Tuesday, August 15, 2023

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on August 15, 2023.

VAN LIERE

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of NELLIE VAN LIERE, beloved wife of John Van Liere, on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at the age of 74 years

Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.

In lieu of flowers, donation may be made in memory of Nellie to Streets Alive (streetsalive.ca).

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

VALENTINE “DUCKY” TARNAVA
1933 – 2023

     Mr. Valentine “Ducky” Tarnava of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Laurette Tarnava, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at the age of 90 years.
     A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 pm, on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.
     A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am, on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at ST. BASIL’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 604, 13 STREET NORTH, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Father Kevin Tumback, celebrant. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
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MARIANNE BLYTHE
1950 – 2023

     After living the life she wanted, Marianne said her heartfelt goodbyes and joined her beloved husband, Dick, and God.
     From chasing elephants in Zambia, to visiting Machu Pichu and praying at most of the Catholic spiritual hotspots, Marianne traveled the globe during her lifetime. She did all this while teaching school and being a dedicated mother and wife.
     Sadly, she lost her beloved husband, Dick, in 1998, and although she never truly got over her loss, she continued on with what made her happy – family, art and her faith.
Marianne was an amazing artist, the world missed out on her talented gifts, but her beautiful collection will always be treasured and loved by her family and friends.
     God and her faith community were an integral part of her life. “God is good” is a consistent Marianne quote. She was always so grateful for the love, support, and friendships she made in her faith community. She prayed long and hard for those she knew, those she did not know and for those in need of prayer but did not know they needed it.
     No one is perfect in life and the truth is that we sometimes leave issues and feelings unresolved with those we love. We know that Marianne wished for everyone to find peace and happiness in their life.
     Her friendships meant the world to her. She loved being able to share stories, reminiscing about good times and tossing out the occasional salty comment over a good meal and some wine.
     Marianne loved to teach, so to all the students she taught and fed, she hopes you still remember your grammar and that you are happy in life.
     Her family will always celebrate her life recognizing how important it is to spend time together. Her beloved daughters Kate (Shane) and Brooke (Rene) feel very lucky to have had her in their lives knowing that family meant everything to her. Marianne greatly loved and appreciated her sons in laws: Shane and Rene, often remarking to them about how she felt content with her extended families. Her grand children were Marianne’s joy, Isabelle, Jack and Lily (Shane and Kate), Mikayla and Emma (Rene and Brooke), were so cherished and loved by Marianne, any time she spent with them was always the most precious to her.
     Marianne lived a good life, she was happy with most of it and at peace with parts that she could not change. Please do not mourn, but rather, find some joy in your day and relish it. “Each day is a gift” as she was fond of saying.
     A Memorial Mass will be held at 12:00 pm, on Friday, August 18, 2023, at ST. MARTHA’S CATHOLIC PARISH, 355, COLUMBIA BLVD W, Lethbridge, Alberta with Father William Monis, celebrant.
     A private family Interment will be held at a later date.
     In lieu of flowers, please ignore your house cleaning chores, bill payments and exercise, grab a friend or two and go out for a fabulous meal and raise a glass of wine and a prayer for Marianne. If you are not in the mood, please consider a donation to a school meal program or your local soup kitchen.

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KATHLEEN BOSCHMAN
1953 – 2023

    Kathleen Joyce Boschman of Lethbridge, beloved wife of 51 years to Bob Boschman, passed away suddenly on August 10, 2023, at the age of 70 years.
     Besides her loving husband Bob, Kathleen is survived by her son, Robin (Elena); daughter Charissa (Wayne); six grandchildren, Brandon, Taylor, Faith, Markus, Linden and Ariah; and one great grandson, Zyaer. She is also survived by her mother, Adina Goertzen (age 92); sisters Judi (Gerald), identical twin sister Joan (Ernie), Gloria (Ellery), and Cheryl; brothers Barry (Brenda), Gerry (Dayle); as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and their families.
     She was predeceased by her father, Jacob Goertzen and her brother-in-law, Rod Staff.
     A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 pm, on Friday, August 25, 2023, at the EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF LETHBRIDGE, 4717 24 AVE SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.
     In lieu of flowers, the family asks that those who wish to, may make donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 55 St Clair Ave E, Toronto, ON M4T 1L8.
 
