THURSDAY, May 26, 2022

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on May 26, 2022.

COSLOVI

LUCIANO COSLOVI, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Lidia Coslovi for 74 years, passed away peacefully at Extendicare on Saturday May 14th at the age of 92 years.

A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 32nd Street S, Lethbridge, AB on Thursday, May 26th, 2022, at 7:00 PM with Sharon Hagel officiating.

A Funeral Mass will be held at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 12th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB on Saturday, May 28th, 2022, at 10:00 AM with Father Derek Remus celebrating.

Interment to follow in Mountain View Cemetery.

Memorial tributes may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

DOUGLAS

KATHLEEN “PEGGY” FLORENCE DOUGLAS, beloved mother, grandmother, friend and wife of the late Roy Douglas, passed away at the Milk River Hospital on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at the age of 99 years.

She was predeceased by her husband, Roy, son-in-law Ray Thielen, one grandson Clint Jordan, her parents, 12 brothers and sisters, and Roy’s parents and siblings.

She is survived by two sons, Alan (Emily) Douglas of Fort Macleod, Mel (Jan) Douglas of Milk River, two daughters, Ann Thielen of Milk River and Doreen (Mike) Wollersheim of Calgary, 11 grandchildren, Peggy (Keith) Losey, Teri (Greg) Trump, Lisa (Will) Balog, Shane (Pam) Douglas, Sheri (Carey) Edwards, Dean (Tara) Jordan, Trevor (Tanya) Jordan, Mike (Becky) Douglas, Keith (Anna) Douglas, Perry (Kerry) Douglas, and Cindy Wollersheim, 30 great- grandchildren, and 22 great-great-grandchildren.

Grandma came to Canada as a war bride after the war either in late 1945 or 1946. By that time, she had two children in tow and the boat ride on the Queen Elizabeth was rough! Grandma loved her family and was known for her great cooking. The best shortbread cookies ever were her specialty, along with great Christmas dinners; or just about anything else she served up. She touched us all and our time with her was marvelous. Her sense of humor was with her to the end.

Thank you to the Milk River Long-Term care staff for all they did for Grandma. The care she received made her last years easier. We are all grateful.

A Service of Remembrance will be held at ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH 201-2 Ave. N.E., Milk River, on Saturday, May 28th at 2:00 P.M., with Rev. Marion Martin officiating. Peggy will be laid to rest in the Milk River Cemetery. A time of fellowship & refreshments will follow at the Heritage Hall.

Flowers are acceptable, or contributions may be made to the Family & Resident Council or Milk River Long-Term Care.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

DOYLE

PATRICK “FRANCIS” DOYLE, beloved husband of Lorine Doyle, passed away peacefully at Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, May 20, 2022 at the age of 92 years.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 – 12 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 1:30 P.M. with Father Derek Remus celebrating.

Following the Mass, Francis will be laid to rest in a private Graveside at Mountain View Cemetery.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

Clifford Elford

1936 – 2022

Mr. Cliff Elford of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Marjorie Elford, passed away peacefully at Good Samaritans Society Park Meadows Village on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at the age of 85 years. Cliff is survived by his sons Alan (Elaine), Scott (Theresa), and Joel (Candes); three grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.

In keeping with Cliff’s wishes, he will be privately remembered by his family and friends.

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

FORNEFETT

ERIKA ANNA FORNEFETT, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Walter Otto Fornefett, passed away peacefully at St. Therese Villa, on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at the age of 93 years.

A Memorial Celebration of Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. with Patrick Siedlecki officiating. The service will be livestreamed and may be accessed via Erika’s obituary on the Cornerstone and Lethbridge News Now websites.

In memory of Erika Anna Fornefett, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation (hsf.donorportal.ca)

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

Garry Wayne Hoglund

1941 – 2022

Mr. Garry Wayne Hoglund of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Vellrie Hoglund, passed away in Calgary at Foothills Medical Centre on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at the age of 80 years.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.

