SATURDAY, July 09, 2022

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on July 9, 2022.

BIG SWALLOW

Kirby Leon Big Swallow passed away on July 2, 2022 in Lethbridge, AB at the age of 41 years. The Wake Service will be at White Calf Hall, Stand Off on Monday, July 11, 2022 from 7:00 – 11:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Blood Reserve on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 11:00 am with Father Pawel Andrasz officiating. Interment to follow at One Spot Cemetery.

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

Marcel Butts

1930 – 2022

Marcel “Buzz” Butts of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Eileen Butts, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, July 1, 2022, at the age of 92 years.

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

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

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.

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

FUJITA

DARCY LEE FUJITA passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, July 1st, 2022, at the age of 56 years.

A Celebration of Darcy’s life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2825 32nd Street South, Lethbridge, AB – on Saturday, July 9th, 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

HILLMER

Carolynn Hillmer peacefully passed away at home in Lethbridge, the morning of July 6, 2022, at the age of 79 years.

She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Ervin Hillmer. They were married in Magrath, AB on November 24, 1961.

She is fondly remembered by her children; KerryLynn (Gordon) Gatzki, Randall (Dianne) Hillmer and son-in-law Bruce Thomsen. Her grand and great grandchildren; JennyLynn (Brian) Launa, Ella, Lydia, Axle Williams, Mattilynn (Bradley) Shaelynn, Karsyn, Stetson Hurst, Dustin Gatzki, Colby Gatzki, SofieRae Thomsen, DaynaRae Thomsen, Kyle (Kelly) Remy Hillmer, Jared Hillmer, Samantha (Cody) Wyatt, Tegan, Ava, Everleigh Riley-Bartek, and Brittany (Geoff) Payton Gorzitza.

Her memory will also be cherished by her sister Coleen (Dick) Hamby, and brother Bruce (Denise) Duffield, step-brother Steven (Linda) Boyson, along with numerous extended relatives and friends.

Carolynn is predeceased by her parents Russell and Gladys Duffield, her step-father Rulon Boyson, her sister Joanne Erickson, and her daughter LindaRae Thomsen.

Carolynn loved spending time with her family, serving in the temple and helping others.

For those who wish, a Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at the Magrath Cemetery. A Memorial Service will follow at 1:00 pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lethbridge Stake Centre, 2410-28 Street South, Lethbridge.

“So when tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far apart,

for every time you think of me I’m right here in your heart”

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

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

Verna Koskewich

1940 – 2022

Mrs. Verna Koskewich of Lethbridge passed away in the arms of her loving daughters at the Chinook Regional Hospital on June 29, 2022 following a lengthy battle with cancer.

Verna grew up in Del Bonita on the farm of her parents, Ernie and Violet Hillmer, fostering a love of farming that continued with her marriage to George Koskewich in 1957.

She worked hard alongside our father and took great pride in their purebred cattle business Northridge Braunvieh. Being a farm wife and raising three children kept her busy but she enjoyed every minute of it. In her later years she travelled throughout the western U.S. and Canada.

Verna is survived by her two daughters: Dianne (Ken) Mertz and Judy Westcott; daughter-in-law Sherri Koskewich; four grandchildren: Amanda (Cody) Michaelis, Ben Koskewich, Cliff (Jana), and Sam Westcott; two step grandchildren: Tara (Andy) Hubbard and Tawni (Myles) Parkinson; nine great grandchildren; two sisters: Betty Dalton and Dorothy Tomlinson; sister-in-law Vicki Sommerfeldt; six nephews and numerous cousins.

Besides her parents Ernie and Violet Hillmer, Verna was predeceased by George (2005), eldest child Byron (2021), in-laws John and Lena Koskewich, four brother-in-laws, one sister-in-law, and one nephew.

A Celebration of Verna’s Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at SOUTHMINSTER UNITED CHURCH, 1011 4 Ave S, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Reverend Taylor Croissant officiating.

A private family Interment will be held prior in the Magrath Cemetery, Magrath, Alberta.

