Friday, June 23, 2023

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on June 23, 2023.

PENNER, Erna PENNER, Erna August 20, 1931 – Coaldale, Alberta June 12, 2023 – Calgary, Alberta Born on August 20, 1931, in Coaldale, Alberta, Erna was raised on the family farm growing sugar beets and wheat. After finishing public school, she attended Coaldale Bible School and completed her teaching degree through summer courses. A passionate educator, Erna spent the majority of her teaching career at the John Davidson Elementary School in Coaldale. Erna passed peacefully on June 12, 2023, after a long struggle with Parkinson’s. She is survived by her sister Agnes, her nephew Dwayne Penner (Shauna), her niece Gaylene Turner (Barry), and her nieces and nephew, Iliana, Sophie, and Charlie. She is predeceased by her parents; Herman and Margaretha; her brothers; Abram (infant) and John; and her sister-in-law Jeanette.
In living memory of Erna Penner, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Heritage, 1708 – 16th Avenue NW, Calgary, AB, T2M 0L7, Telephone: 403-243-8200.

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BOLEN, Delores Delores Bolen
1940 – 2023
Delores Ramona Bolen, beloved wife of the late Edward Bolen, passed away peacefully in her sleep in Taber on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at the age of 82 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, June 23, 2023 at 7:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 5009 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. A private family burial will follow at the Taber Memorial Garden. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Delores is survived by her children Denise (Jerry) Heerink of Taber and their children Jordan (Teyara) Heerink, Jelisa (Rusty) Motloch and Janelle Heerink (Austin); Doris (Brad) Odland of Medicine Hat and their children Lexi (Devin) Declercq and Larissa (Jeremey) Kenyon; Ivan (Melissa) Bolen of Hays/Redcliff and children Jared (Tristen) Haddow, Harley Tremblay and Zachary Tremblay; Deanna (Rob) Kolodychuk of Edmonton and their children Damon Kolodychuk and Logan Kolodychuk; great grandchildren Jaxen, Apiphany, Ophelia, Knox, Boh, Isabelle, Branson, Kason, Ryker and Harper. She is also survived by her brother Dale Campbell; in-laws Helen (Al) Zadnik, Harold Bolen, Leonard Bolen, Verna (Butch) Clark, Brian (Maureen) Bolen, Della (Neil) Goruk and Peter Valgardson as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband of fifty two years Edward; parents Richard and Louise Campbell; brothers Delbert Campbell and Delmar Campbell; in-laws Andrew and Angeline Bolen; sisters-in-law Helen Campbell, Patty Valgardson, Marie Feldbusch and Margaret Fitzhenry; nephews Byron Campbell and Delbert Campbell.
Delores was born September 30, 1940 in Hanna to Richard and Louise Campbell. She married Edward Bolen on September 24, 1960. They lived in Hays where they raised their four children. After retirement they moved to Taber where Delores was very active in St. Augustine’s Catholic Church as a member of the CWL, volunteering at the hospital and with Meals on Wheels. In 2016 she moved to Clearview Lodge and enjoyed her stay playing bingo, doing crafts and other activities. As well as being a celebrity on the news talking about the lodge during COVID.
Delores will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends as a wonderful mother and grandmother who devoted her life to her family and faith in God.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Delores’ name may be made directly to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 995 Station Main, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4A4 http://www.kidney.ca, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 100, 119 – 14 Street NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1Z6 http://www.heartandstroke.com, the Diabetes Canada, Calgary and District Branch, 220, 6223 – 2 Street SE, Calgary, Alberta T2H 1J5 http://www.diabetes.ca or to a charity of your choice.
Thank you to all the staff at Clearview Lodge and the Taber Hospital. Special thanks to Dr. Leishman, Dr. Wong and Dr. McCabe.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

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LACUSTA, Stephan LACUSTA Stephan Ray Lacusta, beloved husband of Deborah Lacusta, passed away in Cardston, Alberta on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at the age of 61 years.
Friends may meet with the family prior to the service on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 from 10:00 to 10:50 a.m. at Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home, 703 – 13 Street North, Lethbridge. Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow in the Archmount Cemetery, West Lethbridge.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the funeral home to help with funeral costs.
To share condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca

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SKINNER, John Chesley “Ches” SKINNER It is with profound sadness we share that our dad, JOHN CHESLEY “CHES” SKINNER, experienced his final Father’s Day, on Sunday, June 18, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 78 years.
Ches was a proud Newfoundlander, born in Richard’s Harbour to Ephriam & Winnifred on November 3, 1944, he was the youngest sibling of Edna, Effie, Becky & Ephriam. Having been orphaned at an early age, he was adopted and raised by his uncle and aunt, George and Mary. After studying for his undergraduate degrees at Memorial University, he completed an M.A. at Illinois State University and a PhD at Michigan State University. He moved to Lethbridge to join the drama faculty at the University of Lethbridge in 1976, working beside his dear colleague and mentor, David Spinks.
His family was his greatest priority, including his wife, Betty; their three children: Daniel (Zachary), Christopher (Hannah) and Nancie “Baz” (Sheri); and his extended family from Newfoundland as well as his chosen family throughout the world, particularly in Malaysia and Nepal. He was a surrogate grandfather to many and will be guiding his first grandchild with profound love when he is born later this summer.
Ches spent his entire career working in theatre, teaching theatre history and directing plays in the U.S., Canada and abroad. In his final ten years at the University of Lethbridge he served as Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts. Retirement brought new opportunities overseas in Malaysia, where he spent 11 happy years teaching at UiTM and ASWARA.
He was well known for his cooking skills, his sense of humour, his love of reading, music and coffee shops and especially for his kindness to students and others needing support. Ches was a brother to the Blackfoot people and was honoured with the name Ikkina’pipiita, meaning gentle eagle, a reflection of his character.
Ches’ legacy will be honoured through his many friendships but especially through his family who will love him, and be loved by him, “till the numbers end”.
Family and friends are invited to come together to celebrate Ches’s life at CASA, 230 – 8 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, in the Community Room, on Saturday, July 15 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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SEXTON, Ernest “Ernie” SEXTON Ernest (Ernie) Herbert Sexton of Milk River crossed over to glory May 18th, 2023 in the Milk River Care Facility with family at his side.
He was one of seven sons of the late Harold & Agnes (Hebb) Sexton of Windsor, Hants County, Nova Scotia. Born in Halifax Nov 14th 1930, he went to school and lived in Windsor till he moved to Alberta. After many trips back and forth with brothers Jim and Henry, he landed a year round job farming in the Warner area, where he met his wife, Zola Gibson while helping another farmer. Married in August 1956, they were blessed with seven children from 1957-1966, six girls & one boy, the last two being twins.
Besides his parents, he is predeceased by eight siblings, two sisters, Lilian Hardie and Evelyn Leach, six brothers, Henry, Harold, Bill, Jim, Eric, and Charlie, his Daughter Kim Feist, granddaughter Shaylee Feist & former wife Zola Sexton. He is survived by one sister Marie Dill from Windsor Nova Scotia, six children, Sharline (Ike) Lynn, Nadine (Kim) Eagles, Karen Sexton, Sharon (Alan) Collinson, Linda Stahl, & Harold Sexton, fourteen grandchildren, twenty three great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren and many nieces & nephews. Ernest was an honest, loyal, fair, loving and competent man working hard at whatever he did. He loved and was dedicated to his family and friends, always willing to help. Hunting, fishing, & water skiing was what he enjoyed when there was time. He was always smiling, had a particular fondness for animals and small children. His dedication and concern for people will be missed by all who were touched by his love, smile & friendly hand shake. An open celebration of life will be held at the Milk River Civic Centre, Saturday July 22, 2023 at 2:00 with Keith Dangerfeild officiating.
Arrangements and care of Evergreen Funeral Services.

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NYENHUIS, Anne “Antje” NYENHUIS ANNE (ANTJE) NYENHUIS, beloved wife of the late Harm Nyenhuis, passed away at home in Lethbridge, on Monday, June 19, 2023 at the age of 89 years.
Anne is survived by her children, Anneke and Dick (Gayle); granddaughters Lindsay (Alex) King, Samantha Nyenhuis; and great-granddaughter, Olivia King; one brother, John (Edna) Verschoor; sisters Janny Kalf, Betty Groenenboom, Cobie Den Hollander and Nel (John) Van Es; as well as many of her siblings’ children and grandchildren who all knew her as Tante Annie.
She was predeceased by her husband, Harm Nyenhuis; parents Jacob and Sophia Verschoor; brother, Casey Verschoor; an infant brother and three brothers-in-law.
Born and raised in Haarlemmermeer, Netherlands, Anne emigrated with her siblings and parents to Canada in 1952. After one year working for a sugar beet farmer near Raymond, she and her family moved to Edmonton in order to learn English and save money to buy a farm. She remained in Edmonton after meeting Harm Nyenhuis and were married in 1956, remaining in Edmonton where they were blessed with two children. After Harm’s passing in 1963, Anne moved to Rainier to be closer to her family where she stayed until moving to Lethbridge after the farm was sold.
Anne’s love for travel was evident in the number of trips she took in the last 30 years. Her hobbies included reading, knitting, cross-stitch, crossword puzzles and having lunches with friends. She had many friends through sorority, swimming, bowling and church, being a faithful member of Southminster United Church. Her love and pride of her family shone every day in everything she did.
A Celebration of Anne’s Life will be held at SOUTHMINSTER UNITED CHURCH, 1011 – 4 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, on Monday, June 26, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Taylor Croissant officiating. The Celebration of Life will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Anne’s obituary on the Cornerstone website or by using the following link: https://www.facebook.com/events/216057454662062
In lieu of flowers and in memory of Anne, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society (cancer.ca) which has impacted a number of her family members.

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

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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.
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 Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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FELLGER, Alfred FELLGER ALFRED PAUL FELLGER, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Trudy Fellger, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at the age of 94 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.

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

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HANIUK, Einard HANIUK EINARD STEPHEN HANIUK passed away at St. Therese Villa in Lethbridge, Alberta on Thursday June 15th at the age of 93.
A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32nd Street South, Lethbridge, AB on Friday, June 23, 2023 at 12:30 P.M. with Pat Siedlecki officiating. The Funeral Service will be live-streamed and available for viewing on Einard’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.
An Interment will follow at Royal View Cemetery, Lethbridge, AB.

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

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