Tuesday, July 18, 2023

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on July 18, 2023.

CROW EAGLE, Myron

CROW EAGLE Myron Crow Eagle, passed away on July 11, 2023 at Lethbridge, AB at the age of 64 years.
A Wake Service will be held at Tanner Senior Centre, Cardston on Thursday, July 20, 2023 from 6:00 – 11:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Blood Reserve on Friday, July 21, 2023 at 11:00 am. Interment to take place at St. Catherine’s Cemetery.
To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

DAMPHOUSSE, Louis

DAMPHOUSSE Louis Lucien Damphousse passed away peacefully Thursday, July 6, 2023 in his home. Louis was born and raised in Shaunavon, Saskatchewan on July 20, 1937 to Marie Antoinette (Tony) and Barthalamie Joseph (Bert) Damphousse. He mainly spoke French until he attended Grade One, where he had to quickly learn English. His father had lost his farm to the depression and terrible weather conditions of the “Dirty Thirties,” so he moved to town to become a mechanic. Louis came by his mechanics and tinkering skills honestly through that experience. In high school, Louis worked at an auto salvage yard, where his dad had struck a deal to cover half of Louis’s pay for the first year if the owner would hire him.
After graduating from high school, Louis moved to Lethbridge, Alberta to seek a better life. He worked during the day and took an evening accounting class that prepared him well enough back then to become the bookkeeper for the Town of Brooks. While there, he fell in love with Edna Elaine McKnight, the daughter of the Town Foreman. They married July 12, 1961. They were unable to have children of their own, so they adopted two children (their son Kelly in 1963 and their daughter Denise in 1964). They were also short- and long-term foster parents, with close to 100 kids coming through their home for a few days or more. One foster child (Sharon) lived with them from the age of four until she graduated high school.
Louis moved his family around Alberta every few years, as he got opportunities to serve as secretary treasurer or town manager at increasingly larger municipalities. They were in Didsbury from 1961-1968, Valleyview from 1968-1972, Lac La Biche from 1972-1980, and Fort Macleod from 1980 until Edna’s passing in 1994. Louis soon moved to Lethbridge to be closer to his sister Rita McEwen. They became great golfing buddies in her final years. After Rita passed on, Louis moved to Calgary to be closer to Denise (who was a great helper in Louis’s final years, as his failing hearing and eyesight made life more challenging).
Louis did everything he could to be a good dad to all of his kids. He and Edna scratched out a living together, but always made sure the children had all that they needed and much of what they wanted. He loved to camp, fish, read about history, golf, snowmobile, and “tinker” (as he would call it). In later years, Louis got into wood carving, with birds being his specialty. He had the nicest handwriting and loved to tell stories about growing up in the depression and post-war years in rural Canada.
Louis is survived by his son Kelly (Beth), daughters Denise and Sharon, grandchildren Kayleigh, Kristen, Destiny, Josh, Taylor, and Mitchell, nephew Richard (Cathy), nieces Marilyn (Marlin) and Heather, along with step-grandchildren Brittany, Caylee, Brooklyn, Shaylin, Kyla, and Aleena.
Louis’s memorial service is scheduled for 2 PM on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at the Salvation Army, Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Center, 1731 29th Street SW, Calgary, AB.

SCHOOLER, Judith “Judy”

SCHOOLER JUDITH “JUDY” SCHOOLER, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Robert Schooler, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at the age of 72 years.
Arrangements will be announced once completed.

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

PRADHAN, Chandra

PRADHAN CHANDRA BAHADUR PRADHAN, beloved husband of the late Mon Maya Pradhan, passed away peacefully at home in Lethbridge, on Friday, July 14, 2023 at the age of 86 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Prakash Timsina officiating.
Following the Funeral Service, Chandra will be laid to rest in Royal View Cemetery.

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

GROS VENTRE BOY, Brennen

GROS VENTRE BOY BRENNEN REEVE GROS VENTRE BOY, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Friday, July 14, 2023 at the age of 27 years.
Arrangements will be announced once completed.

