FRIDAY, July 08, 2022

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on July 8, 2022.

Dorin Berlando

1930 – 2022

Mr. Dorin Berlando of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Helen Berlando, passed away at St. Therese Villa, on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at the age of 92 years.

Dorin was born and raised in Coalhurst and after moving to the Drumheller Valley in the 1940’s he met his sweetheart and wife to be, Helen. They have just celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary and spent their entire wedded lives in Lethbridge where they raised two sons Richard and David. Throughout his life, Dorin was very active in the community, sitting on the boards of many service organizations and city committees. He had a very successful career working his way up to become President of Oliver Industrial Supply until he retired in 1994. Dorin and Helen loved golfing at the Lethbridge Country Club, travelling on many overseas trips and camping in their motorhome.

Besides his loving wife Helen, Dorin is survived by his two sons Richard (Trudy) and David (Nancy) and their families; 6 grandchildren; 9 great- grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild, and sister Joy (Vic Breau) Berlando. Dorin was predeceased by his parents Roy and Inez Berlando.

The family are deeply grateful to those at St Therese Villa and Lethbridge Homecare for the support provided to Dorin.

A private family Interment will be held at Mountain View Cemetery.

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Emma Budarin

1929 – 2022

Mrs. Emma Budarin nee Schulz, born on March 30, 1929 left us peacefully at Fort Macleod Extendicare on Friday, July 1, 2022 at the age of 93 years.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, July 8, 2022 at the MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta. Interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery. To watch the service via livestream please go to https://www.mb funerals.com/obituary/Emma-Budarin and scroll to the bottom of Emma’s obituary.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the worthy charity of your choice.

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BURKE

JOHN RAYMOND BURKE, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Daphne Burke, passed away peacefully at home, on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at the age of 75 years.

Arrangements will be announced once completed.

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http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

BUD CORBELL

1923-2022

Bud Corbell passed away June 29th, at the age of 99. He was the loving husband of the late Gerry Corbell and father to Bobbi.

At Bud’s request there will be no service, just remember him as a true Texas gentleman.

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

Jannigje “Jannie” de Kok

1929 – 2022

It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of our loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Jannigje “Jannie” de Kok, beloved wife of the late Mr. Hubrecht “Huib” de Kok.

Jannie was born February 22, 1929 in Lekkerkerk, the Netherlands and passed away at Bethesda Care Home on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at the age of 93 years.

She is survived by her 10 children Jany (Barend) Van Maanen, Cornell (Betty), Henry (Janey), Herbie (Mieke), Andre (Henrietta), Gerald (Linda), Terry (Sharon), Marie (Ed) Vandenberg, Rick (Mary), Elaine (Koos) Vis; 71 grandchildren; 211 great grandchildren; siblings Fijgje Van Herk, Judith Overeem, Willem (Teuni) Slingerland, Tony (Margaret) Slingerland, Andy (Nita) Slingerland; in laws Cobi Slingerland, Anneke Slingerland, Kees de Kok, Neeltje Neels.

Jannie was predeceased by her loving husband Huib of 63 years on January 1, 2021; grandchildren Jeffrey de Kok, Infant de Kok; great grandchildren Alysha Roth, Landon Mourits, Kelsea de Kok; brothers Jaap and Kees Slingerland; sisters Judith, Maria, and Infant Slingerland; as well as numerous in laws.

Condolences will be held from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, July 8, 2022 at the NETHERLANDS REFORMED CONGREGATION OF PICTURE BUTTE, 601 3A St, Picture Butte, Alberta.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at the NETHERLANDS REFORMED CONGREGATION OF PICTURE BUTTE, 601 3A St, Picture Butte, Alberta, with Reverend E.C Adams, officiating.

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FUJITA

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, DARCY LEE FUJITA, at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, July 1, 2022, at the age of 56 years.

Mom leaves behind her three children, Krista Shearer (Fredy Fuentes), Kourtney Fujita and Kassidy Fujita, and four grandchildren, Aiden, Wyatt, Jessica and Greg. She also leaves behind her mom and stepdad, Bev and Luigi D’Agnone, and brother, Rob D’Agnone.

She was predeceased by her grandparents, Doreen and Robert Sells, and her father, Ray Edmonds.

Mom was born in Calgary on June 22, 1966. A few years later, she relocated to Lethbridge with her brother and grandmother. In 1981, she moved to a farm near Wrentham. Mom graduated form Raymond High School in 1984 and moved back to Lethbridge to work as a hairdresser. This is where mom met her lifelong female friends. She also worked at the casino — quite the accomplishment for a gal who was so bad at math! Mom kept busy with her friends, work, hobbies, kids and gardening. Recently, mom was getting into flowers — annuals and perennials. She and Jessie would check the strawberry plant for strawberries every day.

Mom loved all animals and had a special affinity for pigs and dogs. From the time she moved to the farm, there was always cats and a dog or two to love. There is a story about a pig living in the house needing mom’s loving care, and once he was better, he was not outside for very long before he became a permanent housemate. There might have been a bottle-fed calf taking up residence in the house at one time. We know for sure that a baby calf can easily climb into a house but cannot step down the stairs again. What a job to move that larger calf back outside!

Mom enjoyed wearing and collecting jewelry. She even made some of her own pieces. Mom enjoyed camping, golfing and fishing, except she needed someone to put the bait on the hook for her. She loved to be outdoors, especially with her grandkids.

A Celebration of Darcy’s Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2825 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB – on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at 4:00 PM with Patrick Siedlecki officiating.

A Public Visitation will be held prior to the Service, starting at 3:00 PM.

