SATURDAY, August 20, 2022

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on August 20, 2022.

ABRAHA

TSEHAINESH “TSEHAI” ABRAHA passed away peacefully at Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at the age of 74 years.

A Funeral Service will be held at ONE LIFE CHURCH, 501 40 St. S, Lethbridge on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 12:00 P.M. with Pastors Wayne Boersma and Duba Galgalo officiating.

To send a condolence, please visit

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BATHGATE

Mrs. Kathaleen (Kaye) Bathgate passed away June 15 in her 91st year. A memorial service honouring Kaye’s life will be held At St. Augustine’s Anglican Church, 411 11 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. Refreshments and snacks to follow in the church hall.

BULLSHIELDS

Tracy Michelle Chris Bullshields passed away on August 15, 2022 on the Blood Reserve, AB at the age of 33 years. A Wake Service will be held at White Calf Hall, Blood Reserve, AB on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 from 6:00 – 11:00 pm. The Funeral Service will continue at White Calf Hall on Wednesday, August 24 at 11:00 am with interment to follow at Holy Grounds Cemetery, Blood Reserve, AB.

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

HEALY

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, father, grandpa, brother, nephew and cousin. “Si’kaamohkiaayo” ADAM LELAND HEALY on August 14th, 2022.

Adam was born on January 11th, 1981 at the Lethbridge Regional Hospital to his loving parents Lila and Richard Heavy Head. Adam is survived by his loving family. Parents: Lila and Richard Heavy Head, his cherished children: Conner (Sierra) Healy, Christa, Tawny, Dalelyn, Cash Healy, Saraya, Willow, Amy and Darryl. Grandson: Andreas Healy. Sisters: Paula (Calvin) Healy, Tanya (Lance) Wolf Child, Sandy Healy, Michelle (Justin) Healy, Heather (Norbert Jr) Black Water, Reesa (Joseph) Healy, Mel (Bill) Healy. Brothers: Radford Healy, Luke Heavy Head, Marty Heavy Head, Del Jr Healy. Godparents: Tom Little Bear and Linda Little Bear. Aunties: Bella (Bert) Mistaken Chief, Sheila Healy, Jessalyn (Armand) Page, Margaret Mackor, Delphine (Bill) English, Geraldine Oka, Melanie (Bryan) Yellow Horn, Rose Heavy Head, Marsha (Calvin) Heavy Head, Lori Heavy Head. Uncles: Del Healy Sr, Martin (Pam) Heavy Head, Quentin (Betty) Heavy Head, Arnold Crying Head. Nephews: Wyatt (Caitlyn) Day Rider, Kaedan Day Rider, Logan Wolf Child, Trevor Healy, Cohen Heavy Shields, Carter Healy. Nieces: Sarah (Julio) Eagle Bear, Allie (Curly) Healy, McKaida and Erin Wolf Child, Dazlyn Hairy Bull, Tessa Black Water, Sophia Healy, Tahlia Doore, Scarlett Healy, Paisley Heavy Shields, Meghan Healy, Leila Eagle Plume, Layla and Yariah Healy. Great Nieces; Jessa Crow Chief and Ava Healy. Great aunt, Annie Crying Head.

Adam attended school in Fort Macleod at WA Day Elementary School, Standoff Elementary, Kainai High School and Catholic Central High School. After high school he went to northern Alberta and was employed as a hunting guide, he returned home and began working for Double H Plumbing with his father until his passing. His Father was very proud of his work ethics and innovative ways of improving their quality of work. Adam was well taught about being a cowboy from his dad. Breaking wild horses, then riding them cross country to Old Agency.

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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Rex Seely

1944 – 2022

Mr. Rex Seely of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Theresa Seely, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at the age of 78 years.

Rex was born in Lethbridge and was raised and educated in Stirling. His early years were filled with various jobs such as driving tractor for a local farmer, seeding and doing summer-fallow as well as working for a corral-cleaning outfit. He also worked on a road crew building the new highway between Warner and Milk River.

Milk River is where he began what would become his life-long career – he started/finished an apprenticeship with a local plumbing and gas fitting company. This led to working for a large commercial mechanical contracting firm in Lethbridge, where a couple of the projects that he worked on were the new wing of St. Michael’s Hospital and the Green Acres Seniors Lodge in Lethbridge. In 1964, he transferred within this company to Calgary with his wife Theresa, where he worked on numerous schools, hotels and other large buildings.

In 1968 he moved to the Queen Charlotte Islands in British Columbia to work on the construction of a Department of National Defense installation in Massett and the new Prince Rupert hospital. His family followed him to BC in 1969. Once these projects were completed in 1970, he and his family returned to live in Stirling where he worked on the new Physical Education Building at the University of Lethbridge. With Winter coming and typical Winter layoffs with it, he branched out and ran his own plumbing and gas fitting business for a couple of years.

Wanting a change, he drove highway tractor for a company in Taber for a couple of years. This soon gave way to returning to the plumbing trade in 1974, where he worked on four new specialized buildings at the Lethbridge Research Station.

His final working phase was with Government of Alberta in 1976. He started out as a Plumbing and Gas inspector. Much of his time was spent working in Provincial Regulatory Committees and for 23 years he was Alberta’s representative on a National CSA Standards Committee. After the implementation of the Safety Services Act, in 1996 he became an Auditor to oversee the contractual obligations of the new Private Inspection Companies. He retired in 2009 with more than 32 years of service with the Provincial Government.

Over the years his hobbies/passions have included hobby-farming, playing guitar, camping, scuba diving, mountain climbing, sky diving, Volunteer Fire Fighting / Fire Chief and tens of thousands of kilometres riding his motorcycles with his dog Muffy. Most recently would be making, singing and playing in his own YouTube channel videos with his dear friend and favourite singing partner Patty Moyer.

Rex is survived by his two sons, Layne and Allen; granddaughters Christina, Kiamana and Jazmina and grandson Alexander and his older sister Eve Eagleson.

Rex’s parents, his wife of 34 years Theresa, and older brother Merve; all preceded him in death

A Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am, on Friday, August 26, 2022 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610- 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Reverend Trevor Potter, officiating.

Interment will follow at the Stirling Memorial Cemetery, Stirling, Alberta.

To watch the service via livestream, please go to https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/Rex-Seely and scroll to the bottom of the obituary page to find the link.

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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.

Ella was born in Fernie B.C in 1953. She was a bright presence in the lives of all that she knew. She passed just one month before her 69th birthday. She will be forever loved and sincerely missed.

Besides her loving husband Robert Janzen, Ella is survived by her daughter Amanda Johanna Dawn Selden; sisters Carolyn, Louise, Edna and Gina; and brothers Michael and Edward.

She was predeceased by her father Michael Potekal.

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 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.

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

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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