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

KARK

ISTVAN “STEVE” KARK, beloved husband of Margaret Kark, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at the age of 84 years.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

MACDONALD

January 17, 1929 – May 24,2022

GLENYS JEAN MACDONALD (née Driver) passed away at Fairmont Extendicare on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at the age of 93 years.

Glenys was born in Davidson, SK and moved at a young age to Regina. In 1949, she married Garnet Macdonald and shortly thereafter moved north to Nipawin, SK., where they raised their three boys and operated a family business for eighteen years. In 1976, they made the leap to relocate to Lethbridge, during which time Glenys worked for School District 51 and CUPE. She was active in McKillop United Church, St. Mary’s Sailing Club, her Mathesis group, and enjoyed social outings with a circle of close friends, better known as the ‘crazy eights’. Following retirement, she travelled extensively throughout Europe, Asia and Australia on several occasions.

Glenys was predeceased by her husband Garnet, son Barry, grandson Chad, brother-in-law Grant, special friend Del Collier and all nine of her siblings.

She is survived by her two sons, Bruce (Janet) and Brian, and grandchildren Carmen, Shannon and Barry as well as four great grandchildren Haydin, Karley, Hank and Sam.

Glenys ‘lived life’, treasured her family and friends, and will be greatly missed by those fortunate enough to have known her. Although she overcame adversity several times in her life, her positive outlook, infectious laugh, and compassion for others never waivered.

A special thank you is extended to the Fairmont Extendicare staff and Dr. Leam for their kindness and excellent care.

At Glenys’ request, no funeral service will be held. Burial will take place at a later date, in Nipawin, SK.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army (salvationarmy.ca) or McKillop United Church, (mckillopunited.ca)

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

MCTAGGART

DENNIS EASTON MCTAGGART, beloved husband of Theresa McTaggart, of Milk River, passed away peacefully at the Milk Rover Health Centre, with his beloved family by his side on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at the age of 69 years.

A private family celebration will be held this summer.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

JACQUELINE ANNE MOORS

née STEWART

Our treasured mother, Jacqueline Anne (Jackie)(Jaye) Moors a.k.a. (Brown Owl)(Sunshine/Bagheera) of Lethbridge Alberta, peacefully passed from this life in her home she loved, Blue Sky Lodge on Saturday May 21, 2022 at the age of 78.

Mom is joyfully reunited with our father Bob, after being apart 7 and a half years.

She is the loving mother of: Dan (Alana) Moors, Ian (Shannon) Moors, Deanna (Robert) de Gruchy and Amanda (JC) Miller

The proud, unwavering and dedicated Grandmother to: Logan, Davis, Kendra (Scott), Hailey, Izabella, Brittany (Steven), Thomas, Kinley, David, Tristan, Aliya, and EJ.

An adoring GG to: Phaedra, Aviana, Riker, Julian and Rhedyn.

Mom is also survived by her treasured Siblings: Ray (Fran), Diana, Cheryl, Robert (Debbie), Richard (Paddy).

She has numerous nieces, nephews, and “bonus” children and grandchildren. She loves them all unconditionally.

Mom was predeceased by her husband Robert (Bob) Moors, her parents Daniel and Dorothy Stewart, in-laws John and Florence Moors. Siblings in-laws: Koos, Ruth (Roy), Eleanor (Ted), Margaret (Merrill), John (Kay), Mary (Pete), and our dear family friend Irwin McNeely.

Dad is greeting his girl Jaye with their Sweet, loyal Amy dog by his side.

Friends are welcome to meet with the family on Thursday May 26, 2022 from 7:00 till 8:00pm at SALMON AND SONS FUNERAL HOME (433 Stubb Ross Road S Lethbridge).

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday May 27, 2022 at 1:30pm at SOUTHMINSTER UNITED CHURCH (1011 4 Ave S, Lethbridge)

The Livestream will be available on the Salmon and Sons website prior to the Service.

