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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on August 23, 2023.
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
ALSTON, James JAMES TURNER ALSTON Oct. 24, 1959 to Nov. 8, 2022 A celebration of Jim’s life will be held Saturday, August 26th at 12:00 pm at the home of Bill and Susan Alston – 128N 1 St. W, Magrath, Alberta.
Friends and family of Jim are welcome to attend this informal gathering.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca
ORR, Allan Allan Orr 1940 ~ 2023 Mr. Allan Raymond Orr, beloved husband of Sharlene Orr, passed away in Fort Macleod on Friday, August 18, 2023, at the age of 83 years. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 26th, 2023, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 643-20th Street, Fort Macleod, Alberta.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Allan’s memory can be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, #300, 1620-29th St. NW, Calgary, AB. T2N 4L7, or the Missionary Fund Fort Macleod Ward, P.O. Box 130, Fort Macleod, AB. T0L 0Z0.
Condolences may be sent through http://www.edensfuneralhome.com
PROCTOR, Bradley BRADLEY PROCTOR 1962 – 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Mr. Bradley Proctor, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, who departed this world on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at the age of 61 years.
A Memorial Service for Bradley Roger Proctor will be held at 1:30 pm, on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at the LETHBRIDGE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, 175 ROCKY MOUNTAIN BLVD. W.
Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Bradley’s memory to a charity close to your heart.
Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.
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.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.
TINORDI, Zita ZITA ROSE TINORDI MAY 23RD, 1936 – AUGUST 18TH, 2023 ZITA ROSE TINORDI (née Prus), beloved wife of the late Frank Tinordi of 55 years, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, at St. Michael’s Health Centre – Palliative Care Unit Lethbridge, Alberta on Friday, August 18th, 2023 at the age of 87 years.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. MARTHA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 355 Columbia Boulevard West, Lethbridge, AB on Saturday, August 26th, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. with Father Wiliam Monis celebrating.
Mom and Dad have both been cremated and they will be buried together at Mountain View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in mom’s name directly to St. Michael’s Health Center Palliative Care (1400 – 9 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4V5).
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
LEFFERS, Jacqueline JACQUELINE LEFFERS 1966 – 2023 Mrs. Jacqueline Leffers, of Iron Springs, loving wife of Mr. Glenn Leffers, went home to glory, peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at the age of 56 years.
A Celebration of Jacqueline’s Life will be held at 1:00pm on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at TRINITY REFORMED CHURCH 1100 – 40 Avenue North, Lethbridge, Alberta.
Family and friends are invited to a graveside service to be held prior, at 11:00am in the Coaldale Cemetery.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.
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