Saturday, October 22, 2022

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on October 22, 2022.

CONNERS,CALVIN(CAL)PASSEDAWAYOC CONNERS, CALVIN (CAL) Passed away Oct. 3, 2022.
He is predeceased by his parents June and Chuck Conners.
He is survived by his children, grandchildren and and siblings.
A Graveside Service will be held on October 29, 2022 at 10:30 am, meeting at the main gate of Mountain View Cemetery.

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KROL, Theresa
THERESA KROL Mrs. Theresa Krol, passed away peacefully on Saturday October 15, just two weeks shy of her 95th birthday, at the Cottonwoods Care Centre in Kelowna. Theresa was born in Jarkovac, Yugoslavia to Johann and Susanna Kaufmann. As a girl, she worked in the family bakery and as a teen, was training to be a teacher when WWII broke out. After the war the family fled, mostly on foot, to allied-occupied Austria and settled near Villach, where she later met her husband, Alfons. Theresa and Alfons immigrated to Lethbridge, arriving at the old train station in June 1950. While raising their family and after several years of employment with St. Michael’s Hospital, they opened their own grocery store, eventually with both north and south Lethbridge locations. Theresa and Alfons enjoyed an early retirement and travelling, especially to Europe or to see family. Retirement also gave Theresa a chance to be a completely devoted “Oma” to her grandchildren, who were the smartest and best looking grandchildren anywhere. She also loved to read and to be in the kitchen, and those who sat at her table were awed with her wonderful cooking and baking. Theresa was deeply loved by her children who all assisted her to maintain her independence for as long as she could. She also gave her children and grandchildren lots of joy and amusement with the many traits that made her uniquely special. We went through many hearing aids before she declared the problem was that she was allergic to them. Finally, an answer.
Theresa was predeceased by her parents and her husband, two sisters, Kathe and Karolina, a brother, Michael Kaufmann and a grandson, Michael Izsak. She is survived by her children, Erika, John (Audrey), Alfons (Penny) and Terese; and by her grandchildren Michele (Rick), Rob, Karmen (Lisa), Jeremy (Christine), Jessica (James), Gillian (Garth), Elana (Mark) and Walt; and 13 great grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Irma in Germany and Eva in Wisconsin; sister-in-law Colleen Kaufmann in Lethbridge and many nieces and nephews in Canada, USA, Germany and Austria.
Arrangements and cremation in Kelowna by Springfield Funeral Home (springfieldfuneralhome.com). A graveside service will be held at Mountain View Cemetery in Lethbridge at a later date.

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SMITH, Orva SMITH ORVA LYBBERT SMITH, beloved wife of the late Ronald W. Smith, passed away in Raymond on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at the age of 93 years.
She is survived by her nine children: Marsha (Darrel), Dwain (Jessie), Wade (Charmayn), Dale (Pam), Reed (Lori), Monty (Tamara), Gordon (Tobie), Jennifer (Ken), and Sharla (Frank). She is also survived by 37 grandchildren, 84 greatgrandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. Orva will be sadly missed by her brother, Glenn, and many extended family members and friends.
She was predeceased by her husband, Ron, and her parents, Lester and Delvia Lybbert, her siblings Tom (Lucille), Dwain (Evangeline), Merlin (Nola), Flora (Arlen), and Jay (Beverly), and her grandson Shane Smith.
Orva was born in Cardston on July 7, 1929. She considered herself to be a real “pioneer.” When she was four years old, she traveled with her family by covered wagon from Glenwood to northern Alberta to homestead in the Cold Lake area. They lived in a log cabin and faced many hardships. Life was challenging and a person had to be tough to survive.
That “toughness” was a trait Orva developed and exemplified throughout her life.
The family moved back to Glenwood when Orva was eight. In the years that followed, she learned many homemaking skills and became a popular babysitter because parents could entrust their children to her. When she was eighteen, she began working in Cardston at a bakery. It was during this time she met a young man named Ron Smith, and as she says:
“I guess the rest is history.” They were married on April 6, 1949, in the Cardston Alberta Temple.
Orva’s “toughness” was demonstrated repeatedly as she worked hard to create a happy home environment for her husband and nine children.
She ensured that gospel principles were taught and modeled. Arising early each morning, she tended to a myriad of household chores besides helping care for hundreds of chickens and delivering thousands of eggs to businesses and individuals in the area. In later years she worked at the Grandview Nursing Home and then at the Cardston Alberta Temple.
She saw many changes in the world during her lifetime, but there were some things that remained constant: the love for her family and friends and her firm testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
The family would like to thank Dr. Eric Baker and the staffs at the Good Samaritan Prairie Ridge and the Raymond Hospital for the excellent care and comfort they provided.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Cardston Alberta West Stake Centre, (846 -1 Ave West), Cardston, AB., on Saturday, October 29th, 2022 at 3:30 p.m.
Friends may meet the family from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. prior to the service.
Interment to follow in the Cardston Cemetery.
To WATCH the service Later or to send condolences please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

