TUESDAY, August 16, 2022

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on August 16, 2022.

ADAMSON

Nov. 30, 1938 – Aug. 9, 2022

ARLENE ADAMSON, beloved wife of Larry Adamson, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, with her family by her side, on August 9, 2022, at the age of 83 years.

Along with her husband, Arlene is lovingly remembered by her sons, Jim (Laura), Andy, Rod (Lori) and Darren (Kelly); grandchildren, Dawn, Jeff, Cody, Tristin, Kaira, Kali, Hannah and Kacie; great-grandchildren, Mackenzie, Lucy, Skye, Macy, Oaklynn, Kinley and (little) Skye.

She was predeceased by her parents, Andy and Selma Sache and her son, Mike.

To honour her wishes, a formal funeral service will not be held. A private family gathering will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Arlene’s memory may be made to the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation, c/o Jack Ady Cancer Centre, 960-19th St. South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 1W5, or to a charity of choice.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

BIRCH

ANTHONY “TONY” BIRCH, beloved husband of Lorraine Birch of Lethbridge, passed away with family by his side at Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at the age of 80 years.

Arrangements will be announced once completed.

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FISHER

June 7, 1943–August 11, 2022

JAMES “JIM” LOUIS FISHER passed away peacefully at Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at the age of 79 years, with his wife and daughters by his side.

Jim is lovingly remembered by his wife, Conny Schipper; his children, Carolyn Fisher (Steve Arthur), Michael Fisher, and Kathryn (Josh) Molcak; his grandchildren, Geneva (John) Stout, Kieran Arthur, Riley Molcak, and Avery Molcak. Jim will also be missed by his sister, Wylene McConkie; as well as stepchildren, step grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family.

He was predeceased by his first wife, Beth Conrad Fisher; his sisters, Shirley Fisher Smith and Connie Fisher Pitcher Shields; and his parents, Lou Fisher and Olive Parkinson Fisher.

A memorial service will be held for Jim on August 31, 2022, at Fairmont Chapel in Lethbridge with an 11am service; and interment to follow at the Raymond Temple Hill Cemetery. The memorial service will be livestreamed and recorded to share with those who can’t join in person.

Please make a donation to the charity of your choice in lieu of flowers, if you wish. And we, the family, love to hear stories about Jim, so please share a memory of Jim Fisher to carolynf@telus.net. Thank you for celebrating our beloved Jim Fisher!

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

JEAN RAE FIRTH

1926 – 2022

Jean ‘Rae’ Firth of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, August 14th, 2022 at the age of 95 years. Rae loved her Toronto Blue Jays and engaging in conversations regarding ongoing current world affairs.

She leaves behind, and will be especially missed by her long-time partner Donald Ferguson, and sons Tim, Randy (Deborah) and Patrick (Lana). The family wishes to thank the staff at both Age Care Columbia and Floor 5A of the Chinook Hospital for all their care and attention.

In honoring her wishes, there will not be a funeral service. Cremation has been entrusted to Evergreen Cremation Services. For those who wish, memorial donations my be made to the S.P.C.A.

Mary Reay George

1933 – 2022

Mary Reay George, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at St. Michaels Palliative Care at the age of 88 years. Mary was born in Lethbridge on September 12, 1933.

A Celebration of the Life of Mary George will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at SOUTHMINSTER UNITED CHURCH, 1011 – 4 Avenue, S., Lethbridge, with Reverend Taylor Croissant officiating. The service will be livestreamed on the Southminster United Church Facebook page, https://www. facebook.com/Southminster United.

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Ken Ikebuchi

1952 – 2022

  It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved dad, cousin and friend Byron Ken lkebuchi in Coaldale on Thursday, August 11,

2022 at the age of 69 years.

   Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

  The celebration of Ken’s life will be held at the Heritage Inn, 4830

– 46 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 3:00 P.M. (Please dress casual). Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com [1].

  Ken will be lovingly remembered by his son Tyler; numerous relatives and friends from his extended family and very special friends Ken Setoguchi, Rick Wilk and Rod Odland.

  He was predeceased by his brother Ted in 1966,  father George in 1993 and mother Yoshiye in 2015.

  Ken was born on September 21, 1952 in Taber. He graduated high school in 1970 and attended SAIT, receiving his journeymen in mechanics. Ken married Gail in 1979 and took over Chinook Service, his family business in 1984. In late 1991 Ken was blessed with a son, Tyler and his life changed from being a mechanic to also being a dad. Ken continued to operate Chinook Service till 2003 at which time he sold the business.

Shortly after selling the business Ken began working at NAPA Auto Parts in Taber where he spent years working as a partsman. He enjoyed curling in his spare time but most of his spare time was spent with Tyler.

