THURSDAY, August 11, 2022

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on August 11, 2022.

Johanna “Jo” Dyck

1927 – 2022

Johanna, “Jo” Helen (Andres) Dyck was born on November 1, 1927, in Lake Valley, Saskatchewan, to Jacob and Helen (Klassen) Andres. She gently passed away on August 5, 2022, surrounded by her family at the Sunny South Lodge in Coaldale, Alberta. Her family moved to Coaldale, Alberta, in 1931. Jo married F. David Dyck on August 23, 1952.

Our Mom, Jo Dyck, was a petite strong woman who embraced life. She trained as a school teacher and first taught in a one-room school in Parkerview, SK. Then, she returned to Coaldale to teach grades five and six in Readymade School and John Davidson School. After full-time teaching, Mom substitute taught.

Mom was a teacher her whole life, teaching family and friends. The garden and kitchen were her artistic palette and her medium to educate. She was an organizer and got things done. She used her skills in the church and the community and fulfilled tasks with excellence. Mom’s faith inspired her to volunteer in her church and community. MCC School Kits were one of her favourite charities. When we met at Thanksgiving as a family, school kit bags were ready to be filled. Over her lifetime, she sewed over 1000 bags for educating the less fortunate. She had a big heart for those in need.

Jo is lovingly remembered by her four children, Elizabeth (Henry) Warkentin, Bill Dyck, Mark (Marlene) Dyck and Mary Jane (Tim) Armitage; fourteen grandchildren: David (Valerie), Eric, Adam (Rachel); Ryan (Shaela), Megan (Tristan), Joel (Allison), Sarah (Carter), Paul; Braden (Jessica), Steven (Karly), Adrien (Annie), Grant (Destany); Emma and Thomas; seventeen great-grandchildren, Parks, Lexa, Nate, Gavin, Jackson, Lucia, Ruben, Griffin, Roscoe, Peter, Dorothy, Brooke, Hadleigh, Nash, Bentley, Blaire, and Harper; former daughter-in-law Janice Dyck, brother Jake (Verdell) Andres, sisters-in-law Anne Harder, Sylvia Andres, brother-in-law Werner (Tamara) Dyck, sister-in-law Catherine von Hohenbalken. Predeceased by her parents, Jacob & Helen Andres, brothers Eric Harder, infant Paul Andres, Melvin Andres and sister and brother-in-law, Anne and Kermit Daum.

She is also predeceased by David’s sister, Elvira Gauger and his brother, John Dyck.

Family and friends are invited to meet the family from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, on Friday, August 12, 2022, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM, on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at the COALDALE MENNONITE CHURCH, 2316-17 Street, Coaldale. For those who wish to watch the service via livestream please go to the Coaldale Mennonite YouTube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSGqghuTZbgq4eRHhvEcPHA.

Flowers are gratefully declined. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee Alberta – school kits, 210, 2946 – 32 St NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 6J7. https://mcccanada.ca/get- involved/kits/school.

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GRIFFITH

WILLIAM CHARLES GRIFFITH, beloved husband of Helen Griffith of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, August 8, 2022 at the age of 94 years.

A Memorial Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 32 St. S, Lethbridge on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 12:00 P.M. with Patrick Siedlecki officiating.

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http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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 Central Peel High 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 player 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.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Dr. Bruce Martin officiating. For those who wish to watch the service via livestream please go to https://www.mbfunerals.com/ obituary/Todd-Hopkins, the link will appear the day of the service.

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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HRANAC

LAVERNA HRANAC departed this life on Saturday, August 6, 2022.

A Graveside Service will be held at Mountain View Cemetery, Lethbridge, on Friday, August 12, at 11:30 A.M. Please meet at the Eternal Flame as the procession will start at 11:25. The Graveside Service will be live-streamed. To access this, visit her obituary on Cornerstone’s website. After the service, a time of fellowship & refreshments will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, from 12:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

MacPHEAT

With great sadness, the family of CINDY MacPHEAT, of Lethbridge, announce her passing away peacefully while surrounded by family at Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at the age of 65 years.

A Celebration of Cindy’s Life will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the Alberta SPCA (albertaspca.org).

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

Karen Nelson

1951 – 2022

Mrs. Karen Anne Nelson of Warner, beloved wife of Mr. Terry Nelson, passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle with cancer at The Good Samaritan Society Prairie Ridge in Raymond, on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at the age of 70 years.

She leaves to cherish her memories her husband Terry of 44 years; son Troy (Sheri); daughters Brandi (Neil) and their children Joscelyn and Abbie, Cori (Dustin) and their children Courtney, Lauren and Shay; brothers John (Sue) Wachtler, David Wachtler; sisters Diane (Alan) Losey, Mary (Ted) McTaggart; sister-in-laws Joye Wachtler, Sandra Nelson as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families.

Karen was born on December 18, 1951 and she was predeceased by her parents Leo and Betty Wachtler; in-laws Fred and Grace Nelson and her big brother Joe.

Karen was an avid athlete growing up showing her passion for softball and curling. It was curling that she carried with her into adulthood where she had countless games with Terry, her children and friends for many years. As they wound down their participation in curling, this opened up multiple trips to curling events. Whether it was in Alberta, BC, Las Vegas and even over to Switzerland; when the game called, they either went or watched on TV.

Karen and Terry loved to travel. They took multiple treks across the United States to see and experience many sites and historical locations. They traveled extensively with friends to many destinations such as Fiji, different areas in Mexico and the Panama Canal to name a few. One of Karen’s fondest memories were of fishing in the ocean in Malaysia.

Karen was Terry’s right hand lady on the farm. She cooked for many years for him and the hired men as well as being the truck driver when needed.

She loved spending time with family and friends and wished she had more time with her grandchildren. She will be missed by all and remembered for her spunk and stubbornness. All who knew her knew she shot straight from the hip and had no qualms offering her opinion.

The family want to extend our deepest gratitude to the staff at the Raymond Hospital and the Raymond Good Samaritans Home. You all took such great care of her these last couple of months and we couldn’t have asked for more.

Please join us for a graveside service at 2:00pm on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at the Warner Cemetery. Followed by a luncheon at the Warner Elk’s Hall.

Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.

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SMALL EYES

JESSIE WILFORD TROY SMALL EYES passed away on August 3, 2022 in Stand Off, AB at the age of 32 years. The Wake Service will be held on Monday, August 15 at White Calf Hall, Stand Off from 7:00 – 11:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at White Calf Hall on Tuesday, August 16 at 1:00 pm.

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

Frank Wolfe

1935 – 2022

Mr. Frank Wolfe of Calgary, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Wolfe, passed away peacefully at Age Care in Calgary.

Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.

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