Wednesday, August 30, 2023

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on August 30, 2023.

VEGTER, Albert

VEGTER Albert (Albertus) Vegter of Claresholm, beloved husband of the late Barbara Vegter, passed away peacefully on August 23, with his family by his side.
Albert was born in Holwierde, Netherlands on May 17, 1927. He was the fourth of twelve children. He immigrated to Canada in 1950 at the age of 23.
He met the love of his life at a church picnic in Iron Springs. He and Barb were married in 1954 and were rarely apart for their entire 67 years of marriage.
Together they raised four sons, Charlie (Debbie), Harvey, Arnold (Chiki) and Edward (Melanie). He loved his grandchildren; Angela and Melanie, Landon (Erin), Alyssa (Chris), and Vanessa (Lindsey), Kaitee (Tyler), Scott (Kendra) and Eric (Georgia) and great grandchildren, Janelle, Cole, Deah and Evan, dearly. Albert is also survived by his sister Tina (Marinus) Ekkel and brother Cor (Phyllis) Vegter.
Albert worked for a number of farmers in the Iron Springs and Turin area during his first years in Canada. In 1965, he settled his family in Claresholm and started his career as a baker, eventually opening A & B Bakery. Albert, Barb and the family supplied the community with fresh baked goods for 42 years until he retired at 80 years of age.
Albert’s faith and his love of the Lord was an essential part of his life. He was an active member of the Granum Christian Reformed Church.
Albert had a passion for many activities. He enjoyed camping, boating, bowling and church activities. He also loved to sing and was a member of both the Claresholm Community Choir and the Granum CRC Choir. Later in life, he enjoyed spending time travelling, golfing, swimming and gardening, as well as touring on his motorbike until age 86, with Barb as his passenger.
In 2014, Albert moved to the Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre where he resided until his passing.
Albert’s family would like to thank the staff at the WCCCC for the love and compassion shown to both he and Barb. Many thanks also to Pastor Henry Veldboom for his support, visits and encouragement. Albert rarely forgot a face and would always greet people by name when he saw them and was thankful for the many visits he received from friends and family.
Visitation will be held at 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, August 30th at Zentner Funeral Homes in Claresholm.
A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, August 31st at the Granum Christian Reformed Church
Graveside Service will be at 11:00 am August 31st at the Claresholm Cemetery prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, if you desire donations can be made in Albert’s name to the Claresholm and District Health Foundation, Box 2638, Claresholm, Alberta
Photos, cherished memories and condolences may be shared at http://www.zentnerfuneralhomes.com 1-844-ZENTNER

DERINGER, Daniel

DERINGER Daniel W. Deringer of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Eva Deringer passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, August 25, 2023, at the age of 87 years.
A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home, 703 13 St N, Lethbridge, AB, led by Sharon Hagel.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, September 1, 2023 at St. Basil’s Roman Catholic Church, 604 13 St N, Lethbridge, AB, with Father Kevin Tumback celebrating.
For more information or to share condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca

LEE, Helen

HELEN LEE 1928 – 2023 Mrs. Helen Lee of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Jack Lee, passed away at Edith Cavell Care Centre on Friday, August 25, 2023, at the age of 94 years.
Helen was born in Lethbridge on November 1, 1928, to parents Way Leong and Ho Shee. She attended school at the Bowman School, completing grade five, and helped her mother with raising her brothers and sisters. In 1949, she married Jack and together they raised 3 sons in Lethbridge. Helen worked for Dominion stores as a cake decorator and then went on to work with Blondie Mihalik at Mikalik’s Grocery on 13th Street North, owned and operated Helen’s Confectionary on 9 Avenue South. She spent the next 15 years with ALCB, retiring in 1990. She was an active member of the Senior Citizens Centre, volunteering to work in the kitchen. She loved to travel with Jack and enjoyed a regimented army trip to Europe in 1995, visiting England, France, Germany, Belgium and Holland. Helen was selfless and always took excellent care of her family, who were number 1 in her life.
Helen is survived by sons Ricky (Flossie) Lee, Terry Lee, Corey Lee; grandchildren Nicole (Patrick Moyer) Lee, Christie (Jeremy) Froese, Lucas (Jairah) Lee, Aidan Karvonen-Lee; sisters Star (Alfred) Stanley, Mae (Richard) Loo, Elaine Chan; brothers David Leong, Robert Leong, Albert Leong and Wayne Leong.
Helen was predeceased by her husband Jack.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm, on Friday, September 1, 2023, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta. To watch the service via livestream, please go to https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/Helen-Lee and scroll to the bottom of Helen’s obituary page.
A private family Interment will be held at Mountain View Cemetery.
For those who wish, memorial donations in Helen’s name may be made to the Alberta Lung Association at http://www.ablung.ca.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

BARRETT, Ronald

BARRETT RONALD BARRETT, beloved husband of Joan Barrett, passed away peacefully at Buffalo Grace Manor on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at the age of 84 years.
Besides his wife, Ronald is survived by his daughters Debbie Dass and Coreen Barrett.
At Ronald’s request, no funeral service will be held.

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

LORENCZ, John “Johnny”

LORENCZ JOHN “JOHNNY” ALBERT LORENCZ, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully after a short but intense battle with prostate cancer, at Legacy Lodge on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at the age of 93 years.
A Private Family Service will be held on Friday, September 1, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. The service will be live-streamed and can be viewed through Johnny’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to HALO Air Ambulance (haloair ambulance.com).

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

MARSH, Jennifer

MARSH JENNIFER RENAE MARSH, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Brad Hansen and cherished mother to Madison, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Health Centre – Palliative Care Unit with her loving family by her side on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at the age of 45 years.
A Celebration of Jennifer’s Life will be held at SOUTHMINSTER UNITED CHURCH, 1011 – 4 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 2:00 P.M., with a private Family Interment to follow.
In memory of Jennifer, donations may be made to the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation (crhfoundation.ca), Wood’s Homes Lethbridge (312 – 3 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 1Y9), Canadian Cancer Society (cancer.ca), Canadian Diabetes Association (diabetes.ca) or to St. Michael’s Health Centre (1400 – 9 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 4V5).

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

O’DONNELL, Brenda

BRENDA O’DONNELL 1963 – 2023 Brenda Lee O’Donnell of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 28, 2023, at the age of 60 years.
Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel.
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HEIKKILA, Carol

CAROL HEIKKILA 1945 – 2023 Mrs. Carol Heikkila of Barons, beloved wife of Mr. George Heikkila, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, August 25, 2023 at the age of 77 years.
Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.
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MACDONALD, Peggy

MACDONALD PEGGY MACDONALD, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, at St. Michael’s Health Centre, on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at the age of 80 years.
A Graveside Service for Peggy will be held on Friday, September 1 at 2:00 pm at Mountain View Cemetery. Pat Siedlecki to officiate.

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

OSLANSKI, Margaret

OSLANSKI MARGARET CECILIA OSLANSKI, of Milk River, beloved wife of the late Charles Oslanski, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital with her loving family by her side, on Monday, August 28, 2023 at the age of 95 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.

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

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