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

PARENTEAU

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

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

Striped Wolf

David Striped Wolf passed away on June 29, 2022 in Lethbridge, AB at the age of 78 years. The Wake Service will be at White Calf Hall, Stand Off on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 from 6:00 pm – all night. The Funeral Service will follow at White Calf Hall, Stand Off on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 11:00 am. Interment to follow at Blood Band Cemetery.

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

THOMPSON

BETTY LOU THOMPSON passed away peacefully with her family at her side on July 7, 2022 at the age of 93 years.

Betty is survived by a large supportive family who adored her as much as she adored them. Those left behind to mourn her passing include her children: Wayne (Pam) Thompson, Gary (Betty Anonson) Thompson, Gail Thompson, Gayle (Nick) Bowes, Sherry (Alan) Norris, Joy (Bill) Derry, Teri (John Ondrik) Johnston, Trevor (Wendy) Thompson and Shaun (Michele) Thompson.

Betty is also survived by one sibling, Margie (Ray) Johnston, two sisters-in-law, Doreen Irwin and Joyce Suberlak, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Betty and Bernie have 18 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Betty was predeceased by her husband, Bernie, siblings Ted (Marg) Oveson and Don (Betty) Oveson, and parents Oral and Irene Oveson.

Betty was born November 16, 1928. She grew up and went to school in the Lucky Strike area. She moved to Lethbridge to attend high school where she met her beloved Bernie. The two married and the young couple set out to make their way in the world.

Betty had many talents, the least of which was the ability to produce amazing children; eight of them. She was a member of the Pythian Sisters and the Vasa Lodge for many years. Betty was a fantastic seamstress, both out of necessity and because she truly enjoyed seeing the finished product. She also enjoyed quilting and all eight children received a ‘handmade with love’ personalized quilt that she insisted was to be used and not stashed away.

Besides caring for the needs of her children, Betty also held down a variety of jobs, many of which included cooking. She was a fabulous cook and ran a catering business out of the Vasa Lodge for a number of years. Betty was also a talented baker, making and decorating wedding cakes for very many brides and grooms.

Betty and Bernie loved to camp and for numerous years held the position of camp hosts at a variety of provincial park campgrounds in southern Alberta.

Betty was a warm, caring, compassionate and loving person who found it easy to laugh and always enjoyed a family gathering, a good joke and a good party. She was easy to visit with and made friends wherever she was. As a result, her friendship base is extensive.

Betty lived in her own home until March of 2020, at which time she moved into the Blue Sky Lodge just in time for the pandemic lockdown. This severely limited her contact with family which was very hard on her. Because of this, she decided to get an iPad to learn how to FaceTime with everyone. She was so glad when the restrictions were lifted and she was able to see more of the family in person.

Although we are all saddened to see her go, she went knowing she was well-loved and we let her go knowing we were well-loved. Her very last words were, “I love you all.”

A Private Family Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. where Betty will be laid to rest with her beloved husband Bernie. This ceremony will be livestreamed, which can be accessed via Betty’s obituary on Cornerstone’s website.

A Come-and-Go Memorial Reception will be held at SANDMAN SIGNATURE LETHBRIDGE LODGE, 320 Scenic Dr. S, Lethbridge, Alta. on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

In lieu of flowers and in memory of Betty, hug someone you love.

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

TYTULA

WALTER VICTOR TYTULA, beloved husband of the late Helen Tytula, passed away peacefully at home in Lethbridge, on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at the age of 87 years.

A private family graveside service will take place at Mountain View Cemetery.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

WAMBOLDT

After a brief battle with cancer, the family of Reginald Wamboldt announce his passing on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 in the Chinook Regional Hospital at the age of 72. Cremation has taken place, and Memorial Service details will be announced once completed.

To share condolences, please

visit http://www.generationsfh.ca

WITT

September 5, 1940 – July 3, 2022

Alvin Witt, 81 years, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2022. A great loss to wife Gwen, daughter Susan and family, son Robert and family, brothers, Berthold, Eric and Irwin and families. A service will be announced at a later date.

Please visit zentnerfuneralhomes.ca

to leave a condolence.

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