FRIDAY, June 3, 2022

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on June 3, 2022.

ARIZONO

Mitsuko “Mitsi” Arizono formerly of Coalhurst, beloved wife of the late Masao Arizono passed away at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital in Edmonton on Thursday May 13, 2021 at the age of 98 years.

Mitsi is survived by her 3 children, Irene Revilla of Hawaii, Wendy (Allan) Bridges of Edmonton, Alberta and Gene Arizono of Lethbridge, Alberta; sisters Satoye Kita of Richmond, BC, and Pat (Jim) Kawabata of Washington, USA; 7 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and their families.

A Memorial Service will be held for Mitsi on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home with Reverend Izumi officiating.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Alzheimer’s Society would be greatly appreciated.

For more information or to send condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca

CHARLESWORTH

January 27, 1947 – May 24, 2021

KEITH CHARLESWORTH passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, early Monday, May 24, 2021 at the age of 74 years.

A Celebration of Keith’s Life will be held at MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY, 1210 Scenic Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. (please use the Scenic Drive and 16th Avenue South entrance). Following the Graveside, relatives and friends are invited to join the family for a reception at the German Canadian Club, 902 – 6 Street North, Lethbridge, from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

CHUDOBIAK

ROSE MARY CHUDOBIAK, beloved wife of the late Don Chudobiak, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at the age of 82 years.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Parallel Church – 1 Mile East, AB-3, Lethbridge, AB – on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at 1:00 PM, with Pastor Ralph Molyneux officiating.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

CONRAD

Eleanor Emily Conrad (née Kesler), of Fort Macleod, passed away on Saturday, May 28th at the age of 75 years.

She is survived by her children: Vicky (Thomas) McCormack of Simi Valley, California, Gordy (Leslie) Conrad of Victoria, BC, Marty (Darice) Conrad of Lethbridge, AB, Jerry (Michelle) Conrad of Lethbridge, AB, Brookee (Matthew) Bullock of Lethbridge, AB, Becky Gouchie of Fort Macleod, AB, and AJ (Katie) Conrad of Burbank, California. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and countless nieces and nephews.

Eleanor is also survived by her brother: Norman (Karen) Kesler, brother: Gordon (Joyce) Kesler, sister: Trudie Fyfe, brother-in-law: Blair (Gail) Conrad, sister-in-law: Cheryl (Gordon) MacKay, sister-in-law: Laurie (Bob) Muir, and sister-in-law: Iris Conrad.

She is preceded in death by her mother and father, her son-in-law Jason Gouchie, and her beloved husband of 58 years Robert Conrad.

Eleanor was raised in New Dayton and Raymond. She moved to the farm in Fort Macleod with her sweetheart Bob in 1966. There they raised their seven children and lived for 54 years together, with Eleanor remaining there after Bob’s death. Eleanor loved to travel, especially to Glacier National Park, where she enjoyed camping, hiking, and relaxing on the shores of Lake McDonald. She was a lifelong Disney fan and took many opportunities to visit Disneyland throughout her life. Christmas was a special time to her, and she found joy in hosting family gatherings and decorating lavishly. Her family and friends looked forward to her delicious Christmas candy each year. Service was a central part of her life, including volunteering with the scouts, ensuring family and guests in her home were comfortable and well-fed, and serving in the temple and other church callings. She touched many lives with her caring heart. Eleanor was fiercely independent, stubborn, kind, and a trusted confidant for family and friends. Among all of her accomplishments, she was proudest of her seven children.

Interment will take place at Archmount Cemetery in Lethbridge, AB on Saturday, June 4th at 9:30am, followed by a memorial service at 11:00am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Fort Macleod, AB.

Live-streaming of the service will be available, and a link will appear below Eleanor’s obituary as listed on http://www.generationsfh.ca .

Friends and family are welcomed and encouraged to express their sympathies and condolences to the family at the Conrad farm on Friday, June 3rd from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.

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

HEPPLER

ROBERT (BOB) CHARLES HEPPLER, beloved husband and father passed away peacefully on April 23, 2022 in Raymond, Alberta at the age of 86 years.

Robert is survived by his wife Hazel, four children Wendy (John) Stuckart, Noreen (Brad) Ellis, Debbie (Mitch) Chilton and Keith (Adena) Heppler as well as his sister, Elaine Doram, his ten grandchildren: Michael Stuckart, Kayla Stuckart, Emma Covenden, Caleb Ronan, Dalton Ronan, Taylor Chilton, Baylee Schmidt, Dylan Heppler, Holden Heppler, Zachary Heppler and also three great-grandchildren Jade, Ava and Hazel Stuckart.

Robert was born on January 5, 1936 to John and Mary Heppler. He was the oldest sibling to Elaine Doram and Glenn Heppler (deceased). Robert lived his entire life in Warner, where he loved farming, hunting, camping and being an active member of the community.

A Service to celebrate Robert’s life will be held on June 4th at 1:00 p.m. at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2825 32nd Street South, Lethbridge, AB. A private family graveside gathering will follow.

The family of Robert Heppler would like to thank the staff at Raymond Hospital and Prairie Ridge Lodge for the wonderful care he was given.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Warner Fire Department and HALO.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

Dick Hudson

1929 – 2022

  Arnold Albert Hudson, beloved husband of the late Mae Hudson, passed away in Taber on Friday, May 27, 2022 at the age of 92 years.

  Dick will be laid to rest at a private graveside service at the Taber Memorial Garden. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com [1].

