Saturday, June 17, 2023

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on June 17, 2023.

RICHARDSON, Ruth RICHARDSON The family of Ruth Richardson is very sad to announce her passing on December 12, 2022 at Agecare Columbia in Lethbridge at the age of 87.
Ruth has been laid to rest beside her husband George. A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 1:30 pm at the Vulcan Culture & Recreation Centre (504-4 Ave S).
Ruth is survived by her son Bill (MaryPat), Grandchildren Jennifer (Tim) Rinehart, Tom (Giselle Conteras), Lauren (Manny) Omo, Great-Grandchildren Alexis & Ethan Rinehart, Landon & Logan Omo, all of Lancaster, CA, son Wes (Deana) of Calgary.
In lieu of flowers, Ruth requested donations be made to either the Vulcan United Church (Box 278, Vulcan, AB T0L 2B0) or Vulcan Healthcare Auxiliary Box 299, Vulcan, AB T0L 2B0 or etransfer, vhcaux@hotmail.com.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through http://www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca We Remember.

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GIBB, Martha GIBB, Martha Ailean Jul. 22, 1938 – Jun. 11, 2023 On June 11, 2023, Martha Ailean Gibb (nee Lucas) passed away at the age of 84. She will be greatly missed by her loving husband of 62 years, Norman S. Gibb, and by her five children: Nancy (Brian) Lokhorst, Yvonne Gibb, Eldon (Jackie) Gibb, Terri (Darryl) Rolfson, and Curtis (Heather) Gibb, 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren, whom she loved very much.
Martha is also survived by her sister Priscilla (Elmer) Shaw, brother Garth (Darla) Lucas, brother-in-law Jerry Dahl, sister-in-law Kaye Lucas, and many nieces and nephews.
Martha was predeceased by her parents, Margaret and George Lucas, her brother William Lucas, and her sister Gloria Dahl.
There will be a funeral on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 3:00pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints at 10923 24 Street SW Calgary. Internment will take place at the Hillspring cemetery in southern Alberta.
Condolences may be shared and viewed at http://www.piersons.ca

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HENKER, Pat HENKER Pat passed peacefully with his family at his side at 79 years of age at his winter home in Sun CityWest, Arizona on November 9, 2022, following a lengthy and bravely fought battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Edie (Lockrem), daughter Susan (Paul) Homik, Micheal (Jennifer) Henker, as well as grandchildren Reid and Jonah Homik and Sienna Henker, all of Calgary, Alberta.
A Celebration of Life for Pat Henker will be held at the Granum United Church on June 24, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. The family would like to invite attendees to join them for a luncheon immediately following the service in the church hall.
Photos, cherished memories and condolences may be shared at http://www.zentnerfuneralhomes.com 1-844-ZENTNER

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RICHARDS, Mary RICHARDS, Mary 1950 – 2023 Mary Richards of St. Albert, Alberta, passed away peacefully from heart disease on June 8, 2023, at the age of 73 with her family by her side.
Mary was born in February of 1950, in Medicine Hat, Alberta, the oldest of three children born to Balzer and Cora Reider. She graduated from McCoy High School in Medicine Hat and went on to hairdressing school.
Her hairdressing was short lived as her first of four children came along shortly after she married Al on May 23, 1970. Tyler was born in 1970, Tammy in 1972, Lisa in 1973, and then Ryan in 1978. She took great pride in raising and being there for her family which was and has always been the most important thing to
her. Once the kids were older she went on to work at Lilydale and worked there until 2005, when she retired at the age of 55.
With her children grown and starting families of their own, Mary was blessed with seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren who were her pride and joy.
Mary is predeceased by her father, Balzer Reider; sister, Shirley Reiger; brothers-in-law, Lorne Reiger and Bryn Richards; as well as her sister-in-law, Marie Richards.
Mary is lovingly survived by her husband of 53 years, Alan Richards; her children, Tyler, Tammy (Korey), Lisa (Edwin), Ryan (Rochelle); her grandchildren, Shania (Justin), Samantha, Sean (Jesalyn), Dawson (Shea), Gage, Cole, and Brooklyn; as well as her great-grandchildren, Liam and Ella. She is also lovingly survived by her mother, Cora Reider; and brother, Dennis (Nary) Reider.
There will be a viewing on Friday, June 16, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. in St. Albert Funeral Home, 9 Muir Drive with cremation to follow. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. in St. Albert Catholic Church, 7 St. Vital Ave. A dinner and celebration of her life will be held the same day at 5:00 p.m. at St. Albert Community Hall, 17 Perron Street.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the St. Albert Food Bank or the Heart and Stroke Foundation, causes that were close to Mary’s heart.
To send condolences, please visit http://www.connelly-mckinley.com Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home – St. Albert Chapel (780) 458-2222

