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Friday, June 9, 2023
By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on June 9, 2023.
LOUCKS, Kim LOUCKS Kim Annette Loucks passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.She is deeply missed by her Mom, Juanita, and Bob, her special niece Jayla, sisters Karen and Marie (Dennis), as well as several nieces and nephews.
Kim is predeceased by her father Brien Loucks, and her brother Randy.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Archie’s Angels Rabbit Rescue, https://www.aarr.ca/donation -info.
For more information or to share condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca
HARRIS, Richard Garth Richard Garth Harris Richard Garth Harris, 65, passed away on June 3, 2023, in Anaheim, California, after suffering a massive heart attack. He died on the final morning of a wonderful family vacation, where he spent his last days surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren. Richard was born on September 14, 1957, in Taber, Alberta, Canada to Garth and Betty Harris, as the third of nine children. He was married and sealed for time and all eternity to his best friend Caroline Irene Nelson in the Cardston, Alberta Temple on July 18, 1985. He and Caroline had three beautiful children: Sarah, Dallin and Amy.
Richard is survived by his wife Caroline; daughter Sarah, Pleasant Grove, Utah; son Dallin (Lindsey), American Fork, Utah; daughter Amy (Ryan) Green, Chicago, Illinois; grandchildren: Nelson, Caleb, Adeline, Eloise, Ellis and Warner; and two additional grandchildren arriving later this year.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Garth and Betty Harris, his brother, Derrick Rae Harris, and Caroline’s parents, Brian and Bernice Nelson.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in the Santa Clara Heights Stake Center, 1705 Desert Dawn Drive, Santa Clara, Utah. Visitations will be on Friday, June 9th at Metcalf Mortuary from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and Saturday, June 10th at the Santa Clara Heights Stake Center from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Those who would like to view the funeral service remotely may do so at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82316859346
Interment will be at the Santa Clara Cemetery, 950 Ancestor Way, Santa Clara, Utah.
The family wishes to thank the medical teams who helped Richard in his last hours, the Hilgenfeld Mortuary in Anaheim, the Santa Clara Heights 2nd Ward Relief Society, members of the Santa Clara Heights Stake, and the countless others who have been such a support at this time.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. For condolences, full obituary and funeral listing please visit http://www.metcalfmortuary.com
NAKAMURA, Teiji NAKAMURA TEIJI NAKAMURA passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2023 with family by his side at the age of 98 years.
He is survived by his children: Gary (Sylvia) Nakamura of Calgary, Susan (Darin) Sirovyak of Burnaby, BC, and Sachi Joy (Craig) Scharf of Lethbridge; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and his sister Amy (Norman, deceased) Nakamura of Taber, AB.
He was predeceased by his wife, Ayako; his most cherished friend, Kay Maruno; and his brother, Susumu.
A Memorial Service will be held at THE BUDDHIST TEMPLE OF SOUTHERN ALBERTA, 470 – 40 Street South, Lethbridge, AB on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 11:00 AM. Friends may meet the family from 10:00 – 10:45 AM.
The family gratefully declines koden and flowers. Those who wish may offer a remembrance to The Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta, or St. Michael’s Health Centre – Palliative Care Unit Lethbridge.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
MACHACEK, Agnes MACHACEK AGNES MARY MACHACEK, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Frank Machacek, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the age of 85 years.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 – 12 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB on Friday, June 9, 2023 at 1:30 P.M. with Father Kevin Tumback celebrating. The Funeral Mass will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Agnes’ obituary on the Cornerstone website.
Agnes will be laid to rest in Mountain View Cemetery.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
YOUNG PINE, Michael YOUNG PINE MICHAEL JAMES YOUNG PINE, “Sootaina – Rainy Chief”, of the Blood Reserve, beloved common-law husband of Nellie Eli, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at the age of 46 years.
Arrangements will be announced once completed.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
ADAMS, Edward EDWARD ADAMS 1952 – 2023 Edward Adams of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Palliative Care on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at the age of 71 years.
Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.
DERENZO-MUNRO, Mark DERENZO-MUNRO MARK ROBERT DERENZO-MUNRO has gone on to his next journey, to walk, run and play.
A Celebration of Mark’s Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, June 9, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. with Pat Siedlecki officiating. The Celebration of Life will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Mark’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.
Cremation entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
MARTENS, Barbara “Barb” BARBARA “BARB” MARTENS 1932 – 2023 Barb Martens, beloved wife of the late Corne Martens, passed away on June 4th at Adaptacare Cedar Creek Lodge. She was 91.
Barb was a loving Wife, Mom, Gramma, and Great Gramma.
Mom was born at the Galt Hospital in Lethbridge. Her early life took a turn when her Mother (Lillian Baer) died when Mom was 9 days old. Because her father (Herman Baer) could not take care of an infant and Mom’s older brother, Fred, by himself, Mom was lovingly adopted by her Aunt and Uncle Clara and Ray Renfrow. Daddy Herman and Fred were always part of her life, living on a farm not far from where Mom grew up. Herman remarried (Violet) and had 3 children and eventually moved to Chicago but visited Canada often to see Mom.
Clara, Ray and Mom moved into Coaldale from their farm north of town so that Mom could pursue her athletic endeavours through junior and senior high school. Mom was a gifted athlete, participating in track and field, and while in junior high she was asked to play for the senior high school basketball team. Mom continued to enjoy curling, golfing and bowling throughout her life. She also loved to watch the Blue Jays and Edmonton Oilers.
Mom and Dad met while playing in a local band called “The Happy Homesteaders”. They were married on June 5th, 1954, and after a brief attempt at ranching outside of Pincher Creek they made Coaldale their home for the rest of their lives until Mom moved into Adaptacare. Mom’s professional life started at The Bank of Montreal in Coaldale. She then went on to work at CJOC radio, and often filled in as the secretary at Kate Andrews High School after her two children were born. Mom and Dad started the Lost Wax bronze business and together they watched it flourish. She always kept those books balanced.
Mom will be dearly missed by her son Ray (Karen) Martens, granddaughters, Amy (David) Sameshima, and Lindsay Martens (Sebastian). Daughter Barb (Kevin) Viergutz, granddaughter, Kim (David) Ellen and grandson Matthew (Sarah) Viergutz.
Mom was so proud of her kids and grandkids, but the biggest smiles were always for her great granddaughters, Abby, Imogen and Wren Sameshima, Leslie Ellen, Katherine Viergutz, and great grandson Robert Viergutz.
Mom will also be missed by her US family, Marliene Krogstad, Max Baer and Art (Pat) Baer. Mom had many wonderful nieces and nephews, some still with us and some gone, but all much loved.
She is preceded in death by her husband Corne, parents Herman and Lillian Baer and Ray and Clara Renfrow, brother Fred Baer, sister-in-law Netta Baer, and by her most treasured cousin John Harreld.
Mom did not want a funeral. She wanted us to get together and remember all the good times she shared with family and friends.
Barb and Kevin are honoured to host a come and go Celebration of Mom’s life at their home at 1003 19 Avenue, Coaldale between 2pm and 4pm on Saturday, June 17. Mom wanted to be cremated and her ashes spread in a place of beauty. Her family will honour that wish.
When you see a hummingbird, always think of Barb.
Mom’s family would like to thank Sharon, Ruby, and Rachel, and all the staff at Adaptacare who treated not only Mom, but the whole family with such gentleness, respect and professionalism. We would also like to thank Dr. Sam DeWalle for his wonderful care of Mom.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to The Canadian Diabetes Association would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.
MEHRER, Jeff JEFF MEHRER 1967 – 2023 Jeff Mehrer of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Karyn Jarvis, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at the age of 56 years.
Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.
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