THURSDAY, August 18, 2022

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on August 18, 2022.

BARNHILL

With sadness, we celebrate the recent passing of AL “BARNEY” BARNHILL.

Much could be said, in brief:

With him passes a great light of love for friends, family, sport, art, music, theatre, environmental protection, education, justice, community, peace, travel, inquiry, research, politics, and debate. These guided him through an adventure of life, starting in humble hard times in Wetaskiwin in 1938, born to loving parents Alice & Alexander “Alec” with sister Alice Jean.

Success followed his diligence and perseverance through studies in business administration up to Ph.D., university teaching career, independent small business and management consulting business.

Family life flourished for Al, falling in love with his wife Suzanne “Sue” Olsen followed by daughter Ann Marie and son John, and later his second marriage to Gretchen Mason in 1989.

Often filled with humour and light, trying to improve the situations he encountered. He leaves us peacefully, with gratitude and appreciation to friends, colleagues, and numerous loved ones. Please remember his kindness towards others, his work to benefit education, equality, peace, environment, community, and justice. Please send kind wishes and prayers for his onward journey.

Al requests donations to a meaningful cause of your choice, in lieu of flowers or gifts.

A private service has been held.

In his own words, “He did his best, now it’s time to rest.”

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.

A Come-and-Go Reception will be held at ITALIAN CANADIAN HALL, 1511 St. Edward Blvd. N, Lethbridge on Sunday, August 21, 2022 from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. A short service will take place at 3:00 P.M.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

DAY CHIEF

Leo Cody Day Chief, passed away August 13, 2022, at the age of 29. He leaves behind his children, Kynleigh and Baby Leo Day Chief.

A Wake Service will be held at Eden’s Funeral Home, 2424 5 Ave, Fort Macleod, on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, from 6:00 P.M. until 10:00 P.M.

A Funeral Service will be held at Eden’s Funeral Home, Fort Macleod, on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. Following the Funeral Service, Cody will be laid to rest at One Spot Cemetery, Old Agency.

Condolences may be sent through http://www.edensfuneralhome.com.

Carl Engstrom

1937 – 2022

Mr. Carl Engstrom of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Ruth Engstrom, passed away suddenly at home, on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at the age of 84 years.

Carl was born September 12, 1937 to Martin and Edith Engstrom in Wetaskiwin, AB, the youngest of 4 children that survived infancy, but had 4 siblings who did not survive infancy. He received an education degree from the University of Alberta and taught 10 years in Wetaskiwin County before marrying Ruth Krahn July 15, 1967 and moving to Lethbridge where he taught grade 4 at Lakeview School from 1968 to 1993. He was involved musically playing piano and organ while being an active member of University Drive Alliance Church, Evangelical Free Church and First Baptist Church. He directed the handbell choir at First Baptist and also composed handbell arrangements. He was also involved with Green Acres Kiwanis.

Besides his loving wife Ruth, Carl is survived by his son Warren, 2 sisters Esther and Irene as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families.

He was predeceased by his parents Martin and Edith, his son Darren and one sister Viola.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM, on Friday, August 19, 2022, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Dr. Bruce Martin officiating.

A private family Interment will follow in the Archmount Cemetery. For those who wish to watch the service via livestream, please go to https://www.mbfunerals. com/obituary/Carl-Engstrtom and scroll to the bottom of Carl’s obituary page.

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

OLDENBURGER

LAMBERT “BERT” OLDENBURGER, beloved husband of Nikki Oldenburger of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at the age of 75 years.

A Celebration of Bert’s Life will be held at SOUTHMINSTER UNITED CHURCH, 1011 4 Ave. S, Lethbridge on Monday, August 22, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Trevor Potter officiating.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

Harold Reid

1947 – 2022

Mr. Harold Irving Reid of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Laura Reid, passed away at the age of 74 years, at home on Saturday, July 16, 2022 doing what he loved.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 pm, on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta.

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

VAN BUUREN

It is with great sadness the family of BRAYDON VAN BUUREN announce his sudden passing on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at the age of 30.

A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 32 St. S, Lethbridge, AB on Friday, August 19, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. with Deacon Santiago Torres officiating.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. BASIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 604 13 St. N, Lethbridge, AB on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 12:00 P.M. with Father Kevin Tumback celebrating.

Following the Funeral Mass, Braydon will be laid to rest with his Grandpa Coenie in Mountain View Cemetery.

The family encourages friends to wear soccer jerseys in celebration of Braydon’s life and love for the game.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Foothills Centre, P.O Box 1573, Fort Macleod, AB, T0L 0Z0.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

White Quills Scout

Layton Vinny Jr. White Quills Scout passed away on August 15, 2022. Son of Jonelle Scout and the late Vince White Quills.

Friends and family may pay their respect on Monday, August 22, 2022 at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston from 9:00 – 10:00 am. The Funeral Service will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Blood Reserve at 11:00 am. Interment at St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Stand Off.

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

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