FRIDAY, August 12, 2022

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on August 12, 2022.

BEVANS

JUSTIN BEVANS (ne RAJCIC), born in Lethbridge, passed away suddenly in Vancouver, B.C. on Monday, July 11, 2022 at the age of 29 years.

Justin is survived by his parents, Stan (Misty Melcomson) Rajcic and Shelly Bevans, grandparents Antonia Rajcic, and Richard and Brenda Reed, Uncle Igor (Val) Rajcic and cousins Trevor and Lucas Rajcic as well as many more family members.

Justin was predeceased by his grandfather Josip “Joe” Rajcic on Nov. 9, 2015.

A Celebration of Justin’s Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2825 32 Street South, Lethbridge on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at 10 a.m. with Patrick Siedlecki officiating.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

CROOKS

CHARLES HEW DALRYMPLE CROOKS – Born in Lima, Peru on August 15, 1998. Died in a flying accident July 29, 2022 in Raleigh, NC.

Raised in Fairfield, CT, Charlie attended Osborn Hill Elementary School and Roger Ludlowe Middle School. After completing his freshman year at Fairfield Ludlowe High School, he made the brave journey across the continent to Mill Bay, British Columbia to complete his high school education at Brentwood College School, his father’s alma mater. He was admitted to Bucknell University, graduating in May 2020 with a BA in Political Science.

Charlie had numerous interests and talents. Several weeks each summer were spent at his grandparents’ cottage on Gloucester Pool, where he honed his unique swimming style of bobbing with chin partially submerged. While he loved the water, Charlie lacked the necessary buoyancy to pursue swimming as a sport. Instead, he had the great fortune to meet Master KJ Ha of World Champion Tae Kwan Do in Fairfield. Through many years of dedication on the part of both master and student, Charlie was proud to achieve his second-degree black belt.

Leaving home for boarding school required a leap of faith, but Brentwood provided the environment in which Charlie truly began to excel academically, physically, artistically and socially. He joined the cross country running club and was proud after much dedication to move “from the shame of being stuck in the slow group to feeling confident as a solid member of the medium-slow group.” He tried his hand at rowing, competed on the debate team, and perhaps most importantly learned from his band of brothers in Rogers House to give and receive true friendship and to have confidence in his unique gifts. His time at Brentwood culminated in the ultimate honor of being elected by his classmates to give the valedictorian speech for the class of 2016. Delivered with his trademark combination of self-deprecation and sly wit, his final moments at Brentwood were spent walking from the stage wearing a giant smile, to an explosion of cheers and a standing ovation. At Bucknell, Charlie joined the Bison Battalion, Bucknell’s chapter of ROTC, completed Basic Camp at Fort Knox, founded the Bucknell chapter of Young Americans for Liberty, competed on the ski team, and discovered a gift for art and sculpture.

Aviation was Charlie’s overriding passion practically from birth. He read every flight book he could get his hands on, and was known occasionally to wear one on his head for transcranial absorption of knowledge. As a young teenager he built an actual flight simulator and developed a love for flying remote control planes, but the real fun began when he took his first flying lessons at Three Wing Aviation in Stratford, CT. He continued his training throughout college in Williamsport, PA, soloing in August of 2017. Facing a complete lack of demand for pilots during the early phase of the pandemic, Charlie doggedly, yet cheerfully, pursued his dream of becoming a professional pilot, earning various advanced ratings and qualifying as a Commercial Pilot and Certified Flight Instructor before landing a job in May 2021 as a flight instructor at Flightgest Academy at the Raleigh-Durham Airport. He was greatly admired by his students and colleagues for his teaching style. His celebrated whiteboard drawings made even the most complex concepts both humorous and easy to understand; many have been photographed and preserved by his fellow instructors. In April 2022, Charlie accepted his dream job as a First Officer with Rampart Aviation, a specialist contractor primarily conducting support operations for the Department of Defense. He was very proud of the company and pleased to announce to his family that he had earned the nickname “Tuna,” signaling his full acceptance as part of the Rampart team. When not on the job, Charlie fused his love for art, technology and aviation, producing custom designed, 3-D printed components that he shipped to other flight simulator enthusiasts around the world.

The resume of Charlie’s life could never fully describe the legacy he leaves. He was guided always by a strong moral compass; a fierce love for and loyalty to his family and friends; and a heart that was open and forgiving. He gave everyone a chance. His sense of humor was legendary – the far side of The Far Side. As a boy he insisted on being the Batmobile in proud and practical support of his younger brother’s and sister’s Batman and Robin for Halloween. Charlie reveled in the eclectic, with a taste in music that ranged from bossa nova to King Gizzard and the Wizard Lizard. Without guile or affectation, he nonetheless enjoyed putting on a suit for wine night with friends, sometimes with trademark aviator glasses and empty pipe, an inside joke. This spring he used his new regular paycheck to purchase a reliably unreliable 1978 Fiat convertible. He spent many hours and more than a few dollars trying to keep the car roadworthy while avoiding tetanus.

There was so much joy. Earlier this year he posted an update to friends on Instagram that began “Long time, no life updates so here’s the recap,” and ended with “This has been a very eventful year, and while there have been challenges, I’m the happiest I’ve ever been in my life and I wouldn’t trade places with anyone in the world.” Charlie’s wonderful friends in Chapel Hill, aka The Terrace Club, were central to his sense of fulfillment and belonging. Only days before his death, Charlie shared with his parents that he was exactly where he wanted to be doing exactly what he wanted to do. Not many get the chance to live that way.