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NEILSON, Valena NEILSON VALENA GAY NEILSON, beloved wife of Kelly Neilson, passed away in Lethbridge on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at the age of 65 years.
The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 29th, at 11:00 am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mountain View, Alberta, with Bishop Jason West officiating. Friends may meet the family at the church from 9:45 to 10:45 am prior to the service.
To WATCH the service Later or to send condolences please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

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PAISLEY, Dean DEAN PAISLEY 1945 2022 Dean Paisley of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Patricia Paisley, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, after a short battle with cancer on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at the age of 77 years.
Dean is survived by his wife Patricia nee Fawcett; daughter Deana (Kirby) Nishikawa of Calgary; son Doug (Tami) Paisley of Lethbridge; brother Dale Paisley of Regina, Saskatchewan; grandchildren Kimiko Nishikawa, Takara Nishikawa, Logan Paisley, Brooklyn Paisley.
A Celebration of Dean’s Life will be held at 1:30pm on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at SANDMAN SIGNATURE HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTRE (The former Lethbridge Lodge) 320 Scenic Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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DANIELSON, Delano DELANO “DEL” DANIELSON 1945 2022 Delano “Del” Samuel Danielson was born in Lethbridge on October 28, 1945. He passed away peacefully at Edith Cavell Care Centre, Lethbridge on October 17, 2022, 11 days shy of his 77th birthday.
He is survived by his brothers, Jim, Max (Kathy), Peter (Teresa), Kelly (Amelia) and by his sisters Mary Ann Schwab and Joan Oravec (Randy) and sister-in-law Diane Danielson and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his brothers Art and Joseph.
Del was first and foremost a gentleman, kind and caring with many friends including very special ones Richard Eastland and Eleanor Danielson. Horses were his passion, he spent most of his life around these amazing creatures. Everything from shoeing, training, owning and betting on them. In more recent years he enjoyed a Saturday afternoon at Bully’s. For most of his life he enjoyed a beer with his buddies but when his health changed, his preference also changed, from beer to ice cream.
A Celebration of his Life will be at 1:00 pm, on October 24, 2022, at the LETHBRIDGE CHRISTIAN TABERNACLE, 1805 – 9 AVE N, LETHBRIDGE.
A heartfelt thank you to the caring staff at Edith Cavell Care Centre and the Heritage Lodge. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Parkinson Canada, 4211 Yonge St #316, North York, ON M2P 2A9, or to a charity of one’s choice.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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FORRAYI, Elizabeth ELIZABETH FORRAYI 1926 2022 Mrs. Elizabeth Forrayi of Calgary, beloved wife of the late Mr. John Forrayi, passed away at Evanston Grand Village in Calgary on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at the age of 95 years.
Elizabeth was born in Hadvikfalva, Romania and immigrated to Canada in 1957. She settled in Taber and surrounding areas finally settling in Lethbridge in 1969. She was a dedicated member of the Hungarian Canadian Old Timer Society of Lethbridge. She loved gardening, cooking Hungarian dishes and she was great at sewing.
Elizabeth is survived by her daughter Isabel (Reid) Birrell; son Joe (Engie) Forrayi; grandchildren Donna Buck, Darren Birrell, Michelle Couture, Joanne Isaak, Marianne Forrayi as well as 8 great-grandchildren.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00pm on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta. Interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery.
For those who wish, memorial donations in Elizabeth’s name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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NAGY, Julia JULIA NAGY 1925 – 2022 Mrs. Julia Nagy of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Joe Nagy, passed away at Adaptacare in Lethbridge on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at the age of 96 years.
Besides her loving husband Joe, Julia was predeceased by her parents Barbara and Joe Toth; brother Joseph Toth; great-grandson Logan Boulet and her companion George Rogers.
Julia is survived by her daughters Liz (Doug) Higo, Linda (Pete) Kish, Velma (George) Sherring and Gladys (Brent) Payne; grandchildren Bernadine (Toby) Boulet, Kevin (Nancy) Higo, Trevor (Anne) Kish, Cary Kish, Anthony (Nikki) Kish, Jackie (Nick) Schrage, Brian Sherring, Sheighla (Clayton) McClung, Julie (James) Kindt, Garrett (Corrine) Payne, Kaila (Aaron) Ulch as well as 30 great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm on Monday, October 24, 2022 at McKILLOP UNITED CHURCH 2329 – 15 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta. For those who wish to watch the service via livestream, please go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8SeaVOW0YY.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.

