Wednesday, December 7, 2022

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on December 7, 2022.

MATSUDA, Kasumi

MATSUDA Kasumi (Kay) Matsuda Dec. 5, 1920 – Nov. 26, 2022 Mrs. Matsuda passed away peacefully at the age of 101 with family by her side.
Kasumi was born in Mission City, B.C. and moved with her parents to the Turin/Iron Springs area in 1942. She married in 1946 and moved to Raymond and eventually to Taber, where she remained until 2021.
She was predeceased by her parents Ichirohei and Kin, her loving husband Yoshio (Roy), son Harold, siblings Shizuka (Yuichi), Fujiko (Masaru), Kimiko (Todomu), Kenichi (Fran), Jiro, Haruo, Isamu and two grandsons.
Kasum is survived by Michie, Heather, Tomi and children; June (Bob) Grover, Allan, Don, Ray, Edward (Gregory), Lori (Michael), Lindsey. Nine grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Special thanks to the staff at Sunny South Lodge, Lethbridge Regional Hospital 4C and St. Michael’s
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday December 9, 2022 at 11:00am at THE BUDDHIST TEMPLE OF SOUTHERN ALBERTA (470 40 St S, Lethbridge).
Friends are welcome to meet with the family from 10:00 to 10:45am at the Buddhist Temple prior to the Service.
In lieu of flowers and Koden, a memorial donation can be made to the Alzheimers Society.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca

VAN DEURZEN, Albert

VAN DEURZEN Albert Van Deurzen, beloved husband of Faye (nee Goeson), passed away at home on December 3, 2022 at the age of 80. Albert was a good and loving husband and father. He is survived by his wife, Faye, daughters Nancy(Jamie) and Amy, as well as brothers John (Myrna), Gerard (Jean), Frank (Marlene), and Tony, and sister Wija of the Netherlands. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Albert was born July 15, 1942 in the Netherlands and came to Canada with his family in May 1953. He grew up in Barnwell and Lethbridge, and worked on a sugar beet farm in his early teens. Later he worked for the PFRA, Purity Dairy and farmed with his brothers near Lethbridge. He and Faye married on July 1, 1972 and moved to Tyrell Lake (Warner) in 1973. From 1978-1992 Albert farmed/ranched south of Raymond on the Milk River ridge. He and his family moved to Lethbridge in 1992 where he worked in the dairy/beef section of the Agriculture Canada Research Centre and drove semi-trailer trucks until 2002. Since then he contended with Type 2 diabetes and heart and kidney problems. Albert always worked hard at any job he did. One of his favourite pastimes was watching various sporting events on TV particularly football, basketball, hockey and soccer if the Netherlands were playing. Albert also loved animals especially cows, horses and dogs which were a large part of his life throughout his farming career and even afterwards.
Albert was predeceased by his parents Hubertha and Antonius; his sisters Mary and Tonni (brother-in-law Albin), and brothers Joe and Cor (Carol).
At Albert’s request no funeral will be held. Cremation. Martin Brothers are in charge of arrangements. A viewing with the family is open to family and friends on Thursday, December 8th from 5:00-8:00 pm at Martin Brothers Funeral Chapel at 610 4th St S.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Diabetes Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

