Tuesday, April 25, 2023

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on April 25, 2023.

ROSSI, Maria

MARIA (PELUSI) ROSSI Feb. 2, 1930 – April 22, 2023 It is with great sadness to announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and a cherished friend to so many. She passed away peacefully on April 22, 2023 at the age 93.
Arrangements will be announced once completed.
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PENNY, William James “Jim”

WILLIAM JAMES “JIM” PENNY 1927 – 2023 William James “Jim” Penny, formerly of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family, into the arms of our Lord on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Rockyview Hospital in Calgary.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:30am on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 1818 – 5 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta with Reverend Daniel Surya, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Jim’s name may be made to the Alzheimer Society, Diabetes Association or to the ALS Society.
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LENCUCHA, Wilfred

WILFRED LENCUCHA 1926 – 2023 Wilfred Stephen Lencucha passed peacefully at the age of 96, where he was greatly cared for by the paramedics, the doctors and staff at LRH and through his last years by Doctors Leam, Weaver and deWalle. Thank you so much. You are appreciated.
Dad was born and raised in Blairmore and was the youngest of six children. He loved the outdoors and, as his house was located at the foot of Turtle Mountain, climbed it on many occasions, breaking the record of his day, climbing it in 57 minutes. He excelled at every sport available to him in the Pass and his team won provincials in hockey. He worked many jobs in the Pass; helping build the coal tipple, digging graves at the cemetery in Blairmore, a projectionist at the movie theatre and hauling timbers to the mine – anything to earn money to further his education. Using these funds, he transferred his studies in engineering to complete a B.Ed. and M.Ed. in the Faculties of Education at U of A and UBC and later worked toward a Ph.D., demonstrating his lifelong passion to further the quality of children’s education.
Dad was a compassionate, intellectual man who had a long career in education. Through the years, dad first taught in Consort and then became the youngest principal in Alberta at the then new Stirling School. He took the superintendency of County of Warner and later Pincher Creek Separate, and Holy Spirit Separate School Divisions and acted as a Math Consultant for the province of Alberta. He deeply cared about the education of students and was highly regarded by them.
Dad was a kind and gentle father with a great sense of humour and will be greatly missed by his loving children: Mark (Diane), Deborah (Maurice), Craig (Lesley), Heather (Lane), his grandchildren and their spouses (Jenna and Dave, Cole and Sarah, Meghan, Morgan and Brett, Amanda and Jeff, James and Kimi, Chris and Kanu), great-grandchildren (Liam, Joel, Etta, Emiko, Reiko, Coen, Remington, Bowie, Sawyer, Maya, Lennon) as well as sister-in-laws (Rita, Simone, Betty Jane) and brother-in-law (Joe) and so many nieces and nephews. Dad was predeceased by his parents (Joseph and Cecilia), his wife (Terri), grandson (Cody), all his siblings (Henry, Aloyes, Joe, Helen, Freddie) and their spouses (Helen, Cecile, Ricca, Elmo, Lilian) as well as Terri’s siblings (Jean, Alice, Cecile, Delores, Babb, George, Charlie) and sisters and brother-in-laws (Harry, Gerry, Benton, Cecile, Amerigo).
We wish to acknowledge two special friends (Daisy Moshurchak and Wayne Bourne) who continued to visit and cheer dad up in the later, more difficult times. Our deep appreciation to the staff and residents, at Adaptacare (Sharon, Pinky, Loretta, Rachel, Allan, Akhil, Joee – you did so much for dad!) and Martha’s House, who brightened dad’s final years. We appreciate your hard work and cheerful caring! Thank you to Father Derek for your visits in the past few months. Dad was so excited to meet someone who was born in Blairmore!
Dad often spoke of the Crowsnest Pass with deep fondness and of his family in Slovakia whom he had always hoped to meet. We love you lots, dad! You ran the good race.
In keeping with his wishes, dad will be privately remembered by his family.
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SHORTREED, Lawrence “Larry”

LAWRENCE “LARRY” SHORTREED 1934 – 2023 Mr. Larry Shortreed of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Irene Shortreed, passed away at St. Michael’s Health Centre on Friday, April 21, 2023, at the age of 89 years.
A Celebration of Larry’s Life will be held at 11:00 am, on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at FIRST BAPTIST UNITED CHURCH, 1614, 5 AVENUE SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Pastor Mark Archibald, officiating.
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OSWALD, Arthur Allan “Art”

