Friday, December 2, 2022

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on December 2, 2022.

KOZELENKO, Lawrence

KOZELENKO Lawrence (Larry) Kozelenko passed away peacefully with his family at his side on November 29, 2022 at the age of 84. Survived by his wife, Diane Kozelenko, of 59 years. Daughter Heidi (Jason) Anderson of Lethbridge. Son Stephen (Laura) Kozelenko of Red Deer. Two granddaughters, Sidney Kozelenko and Nikko Anderson (Austin). Sisters-in-law Irene (John) Wood, Lennie Freeman (Michael), and brother-in-law Don Karastas (Kim). And numerous nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his parents William and Doris Kozelenko, sister Elsie Friesen, nephew Shawnn Friesen. His father-in-law and mother-in-law Fred and Margaret Karastas, brother-in-law Ron Karastas, brother-in-law Bill Wood, niece Wendy Wood, and sister-in-law Rita Wood.
Larry was born October 10, 1938 and raised in Wayne, Alberta. His work for Alberta Transportation spanned for 35 years which ultimately brought him to Lethbridge where he resided for the last 44 years. He loved sports, especially baseball and hockey. But his greatest passion was music. He loved playing the violin and jamming with the seniors every Thursday.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in Spring of 2023.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the Kidney Foundation or charity of your choice.

POTTS, Sheena

POTTS SHEENA ANN POTTS – Mai’stoistowaakii (Crow Pretty Woman) age 59 years of the Piikani Nation, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at the Lethbridge Regional Hospital.
A Wake Service will be held at the home of Sheena Ann Potts on the Piikani Nation on Friday, December 2, 2022, beginning at 11:00 A.M. and continuing all night.
A Traditional Funeral Service will be celebrated at The Piikani Nation Community Hall, on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. Following the Traditional Funeral Service Sheena will be laid to rest at the Piikani Nation Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent through http://www.edensfuneralhome.com

VAN GAALEN, Della

DELLA VAN GAALEN 1928 – 2022 Della Mae (Tucker) Van Gaalen was called home to be with her Lord on November 26, 2022 at the age of 94 years.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm, on Friday, December 2, 2022 at MARANATHA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, 260 McGill Blvd W, Lethbridge, Alberta with Pastor Jim Zondervan, officiating.
A private family Interment will be held prior.
To watch Della’s service via livestream, please go to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCua0ndvGcQvkahtBWQCTjAw
Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers gifts may be made to Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge, 1103 3 Ave N, Lethbridge, AB T1H 0H7.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

TROCKSTAD, Bruce

BRUCE TROCKSTAD 1943 – 2022 Mr. Bruce Trockstad of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Shirley Trockstad, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at the age of 79 years.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, December 3, 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/Bruce-Trockstad and scroll to the bottom of the obituary page.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

MESSMER, Shirley

SHIRLEY MESSMER 1952 – 2022 Mrs. Shirley Irene Alice Messmer of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Nigel Duncan Messmer, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022 at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Shirley was a beloved hairdresser in Lethbridge for 50 years. She leaves behind her daughter Melissa (Mark) Golia; grandson Nigel (Gena) Messmer; granddaughter Jazmine (Austin) Golia and first great granddaughter Lyncoln Shirley Messmer. She is also survived by numerous sisters, brothers, nieces, & nephews.
She was predeceased by her brother Tony (Linda) Soenen and parents Joseph and Donna Soenen.
A Graveside Service will be announced in the Spring of 2023.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

LITTLE BEAR, Misty

LITTLE BEAR MISTY ANN LITTLE BEAR, of the Blood Reserve, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at the age of 43 years.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. BASIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 604 – 13 Street North, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, December 2, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. with Father Kevin Tumback celebrating.
Following the Funeral Mass, Misty will be laid to rest in the Little Bear Plot.

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

Steve Jolicoeur

1970 – 2022

 Steven Christopher Jolicoeur, beloved husband of Shelley Jolicoeur, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father, in Lethbridge, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at the age of 52 years.

 A  service to celebrate Steve’s life will be held on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. Further details will follow. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com. 

 Besides his loving wife Shelley, Steve is survived by their children Brooke (Chris) Lambert, Roman and Trennady Jolicoeur and foster children Tyson and Anna. He is also survived by his mom and dad, Lynda and Ron Goulden; brothers Josh (Alea) Goulden and Jeff (Andrea) Goulden; sister Sandra (Jeff) Bundy; his in-laws, several nieces and nephews and a community of close friends.

 He was predeceased by his biological father Roger Gilles Jolicoeur.

 Steve was an incredible husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend who was loved and cherished by all. He was a passionate man who was widely known for his vast knowledge of what feels like everything. He enjoyed his time best when it was spent with his family, whether they were cruising around in the Camaro that he restored, camping all together or being a cheerleading 4-H dad. Steve loved to do anything that upheld and served his friends and family, even to his very last day he aimed to fix whatever needed to be fixed. He will always be remembered and missed for his ability to solve problems and repair anything. His motto was “If it’s broke, you can’t break it anymore so might as well fix it”.

 Steve was a faithful believer who pursued wholeheartedly, his relationship with the Lord. He lived a life dedicated to serving and loving God. Another of his passions was being the best machinist he could be. He worked faithfully as a machinist for Dennis Barbour at D&D Machine Works for twenty five years, building custom parts and building relationships with those that he worked with.

 If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Steve’s name may be made to a trust for his children by e-transfer to ss_jolicoeur@hotmail.com.

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

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