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Friday, March 24, 2023
By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on March 24, 2023.
NOADE, Michael NOADE MICHAEL TODD NOADE, 56, of Edmonton, AB., sadly left us on March 16, 2023 following a lengthy stay at the Grey Nun Hospital.Mike is survived by his wife Cathy, his daughter Lexy (Robert), sons Jaden & Liam, his sisters Stacey (Chris) & Dana (Doug) and his many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Mike will be greatly missed by all who knew him, rigged with him and rode with him.
Please join us for a Celebration of Mike’s Life Friday, March 31 at 1 p.m. at Mojo’s Pub & Grill – #32, 550 University Drive W. Lethbridge, AB.
Condolences can be sent to condolencesformikenoade @gmail.com
CRYING HEAD, Cheryl CRYING HEAD Cheryl Lynn Crying Head, beloved daughter of Elizabeth and Martin Vielle, passed away on March 15, 2023 at the age of 46 years.
A Wake Service will be held at the Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve on Sunday, March 26, 2023 from 6:00 – 11:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at the Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve on Monday March 27, 2023 at 12:00 pm. Interment will take place in Pioneer Cemetery. To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca
CHIEF MOON, Myrna CHIEF MOON Myrna Lorraine Chief Moon, passed away on March 16, 2023 at the age of 50 years.
A Wake Service will be held at the Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 from 7:00 – 11:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at the Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 11:00 am. Interment will take place in Pioneer Cemetery.
To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca
FRANZ, Ken Ken Franz
1946 – 2023
Kenneth Allan Franz, loving husband of Terry Culver Franz, passed away in Lethbridge on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at the age of 76 years.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Bethel Evangelical Free Church, 504 – 3 Avenue, Vauxhall on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 10:30 A.M. Burial to follow at the Vauxhall Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Besides his loving wife Terry, he is survived by his siblings Doris Franz, Lloyd Franz and Ray (Kathy) Franz all of Lethbridge; in-laws Linda Andruschak of Barnwell, Willie Andruschak of Brooks, Dianne (Gary) Secrist of Enchant, Rhonda Culver of Medicine Hat, Joanne (Keith) Olson of Coaldale, Jack (Kathleen) Culver of Sparwood, British Columbia, Jerry (Daralee) Culver of Medicine Hat, Rocky (Michelle) Culver of Lethbridge, Samantha (Randy) Colmer of Sparwood, British Columbia, Ronda Culver of Lethbridge and Tracey Culver of Langley, British Columbia. He is also survived by his 28 nephews, nieces and their families.
Ken was predeceased by his parents Jacob and Margaret Franz; brother-in-law Jim Culver.
He was born on October 3, 1946 in Taber, but lived the majority of his life between Vauxhall and Retlaw, where he met his wife of forty four years, Terry Culver Franz. In 1970, Ken began working for Vauxhall Foods, now Prairie Gold Produce, only leaving his position as a Production Manager after his stroke in 2009. Even after his time away from the plant, his relationships with his previous coworkers remained steadfast. Following his stroke, Ken and Terry travelled to Halifax, Nova Scotia to attend Dalhousie University’s Aphasia Program. This attributed to Ken’s ability to continue living a very fulfilling life. Throughout the years he enjoyed competing in black powder shooting, listening to ZZ Top and contributing to the Retlaw Historical Society including his countless dedicated hours to the restoration of the Retlaw Union/United Church.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Ken’s name may be made directly to the Retlaw Historical Society, in care of Box 25, Vauxhall, Alberta T0K 2K0.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778
KURIO, Yemiko (Amy) KURIO YEMIKO (AMY) KURIO, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Ken Kurio, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Monday, March 20, 2023, at the age of 93 years.
