By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on January 4, 2023.
CALF, ROBERT
CALF ROBERT CALF was born June 22, 1952 to parents George Wolf Collar and Leona Calf, he died on December 28, 2022 at the Chinook Regional Hospital. He was 70 years of age. He leaves to mourn his wife, Rita and children; Terence, Robert Jr., Cory, Leonard, Casey, Kevin and Shannon. His siblings; Linda, Patrick, Melvin, Georgina, Marie, Rose and Frank. His step father Reggie, 22 grandkids and 14 great grandkids.
A wake will be held in his honor for two nights, January 9th from 4-9:00 pm at Siksika (Gordon Yellow Fly Memorial Arbor) and January 10th from 6-11:00 pm at Moses Lake Community, Blood Reserve. The funeral will take place on January 11th, 2023 at the Moses Lake Gym, Blood Reserve starting at 11 am.
Robert has many families and friends to mention and we are looking forward to seeing them all once again. Come join us, the Calf/Black Plume family, in “Celebrating the Life of Robert Calf”.
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POBERZNICK, Clara
CLARA POBERZNICK 1931 – 2022 Mrs. Clara Poberznick of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Nick Poberznick, passed away at Good Samaritan’s West Highlands on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at the age of 91 years.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 12:00 and 1:00 pm on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm, on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Reverend Trevor Potter, officiating.
A private family graveside service will be held.
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SEMAK, Shelley
SEMAK April 8, 1959 – Dec 17, 2022 Shelley Denise Semak (née Douglas), beloved wife of Alexander Semak, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at the age of 63 years.
Shelley is survived by her husband Alex Semak, her son Mark Semak, grandson Kysen Semak, brother Garry (Karleen) Douglas as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents Michael (Dutch) and Norma Jean (nèe McCutcheon) Douglas.
Shelley was born and raised in Lethbridge, AB, also living in Edmonton, AB throughout her life. She enjoyed the outdoors and what nature had to offer. She vacationed nearly every year with her family to beautiful destinations such as California, and Penticton, B.C, favouring the Shuswaps. She loved to spend time by the water and in the sun. At home, Shelley volunteered seasonally, also gaining great achievements and many accomplishments. She would always extend a helping hand to lives around her, regardless the challenges involved.
In 2013, she moved back to Lethbridge full time to care for her mother until 2021. She also had a love for animals, cats being her favourite. Recently before her passing, she had adopted a kitten and gave her a home. Shelley had such a loving heart and soul.
She will always be loved and forever missed. Gone but never forgotten.
At Shelley’s request, no services will be held.
SODERSTROM, Merlin
Merlin Soderstrom 1973 – 2022 Mr. Merlin Soderstrom of Lethbridge, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at the age of 49 years.
A private family Graveside Service will be held at a later date.
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WHITE MAN, Amelia
WHITE MAN With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our sweet and loving AMELIA ELLIE WHITE MAN, on December 28, 2022.
Amelia was born on May 28, 2010 to her loving parent’s Tyrone White Man and Bernadette Gros Ventre Boy (Kyle) whom she leaves to mourn. Amelia also leaves to mourn her siblings Sarah, Jade, Jaxx and Daniels, grandparent’s Melvin and Christine White Man and Molly (GVB) Hairy Bull and great grandpa Reggie White Man. Amelia was predeceased by her grandpa Reo Hairy Bull.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca
EAGLE BEAR, Michael
EAGLE BEAR It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of MICHAEL ROCKY JETT EAGLE BEAR who was called home to be reunited with his beloved mother Andrea Tara Day Chief on Monday, December 26, 2022, at the tender age of 21 years old.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST MARY’S IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, Blood Reserve, AB, on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Pawel Andrasz O.M.I. celebrating.
Following the Funeral Mass, Michael will be laid to rest in the White Quills family plot.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
NEUFELD WHIMSTER, Jennifer
JENNIFER NEUFELD WHIMSTER Oct. 4, 1969 – Dec. 25, 2022 JENNIFER ANN NEUFELD passed away suddenly at Seasons Retirement Community on Sunday, December 25th, 2022, at the age of 53 years.
A celebration of Jennifer’s life for family and friends will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, on Thursday, January 5th, 2023, at 11:00 A.M., with Reverend Glenda Wert officiating.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
WELLS, Yuri
WELLS It is with great sorrow with the tragic and sudden passing of YURI JANITA WELLS, daughter of Cee Jaye Jolaine Wells and Ray James Sage Fox, on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at the age of eight months.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. MARTHA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 355 Columbia Blvd West, Lethbridge, AB, on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. with Father William Monis celebrating.
Interment to follow in St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Blood Reserve. The family is requesting for everyone to bring a teddy bear for the burial plot.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
HEAVY RUNNER, Lindsay
HEAVY RUNNER LINDSAY MAE HEAVY RUNNER passed away on December 9, 2022 in Lethbridge, AB at the age of 45 years.
A Wake Service will be held at the Tanner Center, Cardston on Friday, January 6 from 6:00 – 11:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Blood Reserve on Saturday, January 7 at 11:00 am. Interment to follow at Blood Band Cemetery, Blood Reserve, AB.
To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca
FIRST CHARGER, Ashley
FIRST CHARGER ASHLEY GWEN FIRST CHARGER, “I’naksiksissksstaki” (Little Beaver), passed away on December 20, 2022 on the Blood Reserve, AB at the age of 38 years.
The Wake Service will be held at The Tanner Center, Cardston, AB on Thursday, January 5 from 6:00 – 11:00 pm.
The Funeral Service will take place at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, South Hill Chapel, (950 Main St) Cardston on Friday, January 6 at 11:00 am. Interment to follow at Rabbit Family Cemetery.
To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca