WEDNESDAY, August 31, 2022

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on August 31, 2022.

BOURNE, BARRIE DOUGLAS

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race.

I have kept the faith”

After a recent battle with Alzheimer’s and a life-time with Down’s Syndrome, our cherished brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, and friend, Barrie bravely ran his race to the finish in the year 2022 on August 29 in Raymond. Left to finish their race are his sister Helen Cook and brother-in-law Floyd Cook of Claresholm, nieces and nephews Jason & Alwyn Cook & family of Strathmore, Juli and Lance Miller & family of Magrath, Jana and Cam Blumel & family of Beaumont, Adrian and Amber Cook & family of Medicine Hat and Vance & Randa Cook & family of Brooks. Barrie was predeceased by his parents Doug and Marion Bourne.

Barrie had a love for music, sports and riding his three wheeled bike. He was always happy and will be remembered for his smiles and cheerful attitude. He started his race in 1947 on February 25 in Lethbridge. Some highlights of his life included a visit to Graceland, a cruise in the Caribbean, spending time at SASH, living with the Lance and Juli Miller family and living with the Darrel and Karen Chipman family.

The Graveside Service will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 2, 2022 at the Magrath Cemetery with a viewing at Salmon and Sons Funeral Home in Lethbridge from 9.00 AM to 10.00 AM.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Good Samaritan Society Prairie Ridge, Cottage One in Raymond.

“Happy Trails to You…. Until we meet again”

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

HAZUDA

HELEN HAZUDA, the beloved wife of the late George Hazuda, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at the age of 87 years.

Arrangements will be announced once completed.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

JONES

BRIAN CHARLES JONES, of Fort Macleod, beloved husband of Linda Jones, passed away peacefully at the St. Michael’s Health Centre – Palliative Care Unit on Saturday, August, 27, 2022 at the age of 75 years.

Arrangements will be announced once completed.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

Raymond Marratt

1951 – 2022

Mr. Raymond Marratt of Picture Butte, beloved father of Raymond Jr. (Shannon Heather) Marratt, Theresa Marratt and Linda (Russell) Claus, passed away peacefully at Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at the age of 71 years.

Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.

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MILLER

MARY CATHERINE MILLER, of Milk River, beloved wife of the late Elmer Miller, passed away peacefully at the Milk River Health Centre, on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at the age of 97 years.

Mary Catherine was the oldest of 11 children of Albert and Rose Marie Thielen. She was born March 31, 1925 at her parents home in Allerston. She attended Melfort School for grades one to ten, Masinasin for grade 11 and then to St. Theresa’s in Medicine Hat for grade 12.

Mary Catherine married Elmer Miller on May 2, 1944. They made their home in the Masinasin area on land purchased from the Hudson Bay Company for five dollars an acre. They later moved to Milk River in 1979.

Mary Catherine was an active member of the CWL in Allerston and Milk River for over 75 years. The Church and her faith were very important to her. She enjoyed many hobbies, including playing the organ for the parish, baking, crocheting, knitting, embroidery, sewing, and quilting. Many treasured quilts and pillow cases have been gifted to family members for different occasions.

Mom and Dad loved to travel. They made many trips to Arizona, California, Florida, Hawaii, Cuba, a 1975 Holy Year Pilgrimage to Europe, and numerous Canadian destinations. After Dad passed away, Mom continued to travel. She even made a trip to New Zealand.

Mary Catherine is survived by her family: Bernard (Maryllyn) Miller, Peter O’Neil, Carl (Barbara) Miller, Alyce Miller, Ralph (Louise) Miller, Mary Ann (Bruce) Crain, Anthony (Maureen) Miller and Susan (Gary) Winters, 22 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, sisters Loretta Schwartzenberger, Louise Thompson, and brothers Herman Thielen and Paul Thielen.

She was predeceased by her husband Elmer Miller, parents Albert and Rose Marie Thielen, her sisters Frances Wilson, Margaret Roth, Barbara Giroux, Esther Nelson, Anna Ellert, and Alma Elliot, her daughter Laverna O’Neil, and her son Gregory Miller.

The last years of her life were spent at the Prairie Rose Lodge and the Milk River Health Centre. Thank you to all the staff at these facilities for your outstanding loving care and kindness shown to Mom.

A Prayer Service will be held at ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 321 Main Street N.W., Milk River, AB, on Friday, September 2, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. with Father Salvador Ahumada officiating.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Salvador Ahumada celebrating. The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed and may be viewed via Mary Catherine’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.

Following the Mass, relatives and friends are invited to further share this day with the family at the Milk River Civic Centre for a luncheon.

Mary Catherine will be laid to rest in a Private Family Interment in the Milk River Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, friends and family are asked to consider donating to the Canadian Cancer Society (cancer.ca)

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

Marie Price

1928 – 2022

Marie Price, nee Michelson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, sister and aunt, passed away at the age of 93 on August 25, 2022 at St. Michael’s Health Centre surrounded by her family.