Besides her loving husband, Amy is survived by her children David Kurio of Taber, Shelley Kurio of Calgary, and Marilyn Kurio of Canmore; her grandchildren Lauren (Mitch) Walker of Foremost, Brett (Morgan) Kurio of Lethbridge, Robert (Lauren) Kurio of Lacombe, April (Cody) McMullin of Victoria, Kristyn (Dean) Campbell of Edmonton, Jordan Wiscombe of Calgary, and Ryan Wittrock of Edmonton; her great grandchildren Grayson, Ellie, Kiyomi, Kai and Fynn. She was predeceased by her son Rick in 2022, parents Riichi and Misako Sasaki, and 3 siblings.
Amy is also survived by her sisters Alice Ohashi of Taber, Tomi Hisaoka of Lethbridge, brothers-in-law Matt (Claire) Kurio of Lethbridge, Gord (Brenda) Kurio of Kelowna, as well as daughter-in-law Lorna Kurio of Lethbridge, and numerous nieces and nephews and their families.
Amy was born October 9, 1929 in Clayburn, BC. She had a very happy childhood, growing up on a strawberry farm. In 1942 the Sasaki family arrived in Welling to work on the sugar beet farm of Jesse Wilde.
Amy graduated from the Galt School of Nursing in 1951 where she made many lifelong friends. She was very proud of not only being the class valedictorian but also the first of Japanese descent to graduate from the Galt! She worked at the Raymond Hospital and then at the Taber Hospital.
Amy and Ken married in 1955 and lived in Taber. Amy continued to nurse, but as their family and business grew, Amy moved onto managing the books for the business and raising the family. In 1997 Amy and Ken moved to Lethbridge to enjoy their retirement years. They loved going for breakfast at Bully’s. Rose and the staff knew them well and made sure they were looked after.
Amy was a superb Grandma and was always happy to play. She liked to cook and entertain family and friends. Amy enjoyed music and in particular, Frank Sinatra. She was an enthusiastic golfer, first in Taber and then at Bridge Valley and Evergreen golf courses. Amy was a very cheerful, positive person and always looked for the good in people. She was very happy with her life.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at St. Michael’s Health Centre. As well as to the doctors and nurses on 4C, Chinook Regional Hospital for their care and compassion. In particular, the ones with warm hands.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the ALS Society of Alberta (https://www.alsab.ca/donate).
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca
RENNIE, Chantal RENNIE Chantal Marie Rennie, beloved wife of Donald Rennie, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 in Calgary at the age of 55 years.
Vigil Rites will be held on Friday, March 24, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home, 703 – 13 Street North, Lethbridge.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 12:00 noon at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, 2405 12 Ave S, Lethbridge.
To send condolences please go to http://www.generationsfh.ca
SAKATCH, Denis DENIS RAY SAKATCH April 28, 1945 – March 8, 2023 Denis passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional hospital on March 8, 2023.
He is survived by his loving Kitt, brother Terry, sister Lois and several nieces and nephews.
Denis is predeceased by his father George & his mother Virginia.
Cremation entrusted to Zentner Funeral Homes
Denis will be laid to rest in the spring in Granum Cemetery.
Arrangements in care of Zentner Funeral Homes, Claresholm, AB 403-625-3212
Photos, cherished memories and condolences may be shared at http://www.zentnerfuneralhomes.com 1-844-ZENTNER
BOYCHUK, Dorthe BOYCHUK March 4, 1953 – March 20, 2023 DORTHE GRAVENGAARD BOYCHUK, beloved wife of Dennis Boychuk, passed away at home surrounded by her family, on Monday, March 20, 2023 at the age of 70 years.
A Memorial Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 11:00 AM with Fred Byrgesen officiating. The Memorial Service will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Dorthe’s obituary on the Cornerstone website. A reception will follow at Cornerstone.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Terry Fox Foundation (16A, 6120 – 2 Street SE, Calgary, AB T2H 0P3) or a charity of your choice.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
TERAKITA, Bill TERAKITA BILL TERAKITA, beloved husband of June Terakita, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at the age of 90 years.
He is also survived by his two sons, who were his pride and joy: Ron & Trent (Heather). He was a devoted husband and father, who besides Lethbridge Hurricanes hockey games, enjoyed his curling and golfing, along with many trips to Hawaii, Vegas and the Chojukai Casino bus trips.
Bill is survived by his sister Kay (Larry), sister-in-law Jeanine and brother-in-law Jim Tateishi, as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, Masao and Itoe Terakita, brothers Mas, Kaz, Mitsi, Yosh and Sauce, sister Alice and sisters-in-law Tayeko, Heidi, Tammy and Shirley.
A Meet the Family will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, March 24, 2023 from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Flowers and Koden are gratefully declined and those who wish, may make a donation to a charity of their choice.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
BROWN, Stephanie BROWN STEPHANIE LYNN BROWN, beloved mother of Lucas Hahnekamp and Kinsley Brown, daughter of Barbara (Jose) Ruiz and sister to Lisa LeMay (deceased) and Jessica Chaykowski, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the age of 39 years.
A Celebration of Stephanie’s Life will be held at a later date.
In memory of Stephanie, donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
HAMMERSTEDT, Kenneth HAMMERSTEDT KENNETH “KEN” OLLIE HAMMERSTEDT, beloved husband of Judy Hammerstedt, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Health Centre – Palliative Care Unit, on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the age of 70 years.
Arrangements will be announced once completed.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
DESMIT, Preston PRESTON DESMIT 2005 – 2023 Preston Anthony DeSmit of Lethbridge passed away suddenly on Friday, March 17, 2023, at the age of 17 years.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 am, on Friday, March 24, 2023, 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/Preston-DeSmit and scroll to the bottom of Preston’s obituary page.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.
LITTLE PLUME-ALVAREZ, Teeara TEEARA SHAE LITTLE PLUME – ALVAREZ “MAATOMOHPIISTIAKII” (FIRST FACE PAINTED LADY) 2003 – 2023 Teeara Shae Little Plume – Alvarez, age 20, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday March 15th, 2023.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, March 24, 2023, at ST. BASIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 604, 13 St N, Lethbridge, Alberta with Father Derek Remus, celebrant.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.
D’AGNONE, Luigi & Beverly LUIGI D’AGNONE 1941 – 2023 It is with love and sadness that the family announces the very sudden passing of Luigi D’Agnone in a single vehicle accident early Sunday morning, March 19, 2023, south of Taber. Luigi was born in Italy on May 30th, 1941. Luigi came to the Readymade/Wrentham area of Canada with his parents and 7 siblings in 1948 from Civitanova Del Sanrio Provincial Compbassa, Italy. His paternal grandparents, Nickolas and Maria D’Agnone were already living and farming in Southern Alberta and terribly missed their only son and his family. The family had generations of farmers in Italy and, of course, Luigi and his four brothers all became farmers in their new country of Canada. But not together – only Tony and Luigi farmed together. Lou is the 6th child of John and Filomena D’Agnone. He was predeceased by his wife Beverly May D’Agnone (by only a few hours), his parents, John and Filomena D’Agnone, brothers, Domenico, Nick, and Joe (Patricia), sisters, Mary Caruso (Joe) and Rosina Mucciaroni (Nick), and daughter Darcy Fujita (2022). He leaves to mourn his passing, son Robert D’Agnone, brother Tony (Laurie) D’Agnone, and sisters Delores (Phillip) Gurr and Amelia (Ken) Rollag, three grandchildren, Krista Shearer (Fredy Fuentes), Kourtney Fujita and Kassidy Fujita, 4 great grandchildren, Wyatt, Aiden, Greg and Jessica. Luigi attended the Wrentham School and graduated from St. Joseph’s High School in Lethbridge. After high school he took an electronics correspondence course through DeVry. Lou always knew that he wanted to farm and continued to do so until the time of his passing. Work was underway to be prepared for this springs seeding – grain was being sold and cleaned for planting and decisions being made for new machinery and necessary repairs. Until his Dad passed away, Luigi, Tony and John would all work in the shop at Judson DAGNONE IZING all sorts of tractors, equipment, repairs and household maintenance. They were proud of their accomplishments – but the shop work did not really continue after Johns passing. However, Tony, Rob and Lou did rebuild 3 Massey Ferguson 4-wheel drive tractors. As much as Lou loved the farm, he loved to spend free time at the Casino in Lethbridge. Back in the day, he was a