TUESDAY, September 13, 2022

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on September 13, 2022.

ALBUSH

Mrs. Jean Albush passed away peacefully on September 8, 2022, at Chinook Regional Hospital, with her family by her side. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at 1:00 pm at Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home, 703 -13 St N, Lethbridge, AB. Reception will follow. Live-stream will be available and online condolences can be made at csgfh.ca

To send condolences please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca website.

BREWER

CHASE TAYLOR BREWER passed away on September 8, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah at the age of 23 years.

A family service will occur at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston, on Friday, September 16, 2022, at 5:00 pm, followed by the Wake Service at Gladstone Hall from 7:00 -11:00 pm. The funeral mass will be on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 11:00 am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Blood Reserve with father Pawel Andrasz officiating. Interment in the Blood Band Cemetery.

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

FLYNN

Mr. Kenneth W. Flynn passed away peacefully on September 10, 2022, at the age of 95. A Service will take place on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home. 703 – 13 St. N, Lethbridge AB. Friends may greet family at 10:00am with service to take place at 11:00am and Interment at Mountain View Cemetery and reception to follow. Please visit csgfh.ca for online condolences and further details. Live streaming will be available.

To send condolences please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca website.

GILMORE

ALEXANDER “ALEX” RONALD GILMORE passed away on September 5, 2022 at the age of 64 years old. Alex was born on September 21, 1957 to Ronald and Agnes (nee Dietrich) Gilmore.

Alex graduated from NAIT in 1979 as a Denturist. In 1983, Alex purchased Black Dental Lab which became Black & Gilmore Denture Clinic Ltd. Alex was hard working and took great pride in his career. Always going above and beyond for others, he built a special relationship with his patients. In 2009, he was lucky to be joined by his son, Adam, who shares Alex’s passion for work. He was an innovative practitioner who never failed to learn new techniques.

Alex lived life fully, with passion, courage and compassion. He will always be remembered for being able to form deep connections to the people in his life. He enjoyed the camaraderie and company of his friends. Possessing natural curiosity, he loved to explore new hobbies. The breadth of his interest and skill is astonishing – cars, guitars, hunting, fishing, model airplanes, drawing, golf and history. He loved the outdoors and any pursuits in the natural environment.

Alex’s family was central to his life. He would do anything, anywhere, any time to support those he loved. He truly cherished every gathering and connection with his children and brother’s family.

Alex is predeceased by his grandparents, Albert and Elizabeth Dietrich; father, Ronald Gilmore.

Alex is survived by his children, Tia (Jon) and Adam (Erica); mother, Agnes; brother and best friend, Don, loving sister Cheryl, nieces Cassandra and Michelle; sister, Barbara; brother, Scott; and all his lifelong friends.

A Celebration of Alex’s Life will be held at COAST HOTEL, 526 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, September 16, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Glenda Wert officiating. The service will be livestreamed and may be accessed via Alex’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to STARS (stars.ca)

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

JONES

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

Along with his previously deceased wife of 54 years, he will be lovingly remembered by their children: Rob (Tammy) Ron (Sonya) and Kurtis (Carla) Jones and families as well as many cherished friends.

Brian spent many years working as a trucker and farming on their multigenerational farm outside of Granum.

He will be remembered by his family for his dedication and devotion to his family.

“Miss you dad, give mom a hug for us”

A Memorial will be held for family and friends to celebrate Brian’s Life at his graveside, on Saturday, September 17, 2022 in Fort Macleod. For further details, please contact: gonzojr44@ hotmail.com

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

Hilmer Krueger

1935 – 2022

Mr. Hilmer Krueger of Lethbridge, common law spouse to Ms. Trautchen Krueger, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital, on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at the age of 87 years.

Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.

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

Kit Yee Lau

1921 – 2022

On September 9th, 2022, at the youthful age of 101 years of age, Kit Yee Lau transitioned to heaven peacefully among family at 4:45am at St Michael’s Health Care in Lethbridge, Alberta.

Days leading up to her passing she was visited in person and through technology by family, friends and prayers.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

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

Benjamin (Ben) Martens

January 17, 1938 – September 8, 2022 (84 years old)

It is with great sadness we announce that our father, Ben Martens passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in his home on September 8, 2022 in Stavely, AB. Ben was born on January 17, 1938 in LaCrete, AB. He is the fourth child of six that were born to the late Frank and Mary Martens. He moved to Saskatoon, SK when he was 6 years old with his family and grew up there until he left for Calgary, Alberta where he worked at Stampede Motors as a service manager. It was in Calgary where he met Juliana (Julie) Pawliw in 1965. The couple married on October 8, 1966, then moved to High River, AB in 1971 to begin a life of farming.

Ben is survived by his son, Jason (Kelly) Martens of Grande Prairie, AB and his two grandchildren, Hannah and Seth Martens as well as his daughter, Jacqueline Martens of Red Deer, AB. Ben has two of his six siblings remaining, his eldest brother Henry Martens of Salmon Arm and his youngest sister, Martha Ghent of Elmira, Ontario. He has several nieces and nephews of whom he was very fond of. Ben was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Mary Martens; his sister, Sara Hanson (Waldner); Sara’s first husband, Ed Waldner and second husband, Ernie Hanson; his younger brother Dick Martens; his sister Esther Froese; his sisters-in-law Kelly Martens & Francis Martens and his nephew Lloyd Martens.

