Wednesday, April 19, 2023
By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on April 19, 2023.
PASKAL, Alice Alice May Paskal Mar. 21, 1925 – Apr. 1, 2023 Alice Paskal passed away peacefully at age 98 years in House 1, of the Community Support Beds in Fort Macleod Medical Centre, on Saturday, April 1 at 12.40 pm with family at her side.
Alice was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Mike Paskal; her grandson Danny Paskal; and her two brothers, Albert Clark and Oscar Clark.
She is survived by her six children Phillip (Marjorie), Sandra, Douglas (Frances), Richard (Diana), Brenda (Michael), and Cheryl(Steve). Alice also leaves 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Alice is also survived by 5 sisters, Margaret, Bertha, Jean, Louise and Audrey, and two brothers, Alvin and Roy.
It is our Mothers last wish to celebrate her incredible life with all her family, extended family and her multitude of friends wearing any colour except black.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Community Support Beds at Fort MacLeod Health Centre, P.O.Box 520, Fort MacLeod, AB., T0L 0Z0
She loved life, loved people and loved a good time, so please join us at her “Celebration of Life” April 23, 2023 – 11 am to 4 pm At the Sandman Signature Lodge 320 Scenic Dr. South, Lethbridge, Alberta Eulogy will begin at 11.00 am. A hot lunch will be served immediately after. If you are interested in attending please email:
sjpaskal@gmail.com Or contact a member of the family as soon as possible.
JURIS, Emily EMILY MELKA JURIS (Née: Bilcik) Feb. 1, 1933 – Apr. 7, 2023 With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Emily Melka Juris on April 7, 2023. She was called home by her Heavenly Father at the glorious age of 90.
Left to mourn her passing and celebrate her life are her daughters, Kathy (Ken) Benson of Lethbridge, AB and Diane (Hal) Nummi of Coleman, AB; her son, Ron Juris of Creston, BC; her ten grandchildren; her nine great-grandchildren; and her numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.
She was predeceased by her husband, Steve Juris and her daughter, Angie Berday.
A Memorial Mass will be held at the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Parish (13126 – 21 Ave. Blairmore, AB) on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 11:00 am with Fr. Joseph Nagothu as Celebrant. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations will be gratefully accepted by the Peaks To Pines Residents Association (PO Box 580 Coleman, AB T0K 0M0).
Condolences may be registered at
http://www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca. Fantin’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with the arrangements. (403) 562-8555
DUGUAY, Bernice DUGUAY BERNICE ELIZABETH DUGUAY, beloved wife of Dennis Duguay, passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a lengthy illness, at the Jack Ady Cancer Centre, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at the age of 69 years.
Besides her loving husband Dennis of 44 years, Bernice is survived by her wonderful, loving children: son, Bruce (Kristin Hartigan) and daughter Stefanie (Jo Wedlock) and grandchildren Cooper and Keeley as well as her deeply cherished friends.
At Bernice’s request, no public service will be held. Instead of flowers, she suggests planting a tree or donating to a Canadian tree planting organization.
Bernice was passionate about in-depth journalism, books, libraries and reading. She was lucky to encompass all these joys into a career.
The gift of love is what makes life worth living.
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MEHEDEN, Stena MEHEDEN STENA GUNHILD MEHEDEN, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Michael Meheden, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Monday, April 17, 2023 at the age of 94 years.
Arrangements will be announced once completed.
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LEE, Anthony “Tony” ANTHONY “TONY” LEE 1941 – 2023 Mr. Anthony “Tony” Lee, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Luella Lee, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at the age of 81 years.
Tony was born in Nanaimo, BC on July 22, 1941, to Edward and Hilda Lee, who later welcomed daughter Shirley and raised their family in Duncan, BC. True to form, Tony’s work ethic came at a very young age with an early morning paper route. As a teen he worked at Windiere Garden Farm as a fruit and vegetable picker. He often joked that he ate more than he picked and thus his love of fresh farm produce was born. In high school he worked at Powel’s Men’s Wear. He loved both jobs and spoke of them often.
