THURSDAY, July 28, 2022

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on July 28, 2022.

Robin Biddlecombe

1941 – 2022

Mr. Robin Biddlecombe of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at the age of 80 years.

Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.

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Gertrude “Gertie” Ingraham

1930 – 2022

Mona Gertrude Ingraham (Taul) of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Gordon Lester Ingraham, passed away peacefully at the Lethbridge Regional Hospital on Friday, July 22, 2022, at the age of 92 years.

Gertie was born at Malaga Mines, NS March 19, 1930. When Gertie was a young adult, she moved to Halifax and worked for Moirs Chocolate factory for many years. She and Gordon Ingraham were married on July 28, 1965. They moved to Dartmouth, NS, where Gordon was stationed with the Royal Canadian Navy. Gertie was a real estate agent in Nova Scotia.

After the family moved to Lethbridge, AB, Gertie spent many years employed at the Lethbridge Herald. Gertie was very involved with Park Meadows Baptist Church and was a long-time member of the congregation. Anyone who knew her knew she was kind, caring and helpful. Gertie touched many people’s lives. Gertie loved spending time with her grandsons. She tried to be at every game, concert and other important event in their lives, she was very proud of them all.

Gertrude is survived by her daughter Katherine (Juigaidie) Cayenne and her son Timothy (Deanna) Ingraham. She is also survived by her 4 Grandsons, Jeffrey Cayenne, Richard Murray, Jordan Cayenne and Matthew Cayenne. Besides her loving husband Gordon, Gertrude was predeceased by her parents George and Jane Taul, her sister Annie Maude Nowe, her brothers John Thomas Taul, William Burton Taul and Holmes B. Taul.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm, on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at MARTIN BROTHERS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 610 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta with Pastor Dwayne Dibben, officiating.

Interment to follow in Mountain View Cemetery.

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Lorne Dean Kester

1935 – 2022

Mr. Lorne Kester of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Lyn Kester, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at the age of 87 years.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, July 29, 2022 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta with Reverend Erin Phillips, officiating.

A private family Interment will take place prior at the Enchant Cemetery.

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Joyce Masson

(nee Rigby)

1932 – 2022

Mrs. Joyce Masson of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Robert (Bob) Masson, passed away in Drumheller Alberta on Friday, July 15, 2022, at the age of 90 years.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4th STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.

Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery, Lethbridge, Alberta.

Photos, memories and condolences may be shared with Joyce’s family through Martin Brothers Funeral Chapel and Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Home website.

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PEACOCK

Doris Lillian Peacock of Picture Butte, AB passed away with family at her side, at Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge, AB on June 27, 2022 at the age of 97 following a brief illness. Doris was born on August 11, 1924 at home on the farm near Acadia Valley, AB to Herman and Elizabeth Salmon. Doris was raised along with her sister Lois on the family farm. After completing high school Doris attended Mountain View Bible College in Didsbury, AB and Cascade College in Portland, Oregon where she completed a Bachelor of Arts in 1949.

While attending Missionary Health Institute in Toronto, ON Doris met the love of her life Albert Lloyd Peacock of Barons, AB. On September 20, 1952 they were married in Acadia Valley.

Doris and Lloyd lived in Granum, AB where he taught school before they moved to the family farm east of Barons where they raised their family which grew to 8 children. Besides caring for her family, Doris enjoyed gardening, baking, reading, painting, serving in her church, and spending time with her family. Doris loved sharing her love of Jesus, leading bible studies at the Piyami Lodge in Picture Butte, Ab. for over 30 years. After many years on the farm, Lloyd and Doris retired to Picture Butte where they spent many happy years together until Lloyd’s passing in 2009. Following the death of her husband Lloyd, Doris moved into the Piyami Lodge in Picture Butte where she remained until she became ill.

Doris was predeceased by her husband Lloyd, son Harold, son in law Bruce Stewart and sister Lois Salmon.

