WEDNESDAY, August 03, 2022

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on August 3, 2022.

BELISLE

LINDA LEE BELISLE passed away at dawn, July 30, 2022, in Lethbridge with her loving husband, David, by her side. She was born in Lethbridge on February 16, 1949, the second child of Jim and Thelma Blackmer, and was raised on the family farm, near Coutts, with her seven siblings.

While attending high school in Milk River she met the love of her life, David Belisle. After her graduation they were married and moved to the Belisle farm near Masinasin where they raised their children, crops and cows. Linda was active in the community, volunteering with the Catholic Women’s League, starting a ceramic club, advocating for a kindergarten program at the Masinasin School, playing piano at church as well as curling and golfing with friends and family. Linda enjoyed travel – which included glamping, spending time in Whitefish and touring tropical destinations. After retirement, Linda became an avid Lethbridge Hurricanes fan — this included being a season ticket holder and proudly wearing her Hurricanes jersey to every game.

Over the years Linda kept busy — managing a restaurant, teaching piano lessons, driving school bus and working in a bank, but she always had a desire to work in health care. In the late 1990s Linda went to Lethbridge College to become a health care aide. After working in several facilities in southern Alberta, and retiring from farming in 2002, David and Linda moved to Lethbridge. Linda found her dream job working in palliative care at St. Michael’s Health Centre. Linda worked there until she retired in 2014 and several of her St. Michael’s co-workers supported her when she was placed in care in April.

Linda is survived by her husband of 55 years, David; her children: Jackie (Gordon) Roger, Terry (Barb) Belisle, Dale (Vicki) Belisle and Jeff (Kathy) Belisle; her grandchildren: Megan, Shane, Waylon (Milan), Jade, Jasmine, Jared, Colt, Sam, Hailey, Kaden and Ty and great-granddaughters Hadley and Peyton. She also leaves to mourn, her brothers: Raymond (Joyce) Blackmer, Tom Blackmer, Mike (Noreen) Blackmer; sisters: Peggy (Randy) Plomp, Kim (Rob) St. Peter; sister-in-law Val Kurtos, numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Linda was predeceased by her parents; infant son, Kevin; brothers Jim and David and sister-in-law Linda. The family would like to thank the excellent care and support provided to her by the staff at St. Michael’s and Edith Cavell Care Centres during these last four months.

A Celebration of Linda’s Life will take place at ST. PETER’S CHURCH, 301 Main St. NW, Milk River, AB on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at 10 A.M. Interment will take place in the Allerston Cemetery with a Reception to follow in Milk River. If you wish to honour Linda’s memory, in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.

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

GOUGH

Gerald Clifford Gough, beloved husband of DeLores Gough, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2022, in Raymond, Alberta, at the age of 89 years. Gary and DeLores, high school sweethearts, were married in 1952, and would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in September of this year. As well as his sweetheart, DeLores, Gary is survived by his children, Lorrie (Doug) Bennett, Dana (Kim) Orth and Gordon Gough, six grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren. He loved and took pride in his posterity.

Gary was a well-known businessman in Lethbridge, owning and operating Midtown Toyota, Gough’s Auto Body, and Lethbridge Hyundai. He was respected as a man of honor and integrity by all who knew him and delighted all with his keen sense of humor.

Gary was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many leadership positions, and touching countless hearts.

Special thanks to the wonderful caregivers at Prairie Ridge in Raymond.

A Celebration of Life will be held Monday August 8, 2022 11:00AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints NORTH STAKE CENTRE. 560 Highlands Blvd W, Lethbridge Alberta.

Friends are welcome to meet with the family on Monday August 8, 2022 from 10:00 to 10:45AM prior to the Service.

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Todd Hopkins

1972 – 2022

Mr. Todd Hopkins of Lethbridge, beloved partner of Cherian Galaroza, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 29, 2022, at the age of 50 years.

Todd was born in York, Ontario and attended Western University where he graduated as the Valedictorian of his class. He worked in Human Resources at McCain and enjoyed different activities and excursions such as travelling and trying new foods. Todd spent time as a lacrosse coach and was interested in anything to do with sports. He especially liked the teams Colorado Avalanche, Saskatchewan Rough Riders, Pittsburgh Pirates and New Orleans Saints.

