Thursday, June 15, 2023

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on June 15, 2023.

KOVACS, Deanna KOVACS In the early morning hours of June 5th, 2023, DEANNA MARGARET KOVACS, lost a very short but courageous battle with cancer. She passed away peacefully in the arms of her husband, and was surrounded by the love of her family.
She is survived by and will be deeply missed by her husband, Chester Stephen Kovacs, her son and daughter-in-law, Dean and Debbie Kovacs, her daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Kent Brown and her two grandchildren, Chelsea and Ryan Kovacs. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters, Mickey Loxton, Larry Loxton, Linda Watson and Shannon Kerber.
The family would like to sincerely thank the staff of Lethbridge Home Care, Tom Baker Centre, Chinook Regional Hospital and St. Michael’s Health Centre – Palliative Care Unit for the wonderful and compassionate care given to Deanna.
A Celebration of Deanna’s Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 1:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Deanna to the Canadian Cancer Society (cancer.ca)

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

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BLACKWATER, Cassidy BLACKWATER Cassidy Rae Blackwater born October 4, 1994 and made her journey on June 1, 2023.
She will be sadly missed by her children Hayden, Rylan Amelia and Myla and her parents Lorraine Blackwater and Peter Wolf Child.
Dear Mommy, Grandma told me to write to you so it will make us feel better. Mom I graduated grade 5, I wish you were there but Grandma said that you were with us but we can’t see you because you’re an angel. Mom, who is gonna bring us swimming, who is gonna jump on the trampoline with us and lay on the trampoline and look at the stars, who is gonna take us for walks and go up the hill and have a picnic? Mom, who is gonna rub our feet and scratch our backs and read to us when we go to bed? You always told us you loved us and kissed us but Grandma said she will be here for us, not to worry.
My Mommy went to school in Stand Off, F.P. Walshe and in Calgary where she played soccer and really liked it.
My Mommy loved all her family especially her sisters Sammy Joe, Arian (Kesler), Makaya, Ebony, Brihanna, Alah and Shaleea; her brothers Austin, Kynsleigh, Leland and Kenny; my Mommy’s uncle Eugene Blackwater, who is always giving us treats, especially freezies. Albert and Debbie Blackwater would come over to our house to pray and paint our faces. Douglas and Carolyn Many Grey Horses would stop by and check on us and give our grandma money to get us chocolate milk. Oh Mom, auntie Agnus Black Water gave us a kitten, uncle Rex Day Chief gave us a hug and auntie Sherry Chief Body bought us chocolate milk. My Mommy loved all her nieces and nephews. My Mom’s grandparents are Peter & Jeannie Strikes With A Gun. My Mom was lucky she had two parents Miranda Blackwater and Kevin (Shannon) Plaited Hair.
Love you Mommy, we really miss you, I’m gonna help grandma with Rylan and Curly Sue (Amelia) and I’ll keep singing to them like how you always sang to us.
Give a hug and kiss to our uncles and aunties Tyler, Dradon, KJ, Gracie, Tabitha, Dylan, AJ and Haylee and continue to watch over us.
A Wake Service will be held at the Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve on Friday, June 16, 2023 from 3:00 – 10:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Blood Reserve on Saturday June 17, 2023 at 11:00 am. Interment will take place in St. Catherine’s Cemetery.
To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

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HEALY, Laureen HEALY LAUREEN LYNNE HEALY, passed away on June 3, 2023 in Lethbridge, AB at the age of 57 years. A Wake Service will be held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Blood Reserve on Wednesday, June 21 from 7:00 – 11:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church on Thursday, June 22 at 11:00 am. Interment will take place in St. Paul’s cemetery.
To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

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NADEAU, Fernand NADEAU MR. FERNAND REAL NADEAU, of Lethbridge, AB, beloved husband of Lillian, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at the age of 91 years.
Besides his loving wife Lillian, Fern is survived by his family: Paul (Shannon) Nadeau, Courtney (Anneli), Robyn (John); Guy (Tracey) Nadeau, Kelsey (Hayden), Matthew, Carmen; Monique (Ken) Corey, Blake (Lindsey), Derek (Natacha); Michelle (John) Beekman, Lindsey (Tate), Jeffrey; Marcelle (Bryce) Cale, Logan (Vienna), Levi (Kesla); Arlene (Bill) Ritchie, Alysen, Rheanne (Gary); Karen Sorgard, Kristy (Ryan), Shannon (Jason), Mike and Mark (Emily) and 15 great-grandchildren, with one arriving soon, along with numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents Aime and Hedwidge, sister Irene and brother Rene, wife Germaine, infant granddaughter Amanda, son-in-law Jamie and great-grandson.
Fern was born on July 29, 1931, in Ponteix Saskatchewan. He grew up in Val Marie and left home at 17 years of age with $75 in his pocket. He had several occupations throughout his life including working as a lumberjack in Ontario, installing hardwood floors with his cousins in Lethbridge and farming in Val Marie. There he met Germaine, married in 1954, and raised five children. In 1976, they moved to Coaldale, Alberta.
Fern was a man of many talents and excelled at anything he set his mind to. Repairing and fixing farming equipment, carpentry and welding gave him the skills to excel at his job at ITB in Coaldale until his retirement in 1994. A perfectionist at heart, he always had different wood working projects on the go, from redoing kitchen cupboards to making toys for his grandchildren. His love of travelling took him to many places with family and friends. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and mostly, the large family gatherings.
After Germaine’s passing, Fern was lucky to meet the second love of his life and married Lillian Gorda in 2002. They spent their golden years travelling, spending time with family and had a shared a passion for playing cards.
Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Uncle, Friend, you are forever in our hearts. We will miss you.
A heartfelt thank you to the staff and caregivers of 3C Chinook Regional Hospital and the doctors of Family Medical Centre for the exceptional, compassionate care Fern received.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. MARTHA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 355 Columbia Blvd. West, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. with Father William Monis celebrating. The Funeral Mass will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Fern’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.
Following the Funeral Mass, Fern will be laid to rest in Mountain View Cemetery.