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BOH, Marija MARIJA BOH 1942 – 2023 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Mother and Grandmother, Marija Boh on June 12, 2023, at the age of 80 at St. Michael’s Health Centre.
Marija is survived by her devoted son Michael (Caralyn); grandson Luka and granddaughter Mateja Boh; brothers John (Shirley) Boh and Mark (Jennifer) Boh; sisters Magda (Clyde) Kitteringham and Lizzie (Mario) Zorzetti; special nieces and nephews and their families Sandy, Rick, Sheri, Tara, Michelle, Craig, Kimmy, Aaron, Ashley, Matt & Brianne, who loved their Auntie Minnie dearly. She will also be missed by her beloved “Happy Hour” girls Marjorie Gal, Gerri Shankland, Sister Theresa Perro, and Vera Linders; special life-long friends Bonnie Lalonde and Marilyn Withage; as well as her extended family in Slovenija. Marija loved her family greatly.
Marija was predeceased by her parents Ivan and Antonija Boh and nephew Jonathan Boh.
Marija was born on August 28, 1942, in Ljubljana, Slovenija. She was the eldest daughter of five children born to Ivan and Antonija Boh. At the conclusion of the Second World War, the Boh family along with thousands of people fleeing persecution, escaped to Austria. After a clandestine journey from Slovenija and several months staying at a camp in Spittal, Austria, the Boh family together with the Mravlje family and many other Slovenijans boarded trucks to Klagenfurt, Austria in the first leg of their trip to Canada. From there, they traveled by train through Austria to Bremen, Germany before boarding a Cunard White Star ship named “Scythia” across the Atlantic. Eight days later, on April 12, 1949, the family arrived in Halifax. The next four days were spent traveling by train, arriving in Lethbridge on Easter weekend. The family then settled on a farm in Barnwell contributing to the Southern Alberta farming community in the Sugar Beet fields. Eventually, the family moved to Lethbridge in 1958. Marija completed her schooling at St. Joseph’s High School, St. Michael’s School of Nursing and the University of Lethbridge.
Besides her family & friends, Marija’s love was her career. Marija’s professional career as a Registered Nurse spanned nearly sixty years and not only did she serve nearly six decades in this capacity, she did so with an unwavering commitment to her patients and colleagues. She was a healer, teacher and a mentor, which was evident with many health care providers visiting her in her final days to thank her and express their admiration. Marija made lifelong friends working in Eastern Canada, Alberta, Louisiana, and Texas. It was a mere four years ago that her health issues prohibited her from continuing to work full-time at St. Mike’s and where some of her dear colleagues then became her caregivers where she lived up until her passing. In true Marija fashion, she provided medical advice and input about her health right up until the end.
Marija loved her dogs and could always be counted on to save a stray in need. She spent countless hours quilting and scouring catalogues for the perfect pattern and color match as well as serious contemplation on who would be the recipient of such a gift. She loved shopping and always drove a hard bargain. She was an avid participant in the online Tarok community where she competitively teamed up with other aficionados of this ruthless Slovenijan card game. Interruptions to her games were not taken lightly. Marija was an avid traveler and over the years was able to return to Slovenija to visit and connect with family and more recently able to take her grandchildren to her birthplace and share meaningful stories and memories with them while there.
Marija’s family would like to extend their sincere gratitude and appreciation to all the health care providers at St. Michael’s Health Centre who went above and beyond to provide Marija exceptional attention and care and allowing her to provide input.
Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held at 6:00 pm, on Friday, June 23, 2023 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta. All are welcome.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12:00 pm, on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CHURCH, 2405 – 12 AVENUE SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Father Kevin Tumback, celebrant. To watch the service via livestream, please go to http://www.tikilive.com/channel/allsaintsparish and select Marija’s service.
Inurnment alongside her parents will occur at a later date at the Mountain View Cemetery in Lethbridge, Alberta.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish, memorial donations may be made to Chalice Canada, 101 -26 Union Street, Bedford, NS, B4A 2B5 or online at https://chalice.ca/donate
Save one life, you’re a hero. Save a hundred lives, you’re a nurse.
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LATHAM, Mary-Ann MARY-ANN LATHAM 1966 – 2023 Mrs. Mary-Ann Latham of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Mr. Ken Latham and loving mother to Garrit and Selina, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital, on Monday, May 22, 2023, at the age of 57 years.
A Celebration of Mary-Ann’s Life will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta.
For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the YWCA Harbour House, 604 – 8 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 2K1.
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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.
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.
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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.
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KOVACS, Margaret 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.
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.

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

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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.
Jake will be deeply missed by his children, Paul (Elyse), and Tanya as well as four wonderful grandchildren – Wesley, Talia, Declan and Addison. He is also survived by a sister Anna (Alvin) and niece Tammy.
Jake was predeceased by his parents Oleska and Zofia.
Jake was born in Genk, Belgium and immigrated at a young age to Canada with his family who chose to settle in Coaldale. Jake met the love of his life while they were both working at Sears. Much of Jake’s occupation involved accounting and finances at different hospitals in Southern Alberta.
Jake was a man of many talents and excelled at anything he put his mind to. He loved nature – birdwatching, gardening and tending to his numerous flowers. Other interests were sketching, painting and outings with his children and grandchildren.
In the past few years, a number of health issues had challenged Jake but through them all, he stubbornly fought them; concerned for the wellbeing of his family.
The family will celebrate Jake’s life with a private service in Waterton followed by a private burial in Lethbridge.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada (kidney.ca/donate) or, the Libin Cardiovascular Institute – University of Calgary (libin.ucalgary.ca/donate)

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

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WHITEHEAD, Robert ROBERT WHITEHEAD 1975 – 2023 Mr. Robert Whitehead of Medicine Hat passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the age of 47 years. Anyone who may have any knowledge of Robert’s family, please contact us at 403-526-2214. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 2V6.

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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.
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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