Besides his loving partner Cherian, Todd is survived by his mother Linda Norma Collet; daughter Rachel; his sons Reily and Rhett; His brother Mark; As well as numerous cousins and their families.

Todd is predeceased by his father Thomas David Hopkins.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 ST SOUTH, LETHBRIDGE, AB.

Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish, memorial donations may be made to either Diabetes Canada, 14803 Yellowhead Tail, Edmonton, AB, T5L 3C4, https://www.diabetes.ca or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 235 Yorkland Blvd, Suite 600. Toronto, ON, M2J 4Y8, http://www.jdrf.ca

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Elva Kenyon

1940 – 2022

Elva Kenyon of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Bill Kenyon, passed away peacefully after a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer, at St. Michaels on July 30, 2022, at the age of 82 years.

Elva was born in Edmonton on February 9, 1940. She graduated from Thorsby High School in 1957 and received her Bachelor of Education from U of A.

She met Bill Kenyon in 1960 and they were married in December 1961. They had two sons Carry & Todd. She was a substitute teacher while the boys were growing up and enjoyed teaching. They lived in Rimbey, Whitecourt, Claresholm, Barrhead and Lethbridge.

She spent countless hours volunteering after Bill retired. They spent winters with Ywam in Kona, Arkansas, New Zealand, and Mercy ships in Texas for 20 years.

She enjoyed being a wife, mother and grandmother but the most important thing in her life was her relationship and walk with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She loved serving people and made many friends wherever she went.

Besides her loving husband Bill, Elva is survived by her two sons Carey & Todd; two grandchildren, Quinn & Ellis; And her sister Ollie, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families.

We will miss her dearly but are grateful that she is finally home.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 5, 2022, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4 ST S, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Dwayne Dibben officiating.

Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the charity of their choice.

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MANY FINGERS

KENNETH “KEN” ROYCE MANY FINGERS, beloved husband of Patricia “Patsy” Many Fingers, passed away unexpectedly at the Fort Macleod Hospital, on Friday July 29th, 2022 at the age of 49 years.

A Wake will be held at SENATOR GLADSTONE HALL, Blood Reserve, AB, on Thursday, August 4, 2022 from 6:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M.

A Funeral Service will be held at SENATOR GLADSTONE HALL on Friday, August 5, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. with Kalvin Williams officiating.

Following the service, Ken will be laid to rest in the Many Fingers Family Plot.

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McCARTHY

GORDON “GORD” McCARTHY, beloved husband of Kathy McCarthy, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Health Centre – Palliative Care Unit on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at the age of 66 years.

Arrangements will be announced once completed.

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http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

MOSER

MARVIN ROBERT “MOUSE” MOSER of Lethbridge, beloved husband of wife Jeanette, passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at the age of 83 years.

Mouse was born on October 1, 1938 in the Old Galt Hospital to Audrey and Albert Moser; the third of nine children. Mouse told many stories about growing up in a large family on the north side of Lethbridge.

Mouse and Jeanette met in 1971 and blended two families with five children within a three-year age span. They married on July 2, 1976 at Chapel of the Bells in Las Vegas Nevada and had over 50 years of happiness together.

In addition to his wife Jeanette, he is survived by his children: daughter Sherry Olson (Evan), son Rick Moser (Marlene Connell), daughter Marcy Moser (Randy Thom), step-son Mike Zieffle (Louise), step-daughter Sheila Mulgrew (Tim), former daughter-in-law Colleen Prete (Larry); as well as 13 grandchildren and 20 great- grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings: Marlene Tarnoczi, Marie McNeill, Linda Wiebe (Dale Emmelkamp), Carol Wesley (Rod), Ron Moser (Mona), sister-in-law Anne Moser, brother-in-law Bernard Schmidt (Geraldine); as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Mouse was predeceased by his parents Audrey and Albert Moser, his in-laws Clifford and Ethel Schmidt, son-in-law Evan Olson, as well as his siblings and their spouses: Maurice Moser, Paulette and Bruce Park, Patsy Hamilton, and also his special aunt Jeanette Lewko.

Mouse was an animated character who, if you ever met him, you never forgot. He was always quick to tell a joke, and had a wonderful knack for remembering people, which carried him far in his sales career, including the jewelry and RV business over the years.

