, to Oskar and Anna Egeland, the third oldest of 10 children. Dad farmed his entire life, finally retiring to Lethbridge in 2004. Dad saw a lot of changes over the years, from getting around with horse and buggy to driving his motorhome to China Creek and Yuma. Working the land with horses to driving a four-wheel drive tractor complete with cab and air conditioning. From flood irrigating with tarps to wheel lines and finally to pivots. Farming provided a good life but there were many lean years too. In the early years Dad worked winters in BC lumber camps and the Sugar Factory in Taber to help make ends meet. In 1957 he built our home on the farm and it was added onto several times as the family grew, and money was available. Together Mom & Dad raised their 4 children: Darlene (Harvey), Dean (Sandy), Ron (Carol) and Norma (Dennis) on the farm in Circle Hill just a few miles from the original homestead. To this family was added 9 Grandchildren: Daniel, Genese, Daryl, Kelly, Marissa, Chantal, Brett, Kaylee and Miranda and 12 Great-Grandchildren of whom Dad adored each and everyone. Dad’s past times were fishing, curling, winters in Yuma and playing cards. Dad was still playing cards at Norbridge less than a month ago, it was without a doubt his favorite past time.

He is survived by 3 brothers: Magnus, Gordon (Carol), Butch (Wendy) and 3 sisters, Taletta, Alma and Gladys.

Olai was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Suzy Egeland; his son-in-law Bruce Lamond; his parents Oskar and Anna Egeland; and 3 Brothers, Carl, Arthur and Otto

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta with Reverend Erin Phillips, officiating.

A private family Interment will take place prior.

To watch the service livestream, please go to https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/Olai-Egeland and scroll to the bottom of the obituary page.

Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre, 1400 9 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4V5.

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FOUR HORNS

RHODA MAY FOUR HORNS (Maanootsamaakii), passed away on April 26, 2022 in Lethbridge, AB at the age of 79 years.

The Wake Service will be held on Friday, May 6 at the Tanner Center (260 1 St W), Cardston from 6:00 – 11:00 pm.

The Funeral Service will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Blood Reserve on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 11:00 am with Father Pawel Andrasz officiating. Interment to follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery.

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

Doreen Gitzel

1934 – 2022

Doreen Marveleen Gitzel passed away peacefully on April 27, 2022, at the age of 88 years.

Doreen is survived by her daughters Valerie (Jerry) and Karen (Stanley); son Wayne; grandchildren Cody (Tracey) MyKenzie, Kaitlynn; one great grandchild Salem and numerous relatives.

She is predeceased by her husband Donald in 1994; sons Richard in 1976, and Daryl in March 2022.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.

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KASPERSON (SCHNEIDER)

BARBARA DORA (SCHNEIDER) KASPERSON, beloved wife of the late Philip Kasperson, passed away on April 30, 2022 at the age of 94 years.

Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.salmonandsons.ca

OKA – MITCHELL

Mavis Emerence Oka-Mitchell, passed away on April 29, 2022 in Lethbridge, AB at the age of 67 years.

A wake service will be held at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston, AB on Thursday, May 5, 2022 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. The funeral service will follow at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston, AB on Friday, May 6, 2022 at

11:00 am with interment to follow at Blood Band Cemetery, Blood Reserve, AB.

To send a condolence or watch online please visit

http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

PAUL

GUSTAV “GUS” PAUL, of Lethbridge, passed away in Lethbridge on Friday, April 29th, 2022, at the age of 90 years.

Gus was born Nov. 6, 1931 in Skirsnemune, Lithuania to John and Anna Pauliukaitis. Prior to immigrating to Canada, when he was 17 years old, Gus spent many of his childhood years in Lithuania enjoying fishing with his brothers, Ewalt and Johnny. Having settled in Magrath, Gus got a job at the local garage and then attended SAIT where he attained his Automotive Mechanic’s licence.

A spiritual man, Gus met his future wife Marlene Fellger in the Lutheran church in Magrath. They were married in 1956 and welcomed their three children Monty, Teri and Clark. In the early years, Gus worked at Fred King Motors and then Enerson’s prior to his tenure and retirement from AGT/TELUS.

Between fishing, golfing and enjoying his grandkids, Gus always had time for dancing and playing his accordion. Even well into his 80’s Gus lit up the room with his music and the ladies always lined up to dance with him.

For most of his 90 years, Gus enjoyed a happy, active and healthy life. The impact of COVID-19 on the world also took its toll on Gus. Even through his final days, Gus’ optimism served him well and was an inspiration to everyone around him.

Gus was predeceased by his brother (Johnny), father (John), mother (Anna), brother (Ewalt) and his wife (Marlene).

He is survived by his sister Lucy, children Monty (Roma), Teri, Clark (Eva), grandchildren Jason (Thea), Kelly (Ryan), Amanda, Brandon, Tess, and his great grandchildren Arley, Leaya, Katerina, and Eliana.

A Funeral Service will be held at the IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 20 Rocky Mountain Blvd. West, Lethbridge, AB, on Wednesday, May 4th, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Lee Loveridge officiating. A time of fellowship & refreshments will follow, and then interment will take place in the Magrath Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Immanuel Lutheran Church (general fund) Etransfer to admin@immanuelluthern.ca or 20 Rocky Mountain Blvd West, Lethbridge, AB, T1K 8E1

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

PSIKLA

ALEXANDER “ALEX” FREDERICK PSIKLA, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Marjory Psikla, passed away peacefully at Adaptacare on Monday, April 25, 2022 at the age of 94 years.

A Visitation will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 from 10:00 A.M. to 10:45 A.M., with a Graveside Service to follow at Mountain View Cemetery, 1210 Scenic Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Dwayne Dibben officiating.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

Cornelius Thiessen

1937 – 2022

Mr. Cornelius Thiessen of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Katherina “Kathy” Thiessen, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at the age of 84 years.

Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.

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TOEWS

HELEN TOEWS, of Coaldale, passed away peacefully at Sunny South Lodge, on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at the age of 95 years.

Helen will be laid to rest in the COALDALE MENNONITE CEMETERY, AB, on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. A Celebration of Life will follow at GEM OF THE WEST MUSEUM, 1306 – 20 Street, Coaldale, AB, at 2:00 P.M.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

WESTBROOK

ROSS WESTBROOK, beloved husband of Kay Westbrook, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at the age of 93 years.

Arrangements will be announced once completed.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

Elaine Wielenga

1941 – 2022

Mrs. Elaine Wielenga of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Mr. Brian Wielenga, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at the age of 81 years.

Elaine loved to golf, cook and spend time with her family. She loved to listen and was the very best at who, what, when, where, why, and what else. She adored her family and would go to the ends of the earth for them if she could. She was the glue in our family chain.

Above the clouds is a place where no pain and no sorrow exist, only peace and love. It’s Heaven

Besides her loving husband Brian, Elaine is survived by her 4 daughters Tannis, Traycee, Jennifer and Jocelyn, 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Elaine was predeceased by her parents Len and Thelma Jenner and her sister Marlene.

The family asks if you’d like to, to please send a donation to the charity if your choice in lieu of flowers.

In keeping with Elaine’s wishes, a Celebration of her life will take place at a later date. Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.

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

WIPF

DARREN WIPF (age 16), son of Michael and Tabitha Wipf, and DAVID WIPF (age 15), son of David and Katie Wipf, of the Hutterville Colony, passed away suddenly on May 1, 2022.

The Funeral Services will be held at 11:30am on Thursday May 5, 2022 at the Hutterville Colony, Magrath AB.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.salmonandsons.ca

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