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

BAJNOCZI, Ida

BAJNOCZI IDA ROSE BAJNOCZI, 60, of Comox, BC, passed away June 24, 2023, in Comox Valley Hospice in Courtney, BC. She was born September 17, 1962 in Lethbridge, AB to Nelson and Gertie Erman.
She is survived by her mother Gertrud Erman of Lethbridge, AB; her sister Shelley Musselman (Don Musselman) (Bonnyville, AB); her daughter Jennifer Walker (Austin Walker) (Comox, BC); her birth daughter Alison Burns (Nanaimo, BC); and her step-children Stephanie Bajnoczi-Scroggie (Mark Mosley) (Lethbridge, AB) and Daniel Bajnoczi (Kristan Flohr) (Lethbridge, AB); as well as eight step-grandchildren: William, Jordan, Mackenzie, Satariah, Presley, Tayven, Ravenna, Bridget; and niece and nephew Breanne Jensen and Alex Erman.
She was predeceased by her father Nelson Erman; and sister Bonnie Erman.
Ida was born in Lethbridge, AB and was raised in the towns of Vauxhall, AB, Enchant, AB, Taber, AB and Lethbridge, AB where she had her first daughter. She attended school in Coaldale, AB. After school, she worked for Lilydale followed by Alberta Meat Market for many years. This started her career in the meat industry. She then transferred to Brooks, AB with her previous husband where she had her second daughter and grew her career at Lakeside, later returning to school to become a Federal Meat Inspector. Following a divorce in 2001, Ida took a transfer to Bouvry Ltd. in Fort Macleod, AB where she spent the remainder of her career. Ida was a dedicated, hard-working woman for CFIA for 28 years as a meat inspector prior to her forced retirement in 2015. Her career was of utmost importance to her throughout her life.
In 2015, Ida was diagnosed with stage 4 Glioblastoma Brain Cancer and had her first tumor removed. She was given a short life expectancy and underwent radiation and chemotherapy. In 2020, a second tumor removal had undergone along with chemotherapy. After two tumor removals, a year of radiation and years of chemotherapy, she exceeded all expectations. In May of 2023, the news of inoperable tumor growth struck, ending her battle on June 24, 2023. Throughout her eight years of battle, she showed her strength and courage to keep fighting.
She was known to be outgoing, artistic, adventure-seeking, and spontaneous. She loved golfing, camping, and being with friends and family. She loved her vacations to Mexico with family and friends as well as her lime tequila margaritas. Her unique, one-of-a-kind humor and the ability to come up with a dirty pun at the drop of a hat is a trait she held onto till the very end.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 St. South, Lethbridge, AB on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 11:00 am. Reception to follow at Cornerstone Funeral Home.

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

KOYATA, Takeshi “Ted”

KOYATA Takeshi “Ted” Koyata of Taber Alberta passed away peacefully in Taber at the age of 102 years old.
Funeral arrangements will be announced upon completion.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca

JONES, Allan

ALLAN LLOYD JONES 1949 – 2023 Dearly beloved husband to Lynn Jones of Wrentham passed away peacefully on July 13 at St. Michael’s Health Centre in Lethbridge. He is survived by, son Michael (Sandra), daughter Jennifer (Cory) and son Stephen (Jenna, Wyler, Dallin); and three grandchildren Dylan, Hayley and Bryanne; Brother Warren (MaryLee) of Edmonton and sister Laura of Lethbridge; He was predeceased by his mother Marjorie and father John Lloyd of Wrentham.
Born and raised on the family farm west of Wrentham, Allan was the oldest of Marjorie and Lloyd Jones. Destined to be a farmer, he was schooled in Wrentham, Raymond and attended LCC. He returned to the farm and married his high school sweetheart Lynn Williams of Raymond. Together they raised a family and expanded the farm. Allan was very active in the community and chaired many boards around the area serving long tenures with Sunshine Seed Plant, Ridge Reservoir Water Association, Triple ‘W’ Gas Co Op, Wrentham Rec Board and Southern Alberta Rifleman’s Association. He was an avid shooter of pistol, rifle and shotgun and won high overall in the A class last year at New Dayton Rod & Gun Club. He was also the 3rd overall shooter which is impressive considering he was the oldest active shooter. Allan collected old tractors and often drove us wild by leaving them in various states of repair in random locations around the yard. He loved travelling with Lynn when possible. Whether a drive in his Challenger to Fort Benton or Whitefish or on a plane to Phoenix or Mexico in the winter. But at heart he was farmer before all else. He was completely devoted to every aspect of it. He loved farming with his sons and seeing the farm pass on to another generation. He was a very active part of our farm and it will be difficult not having him there to help.
A private family funeral will take place at MARTIN BROTHERS FUNERAL CHAPELS, 610 – 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta. With a celebration of life to be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Canadian Cancer Society or New Dayton Gun Club (e-transfer newdaytongunclub@gmail.com) Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

BALDERSTON, Beulah

BEULAH BALDERSTON 1924 – 2023 Beulah Balderston of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Glenn Balderston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at the age of 98 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
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COTE, Velma

VELMA COTE 1929 – 2023 Velma Cote of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Leo Cote, passed away peacefully at Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at the age of 93 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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