FRIDAY, August 19, 2022

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on August 19, 2022.

ACHTZENER

THOMAS PHILLIP ACHTZENER, beloved husband of Beverly Achtzener of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Health Centre Palliative Care on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at the age of 81 years.

Our hearts are so heavy as we prepare to move forward without Tom’s contagious belly laughs, endless music and movie trivia, frequent joyful singing outbursts and continual declarations of how lucky he is, stating that life is good. Those who remember Tom will know exactly “Straight Arrow” says and smile. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Tom will enjoy his second retirement now fishing with Jesus.

At Tom’s request, no formal funeral service will be held.

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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.

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

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CELEBRATION OF LIFE

for EMIL GUNDLOCK

August 20, 2022 at 11:00 am

McNally Community Centre

(old McNally School)

210075 Township Rd 82,

Lethbridge County

Directions:

From Stewart Siding Industrial Park – south on Rd 211

From Hwy 4 – west on Rd 82

From Hwy 5 – east on McNally Road / Rd 82

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.

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FOOKS

RICHARD SCOTT FOOKS passed away on August 16, 2022 at the age of 62 years.

A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday August 23, 2022 at 1:00PM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 10TH AVE CHAPEL (1912 10 Ave S, Lethbridge Alberta).

Friends are welcome to meet with the family on Tuesday August 23, 2022 from 12:00 to 12:45PM prior to the Service at the Church.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.salmonandsons.ca

Walter Franz

1945 – 2022

  Walter John Franz passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at the age of 77 years.

  He is survived by his loving wife, four children, their spouses and six grandchildren.

  A private Celebration of Life will be held by the family. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com [1].

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

(403) 223-8778.

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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GIENOW

EARL RONALD GIENOW Passed away at St. Michaels Health Center on August 12, 2022. He leaves behind his wife Elizabeth “Liz” of Lethbridge, his brother Don and sister-in-law Kay of Kamloops BC, and Blackie the Cat, who adored Earl.

Earl was born on December 29, 1938, in Regina Saskatchewan. Earl worked for many years at the Chinook Regional Hospital in the Housekeeping Department. He was a hard worker and valued by his fellow workmates. He was always cheerful and had a kind word for everyone.

Earl was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on September 2, 1995, after learning about his kind father Jehovah and spent the rest of his life helping others learn about him too. Earl will be deeply missed by his congregation of fellow worshippers; the many friends he made along the way and the neighbours he helped out. We have full faith that Earl will be remembered by his God in the resurrection to life on a beautiful paradise earth.

In accord with Earl’s wishes there will be no memorial service. Liz would like to thank the staff of St. Michaels for the care and compassion shown to Earl in his final days.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

HEALY

SIIKÁMOHKIYO (CRANE BEAR) ADAM LELAND HEALY passed away on August 14, 2022 in Stand Off, AB at the age of 41 years. A Wake Service will be held at Richard Heavy Head’s Residence, Blood Reserve, AB on Monday, August 22 from 7:00 – 11:00 pm. The Funeral Service will continue at Richard Heavy Head’s Residence on Tuesday, August 23 at 11:00 am with interment to follow at Heavy Head Family Cemetery, Blood Reserve, AB.

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

Sister Mary Eileen McEachern

McEachern, Sister Mary Eileen, formerly Sister Mary Noella, 92, a Sister of St. Martha of Antigonish, died at Mary’s Court, Parkland Antigonish on August 13th, 2022 in the 69th year of her Religious Life.

Born in Ottawa, ON, Sister Mary Eileen was the daughter of Wilfred Claude and Margaret Mary (Smith) McEachern.

She entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Martha on August 15, 1951, pronounced her first vows on August 15, 1953, and her perpetual vows on August 15, 1956. Before entrance, she obtained a BA from St. Francis Xavier University. During her studies, the Antigonish Movement was thriving. Its leaders, field workers and collaborators greatly influenced Sr. Mary Eileen. No doubt this experience influenced her decision to enter the Marthas.

Following Profession in 1953, Sister Mary Eileen began preparation for teaching with studies at St. Francis. Xavier University (BEd and MEd), the former Provincial Normal College (Kindergarten-Primary Diploma), the University of Ottawa (MA Religion), Regis College, Toronto (DMin), Lumen Vitae, Brussels (Pastoral & Catechetical Studies). Sister Mary Eileen taught in several communities, in Nova Scotia: St. Andrew’s; Heatherton; Dominion, CB. She also taught in Ft. McMurray, AB. After many years in the classroom, where primary grade children were her delight, she became Coordinator of Religious Education in Ft. McMurray. Four years later, she became Catechetical Consultant for the Diocese of Antigonish.