regular at Leo Singers Men’s Wear private gambling room. Before Lou was married, he and some friends and brothers made fairly frequent trips to Las Vegas. Lou was always quick to show how thick his wallet was with his winnings and would flash those wads of bills. He bragged that he almost very seldom lost at cards. As a sidenote, Lou had a pocketful of casino chips in his pants when he passed away. Why are we not surprised? Lou also loved to garden and when he and Bev built their new house on the farm in 1986 they had a greenhouse incorporated into those plans. Lou spent many happy hours planting, weeding and fertilizing in that greenhouse. He had already started his tomato plants for this spring. As a young child Luigi played baseball at McGlenn’s Field, which was close to home. As an adult, Luigi was a hunter, wine maker, sausage maker, and an avid gambler. Before he was married, and after harvest, small communities had turkey shoots, and Lou won his fair share of frozen turkeys and hams. He was much more willing to gamble his money playing poker or 21 than he was willing to gamble in the stock market. Lou loved to track stocks on the TSE and other stock exchanges but tracked those stocks on paper – never quite taking the next step of actually putting his money into purchasing those stocks. Money and his bank accounts were very dear to his heart so when a stock fell, he lost only on paper, not real cash although sometimes it took a bit to get him to admit that. Luigi had a heart of gold and got the occasional nephew out of jail – their dads never needed to know. He could keep a secret – and did. Until the end.
BEVERLY MAY D’AGNONE 1946 – 2023 It is with deep sadness and love that we announce the passing of Beverly May D’Agnone in Lindenview, Taber on Sunday morning, March 19, 2023. She leaves to mourn her husband Luigi D’Agnone (deceased only couple of hours later), son, Robert D’Agnone and one brother Ed Sells. Also, three grandchildren, Krista (Fredy Fuentes), Kourtney Fujita and Kassidy Fujita, four great grandchildren, Aiden, Wyatt, Greg and Jessica. Bev was predeceased by her daughter, Darcy Fujita in July, 2022, and parents, Doreen and Robert Sells. Bev was born December 29th, 1946 in Lethbridge, Alberta. Bev was raised in Lethbridge. During her working career she worked for the Dept of Indian Affairs, KPMG as bookkeeper, Bob Copeland as a bookkeeper, and Lethbridge Casino as a dealer. If she and Lou were not already married, many would assume she met him there as Luigi truly loved to play cards his entire life. Luigi and Bev were married in November 1981 in Lethbridge. For Bev, moving to the farm at Judson, Alberta was natural. For many years, she raised every farm animal known, either for the kitchen table or to be a pet. She loved to cook meals for her family and extended family. And what meals they were! Sweet potato pie was a standard at family functions. She was a natural at baking too! She was our Dessert Queen who often did not eat her own baking. She and Lou made their own wine, and made deer, antelope or elk sausage from Lou’s hunting trips. After becoming comfortable with the seasons on the farm it was not very long before she had her driver’s license and she was off! Part time job at Lethbridge Casino, McGuires Men’s Wear, bookkeeping jobs here and there, and personal income tax returns for a select few. Next thing we knew, Bev and Lou were no longer sharing a truck, Bev had her own! Off to Taber or Lethbridge or Wrentham – a very busy farm wife raising two kids and taking care of their home and yard. She had time to volunteer with the Wrentham Library and curling bonspiels. Lou and Bev built a new home in the home yard in 1986 and Luigi often said that he had no plan for old age and the possibility of leaving his farm to live elsewhere never occurred to him. Bev was a traveller – she and her best friend Alice Cook took trips to Puerto Rico, New York City and Calgary and beyond. Bev was known to hire a limousine to take herself, Doreen, Alice, Darcy and sometimes the grandchildren to the theatre in Calgary. They saw Phantom of the Opera and Cats and a few more. Bev and Lou travelled around the USA, but they preferred their times in Costa Rica with Rob and Brad. Bev also took a trip to Europe with Krista on a high school Easter trip. She quickly realized that she was too old to be doing that again with Kourtney and Kassidy. Bev, Krista, Kourtney and Kassidy joined the Catholic Church and the four of them were confirmed together. It was very important to Bev that these beloved grandchildren were confirmed in the church. The four of them had fun as well on these excursions to Taber. In the past few years as her mental health was deteriorating, she changed, Luigi, her kids and grandkids learned to adapt to the new person. It has been very difficult.