FIORINO, Pietro

PIETRO “PETE” MAURIZIO FIORINO Sept. 22, 1929 – Dec. 2, 2022 Pietro Maurizio Fiorino (Pete) of Lethbridge, Alberta, passed away after a short illness at St. Michael’s Health Centre on December 2, 2022, at the age of 93 years.
Pete was born in Grimaldi, Cosenza, Italy to Michele and Luigina Maria Fiorino. At the age of six, he began his apprenticeship as a carpenter, a trade that would ultimately lead to a successful career in construction and related businesses. This would support his family, community, and his love of music for the remainder of his life.
In 1951, he immigrated to Canada to start a new life in Trail, BC, working as a carpenter, playing music, and starting a family. A few years later, he moved the family to Lethbridge and soon started his own construction company (Fiorino Homes Ltd.) which experienced tremendous success as the city boomed.
For decades, Pete was a leader in the business community, participated in local and national politics, and was a patron of the Lethbridge arts scene. Throughout this time, he continued to play music, singing and playing guitar in bands that entertained thousands at local events in the city.
Pete lived a remarkable life, characterized by a great love of music and art, extraordinary talent and creativity, the vision to identify opportunities not seen by others and the courage to pursue them, an incredible work ethic, the resilience to start over following hardship, and a keen responsibility for family and friends.
He is survived by his son Michael (Connie) and their children Courtney, Sascha (Antonia), and Natasha; his daughter Mary (Danny) and her daughter Amanda (Colter); his son Rob (Elena) and his son Peter (Diana), and his son Dennis (Colette) and their children Anna (Justin), Claire (Ian), Samuel, and Lucie; as well as his sister Teresa (Rinaldo), brother Albert (Eleanor), and many cousins, nieces, and nephews, and their families.
He was predeceased by his brother Raffaele (Rose) and sister Alberta, who died soon after birth.
The family would also like to recognize Marcel Dagenais for the friendship and care he provided our father in the last phase of his life, as well as the many people who have offered their condolences in the last few days.
Pete will be laid to rest at a private family ceremony. Family and friends are invited to a reception in memory of Pete on Thursday, December 8, 2022, between 1 and 4 pm at the Rocky Mountain Turf Club (Centennial Room), 3401 Parkside Dr, Lethbridge, AB.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

KLEIN, Rosina

ROSINA KLEIN 1941 – 2022 Mrs. Rosina Klein of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Hans Klein, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at the age of 81 years.
A Visitation will be held from 11:00 am, to 12:00 pm, on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.
Interment will be held at a later date.
Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre, 1400 9 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4V5.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

MADSEN, Corey

COREY CHADWICK MADSEN 1967 – 2022 Mr. Corey Madsen of Medicine Hat passed away suddenly in his home after many health issues, with his devoted dog Tika, by his side.
He is survived by his loving parents, Maurice and Anna; his children, Terry Jolene (Chris) Hagel, and her children Nate and Melina; his son Darcy; sister Pamela (David) Lockett and their children Mackenzie and Delainey.
Corey spent many hours laying carpets and other jobs. He loved the outdoors, especially camping & fishing.
He will be lovingly remembered by his family and dearly missed.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

WHITE QUILLS, Ernestine

WHITE QUILLS Iinisskimakii (Holy Buffalo Rock Woman) – ERNESTINE WHITE QUILLS, of the Blood Reserve, passed away peacefully at the Cardston Health Centre, on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at the age of 63 years.
Arrangements will be announced once completed.

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

MILLS, Sonia

MILLS SONIA LEE MILLS, beloved wife of Alvin Trotchie and beloved mother of Jade Mills, passed away on November 30, 2022 in Lethbridge, AB at the age of 50 years. A Wake Service will be held at Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve on Thursday, December 8 from 7:00 – 11:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Blood Reserve on Friday, December 9 at 11:00 am. Interment to follow at the Mills Family Cemetery.
To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca.

Dzioba Sr., Peter

PETER DZIOBA SR. 1929 – 2022 Mr. Peter Dzioba Sr. of Lethbridge, beloved husband to the late Mrs. Isabelle Dzioba, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at the age of 93 years.
Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

LEWIS, Mae

LEWIS Our beloved, SYLVIA ‘MAE’ LEWIS, passed away on December 2, 2022, at St. Therese Villa, Lethbridge, AB. She was 100 years old.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday December 13, 2022 at 2:30pm at THE TRINITY UNITED CHURCH, 528 Maple Cres, Picture Butte, AB.
Friends are welcome to meet with the family on Monday December 12, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:00pm at SALMON AND SONS FUNERAL HOME, 433 Stubb Ross Road South, Lethbridge, AB.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to The Tree of Hope Campaign (Box 430 Picture Butte, T0K 1V0), checks can be made out to The North County Health Foundation.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca

Maggie Tamtom

1927 – 2022

 Magdalena Tamtom, beloved wife of the late John Tamtom, passed away in Taber on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at the age of 95 years.

 Further information will follow once arrangements have been finalized.

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

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