Thursday, July 6, 2023

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on July 6, 2023.

MORCOM, Barry MORCOM Mr. Barry Morcom, beloved husband of Alma-Lynn Morcom and the late Norma Jane Morcom, passed away peacefully at Creston Valley Hospital, surrounded by his family on June 24, 2023, at the age of 73 years.
Barry will be lovingly remembered by his wife Alma-Lynn Morcom, his sisters Janice Lynn Crawford and Sandra Gail Walker, his children Terry (Sandy) Smith, Heather Morcom, Gordon (Charlene) Zacher, and Boyd (Bonnie) Zacher, his grandchildren Rayna-Lynn Smith, Kenzy-Dean Smith, Kourtney Morcom, Jaralyn Eldridge, Ainsley Zacher, Avery Johnson and Aidan Johnson as well as his great grandchildren Kyler-Dean Smith, Adalyne Eldridge and his beloved friends.
Barry is predeceased by Mary Winifred Emmett (Mom), Gordon Francis Morcom (Dad), Susan Mary Enns (Sister), and Richard Francis Morcom (Brother).
Barry had a love for adventure and an even bigger love for his family. Barry lived a life full of fishing and adventure. Alma-Lynn was his forever fishing partner and the love of his life. They built their dream home (The Bears Den) in Boswell, BC. Where they lived happily and made many great memories with their friends and family.
Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the Riondel Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 94, Riondel, BC, V0B 2B0.
Condolences for the family may be offered at http://www.crestonvalleyfuneral services.ca Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Creston Valley Funeral Services.

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PADLEY, Garth GARTH LLOYD PADLEY October 8, 1938 – July 2, 2023 Garth Padley beloved husband of Margaret Orr Padley passed away peacefully July 2, 2023 at the Community Beds, Fort Macleod.
He was predeceased by his parents William Calvert and Mary Eccles Padley, his brother William Graham Padley, grandson Tyler Parker, 2 nephews and 1 niece.
He is survived by his wife Margaret Orr Padley, children Marianne (Bob) Parker of Nanton, Larry (Jennifer) Padley of Calgary, Jeanne (Mike) Chartrand of Calgary and Dale (Lori) Padley of Calgary, and five granddaughters. Also stepson Glenn (Lynne) Gallup, two step granddaughters, sisters Janis Anderson and Rosalyn (Robert) Thernes of Merritt, BC. He will also be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends.
A private graveside service will be held.
Many thanks to the nurses and staff of the Fort Macleod Community Beds, and Dr. S. Beekman for all the kind care you extended to Garth. Our deepest thanks from all the family.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Community Beds in Fort Macleod.

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HARTY, Delores DELORES HARTY 1937 – 2023 Mrs. Delores Elenora Harty of Etzikom, beloved wife of 49 years to Mr. Joe Harty, passed away peacefully at the Bow Island Hospital on Friday, June 30, 2023, at the age of 86 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am, on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at the FOREMOST COMMUNITY HALL, 802 1 Ave W, Foremost, Alberta, with Father Wojciech Jarzecki, officiating.
A private family Interment will follow at the Foremost Cemetery, followed by a reception at the Foremost Community Hall.
Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to a charity of your choice.
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VONKEMAN, Gerda GERDA VONKEMAN 1937 – 2023 “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” Isaiah 43:2 NIV Mrs. Gerda Vonkeman (née Versteeg), beloved wife of the late Andy Vonkeman, peacefully went on to meet her Saviour at the age of 86 years, on June 28, 2023, while she was surrounded by family.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, July 10, 2023, at 11:00 am at GRACE REFORMED CHURCH, 1402, 8 AVENUE NORTH, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Pastor Paul Van Stralen officiating. To watch the service via livestream, please go to https://youtube.com/@gracereformedchurchlethbri9591
A private family Burial will be held at 9:30 am the same day at Huntsville Cemetery near Iron Springs, where Andy’s earthly body was laid to rest.
Flowers are graciously declined. Those wishing to honour the memory of Gerda may donate to the Society for Christian Education in Southern Alberta (Donations | Society for Christian Education in Southern Alberta).
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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PAHULJE, Danica DANICA PAHULJE 1923 – 2023 Mrs. Danica Pahulje of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Ludvik Pahulje Sr., passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Fairmont Extendicare on Monday, July 3, 2023, at the age of 99 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
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MIKLA, Dolores MIKLA DOLORES JOYCE MIKLA, beloved wife of 60 years to the late Steve Mikla, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her five children and 15 grandchildren – Randy (Shirley Heidt) Mikla and children: Jennifer (Nolan), Stephen (Kaloni), Edward (Jessica), Tyler (Margaret); Marsha (Doug) Graveland and children: Trish, Sherri (Robert), and Erin (Jose); Laurie Hirsch and children: Jodie and Jesse; Jerry Mikla and children: Amy, Michael and Mary Rose; Brenda Dillabough (Dave Kerr) and children: Rob (Terri), Chris and Shawn (Natacha); Donna Mikla and numerous great grandchildren, sister-in-law Evelyn Murphy, special nieces Marina Smetany, Cheryl DeBona and Dolores Lilja, cousins Wayne (Doris) Ericksen, Linda (Bruce) Wilson, and numerous other cousins throughout Canada and Sweden, special friends: Lavada Laquinta, Rock Lake Colony: Simon and Martha.
Dolores’ family is grateful for the loving care given by Dr Coma, Dr Wilde, the doctors doing rounds at the hospital for the Family Medical Center, the staff on 3C, 4A and 5B at Chinook Regional Hospital, Lethbridge Family Services staff both past and present, and Bishop Daniel Zopoula. We couldn’t have asked for more compassionate people to be caring for our mother in her last days.
Dolores will be sadly missed by her loving family and friends. A graveside celebration of life will be held on July 8th, 2023 at 11 am at Mountain View Cemetery.
To share condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca

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BALDERSON, Brian BRIAN BALDERSON 1952 – 2023 Brian Balderson of Lethbridge passed away peacefully at Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at the age of 71 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
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