OSWALD Mr. ARTHUR ALLAN “ART” OSWALD, beloved husband of Mrs. Jean Oswald of Milk River, passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the age of 77 years.
He is survived by his wife, Jean, 5 children; Glenda (Ron) Lewison of Milk River, Ron (Sherry) Oswald of Milk River, Robert Oswald of Milk River, Kathy (Scott) Harty of Lethbridge, Anne-Marie (Patrick) Marsh of Calgary; 14 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Betty (Vane) Orcutt of Fort St John, as well as numerous brothers and sisters in-law and numerous nieces and nephews.
Art was born and raised in Southern Alberta, but ultimately called Milk River home. For 21 years, Art was business partners with Melvin Douglas operating A & M Grocery Store. He was an active member of the Milk River Volunteer Fire and Ambulance and Disaster Services Coordinator of the Town of Milk River for several years. In addition, he volunteered as a gymnastics teacher and was also an active member of the Kinsmen Club and Knights of Columbus.
He was a compassionate, thoughtful and honourable man who loved his family, his church and community. He loved the outdoors and took his family on many camping trips. He travelled to Europe four times, as well as Mexico and went on several family trips to the United States which was great, but the best part was always coming home.
He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be fondly remembered and lovingly missed for years to come.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 309 Main Street, Milk River on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 7:30 pm, officiated by Fr. Salvador Ahumada.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 11:00 am, with Fr. Salvador Ahumada, Celebrant. The Funeral Mass will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Art’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.
Interment to follow at the Milk River Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Liver Foundation (liver.ca) or the Kidney Foundation of Canada (kidney.ca).

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BENE, Marnee

BENE MARNEE ELIZABETH BENE, beloved wife of Todd Bene, passed away in Coaldale on Thursday, April 20th, 2023, at the age of 60 years old.
Marnee’s Celebration of Life, will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, April 28, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. with Chaplin Al Litchfield officiating. The Celebration of Life will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Marnee’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.

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NORBY, Floyd

NORBY It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Floyd G Norby, beloved husband of Dorothy Norby, who passed away peacefully on April 22, 2023 at the age of 88 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced once completed.
Photos, cherished memories and condolences may be shared at http://www.zentnerfuneralhomes.com 1-844-ZENTNER

MACPHEAT, Annie “Anne”

MACPHEAT ANNIE “ANNE” MACPHEAT (née Luciak), 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.
A Celebration of Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 2:00 P.M, with Reverend Lois Punton officiating. The Celebration of Life will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Anne’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.

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PATERSON, Colin

PATERSON Colin William James Paterson (68) of Cardston, Alberta, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 24, 2023 with his wife, Clarice, and family by his side.The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Cardston Alberta Stake Centre, (338 5th Ave. E., Cardston, AB), on Saturday, April 29th at 11:00 a.m. Friends may meet the family only on Friday, April 28th from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Legacy Funeral Home (107 6th St. W. Cardston) Interment to follow in the Cardston Cemetery.
To Watch the service Later or send Condolences, please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

ZOBELL, Brenda

ZOBELL August 22, 1943 – April 21, 2023 BRENDA ZOBELL “She was there when I took my first breaths; and I was there when she took her last breaths, I stayed by her side until the end,” with devoted love, Sandie. Brenda passed away at St. Mike’s Palliative Care Unit at the age of 80. She was predeceased by her husband Ed, her son Rick, her parents Owen and Annie Larsen, sisters Carole, Elayne and Camille. Brenda is survived by her daughter Sandie (Brian), daughter-in-law Tammy, daughter Debbie (Rob), grandchildren Taylor Hardekopf (Shay), Shyla Lockhart (Blake), Kyle and Matthew Zobell; great-grandchildren Bentley and Mila Lockhart; brothers Ron and Tom, sisters Luella and Lois and multiple nieces and nephews.
Brenda loved to crochet, read books, travel and was devoted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was always there when she was needed for everyone. She loved her family “to the moon and back.”
Born in Lethbridge but grew up in Raymond, Brenda worked as a data entry operator and also sold fitness equipment. Brenda was dedicated to the care of her husband Ed who was in long-term care for many years. Fondly remembered by her childhood friends and the friends Brenda and Ed met over the years living in Calgary, Sherwood Park, Regina and Lethbridge. Brenda loved animals. She especially loved her dogs Timmy and Jewel and her grandpups. Even though her passing was sudden, Brenda was prepared and was excited to be reunited with her husband, her son and her predeceased family.
Brenda’s daughter, Sandie wishes to thank the staff at the Chinook Regional Hospital, 4B and those at St. Mike’s Palliative Care Unit for their kindness and care as it was comforting. Brenda and Sandie were very appreciative of the Chinook Ward Relief Society’s assistance.
As per Brenda’s request, there will not be a funeral service but the family will have a private burial at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice or animal rescue organizations.
💜 u forever… Mom. To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca

LAYCOCK, David

LAYCOCK David Trevew Laycock, beloved husband of Michele Laycock, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at the age of 73 years.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 11.00 A.M. at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, STIRLING CHAPEL, Stirling Alberta.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca

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