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

KORNELSON

EUGENE “GENO” FRANCIS KORNELSON of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Carol Kornelson, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at the age of 71 years.

Besides his loving wife Carol, Gene is survived by his loving children, Lindsay and Scott (Lindsay). He is also survived by his granddaughters, Jada and Gianna, and grandsons, Brody and Jasper.

Gene was born in Abbotsford, BC, and the family later moved to the farming community of Bassano, Alberta. He joined the Lethbridge City Police Department in 1975, retiring in 2001. He then started a new career selling farm equipment for John Deere and New Holland, developing many new and joyous friendships.

Gene had a tremendous love for his family and friends, had a great sense of humour and enjoyed telling jokes. He also enjoyed travelling over the years.

Gene filled our hearts with much enjoyment and fun. He was a wonderful husband, life partner and father who took great pride in his children and grandchildren.

Gene will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

A Celebration of Gene’s life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2825 32nd Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta – on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at 2:00 PM.

In Gene’s memory, donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation (www.heartandstroke.ca).

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

PARENTEAU

EDWARD “EDDIE” PARENTEAU, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Paulette Parenteau, passed away peacefully at the Foothills Medical Centre, Calgary AB, on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at the age of 82 years.

Eddie was born in Wakaw Saskatchewan on January 8, 1940 to Herman and Helen Parenteau. Later in his life on “his way to Montreal to play for his beloved Canadiens” he met and fell in love with Paulette Parenteau. They were married in Watson on April 29, 1961.

Being one of fifteen children Edward came from a close-knit family, filled with hockey, fun, laughs and card games. These strong family values were passed on to his three sons, Scott (Shannon), Wayne (Tanya), and Murray (Carla). Eddie and Paulette moved to Lethbridge in 1970, where they travelled the country from hockey arena to ball diamond, cheering on their sons in all their endeavours. Eddie coached his sons and became known by all their friends and families and people in the sporting community around Lethbridge. This coaching status and love from the sporting community didn’t stop with his kids, coaching his grandson Kevin (Alicia) hockey, following Brady (Shareen) and Teigen (Lauryn) from sport-to-sport across the country and being number one fan of his grand “babes” Lindsey and Georden (Carson). Nothing could keep Eddie away from cheering on his family at sports (unless the Habs were playing), even now getting to take in his great grand kids, Felix and Benson, as they start their journeys in hockey, baseball and soccer.

He wasn’t just dad and grandpa to his family, but grandpa Eddie to numerous kids and parents of his grandchildren. He was loved by everyone who met him, he made them laugh and his presence was enjoyed by all who met him. Whether attending sporting events, visiting relatives, heading to Vegas to try their luck or enjoying the beaches on vacation, Eddie and Paulette made many memories in their 50 years of marriage. He enjoyed basking in the sun while watching his tomatoes’ grow, coffee with the Humpty’s crew, fishing with the kids and walking through the coulees. When his legs didn’t work like they used to, he didn’t let that slow him down, trekking everywhere with his sticks, he was still there being the same Grandpa Eddie everyone knew and loved.

Eddie will be missed by so many people, his immediate family, his friends, favorite waitresses, brothers, sisters, in-laws, numerous cousins and nieces and nephews.

Grandpa will forever live on in our hearts as well as the rinks and diamonds, forever being our biggest fan.

A Celebration of Eddie’s life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2825 32nd Street South, Lethbridge, AB – on Monday, July 11, 2022, at 11:00 AM with Patrick Siedlecki officiating.

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

SCHAALJE, BRADLEY JOSEPH

After a long and brave fight with cancer we are saddened to announce Brad’s passing on June 25, 2022 at the age of 44.

He is survived by his wife Mia, children Darian, Grace and Dominic; parents Jack (Deb) and Debra (Rick) Pike; siblings Matt, Amber and Kerri; grandma Rena Derricott and grandma Nancy Schaalje; and countless relatives and friends.

A tribute to honor his life will be held at a later date.

–1954 – Diane Skiba – 2022

Diane Loretta Skiba passed away peacefully on July 5, 2022, in Medicine Hat, Alberta at the age of 68 years. Diane was born in Lethbridge, Alberta to Louis and Shirley Skiba. Besides her loving partner Tom, Diane is survived by her two daughters, Kenna (Clint) Comm of Medicine Hat and Kelly Kinnell of Elk Point (Jeremy Nelson) of Pincher Creek; her grandchildren, Cyerra, Dane, Justin and Aynsley; one brother Dr. Larry (Janetta) Skiba of Christchurch, New Zealand; her sister Shirlene (Shawn) Gustum of Lethbridge; sisters-in-law, Leslie (Randy) Hatfield, Marilyn Collins, Evelyne Henderson; brother-in-law Ray (Marilyn) Cradduck as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Diane was predeceased by her loving husband Charlie, parents Louis and Shirley, brothers, Tim and Dale. A celebration of life will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL (540 South Railway Street S.E., Medicine Hat) on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. The family would like to send their sincere gratitude to all the staff at St. Joseph’s Hospice for the care and compassion given to mom while in their care. Diane was loved by all and will be dearly missed. The service will be live streamed, and family and friends who are unable to attend are invited to watch the service by searching for the Pattison Funeral Home Youtube page. The video will go live 10 minutes prior to service time and will remain on the Youtube page for future viewing. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to remember Diane with a donation, may do so to St. Joseph’s Home, 156 3rd Street N.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 5M1.

To leave a message of

condolence you may visit: http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.

TINSLEY

Passed on Jan. 22, 2022

CELEBRATION OF LIFE for Everett Tinsley on July 16. To be held at the Diamond City Hall from 1 pm – 5 pm.

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