Saturday, May 20, 2023

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on May 20, 2023.

LETKEMANN, Peter

PETER LETKEMANN July 10, 1935 – March 26, 2023 Peter Letkemann passed away peacefully in Lethbridge on Sunday, March 26, 2023.
Peter was much loved by his late wife Katy, son Paul, daughters Lillian (Martin) and Lorraine (Barry); granddaughters Kristin (Jayson), Julia (Ricky), Alyssa and Laura; as well as four great-grandchildren Nolan, Clayton, Anya and Jana. He will also be missed by many dear friends and relatives.
Peter will be fondly remembered for his calm and steady manner, his intelligent wit and great sense of humour. Over his decades long tenure as Professor of Sociology/Criminology at the University of Lethbridge, his passion for teaching and social justice left a lasting impression on many students. He was a devoted father and grandfather and loved time spent with family. He had a tremendous appreciation of nature and enjoyed his time living in the woods near Beaver Mines with Katy. He also spent many hours hiking the coulees around Lethbridge, continuing his hobbies of lapidary (rocks/gems), woodworking and renovating.
For the last several years, his daily life was much enriched by visits from Tigist B. We are so very grateful for the compassionate care and friendship she showed to Peter. We also want to thank Muniza and her staff at Fairmount Extendicare for their daily love and support to our dad and family over the last seven years.
We invite friends and family to an informal gathering in celebration of Peter’s life, at the Galt Museum in Lethbridge on Sunday, May 21, 2023, from 2-4pm. A short program will begin around 2:30.
If desired, donations can be made in Peter’s name to the Mennonite Central Committee or the Castle Crown Wilderness Association.
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FALLON, Judith

FALLON JUDITH SUSANNE FALLON passed away in Lethbridge on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at the age of 74 years.
Judith is predeceased by her husband Keith Fallon; parents Richard and Joyce Orsten; and infant sister Sharon Patricia.
She is survived by daughter Dawn Marie Gillespie; grandsons Michael Van Ryn and Jesse Walker; and sisters Karen Olineck and Shelley Shaw.
A Private Family Service will be held at a later date.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca

SEXTON, Ernest

SEXTON Ernest (Ernie) Herbert Sexton of Milk River, passed away on Thursday May 18, 2023, at the age of 92 years at the Milk River Long Term Care.
A Memorial Service date and time will be announced at a later date.

SORGARD, Eileen

Eileen Sorgard These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. I John 5:13

Eileen Sorgard, beloved wife of Charles Sorgard passed away peacefully on May 18th, 2023 in Langenburg, Saskatchewan at the age of 69 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Eileen was born on April 17th, 1954 to Ernest and Helen Dunn in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. She moved to Lethbridge, Alberta to follow her career in nursing and it was there she met the love of her life Charles Sorgard and they were married in 1977. After a few years in the Arctic where Charles (rebranded Chuck by Eileen) flew helicopters they returned to the Iron Springs area to farm and raise their four children.

While in the North West Territories Eileen accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Saviour and it completely changed her life. “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17. For the rest of her life she was a zealous Christian who put her Saviour first in every area of her life. Her family was especially blessed by her strong faith.

In 2009 supporting her husband and son’s dreams of farming in Saskatchewan she cheerfully left her home of 35 years and moved to Davidson, SK and in 2013 to Churchbridge, SK.

Her love for her husband, children, and grandchildren was both limitless and sacrificial.

Eileen is survived by husband Charles, four children; Stefan (Sherra), Graham (Emily), Lindsey (Austin), Erin (Bradley) and 20 grandchildren.
She is also survived by 5 siblings; John , Thelma, Lawrence, Pat, and Joan.

She was predeceased by her parents Ernest and Helen Dunn.

A private memorial service will be held in Churchbridge.

Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.

GOSSEN, Roy

ROY OLIVER GOSSEN Jun. 9, 1940 – Apr. 29, 2023 It is with sadness that the family of Roy announces that he passed peacefully in his sleep at City Hospital in Saskatoon, SK. Roy lived in Lethbridge for the past 35 years with his sweetheart, Dorothy, who passed in 2016. Roy was Metis and grew up in Prince Albert, SK, with his 2 brothers and sister. He was the youngest of his siblings and followed in his brothers’ footsteps of becoming a furniture mover. He had a strong work ethic and excelled in his job, as organizing was his thing! He was a wonderful guitar player in his youth, and his daughter and 2 sons, and their mother, Carol, enjoyed music as a family growing up. In addition to his children, he will also be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, many relations, and special friends who were a blessing and like family to him.
“Papa” Roy was one of a kind and will be missed!
Forever In Our Hearts.

