Saturday, September 9, 2023

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on September 9, 2023.

de JOURDAN, Patrick

Patrick Michael de Jourdan 29 November 1961 – 21 August 2023 Farewell with love Patrick was born in Lethbridge, Alberta Canada to parents John and Joan de Jourdan. Patrick is survived by partner – Benya Heyse, his sons – Spencer de Jourdan and Blake de Jourdan (Josh), siblings – Robert de Jourdan (Andrea), Susan Daniel (David and family), Mary Frances de Jourdan (Tim and family) Bart de Jourdan (Pam and family).
Please join us for a Celebration of Life on September 13th in Calgary
Please follow this link – https://www.capitalcitycremation.ca/obituaries/patrick-michael-de-jourdan/ to an online obituary to leave condolences and for venue details.

CRYING HEAD, Jonathon “Jon”

CRYING HEAD Jonathon “Jon” Crying Head “Miini’pooka”, passed away on August 29, 2023 at the age of 44 years. A Wake Service will be held at Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve on Thursday, September 14 from 7:00 – 11:00 pm continuing all night at Beverly Morning Owl’s residence. The Funeral Service will be held at Gladstone Hall on Friday, September 15 at 11:00 am. Interment will take place in the Crying Head Cemetery.
To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

DEGENSTEIN, Lillian

Degenstein, Lillian Ann 1939-2023 Lillian Ann Degenstein (Bennett), beloved wife of the late John Valentine Degenstein passed away peacefully on September 4th, 2023 in Rocky Mountain House at the age of 84 years. A private celebration will be held at a later date, in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Diabetes Canada.
Condolence may be forwarded to: http://www.rockyfuneralhome.ca
Rocky and Sylvan Lake Funeral Homes and Crematorium, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements, 403-845-2626

BOYCE, Bill

Bill Boyce
1961 – 2023
Bill Boyce passed away in Lethbridge on Monday September 4, 2023 at home with his wife Jane at his side.
Honouring Bill’s wishes, there will be no funeral. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

GRIESER, Akaysha

AKAYSHA ROSE GRIESER 1996 – 2023 Akaysha, beloved daughter of Richard “Noel” Holt (Sabrina Eves), passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on August 31, 2023. The world may have lost a beautiful young soul, but heaven has gained an angel.
Akaysha’s memory will live on in the hearts of her loved ones. She is survived by her loving brothers Jayden Holt and Brayden Eves, her sister Tiana Lefebvre, her Oma Ellenor Grieser, Grandparents Richard Francis Holt and Lyn Stewart, Papa Blake Eves, and Grandma Joyce Eves along with numerous Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, Tammy Christine Grieser-Holt, and her Opa Juergen George Grieser.
She will be remembered by all the friends and family that she spent time with along her journeys.
We are reminded of her love, joy, and adventure. She was a special light. May the song by Cooper Alan, Never Not Remember You, bring comfort to you as her memory lives on in your hearts. Akaysha will be waiting among the angels, riding horses, hunting, fishing, and visiting our loved ones above. Until we meet again, my sweet child. May you forever Rest In Peace.

REWERS, Lyle

REWERS Lyle T. Rewers, beloved husband of Nicollette of Raymond, passed away on September 2, 2023 at the age of 47 years.
Friends may meet the family prior to the service on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon at Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home, 703 – 13 Street North, Lethbridge. The Funeral Service will begin at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Temple Hill Cemetery, Raymond.
For more information or to share condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca

BEAUDRY, Betty Lou

BETTY LOU BEAUDRY 1934 – 2023 Mrs. Betty Lou Beaudry of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Cecil Beaudry, passed away peacefully at Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, August 3, 2023 at the age of 89 years.
Betty was born in the Lorne Municipality in Manitoba in June of 1934, but was raised and educated in Somerset, Manitoba where her family owned and operated the butcher shop. Betty married Cecil, her high school sweetheart on July 1, 1953. Together they loved to travel and spend time with their grandchildren Danielle and Troy.
Betty is survived by her grandchildren Danielle (Barry) Robertson of Trochu, Troy (Lindsay) Pageot of Lethbridge; great-grandchildren Chase Gustman of Claresholm, Delena Gustman of Stavely, Zach Robertson of Bigger, Saskatchewan, Jake (Alley) Robertson of Fort Saskatchewan; many nieces, nephews and friends in Manitoba and British Columbia; her many friends from Black Rock Terrace and staff; her dear friends from Park Bridge Estates and her special, dear friends Lorna, Mary, Sandra and Jo.
Besides her loving husband Cecil Beaudry, Betty was pre-deceased by her parents Fred and Mabel Lusignan; parents in law Leon and Antoinette Beaudry; daughter Debbie Hofrichter; son in law Jeff Hofrichter; sister Donna Tyson and brother in law Claud Tyson.
A private family gathering will be held at a later date.
Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