In lieu of flowers, any contribution desired the family requests donations go to Girl Guides of Canada or Scouts Canada.

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

O’BRIEN

CALVIN (“CAL”) ROSS O’BRIEN passed away peacefully after a long, extremely brave battle against cancer on Friday, February 18th, 2022 at the age of 74.

A Prayer Service will be held at ST. MARTHA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 355 Columbia Blvd West, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, May 27, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. with Francis & Cybele Noronha officiating.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. MARTHA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Roque Pereira celebrating. Both the Prayer Service and Funeral Mass will be livestreamed and may be accessed by visiting St. Martha’s Parish website (stmarthasparish.ca) and clicking the Livestream Masses link.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Catholic Central Academic Awards Program (c/o Catholic Central High School, 405 – 18 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 3E5) or the Lethbridge Humane Society (2920 – 16 Avenue North, Lethbridge, AB, T1H 5E9).

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

Julia Snyder

1925 – 2022

Mrs. Julia Snyder of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Boris J. Snyder, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at the age of 97 years.

Arrangements to be announced when completed.

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

Bessie Sutka

1931 – 2022

 It is with great sorrow that the family of Bessie Mary Sutka (nee Kacer), announce the passing of their dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother in Taber, with family by her side, on Friday May 20, 2022 at the age of 91 years.

 Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 7:00 P.M.

 The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 5009 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, May 27, 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. 

 Those who are unable to attend and wish to view the service online may do so by clicking on the ‘service video recording’ link that will be available on Bessie’s obituary page on our website on or about Saturday, May 28, 2022.

 Bessie is survived by two sons, Ron (Maureen) Sutka of Cranford and Jerry Sutka of Calgary; grandchildren Michelle (John) Winters of Blacksburg, Virginia, Jason Sutka of Taber and Troy Sutka of Cranford; great grandchildren Kallista Winters (Adam Harless), Kyrra Winters and Brodyn Sutka. She will also be remembered by her sister-in-law Helen Benci of Lethbridge and by numerous nieces and nephews. 

 She was predeceased by her beloved husband Steve Sutka, parents Mary (nee Frolka) and Joe Kacer, brother-in-law Frank Benci, sister-in-law Anne (nee Sutka) Praskach, brother-in-law Joe Praskach and by Steve’s parents Katie (nee Hanzlik) and William Sutka.

 Bessie was born on the Kacer family farm on March 2, 1931 in Jamieson (now Cranford) to Joe and Mary Kacer. As an only child, she was an asset to both of her parents in the day-to-day activities on the farm where she excelled in both farm work and chores and also acquiring her mother’s exceptional cooking and baking skills. On November 19, 1952 Bessie married Steve Sutka at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Lethbridge and they started their life together in Cranford. Bessie continued to reside on the Sutka family farm until her passing. 

 Her Czech style cooking was a favourite to all who were fortunate enough to enjoy a meal at her home. Her other interests over the years included sewing, ceramics, gardening, card playing, fishing and travelling. Travels to favourite places like Hawaii, Florida and several other places in the United States, along with frequent trips to the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Her fondest memories are of travelling to Virginia, USA to visit Michelle and her family and also to the Czech Republic to visit her parent’s birthplaces and to meet several members of her extended family. She was honoured, being the current, oldest living Kacer family member as part of a family reunion in Liderovice, Czech Republic back in July 2010. Also, there were many trips over the years, from when Bessie was a young girl, to Michigan, USA, to visit the Jurasek families, cherished family from her mother’s side.

 Bessie loved spending time with family and cherished time spent with those she loved most especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She had a love of children and any that happen to visit were always showered with gifts and treats.

 Bessie’s family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Leishman, Dr. Rasmussen, Dr. Stang, Dr. Hargrove and the exceptional nursing staff in Active Care – Taber Health Centre, who went above and beyond to provide her comfort and care in her final days. 

 Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778. 

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