A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 pm, on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta. To watch the Prayers via livestream, please go to https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/LuigiandBeverly-DAgnone and scroll to the bottom of the obituary page.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am, on Monday, March 27, 2023, at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 12 Ave S, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Father Kevin Tumback, celebrant. To watch the Funeral Mass via livestream, please go to https://www.tikilive.com/channel/allsaintsparish and select Luigi and Beverly’s service.
Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
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JANZEN, Peter PETER JANZEN 1924 – 2023 Peter Janzen, cherished husband of Margaret Janzen, slipped gently into divine, endless peace on March 14, 2023.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM, on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the COALDALE MENNONITE CHURCH, 2316 17th St, Coaldale, Alberta. A private family Interment will be held prior in the Coaldale Cemetery.
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CLAASSEN, Denise DENISE CLAASSEN 1963 – 2023 Denise Lynn Claassen, beloved wife of Carl Heinz Claassen, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2023 after a lengthy battle with cancer at the age of 59 years.
Denise was born in Lethbridge on September 7, 1963. She grew up in Hardieville until she was 7 and then moved with her family to Coaldale where she graduated from Kate Andrews High School in 1982. On July 23, 1983, she married Carl and worked until 1985 when they started their family. Besides raising her family, Denise enjoyed going for coffee with her friends and family talking about craft ideas. She loved to sew quilts for her family and also enjoyed embroidery and cross stitching. Denise always enjoyed family get-togethers and especially spending time with her grandsons who she nick-named “pumpkin” and “monkey”.
Besides her loving husband of 39 years, she is survived by her two daughters Melissa Claassen (Steve Covey) and Kayla (Chris Firkola), and her two grandsons Caiden and Kyren. She is also survived by her father Dennis Hurst, her sister Terri-Ann (Garry) Miller, her two brothers Dennis W. Hurst and Darcy Hurst (Terry Tyrer), Mother-in-law Anna Claassen, Sister-in-law Anne Marie Maegaard (John) and numerous nieces and nephews.
Denise was predeceased by her mother Elsie in 2017 and her Father-in-law Heinz in 2000
She will be sadly missed by her family and friends and especially missed by her dog Spencer.
We give our heartfelt thanks to the doctors, nurses and the Palliative Care team at the Lethbridge Regional Hospital and also the compassionate care provided for her at the Coaldale Health Centre long term care.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am, on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, 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/Denise-Claassen and scroll to the bottom of the obituary page.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the charity of their choice.
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MITCHELL, Naomi MITCHELL NAOMI MITCHELL, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Douglas Mitchell, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the age of 89 years.
Arrangements will be announced once completed.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
MARPLES, Kayden MARPLES KAYDEN LAURIE MARPLES, beloved son of Kayle & Trenton and cherished brother of Skyler, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at the age of 18 months.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
KINNEY, Shirley KINNEY SHIRLEY MARGARET KINNEY, beloved partner of Deems MacDonald, passed away peacefully at the Raymond Hospital on Monday, March 20, 2023 at the age of 78 years.
Shirley will be laid to rest during a Private Family Graveside Service at the Magrath Cemetery.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
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