TUESDAY, September 20, 2022

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on September 20, 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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Dorothy Kambeitz

1935 ~ 2022

Dorothy Margaret Kambeitz, beloved wife of the late Whendlean Kambeitz, passed away in Taber on Friday, September 16, 2022 at the age of 87 years.

Relatives and Friends are invited to Prayers at Southland Funeral Chapel 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 5:00 P.M.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s Church, 5009 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.

Dorothy is survived by her daughter Brenda (Jim) Rabusic of Taber, sons Brian (Marilyn) Kambeitz of Taber and Darrell (Fay) Kambeitz of Camrose, son-in-law Barney Kerkhoff, sister-in-law Sheila Torscher, twelve grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband Whendlean and daughter Kathy Kerkhoff.

Dorothy was born July 17, 1935 on the family farm south of Bow Island to proud parents Whendal “Leo” and Julia Torscher, joining her siblings Joseph, Katherin, Peter and Edward. In her early years she attended Sampson and Hoping school near Foremost. In 1947 she moved with her parents to Bow Island where she completed her high school education. Dorothy met Whendy Kambeitz, the love of her life, in 1952 and in October 1953 they were married. They lived and worked on the family farm near Grassy Lake until 1960 when they moved to Taber.

Dorothy had a career in bookkeeping, working for businesses in Taber. She retired in 1990 after seventeen wonderful years at Peters Home Harmony Center.

In retirement she enjoyed travel, playing cards, gardening and spoiling all those grand and great grandchildren. After Whendy passed away Dorothy moved into Pioneer Place where she met many wonderful people. Her passion for playing cards and dining out with friends occupied most of her days. Dorothy was devoted to her family, never missed a birthday, anniversary or special occasion. She stayed in regular contact with all, reaching out to nieces and nephews across Canada and the United States.

Her love and faith in God was strong to the end. She was loved and will be missed by all who knew her.

If friends desire, memorial tributes in Dorothy’s name may be made to the St. Augustine’s Catholic Church (window replacement fund), 5009 – 48 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1T4.

A special thank you to Dr. Yawney for his kindness and care, his attendance always brought a smile to her face. Thank you also to those amazing nurses and staff at the Taber hospital.

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

(403) 223-8778.

GERALD KERELIUK

“I have fought long and hard for my Lord, and through it all, I have kept true to him. And now the time has come for me to stop fighting and rest. In heaven, a crown is waiting for me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that great day of his return. And not just to me but to all those whose lives show that they are eagerly looking forward to his coming back again.”

2 Timothy 4:17

On Thursday, September 15th, our dear Gerald, surrounded by his family, found rest in the arms of our Lord.

Gerald was born on a cold, wintry day, February 16th, 1950, to Peter D. Keryluk (predeceased) and Zenovia Keryluk (Karbashewski) in the Town of Two Hills, Alberta. He was the oldest of nine. When he was born, his parents had no vehicle, and so they were driven to the hospital by a neighbour. Gerald lived in a small house surrounded by farmland, with no running water and a wood stove. His family has deep Ukrainian roots, and Gerald grew up eating borscht, pyrohy, holubtsi, lots of sauerkraut, and pork. He loved his mother’s cinnamon buns and doughnuts.

He grew up farming, and his love of the land is reflected in the degrees he took, first at the University of Alberta (BSc Biochemistry) and, afterward, at the University of Saskatchewan (MSc Food Science). It was from his mother, who, after raising nine children and running a farm, gained her RN and then BSc that he got his love of learning. This was not limited to science; he loved books, poetry, and languages. He took Ukrainian at university, but after university he also studied Russian, and several European languages and Chinese. He worked for 44 years at the Lethbridge Research Station (Agriculture Canada), and he always found it a joy to work with students and help them in any way he could to achieve their educational and career goals. He particularly enjoyed working with colleagues from other cultures, such as China and India.

In 1975, he met his future wife Ruth Scott from England who was visiting relatives in Lethbridge, and they were married the following year. They were together for 46 happy and blessed years. More than anything else on this earth, he loved his children and grandchildren. He took a great interest in his children’s education, and he was delighted when they all found fulfilling career paths. Nothing made him happier than encouraging young people in their studies. Having grandchildren was the crown of a life well lived. Leo, Jackson, and Scarlet were so loved and were so precious to him. Gerald always said he wanted to live to be 100, but that was because he wanted to spend more time with them. Nothing could surpass the love Gerald had for his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. He read his many Bibles daily and loved having theological discussions. He was a truly spiritual man, a man of strong and committed faith.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth Kereliuk, children John-James Kereliuk (Courtney) Jackson and Scarlet; Andrew Kereliuk (Robyn) Leo; Ann-Elise Leal (Jordan) all of Lethbridge, AB; his mother, Zenovia of Two Hills; his brothers, James of Dauphin, MB (Carolyn deceased), Christian and Jaime Lynne; Brent of Two Hills, AB, Janine and Jacqueline; and Glenn of Vancouver, BC (Jay); sisters, Arlene of Edmonton, AB (Gene), Kevin, Joel, Philip, and David; Myrna deceased, Reid, and Neil; and Lana of Beaver County (Rodney) Lindsey, Lauren, and Luke; Christine of Vegreville, Nick; Tracy of Vegreville, Jesse. Gerald also has many aunts, uncles, and cousins and other extended family, some of whom have predeceased him and some of whom are still here. All of his family, in some way, helped form this very special man.