Marie is survived by her three children, Tom (Arlene) Price, Cindy Mason and Darren (Marion) Price, all of Lethbridge, as well as her grandchildren Kristen (Adam) Saturley, Mark Mason (Nikki Briere), Allison Price, Danielle Price, Jason (Ildiko) Price, Jeffrey Price and great-granddaughters Mikayla Saturley and Ashlyn Price.

She also leaves behind her brothers Glen (Betty-Jo) Michelson, Bruce (Anita) Michelson, sister Arlene (Cliff) Firth, her brother-in-law Roy (Vi) Price and numerous nieces and nephews.

Marie was predeceased by her beloved husband, George Price, her parents Rasmus and Lulu Michelson and her brothers Ralph and Dwaine Michelson.

Marie was born in Stirling on November 6, 1928. She grew up on the family farm and helped tend her younger siblings. She developed a strong work ethic and enjoyed spending time caring for the animals, especially her dog and horse.

She met George Price at the lunch counter of the old Lethbridge Arena and the two were married on May 10, 1950. Together they spent 56 years creating a home where the door was always open and friends were always welcome.

Marie was a strong and sassy woman who was never afraid to speak her mind or hold back if she had something to say. She had sharp sense of humour, wit and was feisty right until the end, always cracking jokes with the care staff at her home. These traits live on in her granddaughters.

Marie was an excellent cook and baker and there were always cookies, pies, cakes and other goodies waiting to be sampled. She had an incredible sweet tooth and everyone loved her flapjacks, curly bread, caramel popcorn and Christmas candies. While most of the recipes in her book consist only of a loose list of ingredients with no precise measurements or instructions, her favourites will always be on the table at family gatherings.

She loved westerns, horror movies and thrillers – the gorier the better – and was an avid gambler, although not much of a high roller. A few bucks would last her for an entire night playing the slot machines.

Marie had many hobbies and interests including crafting, sewing, crocheting and in her younger years, hiking and bowling. She also enjoyed hunting for bargains at thrift stores and garage sales and nothing pleased her more than getting a great deal. She loved children and cared for many over the years, never hesitating to get down on the floor to play.

The Price home was a hub of activity, full of love, laughter and occasionally a little chaos and drama. It was simply the best place to be and always a central point of gathering for annual holidays, birthdays and other celebrations.

Over the years George and Marie enjoyed travelling with friends and were active members of the Southern Alberta Antique and Classic Auto Club. They took turns hosting weekly coffee sessions with a group of other couples, spent many evenings and weekends listening to Tom and Darren play in their respective bands and took in as many of their grandkids’ activities as possible.

In the mid-1970s they bought a house in Kalispell, Montana which became a favourite spot for summer holidays and was truly Marie’s happy place. The house was rustic but full of charm, like Little House on the Prairie. The stories are endless with so many sweet memories.

But Marie’s greatest joy in life was her family, especially her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed a special relationship with each of them and was also like a second grandma to Robyn, Susan and Kelly Cameron, who lovingly refer to her as “Me-me.”

Marie was a loyal friend to many and loved by all who had the privilege of knowing her. She will be deeply missed and forever cherished.

Special thank-you to the kind staff at St. Mike’s who befriended Marie and cared for her like one of their own. You know who you are.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am, on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610- 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta. To watch the service via livestream, please go to https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/Marie-Price and scroll to the bottom of Marie’s obituary page.

Interment will follow at Archmount Cemetery.

Flowers are gratefully declined. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to a local charity of choice.

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

Dorothy Wauters

1931 – 2022

Mrs. Dorothy Wauters of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Ettienne Wauters, passed away at home on Friday, August 19, 2022 at the age of 91 years.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at ST. AUGUSTINE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 411, 11 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta with Reverend Steve Bateman, officiating.

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Hilda Westerhoud

1934 – 2022

 Hilda Westerhoud (née Dykstra), beloved wife of the late Carl Westerhoud, passed away in Lethbridge on Monday, August 29, 2022 at the age of 87 years.

 Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, September 1, 2022 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

 A private burial service will be held at the Taber Memorial Garden prior to the funeral service on Friday, September 2, 2022.

 The Funeral Service will be held at the First Christian Reformed Church, 3902 Heritage Drive, Taber on Friday, September 2, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.

 Those who are unable to attend and wish to view the service online may do so by visiting Hilda’s obituary page on our website and clicking on the livestream link that will be available at 10:45 A.M. on Friday, September 2, 2022. The livestream will start at 11:00 A.M. 

 Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

Jean Wood

1933 – 2022

Jean Wood passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on August 27, 2022, at the age of 89 years.

She was a mother to three sons, Shaun, Mark and Niall, and wife to two husbands, Terry O’Rourke and Terry Wood both of whom pre-deceased her.

Jean was born in Salisbury, England and trained there as a nurse alongside her dear friend Shirley Green (Godmother to Niall). In her later years she was grateful for all the nursing and medical care she herself received.

Niall knows that Jean would like to send love and thanks to Sheri, Lois, Dora, Stacy and Grace for their friendship and support.

Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.

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

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