Charlie is survived by his parents Hew and Kate, brother Crawford (22), his sister Mary (20) of Fairfield, CT, his maternal grandmother Mary Zipser of Savannah, GA and his paternal grandparents Art and Mary Jane Crooks of Lethbridge, Alberta, his aunts Melissa Zipser Murray, Claire Crooks Goodall (George), and uncle Morgan Crooks (Aimee), first cousins Katherine and Elizabeth Murray, Finn, Sydney, Grady, and Tilly Goodall, Riley and Andrew Crooks.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 13th at 11am at Christ & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 75 Church Lane, Westport, CT. A reception will be held in Branson Hall in the church immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent to the charity Above the Clouds (abovethe cloudskids.org).

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.

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

EAGLE PLUME

JAGGER KENNY EAGLE PLUME passed away on August 8, 2022 in Calgary, AB at the age of 28 years. A Candlelight Vigil will be held on Monday, August 15 at 6:30 pm in Calgary at 707 – 57 Ave SW. The Wake Service will be held on Wednesday, August 17 at Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve from 7:00 – 11:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Blood Reserve on Thursday, August 18 at 11:00 am.

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

HEALY

JUSTIN LEE HEALY passed away on August 2, 2022 in Calgary, AB at the age of 34 years.

The Wake Service will be held on Sunday, August 14 at White Calf Hall, Stand Off from 6:00 – 11:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Blood Reserve on Monday, August 15 at 11:00 am.

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

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.

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 Trail, 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

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

HOWE

RAY LESTER HOWE passed peacefully into the presence of Jesus on August 7th, 2022 at the age of 86 years. Ray is survived by his son Greg (Fern) and daughter Leslie McCoy, granddaughter Amanda (Mitch) Lonnberg, grandsons Brett (Bret) and Clay (Ellen) Howe, and 7 great grandchildren Brier, Banks and Camrie Lonnberg and Sawyer, Jake, Collyns and Brooks Howe. Also surviving are his sister Bernice Toth, sister-in-law Claire (Bob) Christianson and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Elaine, son-in-law Keith McCoy, parents Lester and Kaethe Howe, parents-in-law Les and Hazel Johnston, brother-in-law Eric Toth and nieces Barbara and Carolyn Toth. Ray was born on January 22, 1936 and was raised in Eston, Saskatchewan. He completed his high school education in Eston before attending the University of Saskatchewan. Ray married his lifelong sweetheart in 1957 and they moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba where they began their married life. In 1960 they returned to Eston where they began a career in farming. Ray was an active and effective participant in the Eston community serving on the Eston Cooperative Association Board and the Eston Full Gospel Church Board. From 1966 – 1987 he was a Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Delegate/Director representing the Eston area and in 1986 he and Elaine relocated to Regina, Saskatchewan where he began a new career with the Pool initially as Second Vice President and then First Vice President. Ray retired in 1997 and he and Elaine relocated to Lethbridge, Alberta. While there, Ray was actively involved as an Elder at the University Drive Alliance Church as well as a small group leader. He was a trusted and faithful friend to many. In August 2021 he moved with his family to an acreage near Swift Current, Saskatchewan where he resided until his passing.

Ray had a deep faith in God and a sincere love for people. In 1960 he accepted the challenge of reinvigorating Moose Lake Gospel Camp and as a direct result of his enthusiastic promotion and persuasion, over many years, this struggling camp took on new life and became a place where many people came to find spiritual renewal. Consistent with his deep desire to see the gospel spread far and wide, he served on the Board of the Barry Moore Evangelistic Association. He participated in several mission trips to Haiti and Mexico. He loved music and was an avid supporter of the Southernaires gospel singing group. He cheerfully offered them the use of his car to travel the summer of 1964 putting thousands of miles on his new car. He enjoyed several gospel music cruises and attended concerts near and far.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Hockey Ministries International.

Funeral arrangements are in the care of Parkside Memorial Funeral Home – Hayden Cappelle and Ryan Cappelle.

Roy Jensen

1932-2022

Roy Jensen, beloved husband of Jean Jensen, passed away at St. Michael’s in Lethbridge on Monday, August 8, 2022 at the age of 90 years.

A public Funeral Service will be held in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 250 Fairmont Blvd. S. Lethbridge on Monday, August 15, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. Friends may meet the family from 12:00 to 12:45 prior to the service. Roy will be laid to rest following the funeral service in Archmount Cemetery.

The service will be livestreamed and available via Roy’s obituary.

To send condolences and for more information please go to http://www.generationsfh.ca

LAMANÉ

HUGUETTE JEANNE LAMANÉ passed away peacefully at Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at the age of 92 years.

She is survived by her children Fran (Bruce) Monkman, John Lamané, Lynn (Betty) Lamané, Sylvia (Gary) Frecka, Ron (Judy) Lamané, Mark (Jackie) Lamané, Louis (Carol) Lamané, Jackie (Joe – deceased) Szalavary, Margaret (Chris) Cordes, Patrick (Anna) Lamané and numerous other family members.

She is predeceased by her husband Yves Oscar Lamané and grandson Grant Lamané.

Huguette was born on January 11, 1930 in Guarcif, Morocco. She married her husband Yves in France on April 26, 1951. Together they immigrated to Canada in 1952 and settled around the Lethbridge area where they raised their loving family.

Huguette worked for many years at Sifton House until her retirement. She was a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She will be so missed.

A Celebration of Huguette’s Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 32 St. S, Lethbridge on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. with Deacon Santiago Torres officiating.

Memorial tributes may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

ROGERS

A Celebration of Life Service will be held for the late LILY ROGERS at McKILLOP UNITED CHURCH, 2329 15 Ave. S, Lethbridge on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 11 A.M. with a luncheon reception to follow in the church courtyard. Lily, beloved wife of the late Gerald A. (Jerry) Rogers II, passed away in Lethbridge on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at the age of 84 years. Lily and Jerry will be interred together in MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY, 1210 Scenic Dr. S, Lethbridge at 4 P.M.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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