In school Tony excelled at baseball and basketball. At 6’6″ it is hard to imagine he was the second shortest player on the team. He loved CFL football, ‘his team’ of course was the BC Lions. Not being a player, Tony found another way to support the sport and was an active field official for both CFL and high school games.
To further his education, Tony enrolled in Drafting at SAIT in Calgary Alberta. While attending school, he met Luella, the love of his life and future wife of 58 years who he married in October 1964. They welcomed their first daughter Susan in September 1965, and their second daughter Kathy in October 1966. Within a year the family moved to Lethbridge, where Tony opened a second location of MHL where he was one of three partners. After five years they moved back to Calgary, then in 1977 made the final move back to Lethbridge, where he lived out the balance of a very fulfilled life.
Tony, always ambitious, ventured into new business ownership with LJ Mechanical (later DMT), a commercial mechanical contracting business. There are buildings throughout Southern Alberta that will bear his legacy for decades to come. Tony served as the President of the Lethbridge Construction Association in 1981 and received recognition at their sixtieth anniversary in 2014.
Tony’s love of trains developed at a very young age. His father Eddie worked as a train conductor on the Vancouver Island Dayliner after returning from WWII. Hilda, Shirley and Tony would always wave through the large picture window as Dad flew by on the train and Eddie always waved back energetically finishing with a blown kiss. He had a longstanding interest in Model Railroading and was one of the founding members of the Southern Alberta Model Railway Club. He was very involved in growing the club to what it is today with a dedicated clubhouse in Gyro Park.
Tony was a gentle man, continually thinking of others and wanting to make the world a better place. He was always the first to volunteer assistance and support to those he cared for and had an enormous number of lifelong friends.
Tony and Luella were avid world travelers, enjoying vacations to the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and countless tropical destinations.
Tony is survived by his loving wife Luella; daughters Susan (Kelly) and Kathy; grandson Bryce; sister Shirley (Al); sister-in-law Brenda; nephews Mike (Carolina), Jeff (Rachelle), David (Ivy), Glen (Miranda) and several great nephews and nieces.
He was pre-deceased by his parents (Eddie, Hilda); grandsons (Jesse, Payton); son-in-law Grant; and in-laws (Walter, Lydia).
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am, on Friday, April 21, 2023, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta with Reverend Trevor Potter, officiating. To watch the service via livestream, please go to
https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/AnthonyTony-Lee-1.
Because of allergies the family gratefully declines flowers. Those who wish may make a memorial donation to the Lethbridge Food Bank
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KEMP, Henry KEMP, Henry 1940 – 2023 Henry Dimma Kemp of Raymond, beloved husband of the late Florence Kemp passed away peacefully on Sunday April 16, 2023 at the age of 83 years.
He is survived by his children, Tracy Reeder, Dawn (Gregory) Ranger, Dreya (Lorelei Lemire) Kemp, Christian Kemp; as well as 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his son, Glen.
Henry was a beloved member of the Raymond community at church and with his work at the schools before his retirement.
The family would like to thank the Doctors, Nurses, and especially his home health care workers for their exceptional care.
At Henry’s request there will be no formal Funeral Service. A private family graveside will be held at a later date.
To send condolences, please visit
http://www.generationsfh.ca
LENCUCHA, Wilfred WILFRED LENCUCHA 1926 – 2023 Mr. Wilfred Lencucha of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Theresa Lencucha, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at the age of 96 years.
In keeping with his wishes, Wilfred will be privately remembered by his loving family.
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MACPHEAT, Annie MACPHEAT ANNIE “ANNE” MACPHEAT, beloved wife of the late Louis MacPheat, passed away peacefully at the West Highlands Good Samaritans, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at the age of 91 years.
Arrangements will be announced once completed.
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RONSPIES, Leona RONSPIES LEONA ELIZABETH RONSPIES, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Maurice Ronspies, passed away at Park Meadows Good Samaritans, on Monday, April 17, 2023 at the age of 84 years.
Arrangements will be announced once completed.
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