The Funeral will take place on Wednesday September 14, 2022 at Faith Community Baptist Church at 11:00am located at 4404 3 St. W Claresholm, AB with reception following. Burial will then occur at Oddfellows cemetery just west of highway 2 at Stavely, AB on Secondary Highway 527 for those who wish to attend. Donations can be made to Canadian Mental Health Association Rural Health Project in the Claresholm, AB area. Ruralmentalhealth.ca

Condolences may be made at http://www.zentnerfuneralhomes.com

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Dennis John Neufeldt

Feb. 6, 1953 – Sept. 7, 2022

DENNIS JOHN NEUFELDT, dearly loved husband of Helen Henderson, died peacefully at sunrise on Wednesday, September 7, at the age of 69.

Dennis was born in Coaldale, and except for his four years at the University of Toronto (Industrial Engineering ’76) lived in the Coaldale – Lethbridge area for the rest of his life. He married Helen Henderson in 1990, and theirs was a loving, respectful partnership for the next 32 years. Dennis started work at Neufeldt Industries as a youth, and grew with the business, serving as President of Haul-all Equipment until the progression of his Parkinson’s Disease made life and work increasingly difficult.

As one colleague put it, Dennis was an engineer’s engineer. He was creative, persistent, and an incredible problem-solver. The bear-proof garbage containers which Dennis designed, and Haul-All manufactured, have saved the lives of countless bears, and helped make people more responsible about their behaviour, in parks across Canada and internationally. Dennis was extremely proud to be selected as the honoree for the University of Lethbridge Faculty of Management Scholarship Dinner in 2015, in recognition of his success in industry and his long-standing commitment to the U of L and the community.

But Dennis was much more than an engineer and a manufacturer. He loved sports – football, softball, hockey, ping pong, and boxing with his fellow Parkinson’s people. He preferred being outside, whether hiking, skiing, boating, waterskiing, cycling, or camping. He always had a motorcycle. Salmon fishing in BC was a highlight of many summers, as was gathering friends around the table for a BBQ salmon dinner. Dennis was an artist – a painter and a sculptor. He was an active member of Lethbridge Mennonite Church, and his church family was very important to him.

Above all, Dennis was a friend. Employees, colleagues, people he grew up with, the infamous “Surveyor’s group”, and many others he met along the way – he counted you all as friends, and you were loyal to the end.

Thank you to the caregivers who did their best to make Dennis’ last few years as active and enjoyable as possible: Sharla Jepson, Megan Torry, Ernie Janzen (Dr. and friend) and Dr. Howe Leam. Dennis received truly exceptional care in Cottage One at Good Samaritan’s Park Meadows for the past two and a half years, where Theresa, Silvia and Kim were outstanding.

Dennis was predeceased by his parents Jake and Anne Neufeldt. He is survived by his wife, Helen, his sisters Doreen (Duncan) Lloyd, Leona (Ron) Born, and Norma (Les) Neufeld; Helen’s siblings Mary (Howard) Mattila, Heather (John) Jarrett, Jo Anne, and Jim (Deb) Henderson; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and many very close friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at COALDALE MENNONITE CHURCH, 2316 17 St., Coaldale, on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 2:00 pm. The service will be livestreamed and may be accessed via Dennis’ obituary on the Cornerstone Funeral Home website.

No flowers, please. If you wish to honour Dennis, you may wish to support Mennonite Central Committee (mcccanada.ca), the Canadian Foodgrains Bank (foodgrainsbank.ca), the Cor Van Raay Link Pathway from Coaldale to Lethbridge (linkpathway.org), or an organization of your choice. Dennis supported MCC and Foodgrains for many years, and he would have loved a new bike trail!

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

SIMONS

DONALD “DON” NORMAN SIMONS passed away peacefully with his wife and son by his side at the Chinook Regional Hospital Friday, September 9, 2022 at 73 years of age.

Don was born in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, March 14, 1949 to Ron and Hannah Simons. He grew up at the farm at Neidpath.

Don married Lynda Rolston in 1968 and together they moved to Alberta in 1969. He loved his new home and became a proud Albertan. Don modelled hard work and honesty for his children, Tom and Michelle. He lived life by his rules and on his terms, and made no apology for any feathers he may have ruffled along the way. It speaks to his character which was solidly built on integrity sprinkled with a dash of rye humour.

His dream was to raise cattle and after working 20 years in the oil patch he realized his dream and bought a farm by Rimbey. His happiest days were on that cattle farm. Don loved to fish and went on several fishing trips with his son Tom. Camping was another favourite pastime.

Once Don retired from farming, he owned several motorcycles. Together he and Lynda went to Arizona for the winters where he could ride his Harley as much as he liked. They also made a trip to Sturgess together.

Don was predeceased by his parents, Ron and Hannah Simons and baby brother Keith in 1953. He is survived by his wife Lynda, son Tom, daughter Michelle, sister Dianne and brother Jim (Barb), five grandchildren, Jessica, Conor, Ryan, Grace and Cole.

A Celebration of Don’s life will be held at Rimbey on Saturday, September 24, 2022. Don will be missed by his family and friends.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

Gerd Voelske

1931 – 2022

Mr. Gerd Voelske of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Christa Voelske, passed away at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre on Friday, August 19, 2022 at the age of 90 years.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am, on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.

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

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