Wednesday, June 28, 2023

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on June 28, 2023.

PASTOOR, Dirk 1942 ~ Dirk Pastoor ~ 2023 Mr Dirk Willem Pastoor, beloved husband of the late Mrs Anne Pastoor (Post/Schmal) passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospice in Medicine Hat, surrounded by his family on June 23, 2023, at the age of 81.
Dirk was born on January 19, 1942 in Appingedam, Groningen, Holland to his parents, Klass and Jantina Pastoor. Dirk immigrated to Canada with his family in April 1954 with siblings, Peter (2011) (Mavis), Frouk (1981), and Bill (Phyllis). The family business was the place of work until he attended the University of Saskatchewan studing Geology, which soon found him working in numerous mines across the country. He married and had four children, Tina (Randy), Teresa, Robert (Sharmon) and Rodney (Nancy). The family would live in several places and eventually found themselves living aboard a sailboat travelling the world.
In 1981, the family returned to Canada and Dirk returned to the family business, Ducan (Dutch Canadian) Industries, and also branched out to open Pastoor’s Custom Canvas in Medicine Hat. In 1984, Dirk married his soulmate, Anne, beloved mother to Wes (Binhwa) Post, Natalie (Brent) Sauer, Colin Post (Brenna Oulette). In 1989, the family moved back to Lethbridge, and Dirk returned to Ducan Industries, where Anne also joined as a bookkeeper.
In their retirement, Dirk and Anne found a wonderful property in Sanca, BC, off the shores of Kootenay Lake. This gave them time to remodel the landscaping as well as catch fish or go sailing. They also travelled extensively in their motor home to 49 States, and all Canadian provinces, while popping in to see their family and friends along their travels.
Dirk was an uncle to Grace (Joop) Lommerts, Joan Pastoor, Kathy Pastoor, Florence (Sean) Christophers, Shelagh Pastoor, Bridget (Kirk) Mearns, Florence (Bruce) Look, Clarence (Lynette) Taal, Amber (Garrett) Dueck, and Angela (Shawn) Levesque; an opa to Abbot Knezic, Piercon Knezic, Mackenzie Meunier, Chase Pastoor, Jordyn Pastoor, Talina Pastoor, Tylan Pastoor, Jaclyn (Grey) Sauer, Jen (Andy) Kerslake, Jerrid (Benita) Sauer, Alannah Reinhardt, Alex Reinhardt, Cassandra Oulette, Nicolas Oulette; great opa to Kora and Lincoln Sauer, and Mason and Jonah Kerslake.
In their later years, Dirk and Anne resided in South Country Village, Medicine Hat. Our family would like to thank all the staff there for the care and kindness shown to them over the years. As well a special thank you to the staff on 5 East of the MHRH and of St Joseph’s Hospice for their tender care during his final days. If friends so desire donations in memory of Dirk may be made to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, c/o Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation, 666 – 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6 or Carmel Hospice at St. Joseph’s Home, 156 – 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1.
The Funeral Service will be held at Cornerstone Funeral Home, 2825 32 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta, on Friday, July 7th, 2023 at 1:00 pm. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Dirk Pastoor. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, “The Chapel in the Park”, Medicine Hat, Alberta. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone 1-800-317-2647.

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MELTING TALLOW, Jason “Jade” MELTING TALLOW JASON “JADE” LAWRENCE MELTING TALLOW, (Aaponnistaisahkommapi – White Cap Buffalo Boy), passed away on June 17, 2023 in Calgary, AB at the age of 29 years. A Wake Service will be held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Blood Reserve on Thursday, June 29 from 6:00 – 11:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church on Friday, June 30 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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PLUME, Kirby PLUME Kirby James Plume passed away in Lethbridge, Alberta on June 21, 2023 at the age of 42 years.
A candlelight vigil will be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 7:00 pm at Galt Gardens, Lethbridge. A wake service will be held at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston from 4:00-8:00 pm on Thursday, June 29, 2023. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Blood Reserve on Friday, June 30, 2023 at 11:00 am. Interment to follow at St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Stand Off.
To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

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WHITE, Wilfred WHITE WILFRED JOHN WHITE, of Coaldale, Alberta, passed away on Friday June 23, 2023 in Spokane, Washington. He was born in Huntsville, Ontario
Wilf is survived by his loving wife Brenda, four children: Ashley (Kyle) Ericksen, Jennifer (Kyle) Williams, Jessi (Justin) Harwood, and Brock (Taya) Boutilier; and nine grandchildren: Kaydence, Amelia, Logan, Lochlan, Tate, Callen, Hayden, Nash, and one on the way; mother Irma White; mother-in-law Betty Bloom; sister Shelly (Jim) Morcom; brothers-in-law Greg (Kim) Bloom and Darren (Crystal) Bloom; nephew Michael (Stacey) Morcom; niece Crystal (Doug) Blindback; great-nephews: Connor and Myles; and great-niece Alice.
He was predeceased by his father Tom White.
Wilfred, or “Whitey” as he was widely known, was a truck driver who spent his career driving the roads of North America, meeting many friends along the way. He enjoyed working hard, and he had a great pride in what he did. Wilf also liked to travel on his Harley Davidson and made friends everywhere he went. Danny McDonald, Jim Daniels, Mike Mommersteeg, Kevin Brett, Allan Knight, Russ Oldenburger, Russ Yates, as well as many other life-long friends became more like family, and he loved them as such. He loved to make people laugh and was the life of any room he entered. He was always ready to lend a hand to anyone in need. He will be missed beyond measure, and never forgotten.
A celebration of Wilf’s incredible life will be held at the COALDALE COMMUNITY CENTRE, 1217 – 20 Avenue, Coaldale, AB, on Sunday, July 2, 2023, from 2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.

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

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SAMSON, Sharon SAMSON SHARON LEE SAMSON, of Lethbridge, beloved partner of Terry Kultgen, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, June 26, 2023 at the age of 74 years.
She will be deeply missed by her family, friends and all who knew her.
At Sharon’s request, no formal Funeral Service will be held. A Celebration of her Life may be held in the future, details will be announced once completed.

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

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HOLZWARTH, Darlene HOLZWARTH DARLENE HOLZWARTH, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Fredrick “Fred” Holzwarth, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Monday, June 26, 2023 at the age of 76 years.
A private Graveside Service was held.
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.

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

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HAIRY BULL, Joshua HAIRY BULL Joshua Emanuel Hairy Bull, passed away on June 18, 2023 in Calgary, AB at the age of 27 years. A Wake Service will be held at the Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve, AB on Sunday, July 2 from 5:00 – 11:00 pm continuing all night at #33 Leverne, Blood Reserve. The Wake Service will be back at Senator Gladstone Hall on Monday, July 3 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Wake Services will then follow in Browning, Montana Monday through Wednesday. The Wake service will return to the Senator Gladstone Hall on Wednesday till 11:00 pm continuing all night at #33 Leverne with the funeral service starting at 11:00 am, Thursday July 6 at Gladstone Hall with interment to take place in Pioneer Cemetery.
To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

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