Doris is survived by 7 children, sons – John (Marlene) of Rimbey, AB, David (Becky) of United Arab Emirates, Steve (Helen) of Calgary, AB Nathan (Mardell) of Ottawa, ON and Jack (Louise) of Picture Butte, AB, daughters – Liz Stewart of Red Deer, AB, Miriam Obst (Lee) of Calgary, AB and daughter in law Nancy Peacock of Edmonton, AB. She is also survived by 26 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren.

The family of Doris would like to thank- the staff at Piyami Lodge and Piyami Place for their kind and compassionate care over the last 13 years, Chinook Regional Hospital Emergency and 4B staff for their wonderful care of Doris. And, many thanks to her church family and friends who picked her up for services over the years.

A Memorial service and Celebration of Life will be held on July 30, 2022 at 11:00 am at the Cornerstone Community Evangelical Free Church in Picture Butte, AB located at 440 Crescent Ave, N. Picture Butte, AB.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish to make a donation in her memory may do so to Cornerstone Community Evangelical Free Church in Picture Butte.

Hendrik “Hank” Tams

1931 – 2022

On July 24, 2022, at the age of 91 years, Hendrik Tams of Coaldale, Alberta, surrounded by family, died and peacefully passed into the glory of our Father in Heaven. He is survived by his wife Alida Tams (Van Spronsen), and his children, Harry (Maria) Tams, Joe (Betty) Tams, Ed (Margaret) Tams, Glenn (Rose) Tams, and Yvonne (Fritz) Douma as well as 24 grandchildren, and 56 great grandchildren.

Hank was born in Stadskanaal, Netherlands on February 27, 1931 to Harm and Geesien Tams, and immigrated to Canada in 1952 along with his parents and 12 siblings. Hank’s faith in Jesus never wavered and he was happy to share the Gospel with whoever would listen. His love for his family, friends and community was very evident and there always was a warm dinner and bed if people needed one.

Hank and Alice have lived in the Coaldale area since 1972 and owned a number of businesses including Vantas Meat Market, Ranchland Meats, Old Country Sausage Shop, and Coaldale Food Market. He worked hard in his community and enjoyed being a member and playing bridge at Lethbridge Senior Centre. He was a faithful member of both the Canadian Reformed Church, and Trinity United Reformed Church.

He is also survived by his siblings: John (Dorothy) Tams, Rika (Dick†) Hoogerdyk, Dieta (Joe†) Van Spronsen, Maria (George) VanBostelen, Fritz (Betty) Tams, Ella (Dave) Cameron, and in-laws (Hilda Tams/ Bredenhof (Lloyd)), Richard Veldkamp, Gerda Tams, Douwe Postma and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by Klaas & Hilda Tams, Grace & Jack Voorhorst, Amie Veldkamp, Jake Tams, Joan Postma, & Roelof Tams. Also predeceased by his great-grandson, Kees Struik.

A Viewing will be held at 6:00 pm, on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.

A private family Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, July 29, 2022 at Coaldale Cemetery.

A Memorial Service will follow at 11:00 am at Trinity United Reformed Church, 1100 40 Ave N, Lethbridge, Alberta with a Luncheon Reception to follow.

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ROBERT TOTH

Passed away at St. Michael’s Health Centre, surrounded by his family, on Friday, July 22, 2022, MR. ROBERT WILLIAM TOTH, of Lethbridge formerly of Foremost, cherished husband of loving wife, Ada.

EDIT: The Visitation is private and for family and invited guests only.

A Celebration of Robert’s Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, July 29, 2022 at 3 P.M. with Patrick Siedlecki officiating. The service will be livestreamed and may be accessed via Robert’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.

Robert was laid to rest during a private ceremony.

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WHELPLEY

NORMAN ‘NORM’ LORREY WHELPLEY, beloved husband of Cathy Whelpley of Lethbridge, passed away at home on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at the age of 78 years.

A Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 – 12 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alta. on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. with Father Kevin Tumback, Celebrant. Cremation to follow. The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed and may be accessed via Norm’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.

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Ethel Wong

1922 – 2022

Mrs. Ethel Wong of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. James Wong, passed away at Good Samaritans West Highlands on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at the age of 100 years.

A private family Graveside Service will be held at Mountain View Cemetery.

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