  Dick is survived by his daughter Cindy (David) Varga of Taber, son Clifford (Carol) Hudson of Kitscoty; grandchildren Courtney (Trevor) Daniels and family, Blaine Varga, Paige (Anthony) Smith and family, Thomas (Kelly) Hudson and family, Jeffery ( MacKayla) Hudson and family.

  He was predeceased by his wife Mae Hudson, son Chance Hudson and daughter Diana Hudson.

  Dick and Mae were married October 10, 1957.  They started farming and raised their family in the Purple Springs area.  Their home commonly referred to as The Hudson Hacienda, was known as a coffee stop and meeting place for musical gatherings. Dick and Mae enjoyed many years of traveling visiting sixty eight countries, took in five cruises taking in five of the seven continents. He loved farming their irrigation and dryland, raising Charolais cattle while working thirty four campaign’s as a shift chemist at Roger Sugar Factory. Dick enjoyed pistol club, Grassy Lake 4 H Beef club and music which was probably his favorite. He played the saxophone, guitar, banjo, violin and was ready for every get together with friends, family and The Oilers for a jam session.

  After selling the farm, they retried in Taber and had the best neighbors that you could ask for when adjusting to town life. His last years were spent at Clearview Lodge, where Dick called home for the last seven years. We are so grateful for the wonderful and caring staff.

  If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Dick’s name may be made directly to a charity of one’s choice or to the Clearview Lodge Resident Council, 4730 – 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N6.

Our family would like to Thank Dr. Sue Westheuser and the staff at Clearview Lodge.

  Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone:

(403) 223-8778.

Gordon Lepore

1957 – 2022

Mr. Gordon Lepore of Red Deer passed away in Lethbridge on Monday, May 30, 2022 at the age of 65 years.

Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.

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

MCTAGGART

December 16, 1952 – May 24, 2022

Dennis Easton McTaggart, beloved husband of Theresa McTaggart of Milk River, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer at the Milk River Health Centre, with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at the age of 69 years.

Besides his loving wife Theresa, he is also mourned by his three children: Layne (Cary-Anne) McTaggart, Lindsey (Joel) Hougen, and Lee (Kristi) McTaggart. Dennis treasured and adored his five grandchildren: Jordan and Eddie (Layne), Carter (Lindsey) and Aubree and McKenna (Lee).

Dennis is also survived by his siblings: Gloria (Chuck) Whipple, Ted (Mary) McTaggart, Tim (Bev) McTaggart and Peggy (Myron) Demkiw and their families, as well as Theresa’s siblings and families.

A lover of many sports, Dennis always followed and supported his children through their many sporting activities and continued this tradition by watching his two oldest grandsons Jordan and Carter as they participated in their sports. We are certain he will continue being all his grandchildren’s #1 fan from above.

Throughout the years, Dennis developed many life-long cherished friendships. We sincerely thank all these special friends and family members who supported Dennis throughout his life.

Words can never express how grateful we are for the medical team that supported and cared for Dennis from the day of his diagnoses until his passing. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Dennis was predeceased by his parents, Ed and Margaret McTaggart and his in-laws Herb and Clara Garber.

Honouring Dennis’s wishes there will not be a formal funeral service, we will gather on June 12 at Gold Springs Campground for a casual come and go BBQ to share stories and memories of Dennis with his family and friends. Please RSVP to dennismctaggartrsvp@outlook.com if you would like to attend.

Flowers are gratefully declined. If you so wish, donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice in Dennis’s name.

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

Lea Mindrum

1947 – 2022

Mr. Lea Mindrum of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Florence Mindrum, and loving father to Warner (Tammy) Mindrum, and grandfather to Trentin Mindrum, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at the age of 74 years.

Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.

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

Cecilia Minion

1932 – 2022

 Cecilia Frida Minion, beloved wife of the late Lee Minion, passed away in Taber on Monday, May 30, 2022 at the age of 89 years.

  Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the church prior to the funeral service on Monday, June 6, 2022 between 1:00 P.M. and 1:45 P.M.

 The funeral service will be held at St. Paul’s United Church, 209 – 2 Avenue NE, Milk River on Monday, June 6, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. The burial service will be held at the Warner Memorial Cemetery, (north west of Warner at the corner of Range Road 173 and Township Road 42), on Monday, June 6, 2022 at 4:30 P.M. 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 contacting the funeral home by phone (403-223-8778) or email (info@southlandfuneral.com) and the zoom link offered by the church will be provided to you. 

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

STEPHEN

Colleen Marguerite Stephen, beloved wife of Bill Stephen of Raymond, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022 at the age of 81 years.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 12:00 noon at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Knight Street Chapel, Raymond with Bishop Regan Steed officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 10:00 to 11:45 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow in the Temple Hill Cemetery, Raymond.

For more information or to send condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca

Derrel Taylor

1960 – 2022

Mr. Derrel Taylor of Magrath, beloved husband of Mrs. Rhonda Taylor, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at the age of 61 years.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects from 10:00am to 11:00am on Friday, June 3, 2022 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am on Friday, June 3, 2022 at MARTIN BROTHERS FUNERAL CHAPELS, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta.

To watch the service via livestream, please go to https://www.mbfunerals.com/ obituary/Derrel-Taylor and scroll to the bottom of the obituary page to find the link.

Interment will follow in the Magrath Cemetery.

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

Donald “Don” Young

1947 – 2021

Donald “Don” Young of Lethbridge, Alberta, beloved husband of Hazel Mitchell, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2021 at the age of 74 years.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 PM, on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta. To watch the service livestream, please go to http://www.mbfunerals.com and scroll to the bottom of Don’s obituary.

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

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