One of his passions was music of every kind he loved hymns and Gospel music and enjoyed rock, country and classical. He could play the piano and tenor, alto, and soprano recorders, and he loved to sing. Like most Ukrainians, he enjoyed nothing more than a good wedding and he could dance a mean polka. He was gentle, educated, and deeply spiritual. His love for his family was immense. We will never forget you, Gerald. You will be in our hearts forever!

The family would like to thank his GP Dr. Aramide, his Oncologist Dr. Albaba, his Orthopedic Oncologist Dr. Monument, Medical Oncologist Dr. Yip, the staff at the Jack Ady Cancer Centre, particularly the chemotherapy staff, the staff of ward 4 C, especially Matthew Pigeau, the kind and compassionate staff of St. Michael’s Health Centre who made Gerald’s last days so comfortable, and we send out a special thank you to Dr. Smuts and Nurse BJ of Palliative care. You both always went above and beyond for Gerald, and you never gave up hope. Thank you to the people of St. Augustine’s, to Rev. Steve Bateman and Rev. Dr. Gillian Breckenridge, and to all the people who prayed and hoped during Gerald’s illness.

A Funeral Service will be held at ST. AUGUSTINE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 411 – 11 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, September 23, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. Steve Bateman and Rev. Dr. Gillian Breckenridge officiating. The service will be livestreamed and may be accessed via Gerald’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.

Following the service, Gerald will be laid to rest in Royal View Cemetery.

Donations can be made to any of the following: Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation c/o Jack Ady Cancer Centre, 960-19th St. S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 1W5, the Lethbridge Interfaith Foodbank, 1103 – 3 Ave N, Lethbridge, AB, or to a student educational institution of your choice.

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

KRAUSS

KEN KRAUSS, beloved husband of the late Evelyn Krauss, passed away peacefully at Bethany Riverview in Calgary, on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at the age of 91 years.

Arrangements will be announced once completed.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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.

Friends and Family can pay their respects at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.

A Viewing will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday September 20, 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 also invites anyone who wishes to leave a written condolence, share a memory or upload a photo to Kit Yee’s tribute wall.

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RICE

May 21,1924 – September 15, 2022

RUTH KATHLEEN (RIRIE) RICE, age 98, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on May 21,1924 in Magrath, Alberta, the second of seven children born to Margaret Annie (Watson) and Elmer Morris Ririe.

Ruth spent her youth on a sheep and horse farm near Magrath. In the absence of older brothers, she was a great help to her father. She was a proficient horsewoman and loved farm life and the outdoors. She graduated from Magrath High School with honors and attended the University of Alberta at Edmonton where she excelled in the Honors Chemistry program. She played basketball, served in student government and was loved by her classmates.

She married her high school sweetheart, the late Wesley W. Rice, in Magrath on September 28, 1945. Wes spoke lovingly of his wife, “I thought she was the most beautiful girl in all of Alberta. She was outgoing and happy.” Wes and Ruth farmed in the Bradshaw Sidings area, east of Magrath, where they lived until 1957 when they moved into town in the winters so that their children could more easily participate in school activities. Ruth loved to attend her husband’s ballgames, and they enjoyed dancing and outdoor activities.

Ruth served faithfully in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She held many positions of leadership, was a seminary teacher and a dedicated temple worker. She was service-oriented, helping wherever she could. She was known for delivering meals of stuffed roast chicken with all the fixings to those in need. Ruth was a hard worker and consummate homemaker. Her home was beautifully kept. She was a wonderful cook, and was an excellent seamstress and gardener. She loved her roses, which were admired by many in town. She made dresses for her girls, quilts for her children and grandchildren, and canned thousands of jars of produce. She was a great support to her family, attending ballgames, recitals, performances and visiting those who lived far away. She was an amazing woman, a modern-day pioneer in her resolve, faith, hard work, and unwavering commitment to the Gospel.

Ruth is survived by six children: Valerie (John) Halladay, Medicine Hat; Janice (Johnn) Sterzer, Highland, Utah; Bob (Michelle) Rice, Lethbridge; Cindy (Jim) Irwin, Calgary; Ron (Laura) Rice, Burley, Idaho; and Jackie (Rusty) Rollingson, Magrath; 24 grandchildren; 67 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

A Private Family service will be held.

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

SIEGL

MARIA SIEGL passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at the age of 83 years.

Maria is survived by sons George and Perry (Melissa), grandchildren Sam (Carla), Maddison, Logan and Haley and great-grandson George Theodore, as well as her sister Rosa (Nello) Gioia and brother Nick (Paulette) Alvau.

Maria was predeceased by her loving husband George and parents Paul and Virginia Alvau.

A special thank you to the staff at Fairmont Extendicare for their generous care as well as a special thanks to Dr. Dionne Walsh for her care and compassion.

A Graveside Service will be held at MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY, 1210 Scenic Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 12:30 P.M.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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