By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on July 21, 2022.
Clint Dunford
1943 – 2021
It is with profound sadness that the family of Clint Dunford shares the news of his unexpected passing on October 14, 2021 at the age of 78 years
A celebration of a life well lived will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at the SANDMAN SIGNATURE LETHBRIDGE LODGE, 320 Scenic Dr S, Lethbridge, AB.
If so desired, a memorial tribute, in lieu of flowers, can be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, 710, 10123- 99 Street NW, Edmonton T5J 3H1; albertacancer.ca
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HIETAMAA
Apr. 20, 1976 – July 14, 2022
CHRISTOPHER “CHRIS” MARKUS HIETAMAA, beloved wife of Erin Hietamaa, passed away peacefully in Magrath, with his parents by his side, on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at the age of 46 years.
Besides his loving wife Erin, Chris is survived by his daughters Senya and Emi, step-daughter Aria, parents Tab and Cindy, sister Nicole (Buddy), nephew Aidan, niece Brinly, aunt Sharon, uncle Dave, aunt Maija and uncle Jorma and many cousins as well as parents-in-law Cathy and David Pryce, sister-in-law Laura (John) and his nieces.
Chris was born in Windsor, Ontario on April 20, 1976. He had a great passion for the outdoors, and loved to fish, hunt, and be around his family and friends.
Chris fought a good battle in the last year against Frontotemporal Dementia.
He will be missed terribly by his family and friends and will be greatly remembered for his kindness and the passionate love he had for his family. We will always remember your wonderful smile, willingness to give and your joy for life.
A Celebration of Chris’ Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, August 20, 2022 from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
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http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
Gary Grant Hobbs
1953 ~ 2022
Gary Hobbs passed away in Medicine Hat on Friday, July 15, 2022, at the age of 69 years following complications due to his Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Further announcements will follow upon completion of the arrangements.
(Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com [1]) Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4V4. Telephone toll free: 1-877-528-6455
1942 – Leslee Martin – 2022
Leslee Patricia Martin of Medicine Hat passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at the age of 79 years, beloved wife of the late Derek H. Martin. She leaves to cherish her memory four children, Gregg (Kathy) Martin, Derek (Kathy) Martin, Shawn Martin (Tracie Lutz), and Cindy Martin; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren, Dexter, Casey, Lauren (Matt) and their children Ryden & Madden, Hayden, Austin, Colton, Alexis, Christy C. and her son Jayden and Lauren C; her brother, Ron (Ina) Watson and their family as well as her sisters-in-law Kaye Martin & Mary Martin. Leslee was born in Lethbridge on August 31, 1942 to Fred and Kaye Watson, she grew up in Lethbridge. Following schooling she began working in the bank as a teller. In April of 1976 she and her husband Derek H. Martin relocated their family to Medicine Hat when they took over ownership of the Pattison Funeral Home ltd. During her retirement Leslee enjoyed travelling, especially time away in Hawaii, continuing her community involvement and in the past several years, her beloved dog Tiggy.
Those who wish to pay their respects and visit with the family may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Saturday July 23, 2022 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Monday, July 25, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. 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. Those who wish to remember Leslee with a donation, may do so to Carmel Hospice (St. Joseph’s Home c/o 156 – 3 St. NE, Medicine Hat, T1A 5M1) or the Community Foundation of Medicine Hat and Southeastern Alberta (Rm # 104, 430 6 Ave SE, Medicine Hat, AB. T1A 2S8).
To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 2V6. Please call 1-866-526-2214 for further information.
RED CROW
CLARICE MARIE RED CROW passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Cardston Health Centre, on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at the age of 60 years.
A Wake will be held at SENATOR GLADSTONE HALL, Blood Reserve, AB on Thursday, July 21, 2022 from 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. MARY’S IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, Blood Reserve, AB, on Friday, July 22, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Pawel Andrasz O.M.I. celebrating.
Following the Funeral Mass, Marie will be laid to rest in Blood Band Cemetery.
To send a condolence, please visit
http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
Gerald “Gerry” Stevens
1938 – 2022
Mr. Gerald “Gerry” William Stevens of Lloydminster passed away peacefully at Milk River Long Term Care on Friday, July 15, 2022 at the age of 83 years.
Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel.
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