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

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HORVATH, Angelika ANGELIKA HORVATH 1932 – 2023 Our beautiful, kind, and loving mother, Angelika Horvath (nee Kieselbach) left this earthly world on Friday, June 9, 2023, a few hours after all her daughters were able to gather at her side.
Angelika (Angie), beloved wife of the late Anthony (Tony) Horvath, was born October 24, 1932, in Neuborn, Russia/Ukraine, the first child for German parents, Emil and Margaret Kieselbach. After enduring the challenging consequences of World War II, Angelika was eventually able to immigrate to Canada with her parents, sister Hilde and brother, Leo. The family settled in Southern Alberta and found employment as farmhands and domestic workers.
On an excursion to Galt Gardens, a most popular hub in Lethbridge during the early fifties, Angie happened to meet Tony Horvath, and promptly fell in love. They married in 1954 at St. Patrick Church and celebrated nearly 68 years together prior to Tony’s death in March of 2022.
Angie, possessing outstanding talents as a credentialed tailor/seamstress, was also employed at several businesses, and eventually became the manager of the Alterations department at Sears (1967 – 1987). Upon retirement, she continued offering her fabulous sewing services for several decades. Angie created numerous beautiful wedding dresses and formal wear and she was sought out for her precise alteration skills on men’s suits and many other clothing items. She would often create matching outfits for her young daughters, which received many compliments. Her family members kept her busy with their many sewing needs, which she so graciously accommodated over the years.
As a dedicated wife, Angie supported her husband’s numerous ventures and activities and, although she never played a musical instrument herself, she ensured all her children had this opportunity. The couple enjoyed lots of adventures in their retirement, camping at their favorite locations. They were able to purchase property at Lake McGregor country estates and spent many enjoyable years there, making numerous friendships in the area.
Gardening was a favorite activity for Angie, who devoted hours to her beautiful garden beds and flower displays. She loved animals and always had bird feeders in the yard, a cat or two in her household, and cared for any creature in need. Her house was immaculate, the meals she cooked were delicious and her recipes continue to be made by family members in her honor.
Our mother volunteered countless hours for numerous local societies and endeavors, including St. Basil CWL, Southern Alberta Ethnic Association, Hungarian Oldtimers Club, and the Hungarian Cultural Society. Never seeking the limelight, Angie assisted in the kitchen, did cleanup, worked bingos and casinos for charities, and sewed hundreds of performance costumes for some local elementary schools.
Although reluctant to leave the family home and move into assisted-living, Angie was appreciative of every kindness and act of care provided by the staff of St. Therese Ville. Isolation during the Covid pandemic lockdowns was challenging so she treasured window visits and FaceTime video chats with her family. Celebrating her 90th birthday with family members brought her tremendous joy as she was the most content when in the company of her extended family.
Angelika is survived and lovingly remembered by her four daughters: Valeria Lazzaretto (Lethbridge) and her children: Danille Lazzaretto-Green (Jeff), Marina Lazzaretto (New York City), and Adam (Jessica) Lazzaretto (Calgary); Margaret (Terry) Miller (Edmonton) and her children: Ilyan Amadeus (Danielle) Lorieau-Peruch, and Ambyr (Casey) Miller; Angelika (Ken) Enns (Drumheller) and her children: Lancelot Enns-Horvath, Andrew (Alyshia) Enns, and Lorraine Seright; Elizabeth (Jim) Desroches (Calgary) and her children: Mark (Ellie) Micklich (Edmonton), Amanda (Geordie) Turner, and Stephanie (Paul) Snider. In addition, Angie and Tony were blessed with 22 great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter.
Angelika is survived by her brother, Leo (Bev) Kieselbach (Lethbridge), brother-in-law John Szabo (Calgary), and sister-in-law, Valerie (Matt) Lutter (Stirling), as well as several nieces and nephews. Along with her husband Tony, she now joins her parents, granddaughter, Bryna-Jayne Miller-Butler, sisters Valeria (infancy) and Hilde Szabo in eternal slumber.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, June 17, 2023 at ST. BASILS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 604 – 13 STREET NORTH, LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA, with Father Kevin Tumback, celebrant.
Flowers are graciously declined, with a preference of in memoriam donations to the All Saints Parish new building fund 2405 – 12 avenue South T1K 0P4, the Lethbridge Symphony inside the 11th street doors to Southminster Hall, 1011 4 avenue south, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0P7 or a charity of personal choice.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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BODNAR, Chester (Cal) Chester (Cal) Bodnar 1958 – 2023 Chester (Cal) Bodnar of Turin, passed away at the Lethbridge Regional Hospital on Monday June 12, 2023, at the age of 65 years.
A Memorial Mass will be held in Taber.
For Memorial Mass details visit http://www.evergreenfh.ca

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HRYNCZUK, Jake HRYNCZUK JAKE HRYNCZUK, of Coaldale, AB, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, June 12, 2023 at the age of 74 years.
Arrangements will be announced once completed.

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

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GARRETT, June GARRETT March 6, 1929 – June 12, 2023 Mrs. June Garrett, loving wife to the late Mr. Robert Garrett, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2023.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023, 1:00PM at Archmount Cemetery in Lethbridge, AB.
For more information or to share condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca

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