Mouse was also an avid sportsman. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and held the Alberta record for largest caribou for 16 years. Two of his other true passions were fastball and hockey. Mouse was also a very talented musician, and he spent many hours playing guitar and jamming with friends. He and Jeanette spent 12 great winters together in Yuma, Arizona and formed many friendships there. They also travelled extensively to many other locations over the years. He was a proud winemaker and loved to share with family and friends. He entertained everyone and was always quick to say “Well I’m a gonna tell you!” and start in on a story. He will be missed by all.

A Celebration of Mouse’s Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 32 St. S, Lethbridge, Alta. on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 11 A.M. Reception to follow at the Italian Canadian Club. The service will be livestreamed and may be accessed via Mouse’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.

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

Taras Negrych

1942 – 2022

Mr. Taras Negrych of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Evelyn Negrych, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at the age of 79 years.

Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.

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OISHI

LILLY MUTSUKO OISHI, nee Mori, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022 at Chinook Regional Hospital at the age of 93 years from complications related to congestive heart failure.

Lilly was the loving wife of Yoshiyuki Oishi for 51 years, who predeceased her in 2008. Lilly was the devoted mother of Joyce (Dii Lewis) Oishi of San Francisco; Arlene (Jeff Coffman) Oishi of Lethbridge; Maurice (Johanne Doucet) Oishi of Calgary; Sheila Oishi of Lethbridge and the caring grandmother of her six grandchildren – Kazuo, Tomi, Yoshio, Seiji, Kiyomi and Taiga—all of whom she adored.

She was a woman of joy and optimism who believed that every day was a good day. She was constant in expressing her gratitude to others, and always encouraged friends and family to try new things with her catchphrase, “What the heck, just give it a try.”

Born June 2, 1929 in Newton, BC, Lilly was the sixth of ten children of Shinkichi and Suna Mori. Lilly’s family operated a successful strawberry farm. In 1942, as a result of World War II, the family farm was confiscated. At the age of 13, she and her family were evacuated to Southern Alberta and worked the sugar beet fields. Lilly trained and worked as a lab technician in Chicago. She returned to Lethbridge in 1957 where she met Yosh.

Lilly was an active member of the community and always enjoyed sharing her knowledge, meeting new people and catching up with old friends. She volunteered for a variety of organizations, was a director of the Alberta Cultural Heritage Foundation, and was a founding member of the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association recognized for outstanding service with a Life Long Membership Award in 2019.

Lilly had a passion for Japanese culture. She studied the Shinpa Seizan school of ikebana (flower arranging) for over 50 years. She helped to organize and was the first president of the Momiji Dancers. In 1987, Lilly formed the Japanese Heritage (Bunka) Society in order to promote and share Japanese culture with others. Lilly taught Japanese cooking at the Lethbridge Community College.

Lilly was an active member of the Lethbridge Buddhist Church as well the Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta and was often found helping in the kitchen. She served as president of the Lethbridge Buddhist Church Women’s Association and with the Buddhist Churches of Canada Women’s Federation.

Lilly was well known for her culinary skills and hospitality. From Japanese dignitaries and basketball teams to rockstars and family reunions, Lilly cooked for them all. For her, cooking was an expression of love and a way to bring people together.

Lilly is survived by her sister, Amy Sakurai of Aurora, Colorado; brother, Albert Mori of Burnaby, BC; and sister-in-law, Sheila Mori of BC. Lilly is predeceased by brothers Toshiaki, Kuts, Bob, and Mick, and sisters Shinako, Terry and Susie.

The family thanks Dr. Leam, the staff of the St. Michael’s Health Centre, and the Chinook Regional Hospital for their care and concern. Char Friesen of AHS was a special comfort in sharing her expertise to help the family navigate care options for Lilly. Kind guidance was offered by the Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta and by Salmon and Sons Funeral Home.

On Sunday, August 7, 2022, Meet the Family will begin at 1:00pm followed by a Funeral Service at 2:00pm at the Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta at 470 40 Street South, Lethbridge with Rev. Izumi officiating. Interment will be held at a later date.

In lieu of koden or flowers, the family asks that donations be given to the St. Michael’s Health Centre in ℅ Covenant Foundation, Room 3C60, 11111 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T5K 0L4 http://www.covenantfoundation.ca or the Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta, 470 40 Street South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 3Z5 or a charity of choice.

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

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