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Thursday, February 16, 2023
By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on February 16, 2023.
SKEITH, Sandra SANDRA SKEITH 1952 – 2023 Our beloved Aunt, Sandra Ann Skeith, passed away peacefully with family by her side on February 12, 2023, at the age of 70 years.She is survived by her nephews Randy Slawson (Cindy) and Shawn Skeith; her niece Cyndee Norton; great-nieces Angie Fehr (John), Chelsea Tolton Bulnes (QuintÃn), Brittany Tolton-Baines (Michael); Sarah Francoeur (Darryl) and Travis Francoeur (Jessie). In addition, Sandy was blessed with numerous great-great nieces and nephews, more family members and numerous friends.
Sandy was predeceased by her parents Robert Howard Skeith and Janet McKay Skeith; her three siblings; and her niece, Janet Tolton.
A Funeral Service celebrating Sandy’s life and honouring her memory will be held on Friday, February 17, 2023, with a viewing at 12:00 p.m. and the service beginning at 1:00 pm at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta. A private family Graveside Service will follow.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to Cerebral Palsy Alberta 12001 44 St SE, Calgary, AB T2Z 4G9 or http://www.cpalberta.com.
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VISSER, Matilda MATILDA “TILLY” VISSER 1950 – 2023 Mrs. Matilda “Tilly” Visser of Lethbridge passed away surrounded by her family at Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, February 10, 2023, at the age of 72 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
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JOHNSON, Audrey AUDREY JOHNSON 1930 – 2023 Mrs. Audrey Irene Johnson of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Mr. Doran Johnson, passed away at Good Samaritans West Highlands on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at the age of 92 years.
Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel.
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KADO, Cinette CINETTE KADO (née Coyle) Ding Dong! For those of you who know me, you will see from this notice that I have finally passed on, on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, in Lethbridge, at the age of 80 years.
A Celebration of Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. with Brother Jason Carroll officiating, with the Inurnment to follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The Celebration will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Cinette’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.
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HEGEDES, Kalman HEGEDES KALMAN HEGEDES, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Regina Hegedes, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Health Centre – Palliative Care Unit, on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at the age of 88 years.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. BASIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 604 – 13 Street North, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, February 17, 2023 at 11:00 A.M with Father Kevin Tumback celebrating.
Following the Funeral Mass, Kalman will be laid to rest with his beloved wife Regina in Mountain View Cemetery.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
BRAAT, Jacobus “Jake” BRAAT JACOBUS “JAKE” BRAAT, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Shirley Braat, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at St. Michael’s Health Centre on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at the age of 86 years.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1513 – 23 Avenue, Coaldale, AB, on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Ian Gagne celebrating. The Funeral Mass will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Jake’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
KOUNOSU, Shigeru (Sam) KOUNOSU SHIGERU (SAM) KOUNOSU, of Lethbridge, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023 at the age of 94 years, after a short hospitalization for pneumonia. The family is saddened by his death.
Sam is survived by son Ken and daughter Leah and by brothers Osamu and Makoto of Japan.
He was predeceased by wife Heidi, brothers Atsushi and Satoru, and sister Takako.
Sam was born on August 23, 1928 in Tokyo. After graduating from a teachers’ college, he taught at an elementary school for a few years. During his time as a science teacher, he also started a school choir, with the choir ultimately going to win a prefectural competition, to the great surprise of many people.
Sam returned to the University of Tsukuba to study physics, graduating with a Master’s degree. He went on to complete a PhD in Physics at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by postdoctoral research at Princeton. Sam came to Canada in 1967, to take up a teaching position at the University of Lethbridge in the year of its foundation.
After retirement, Sam’s first project was to build a summer cottage in Kaslo, British Columbia. He and Hideko (Heidi) spent a number of happy summers in Kaslo, growing vegetables and enjoying the hot springs.
Sam was very independently minded. To the end, he was playing Go (game) with friends and online. After contracting COPD, his range of mobility narrowed but he still enjoyed a good debate, particularly setting the cat among the pigeons.
A private service for family and close friends is being planned at this time, in keeping with what Sam would have wished. The family declines koden or flowers. If you wish, please make a donation to the charity of your choice.
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PITTMAN, Glen GLEN PITTMAN 1960 – 2023 Mr. Glen Pittman of Milk River, beloved husband of Mrs. Colene Pittman, passed away at home on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at the age of 63 years.
On October 17, 1981, Glen married his high school sweetheart, Colene (McPhillips). Together they had 3 children, Andrea, Craig and Jennifer, and 8 grandchildren, Jayden, Lexi and Bentleigh Holland, Logan, Luke, and Allie Pittman & Benson and Karlee Hayworth.
In his younger years, Glen enjoyed showing cattle, curling and wild horse racing. Farming and ranching were life to Glen. He was particularly proud of his pure bred Charolais. Glen was a strong and loving father with high expectations for all. Later in his life his priorities shifted to loving his grandchildren. Glen will be missed by many, but especially by his loving family.
Besides his loving wife Colene, Glen is survived by his children, Andrea (Ross) Holland, Craig (Kendra) Pittman & Jennifer (Jesse) Hayworth; grandchildren Jayden, Lexi and Bentleigh Holland, Logan, Luke, and Allie Pittman & Benson and Karlee Hayworth; sister Mona Rae (Dave) Seward; brother Duane (Delores) Pittman, as well as numerous other family members and friends.
He is predeceased by his parents Lyle and Rita Pittman; grandparents Ed and Helma Pittman and John and Margaret Wollersheim, and aunts Carmel Gray and Paulette Rosaine.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Milk River EMS, Dr. Krog and the Milk River Fire Department for their assistance and care, as well as special neighbours who have always been there to help.
A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 pm, on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 301 Main St NW, Milk River, Alberta.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am, on Friday, February 17, 2023, at ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 301 Main St NW, Milk River, Alberta, with Father Salvador Ahumada, celebrant.
A Graveside Service will follow at the Milk River Cemetery.
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