OSHIRO, James “Jim”

JAMES “JIM” OSHIRO 1930 – 2023 Mr. James “Jim” Oshiro of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Daisy Oshiro, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at the age of 93 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
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YUTSYK, Sophia

SOPHIA YUTSYK 1925 – 2023 Sophia Yutsyk passed away peacefully on Friday, May 12, 2023, at the age of 97.
Sophia was born and raised in Mundare, AB but lived in Edmonton and Calgary before finally settling in Lethbridge. She grew up knowing all the chores associated with hard life on the farm. She lived her life with joy, determination and strong will but most of all with a strong love of her family. She had many interests and activities that kept her active till the end of her long life; dance, travel, gardening, reading, floral arranging, cooking wonderful meals and was always up for a new adventure.
Sophia is survived by her sons Don Yutsyk (Florrie) of St. Albert and Dale Yutsyk (Darla) of Tucson; daughters Linda Schwarz (Ewald) of Lethbridge and Patti Cross (Stephen) of Sooke, BC; her grandsons Ryan Schwarz of Lethbridge and Joel Schwarz (Louise) of Victoria, BC and 2 great granddaughters. All of these she loved and touched deeply.
Sophia was predeceased by her husband Paul in 1977.
The family would like to acknowledge and thank the staff at Legacy Lodge where mom was loved and cared for the past 7 years, and the staff on Floor 4B at Chinook Regional Hospital for their compassion and care in mom’s final days.
Mom will be missed and will always be in our hearts.
A private celebration will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the War Amps of Canada, 2827 Riverside Drive, Ottawa Ontario K1V 0C4.
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GEIGER, Barbara

BARBARA HENRIETTE GEIGER 1959 – 2023 Mrs. Barbara Henriette Geiger of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Mr. Gerald Geiger, passed away suddenly in Lethbridge on May 10, 2023, at the age of 64 years.
Barb was born in Edmonton, Alberta on February 14, 1959, a wonderful Valentines Day Gift to family and friends. She attended NAIT in Edmonton and received her CGA Diploma on March 01, 2005. On July 01, 2015, Barb received her CPA Diploma. Barb was last employed at the University of Lethbridge in the Financial Services Department. Of all her employers, she loved the U of L best.
Barbs true passion was her love for animals, and she adored her dogs and cats. She enjoyed golf and had recently taken up paddle boarding for recreation.
Besides her loving husband Gerald, Barbara is survived by her daughter Amanda; stepdaughters Morgan, Jessie and Allison; stepson Christopher; grandchildren Garret, William, Leo, Scott, and Vic; 4 sisters, Annette, Sylvia, Dagmar and Pamela; and 1 brother: Harald.
She was predeceased by her father, Wolfgang Hoppe and brother Joerg.
Barb had a heart of gold, and she will be sorely missed by family and friends alike.
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HOLMAN, George

George Holman
1936 – 2023
George Lester Holman, beloved husband of Jean, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at the age of 87 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Monday, May 22, 2023 between 3:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M.
The Burial Service will be held at the Taber Memorial Garden on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 10:00 A.M.
The Relief Society Room will NOT be open to friends prior to the funeral service.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Taber Stake Centre, 4709 – 50 Avenue, Taber on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Those who are unable to attend and wish to view the service online may do so by visiting George’s obituary page on our website and clicking on the livestream link that will be available at 10:45 A.M. on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. The livestream will begin at 11:00 A.M.
George is survived by his wife Jean and their daughters Lynne (Doug) Wedel of Taber and their daughter Staci (Ben) Juhasz and their sons Carter and Dillon of Del Bonita; Lori (Neil) Valgardson of Taber and their children Kristen of Calgary and Jared of Taber. He is also survived by his sister Doreen Burr of Edmonton and by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents Ray and Eleanor; brothers Kay, Donald, Lenard and by his sister Rayma Frache.
George was born at home in Magrath on March 29, 1936. At the age of two, the family moved to Taber where he was raised and spent the majority of his life. He married Jean in December of 1960 and they had two daughters, Lynne and Lori.
George had various jobs including dispatching for an oil company. In 1979 he established Holman’s Trucking which he owned and operated until retirement.
Horses have always been George’s passion and he started riding at a very young age. Many true friendships were made as everybody came to the farm to ride horses. He was well known for his many steer wrestling teams, but will be remembered especially for his team Butch and Tom. His talent for hazing and his quality of horses took him to places such as the Calgary Stampede, the CFR, CCA, FCA, and CRA Finals, Denver and El Paso Texas to the NARC finals. He was most proud of his awards for steer wrestling and hazing horse of the year. When he no longer packed a team around he competed in team roping. He served as a rodeo director on the CRA board. He was a generous rodeo sponsor and a hard working volunteer.
George adored his family and loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be missed immensely by all who loved him.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in George’s name may be made directly to the Taber and District Health Foundation (Palliative Care), 4326 – 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N9 (www.tdhf.ca).
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

