WEDNESDAY, September 14, 2022

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on September 14, 2022.

James Able

1927 – 2022

Mr. James Able of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Audrey Able, passed away at Adaptacare on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at the age of 95 years.

Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.

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Kenneth “Kenn” Blom

1932 – 2022

Mr. Kenneth “Kenn” Blom of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Carol Blom, passed away in Lethbridge on Monday, September 12, 2022 at the age of 90 years.

Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.

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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

Phyllis V. Jordan

1937 – 2022

Mrs. Phyllis V. Jordan of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Mr. Sidney Jordan, passed away after a brief illness on September 4, 2022 at the age of 85 years.

A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta with Father William Monis, officiating.

Flowers are gratefully declined. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, https://cancer.ca/en/

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Kit Yee Lau

1921 – 2022

Kit Yee Lau of Lethbridge, Alberta, beloved wife of the late Yeung Lau, graduated to Heaven at the youthful age of 101 years old, on September 9, 2022, at 4:45 am at St. Michael’s Health Centre.

Kit Yee will be forever remembered by her family and friends with great love and fondness.

She was born on July 27, 1921, in Canton China. At the age of 21, she married her late husband Yeung Lau, who passed away in November 1981. Together, they moved to Hong Kong in 1946 seeking opportunities. Kit Yee worked as a seamstress at various factories, while Yeung worked as a security guard at the Hong Kong Airport.

In August of 1970, Kit Yee, Yeung, and six of their children immigrated to Lethbridge, Alberta. Shortly after, Kit Yee and Yeung moved to Vancouver, BC for 10 years, where Kit Yee retired at 65 years old as a seamstress at Janzen Garment Factory.

After her retirement, she travelled by plane or greyhound bus, periodically residing amongst her children in San Francisco, Hong Kong, Vancouver, Calgary, and Lethbridge. She eventually settled in Lethbridge at The Garden View Lodge at the age of 90.

She was also a cherished member of both the Calgary & Lethbridge Chinese Alliance Church.

She leaves behind her brother Benson Lam (Gloria); nephews: Ben, Gavin (Creamy), Jonathan and 2 grand-nephews; her 11 children, Lily Choy (the late Edward), the late Chun Dok (Sai Sze), Chun Chau (Wai Lin), Shandy Ng (the late Dan), Chun Yik (Janet), Tommy (Amy), Tony (Thelma), Irene Lam (Raymond), Dominic (Joyce), Josie Cheng, Vanco; 24 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren with another one on the way; and 6 great-great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her son, Chun Dok Lau, as well as sons-in-law Edward Choy and Dan Ng.

Friends and Family can pay their respects at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta. https://goo.gl/maps/4Md2wLeJcwpTv6NA9

A Viewing will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday September 20th, 2022.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm, on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.

To watch the service via livestream, please go to https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/Kit-Lau and scroll to the bottom of the obituary page. The family invites anyone who wishes to leave a written condolence, share a memory or upload a photo Kit Yee’s tribute wall.

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MARINKO

Jan. 19, 1953 – Sept. 10, 2022

BRUNO MARINKO, beloved husband of Blanka Marinko, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family who will strive to honour his memory, at St. Michael’s Health Centre Palliative Care Unit, at the age of 69 years, following a courageous battle with cancer.

A Service of Remembrance will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. with Father William Monis officiating.

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http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

PATRICIA REID

1958 – 2022

Patricia Ann Reid (née Wannop) of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the Foothills Medical Centre on September 7, 2022, at the age of 63 years.

She is survived by her loving husband, Daniel Reid; her four children: Shalena, Blaine (Shelly), Katrina, and Krystle (Joe); and numerous other family members.

Pat spent her years loving and caring for everyone around her. She did this through her work in the church, as a nurse at the Lethbridge Regional Hospital, and through being involved in all the sports and activities of her children and grandchildren throughout her life.

Friends may meet the Family at 9:45 AM on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, LETHBRIDGE ALBERTA STAKE, (2410 28 Street S.)

A Funeral Service celebrating Pat’s life will follow, starting at 11:00 AM. For those planning on attending, please refrain from wearing perfumes or strong scents due to allergies in the family. If prefered, the services can be watched via livestream, by going to the Salmon and Sons website.

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

Gerd William Voelske

November 5, 1931 – August 19, 2022

Gerd William Voelske of Lethbridge passed away on August 19, 2022 at the age of 90 years.

Gerd was born in Bad Polzin, East Prussia, Germany on November 5, 1931 to Willi and Karolina Volzke. In 1945 his family fled their home for the west towards British occupation as the borders were redrawn at the close of WW11. At the age of 21, Gerd emigrated to Canada, settling in Winnipeg where he met and married his beloved wife, Christel. They moved to Calgary, Alberta the following year and settled in Lethbridge, Coaldale, and finally Nobleford (1978 – 2017).

In Germany, Gerd was trained as an engineer and was a shift supervisor in the coal mines. After emigrating to Canada, he worked as a contractor and carpenter, employed as a foreman by Kenwood Construction in Lethbridge before starting his own construction company. His projects encompassed a broad range of structures including bridges, hotels, the Exhibition Grandstand in Lethbridge and most notably the Fort Whoop-Up historical reconstruction in 1967.

Gerd’s interest in keeping touch with family overseas sparked an interest in electronics and ham operating that saw him become licensed as an Amateur Radio Operator actively transmitting and receiving Morse Code transmissions from all over the globe (1962 – 2022). Radios evolved into the first home-built computers in the 70’s and continued on providing a second career in computer programming. Gerd also had a sideline project where he trained young people on computer technology and often donated repurposed equipment to them.

Bookkeeping required for his business meant that Gerd continued his college education during evenings and weekends over many years. He branched out with accounting services out of his home office in the evenings and on weekends. Tax time provided a secondary income well past retirement. He continued to complete all of his taxes on his own including the 2021 tax year.

Gerd never ceased to learn. He filled his last years with writing his memoirs, photo editing, researching particle physics, and learning how to repair pocket watches. He always had at least a few plants in his life, but at the end had a garden on his balcony year-round. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. Throughout all of his endeavors Gerd focused on spending as much time as possible with his extended family; he encouraged curiosity in the universe in all who met him and was loved by all.

Gerd is survived by his daughter Cynthia James; son-in-law James Piper; grandchildren David Goertzen, Daryl (Pamela) Goertzen, Jasmine (Jim) Lee, Steven (Lindsey) Reedyk, Alison Piper and Trysten Piper; great grandchildren Kira Jaworenko, Adrian Reedyk, Morgan Reedyk, Ryker Jaworenko, Benjamin Goertzen, Ada Goertzen, Ethan Lee and Amelia Lee; sisters Ingrid Ireland, Elvira McKinnon, and Sigrid (Don) Bouck. Gerd was predeceased by his wife Christel (2020), daughters Katherine Piper (2003), Christine Goertzen (2020), parents Willi and Karolina Volzke, and brother Jurgen Volzke.

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, with Pastor Greg Kern officiating. Inurnment to follow in the Mountain View Cemetery.

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