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LORETTA NEKICH
1933 – 2023

     Mrs. Loretta Nekich of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Guido Nekich, passed away at Good Samaritans West Highlands on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at the age of 90 years.    
     Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel.      
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ACROSS THE MOUNTAIN – MANY SHOTS

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our sweet and beautiful Terri
Lynn Across The Mountain-Many Shots and sweet baby boy Zayden Kai Many Shots; on Saturday August 5, 2023, at the Chinook Regional hospital. Terri was born on December 31, 1998, at Lethbridge Regional hospital to Terrance and Nora Many Shots. Terri and Zayden leave to mourn, daughter and big sister Zaiyah Cross Child, parent’s and grandparents’ Terrance and Nora, sister’s and aunt’s Alia (Aisha) Across The Mountain (Mack), Lorena and Kobe Many Shots. Brother and uncle Josam Many Shots, niece and cousin Addyson. Terri and Zayden also leave to mourn maternal grandmother Evelyn Across The Mountain (Patrick), paternal grandfather Duane (Ramona) Chief Moon, aunt’s Cammy Across The Mountain (Sonya), Jocelyn Many Shots (Damien), Jeremy and Cassandra Many Shots. Uncle’s Todd Across The Mountain, Odell (Jessica) and Brendan Many Shots. Terri and baby Zayden will be sadly missed by relatives in the Across The Mountain, Hairy Bull, Many Shots, Chief Moon, Shot Both Sides and Wolf Child families.
A Wake Service will be held at Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve on Friday, August 18th, from 7:00 – 11:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at Senator Gladstone Hall on Saturday, August 19th, at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in Pioneer Cemetery.  To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca.

Merrick

Shantel Le-Ann Merrick peacefully passed away on July 27, 2023 with her family by her side.  She leaves behind her eldest son, Romeo Merrick, her middle daughter Jada Merrick and her younger daughter Destiny Merrick.
Shantel was known as a fighter. If there was one obstacle in the way she wouldn’t hesitate to make her path clear again.  She was an artist, not only with her skill but with the way she went about life.  There was never a dull moment in the sheer creativity she had but most of all she loved.  She loved her son, daughters, nieces and nephews. She loved her mother and father, brothers and sisters. She loved her close friends and she loved the distant one too. These traits she held will not leave with her; but rather live within us. Her love will warm us on the coldest days. Her strengths will pick us up when we are weak. Her artistic ways will paint us a path when we are stuck.  Shantel’s soul may have moved on. But her memory will forever live within us.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, August 18, 2023 at 3:00 PM at Salmon and Sons Funeral Home
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca

BENNETT
Lynne Louise Bennett, daughter of Frank and Janet Brandle, peacefully passed away in Lethbridge Alberta on August 14, 2023 shortly after her 80th birthday. 
She is survived by her husband Craig Bennett and her children Karen (Mark) Mitchell, Daniel Bennett, Rich (Nathalie) Bennett, Dwayne Bennett, Wanda (Jacob) Smith, and Andrea (Phillip) Twedt.  She is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. 
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints MAGRATH GARDEN PLACE CHAPEL (170 N Centre St, Magrath) on Saturday August 19, 2023 at 1:00 pm.
To send a condolence, please visit
http://www.salmonandsons.ca

BYRD

    Peter David Byrd, passed away in Lethbridge on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the age of 60 years.

    Peter is survived by his brother Ian (Val) Byrd, his nephews and their families, Addison Byrd (Jacqueline Eaton); Russell (Paola) Byrd – Titus, Ephraim, Keziah, Uriah; Cacey (Lauren) Byrd – Judah, Asher; and Lyndon (Gabrielle) Byrd – Margo.

    Peter was predeceased by his parents David and Jean Byrd.

     A Celebration of Peter’s life will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at the Evangelical Free Church of Lethbridge, 4717 24 Ave S, Lethbridge with a luncheon to follow.

To send condolences please go to http://www.generationsfh.ca

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