Thursday, August 17, 2023

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on August 17, 2023.

ALSGARD, Alan ALAN ANDREW ALSGARD June 21, 1937 – July 5, 2023 Alan was born in Claresholm; only son to Andrew and Minnie Alsgard.
His early years were spent in Granum and the family moved to Stavely in 1945. He attended his first years of schooling at Mountain Peak school and then bussed to town.
Other than a short period of time in Penticton B.C., his life was spent farming and “consulting” with the boys on how to do things. In addition to the farm, he spent many years as an insurance adjuster for Alberta Hail and Crop insurance.
He is survived by his children Denise (Craig), Bruce “Archie”, Donna (Phil), Jack (Trudi); grandchildren Dale, Kari, Dean, Lisa, Sheena, Sarah, Tara and Tian; 11 great grandchildren; his sister-in-law Joan Hansen; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife Lois, daughters Marjorie and Susan, three infant grandsons, and his sisters Lorraine and Carol.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 18, 2023 at 11 AM at the Stavely Cemetery with lunch to follow at the Stavely Community Center. We were instructed to “Don’t worry about planting me, make sure to get the haying done.”
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Jack Ady Cancer Centre c/o Chinook Regional Hospital, Lethbridge, in memory of Alan.
His lifetime work of “pissing people off” is completed!

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VANROBAEYS, Wade VANROBAEYS WADE WILLIAM VANROBAEYS, of Lethbridge, passed away suddenly in Calgary, on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at the age of 51 years.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the ROTARY PICNIC SHELTER, Giffen Road North, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, August 25, 2023 at 4:00 P.M. Those who wish to remember Wade are invited to join the family. A short program to be held at 5:30 P.M. with a light dinner to follow. All are welcome to stay for as little or as long as they would like.

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

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WITHERS, Doris WITHERS Doris Withers of Magrath, Alberta passed away at the Good Samaritans Society Garden Vista on Monday August 7, 2023, at the age of 90 years.
Friends and family are invited to attend a Graveside Service for Doris at 1:00pm on Thursday, August 17, 2023, in the Magrath Cemetery, 5319-5331 Range Rd 221A, Magrath, Alberta.
A special thanks to the staff at the Good Samaritans Garden Vista for their care and compassion for Doris during her time there.
To send condolences please go to http://www.generationsfh.ca

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BLYTHE, Marianne MARIANNE BLYTHE 1950 – 2023 After living the life she wanted, Marianne said her heartfelt goodbyes and joined her beloved husband, Dick, and God.
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.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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MORLING, Donald MORLING DONALD BRIAN MORLING, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital with family by his side on Friday, August 11, 2023 at the age of 77 years.
At the family’s request, no formal service will be held.
Cremation entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home.

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

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MATKIN, Stanley MATKIN STANLEY DEE MATKIN, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 15th, 2023, at the age of 71 years.
Cremation, with a private interment to be held.

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

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VAN LIERE, Nellie 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
A Public Visitation will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB on Thursday, August 17, 2023 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
A Funeral Service will be held at TRINITY REFORMED CHURCH, 1100 – 40 Avenue North, Lethbridge, AB on Friday, August 18, 2023 at 12:30 P.M. with Pastor John van Eyk officiating. The Funeral Service will be live-streamed and may be accessed through Nellie’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Nellie to Streets Alive (streetsalive.ca).

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

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YOUNG, Janice YOUNG JANICE LEONA YOUNG, beloved wife of Deacon Bill Young, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital surrounded by family on Monday, August 14, 2023 at the age of 74 years.
A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. with Deacon Cliff Bogdan officiating.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 – 12 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB on Monday, August 21, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Tim Boyle celebrating.
Following the Funeral Mass, Janice will be laid to rest in Mountain View Cemetery.

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

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VAN DE BEEK, Hendrik VAN DE BEEK HENDRIK VAN DE BEEK, beloved husband of Sarah Van De Beek, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at Fort Macleod Extendicare on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at the age of 86 years.
As per Hendrik’s request no formal funeral service will be held.
Cremation entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home.

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

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TARNAVA, Valentine “Ducky” VALENTINE “DUCKY” TARNAVA 1933 – 2023 After months of dreaming about fishing with his long-past soulmate (Laurette), Ducky stepped into those dreams. He is now reunited with the love of his life on that never-ending fishing trip.
Ducky was born in Lethbridge and grew up on the Northside (old #3). He attended St. Basil’s school. He was able to reside in his home on the Northside until his passing, which was important to him. A “Northsider” his entire life.
As for many of that generation, work came at an early age. As a young man, Ducky worked various jobs including his father’s taxi business and the CPR. In 1954, Ducky started his very rewarding, lifelong career at Canadian Western Natural Gas (ATCO). In 1990, after 36 years with C.W.N.G (ATCO), Ducky retired to spend more time with Laur ette, his yard and of course, fishing!
As a young man, Ducky was a hunter, curler, skier and fisherman. The fishing part became a lifelong passion. He became a master at tying flys. He taught fly tying at the college for many years. In his later years, he could be found at the Nordbridge Seniors Centre, teaching fly tying to whoever wanted to learn. Fly tying was his pastime during the COVID lockdown.
Christmas was a special time at the Tarnava house. His yard decorations received many compliments and awards from the bus tour and the steady stream of cars in the neighbourhood throughout the Christmas season.
Every Christmas Eve (for 35 years) Ducky would don the suit, beard and bells of the big jolly guy and visit the homes of many friends and families, often until the early hours of Christmas morning. His reward was the surprise, excitement and smiles on the kids faces and their belief in Santa Claus.
One of his other passions was his yard. He was an excellent tree grafter, greenhouser and gardener. Laurette and Ducky always grew more than they needed so they could provide fruit, flowers and vegetables to friends and family.
Through his life, Ducky was a member of many organizations: The Lethbridge Fish and Game, The Miners Library, The Army and Navy, The Legion and the Nordbridge Seniors Centre.
Ducky is survived by his son Paul (Edie); daughter-in-law Connie; granddaughters Carmen (Nick) Geigle, Laura (Eddy) Goalen; grandson Jesse; great-grandkids Alexandra Geigle, Griffin Geigle, Aurora Goalen and Luna Goalen.
Ducky was predeceased by the love of his life, his wife Laurette; son Greg (Tracks); his mother and father Anne and Alex; brother Jocko; sister and brother-in-law Laurie and John Stahr.
So many people helped Ducky out these last few years, a heartfelt thank you to all of you. A special thanks to Doug and Muriel, Debbie, Brenda and Randy. Extended thanks to Dr. Burton and Amber. Lethbridge Homecare and the Thriftway Pharmacy Staff. A VERY big hug and thank you to the nurses and support staff on 5A at the Chinook Regional Hospital.
Ducky was a good man who touched many lives in many different circles, the largest being the fishing community. His legacy lives on in many fishing stories and tackleboxes. If you are out fishing, put on one of his flies. He would “guarantee” you would catch something!
The “Ducky and Laurette gone fishing” sign has gone up and sadly for us it will not be coming down.
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.
Flowers are gratefully declined. If you so wish, please make a donation to a charity of your choice.
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WILLIS, Allen ALLEN THOMAS WILLIS 1946 – 2023 Mr. Allen Thomas Willis of Lethbridge, passed away at St. Michael’s Palliative Care SMH, on Monday, August 14, 2023, at the age of 77 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
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