URANO, Hajime “Tom”

HAJIME “TOM” URANO 1946 – 2023 This past year we have had the wonderful opportunity to spend many hours laughing, loving and caring for our dad, husband, brother, granddad, great granddad and dear friend.
On the evening of May 11, 2023; at the age of 77; we said a final goodbye to Hajime (Tom) Urano, who passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love from his younger sisters Jean Menard, Martha Ipema and children Neil Urano and Michelle Urano. He had a tough year battling illnesses brought on from diabetes and cancer, although his fight was fierce in his final days, he was at peace with saying goodbye.
He leaves behind his four children from his first wife Barbara Blanchette: Chuck (Deborah) Urano and their children Brett (Samantha) Urano, Stephanie (Paul) Bienz, Kaitlynn (Ethen) Lofthouse, and Mark Urano, Neil Urano and his sons Ashton Urano and Tristan Urano, Michelle (Ian Rigby) Urano, her three children Todd (Virginia) Campbell, Jessica Campbell and Benjamin Campbell. Scott (Alisha) Urano and their sons Tobin (Jessica) Urano, and Connor Urano, and his wife Ta Thurg Tang and her daughter Ha. He was also blessed with 14 great grandchildren.
Tom was born in Coaldale Alberta then grew up in Barnwell. He spent much of his life farming with his father and two brothers Hink and Taz. He was very active in the community with the Elks, Curling, Golf, Fishing, Bowling and sports with his children. He enjoyed a very active social life with friends at Bully’s, Poker night at the casino and traveling the world where he met many of his very dear friends. Tom had a passion for traveling and did as much as he could in retirement.
We will be Celebrating his Life on June 5, 2023, at 3:30 pm in the Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens Reception to follow in the Bunka Centre.
Flowers and Koden are kindly declined. Please make donations to the Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta (470 40 St S, Lethbridge) if desired.
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SHASKIN, Vera

VERA SHASKIN 1934 – 2023 Mrs. Vera Shaskin of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. John Shaskin, passed away at Legacy due to complications of Alzheimer’s Disease on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at the age of 88 years.
Vera was born near Lyubotyn, Ukraine on July 10, 1934, to parents Fedor and Anna Tyznenko and sister Dusi. The family left Ukraine in 1944 for a better life on a horse drawn wagon. Their journey lasted 6 years primarily in Austria and Venezuela and ending in Southern Alberta, reuniting with Dusi and her family as she started in Austria. Vera met John Shaskin in 1951, fell in love and married in January 1952. Vera and John were blessed with the birth of Elizabeth, Constantine (Ken) and Mark. She lived her life focused on family and church. A stay-at-home mom, she kept the household stable so John could pursue a course for success. Vera liked to socialize with friends and family playing card games, going dancing, hosting, attending large family get togethers, and traveling to warm destinations around the world.
Vera is survived by her daughter Elizabeth; 2 sons Ken (Tina) and Mark (Lori); grandchildren John (Jana), Dustin (Caroline), Thomas (Julie), Bradley and Jennifer; 3 sisters Dusi, Luba and Linda (Dale); great grandchildren Rowan, Nathan, Channing, Marshall and Maren.
Besides her beloved husband John, Vera was predeceased by her parents Fedor and Anna; brothers in law Stephen Shaskin, Walter Shaskin, Terry McIntosh and Henry Herasemluk.
A Prayer Service will be held at 6:00 pm, on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am, on Friday, May 26, 2023, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Father Anton Ciobanu, celebrant.
Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Red Cross, 3131 1 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 4H4, or the Alzheimer’s Society of Alberta, 40-1202, 2 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0E3.
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WALKEY, Bryan

BRYAN WALKEY 1950 – 2023 Mr. Bryan Walkey of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Marlene Henry, passed away at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre on Friday, May 12, 2023, at the age of 73 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm, Saturday, June 3, 2023 at ST AUGUSTINE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 411 11 ST S, Lethbridge, AB, with Reverend Steve Bateman, officiating.
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WILTSHIRE, Shirley

SHIRLEY WILTSHIRE 1942 – 2023 Shirley Ann Wiltshire, beloved wife of Lyle Wiltshire passed away surrounded by family in Lethbridge on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at the age of 80 years.
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MCINTOSH, Doug “Bugsy”

MCINTOSH It is with heavy hearts we announce that DOUG “BUGSY” MCINTOSH passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at the age of 67 years.
Arrangements will be announced once completed.

To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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