  Whether it be golfing, hunting or travelling around for hockey, Ken and Tyler spent a lot of time together and made very many precious memories.

Ken retired in 2016. He was a diehard Toronto Maple Leafs fan and rarely missed a game on television. In his later years Ken began to follow baseball again and began again cheering for the Los Angeles Dodgers, watching them win a World Series in 2020. Ken will be remembered as a loving and caring father to Tyler and a good friend to many people. He was a kind person who was always there to help people and whose smile could light up a room.

The family respectfully decline Koden and flowers. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Ken’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Liver Foundation, Suite 309, 1010 – 1 Avenue NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 7W7 (http://www.liver.ca [2]).

  Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone:

(403) 223-8778.

KAMBEITZ

PHYLLIS MARIE KAMBEITZ passed away at St. Michaels Health Centre on August 11, 2022, at the age of 81 years.

Phyllis was predeceased by her parents Ejnar and Margaret Rasmussen, and her sister Argel Schile.

Phyllis is survived by her husband of 60 years George, and their children Michael (Tracy), Katherine (James), and Timothy. Grandchildren Bryce, Alexis (Logan), Tucker (Rebecca), and Eric (Nisali), Allison (Coleton). Great-grandchild Beauden, her sisters, Marie (Gearld) Lyczewski of Medicine Hat, Patricia (Martin) Schile of Medicine Hat, and brother-in-law Peter Schile of Bow Island as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Phyllis was born in Medicine Hat on September 13, 1940. She and her 3 sisters grew up in the little white house across from the Catholic Church in Bow Island. Phyllis moved to Lethbridge in June 1958 to start her studies to become a Registered Nurse, graduating from nursing and marrying George in 1962. Phyllis and George raised their family on the family farm in Grassy Lake and retired from farming in 1991. Phyllis continued her Nursing career until October 1999, completing 37 years of service.

Phyllis was a beloved wife, mother, aunty, grandmother, and great- grandmother. She enjoyed dancing and playing cards with all her family and friends. Little encouragement was needed to get the cards brought out and the games started. Phyllis was an avid quilter, creating many beautiful quilts which are keepsakes for her children and grandchildren. Phyllis was a member of the Catholic Women’s League for many years, and also volunteered to create knitted toques and beanies for newborns at the Taber Hospital.

A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2825 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at 7:00 P.M. with Sharon Hagel officiating.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH – 2405 12 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. with Father Tim Boyle celebrating.

Following the Funeral Mass, Phyllis will be laid to rest at Mountain View Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Phyllis’ memory to the Alzheimer Society of Canada at http://www.alzheimer.ca

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

MACPHEAT

The world lost a beloved person on August 9, 2022 when CINDY MACPHEAT passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, in Lethbridge, AB.

Cindy had a multi-faceted life and her endless selflessness will be missed by everyone who knew her. Her highest priorities were her kids, Kira and Ben (Shannon), her extended family, and all the friends and relatives she remained in touch with over the years. Cindy was a devoted and caring daughter to her mother Anne and loved being the sister to Heather, Tannis (Rob), and Stewart (Nola). She never hesitated to step in when needed and support her numerous nieces and nephews in any way possible. Her love of animals was infectious and she was, most recently, a doting human ‘mom’ to Teddy, but there were many other family pets over the years that benefitted from her kindness and love.

Cindy had a great passion for travel and an incredible aptitude for gardening. She turned her backyard into a lush and whimsical garden with “the best soil on the block”. She spent hours every day tending to and enjoying the greenery and beautiful flowers whenever she was not on one of her many trips to Mexico with family or friends. Cindy was a talented baker and very likely made the best gingersnaps in the world, she could bake anything, sew anything and grow anything.

A Celebration of Life for this wonderful woman will be held at NIKKA YUKO JAPANESE GARDEN – BUNKA CENTRE, Lethbridge, AB on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at 2:30 P.M.

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

RAMOTOWSKI

NADJA RAMOTOWSKI, beloved wife of the late Henry Ramotowski, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Health Centre Palliative Care Unit with family at her side on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at the age of 97 years.

Nadja is survived by her daughter Jenny (Frank) Pawluk and her son Danny Ramotowski. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Henry.

Nadja was born in Ukraine and came to Canada where she met her husband. They supported each other as they worked hard. When they retired from farming, they moved to Lethbridge. It was always the two of them together, whether on the farm or in Lethbridge. The garden and their yard were passions they both shared. They were gracious hosts and always welcomed visitors into their home.

A Private Family Funeral Mass will be taking place. Nadja will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband at the Raymond Cemetery.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

Siegfried Stein

1927 – 2022

Mr. Siegfried Stein of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Isobel Stein, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at the age of 95 years.

Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.

A Celebration of Sieg’s Life will be held at a later date.

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