Much of Sr. Mary Eileen’s life was focused on the development of persons and the improvement of human and social conditions. She devoted a summer in Ethiopia teaching English in a program designed to qualify students as teachers. Sr. Mary Eileen was always ready and willing to participate in parish and community development. She lived twelve years in Little Dover, NS, being present to and actively engaged in the community life of the people. Following this, she was engaged in inter-faith social justice and peace groups in Lethbridge, AB, and worked to develop awareness and action. Sister Mary Eileen was gifted with keen perception and an ability to express profound ideas with great clarity. In 2001, Sister Mary Eileen was inducted into the St. Francis Xavier University Hall of Thought, the citation stated, “Her devotion to social justice and equality has been the hallmark of her life.”

With declining health, she moved to Bethany Motherhouse and then Mary’s Court, Parkland Antigonish, where all were graced with her wisdom, wit, and lively sense of humour. She lived a very simple lifestyle.

Sister Mary Eileen is survived by her sister, M. Adele Upton and her family. She was predeceased by her parents, Wilfred and Margaret.

Following the recommendations and procedures during this time of COVID-19, the remains will rest at Martha Place, Parkland Antigonish, where a private Celebration of Vigil will be held followed by a private Liturgy of Christian Burial on August 17th, 2022, at 1:30pm in St. Martha Chapel at Martha Place. Funeral mass will be live-streamed on MacIsaac Funeral Home Facebook page. Burial in St. Martha Cemetery. http://www.MacIsaacs.ca

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.

Bert is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Nikki, as well as his children Aaron (Jenn) and Jill (Darryl), grandchildren Allysan (Craig), Connor, Aadyn, Maddi and Beckett, siblings Leo (Dini), Jenny (Gerrit), Alice, Ray (Joni), Jake, Harry (Joan) and Ralph (Susan), along with numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents Jacob and Fenji, brother Stuard, parents-in-law Jim and Gladys Glover, and siblings-in-law Ricky Glover, Vicki Glover and Harry VanderPloeg.

To know Bert was to love Bert. He spent most of his life working in and around school buses; first as a bus driver, then as a mechanic, and finally as transportation supervisor for Palliser School District. His last job in retirement was delivering auto parts for Silver Automotive, which he enjoyed very much as he was always up for coffee and conversation when making deliveries. Bert was very active with the Picture Butte Elks for over 45 years, as well as the Lethbridge Bingo Association.

We would like to thank all of our family and friends for their love and support shown to us. Special thanks to Dr. Cunningham, Jackie Foreman (you treated Bert like he was your own father), Dr. Wilde and Dr. Hundal. Special friends Lynn and Wendy, Garett and Jerry, Brian and Bindy, Reinhold and Josephine, Phil and Barb. Thank you to all the health care aides that helped take care of Bert.

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.

If you wish, we ask donations be sent to the Liver Foundation of Canada (www.liver.ca).

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

Ronald “Ron” Paulence

1943 – 2022

Mr. Ron Paulence of Lethbridge, beloved husband of 57 years to Mrs. Helen Paulence, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, under the care of St. Michaels Palliative Care at the age of 79 years.

He is survived by his three children, Troy Paulence (Tammy), Todd Paulence, and Rhonda Aos (Rick); six grandchildren, Tory & Mackenzie Paulence; Mary (Clay) Tilleman & Eric Wauters; Zac & Alli Aos; and sister Yvonne (Murray) Mills. Ron was predeceased by his parents Flora and Bill Paulence.

Ron had the ability to add humour and “a one-liner” to make us smile. He loved his family deeply, and especially loved spending time with his grandkids, from watching baseball, soccer, basketball, dance recitals, and hockey. Ron enjoyed numerous life-long friendships and always had a passion for cars. Ron was a founding member of the Le Baron’s Car Club, which created lasting memories and friendships. All Ron’s working life was in car dealerships around Lethbridge. Ron and Helen loved hosting family and friends at their home. Ron took pleasure being outdoors and took pride in his yard, noting the best-looking yard in the neighborhood. Ron also enjoyed spending time at Wasa Lake BC. Ron was such a gentle and kind soul that was liked and loved by everyone he met.

As per Ron’s request there will be a memorial held at a later date.

For those who wish, donations may be made to St. Michaels Palliative Care, 1400 9 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4V5.

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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.

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Ella Selden

1953 – 2022

Mrs. Ella Selden of Lethbridge, beloved spouse of Mr. Robert Janzen and mother to Amanda Selden, passed away at Edith Cavell Care Centre, on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at the age of 68 years.

Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.

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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.co

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