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DESJARLAIS, John JOHN DESJARLAIS passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at the age of 90 years. His passing was unexpected but his life was full.
He leaves behind his wife Joanne (née Pozzi), daughters Renee (Randall) Spohn and Cindy (Tim Patterson) Desjarlais and son Denis Desjarlais. He will be missed by his grandchildren Nicola and Randall Desjarlais, Zachary and Matthew Passey, Dante and Pascal Spohn and Elizabeth (Nicholas) Ankermann.
John was predeceased by his son Leonard, his parents and his only sibling Delia and her husband Charles Payette of Portage La Prairie, Manitoba.
John was born Daniel Jean Baptiste Desjarlais on June 24, 1932 in Ellice, Manitoba to Gaspard and Justine Desjarlais. He worked briefly with Manitoba Telecom before coming to Alberta in the 1950s. He was fortunate to get a job with AGT, where he worked until his retirement in 1985.
He loved the outdoors. He took his family camping, and we have fond memories of hiking and roasting marshmallows together. He enjoyed the bear and deer hunting with close friends and his highlight trip was salmon fishing in B.C.
His family asks you to remember him in your hearts and share his memory with your friends. With respect for his wishes, there will be no formal service. Although, the next time you are at Tim Hortons, have a coffee and be grateful for this life and those you share it with.

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

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LEMKE, George LEMKE May 10, 1935 РOct. 19, 2022 GEORGE E. LEMKE, of Lethbridge, Alberta, beloved husband, of wife Irma Lemke (n̩e Pankonin), passed away at Park Meadows Good Samaritans in Lethbridge on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at the age of 87 years.
George is survived by his four daughters, Susan (Gordon) Beyer, Judy (Bernd) Thom, Ruby (Blair) Bannerman and Evelyn (Ian) Entwhistle; eight grandchildren: Maxine, Tristan, Brittany, Karessa, Anthony, Taylor, Kyle, Cole, and one great-granddaughter, Lexus.
George was predeceased by his sister Ursula, his mother-in-law Natalie, his mother Sophie and his father Max.
George was born in Poland on May 10, 1935 and emigrated to Canada in 1952 where he married the love of his life, Irma, in 1961.
George was a gentle, kind and reserved man who enjoyed woodworking and gardening after retiring from construction and mixed farming.
A Memorial Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. with Patrick Siedlecki officiating. The service will be livestreamed and may be viewed through George’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.
George will be laid to rest privately in Archmount Cemetery.

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

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TOMOMITSU, Kaz TOMOMITSU KAZ TOMOMITSU, beloved husband of Marjory Tomomitsu, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, October 21, 2022 at the age of 86 years.
Arrangements will be announced once completed.

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

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STRAIN, Clara STRAIN CLARA STRAIN, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Douglas Strain, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at the age of 98 years.
Arrangements will be announced once completed.

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

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