FORSMAN, Ronald “Barney”

RONALD “BARNEY” FORSMAN 1955 – 2023 Ron “Barney” Forsman of Lethbridge, passed away suddenly in Lethbridge, Alberta on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at the age of 67 years.
Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel.
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WALKER, Irene

IRENE ROSE WALKER (NEE MUELLER) 1925 – 2023 It is with sad hearts that the family announces the passing of Irene Rose Walker on August 20, 2023, at the age of 98. She will be dearly missed!
Left to treasure her memory and remember her legacy are her three children David (Diane), Donald (Rita) and Sharon (Howard); five grandchildren; Candace (Marc), Geoffrey (Haley), Devan, Brett (Olivia), and Megan; four great-grandchildren; Isabella, Charlotte, Noah and Jacob.
Irene was pre-deceased by her husband Dave and infant son, Patrick.
A Memorial Service and “Celebration of Life” will be held at 10:00 am, on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta. We are inviting everyone who knew Irene and Dave to attend.
For those unable to attend in person, you can go to https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/Irene-Walker to watch the service via livestream.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta, https://alzheimer.ca/ab/en
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MOORE, Joan

JOAN MOORE 1930 – 2023 Joan Eleanore Moore passed away with her family by her side on August 26, 2023, at the age of 93 years.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm, on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Reverend Trevor Potter, officiating. To watch the service via livestream, please go to https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/Joan-Moore and scroll to the bottom of the obituary page.
A private family Inurnment will be held at Mountain View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Heart Function Clinic, Chinook Regional Hospital, 960 – 19 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

BUTERMAN, Fern

Fern Buterman (nee Gunn) April 12, 1930 – September 5, 2023 Fern Buterman (nee Gunn), wife of the late Bert Buterman, passed away at her home in Picture Butte on Monday, September 5, 2023 at the age of 94.
She was predeceased by her mother Greta, Father William, Brothers Gordon, Bill and Richard.
Fern will be sadly missed by sisters; Shirley, Betty, Brother Allan and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Zentner Funeral Homes – 4079 1st Street West, Claresholm, Alberta on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 1:00 P.M.
Photos, cherished memories and condolences may be shared at http://www.zentnerfuneralhomes.com 1-844-ZENTNER

GLEB, Albina

GLEB ALBINA ANN GLEB, beloved wife of the late Borys Gleb, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2023, at the age of 93 years.
Albina is survived by her children Cindy Rutschmann (Fritz) and Gary Gleb (Mary), her grandchildren: Mikolai Rutschmann (Tamara), Tyson Rutschmann, and John Gleb; and her siblings: Louis Kruszewski (late Vivian), Christine Demchuk (Harry), and Stanley Kruszewski (Phyllis).
She was predeceased by her parents Mary and John Kruszewski; and her brother John Kruszewski.
Albina was born on January 7, 1930, in the Polish village of Brzozowo-Muzyly. As an infant, she and her parents made a difficult Depression-era journey to Alberta, where she grew up on farms near Picture Butte and Claresholm. The eldest of five children, Albina completed high school and secretarial college.
Following World War II, Albina met Borys, who had immigrated to Canada after serving in the free Polish army that fought in alliance with the British army. They fell in love and married in November 1949. During their 72-year marriage, Albina worked in the medical records department of Saint Michael’s Hospital before moving to the Alberta Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, where she managed the office and processed lab materials. She retired in 1985.
Albina was devoted to her family and home. She was a caring and attentive mother, ever ready to help her children. When they took up an activity, she did too, by joining the organization offering it or by trying it herself. She was also a loving daughter and sister who went out of her way and was always ready to share her time and energy with her parents and kin.
Together Albina and Borys enlarged and improved the house they bought when they married and in which they lived for nearly all of their marriage. Albina made that house a warm and welcoming place for their many friends and relatives. Outside her home, she was an active member of several organizations, including the Catholic Women’s League. Like Borys, she loved to travel and developed a strong interest in golf. Over the years they made trips to Poland, other European countries, and Hawaii, and enjoyed golf courses around the world.
In life, Albina always tried to do the right thing the right way. That is her gift to us.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405-12th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB on Saturday, September 16th, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. with Father Kevin Tumback celebrating. The Funeral Mass will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Albina’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.
Following the Funeral Mass, Albina will be laid to rest with her beloved husband, Borys, in Mountain View Cemetery. Afterward, there will be a reception in honour of them both. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice.

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

ZMURCHYK, Peter

ZMURCHYK PETER MICHAEL GERARDES ZMURCHYK, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Deone Zmurchyk, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at the age of 73 years, with the love of his life by his side.
Besides his loving wife, Deone, Peter is survived by his son John (Roanna) Zmurchyk; and grandsons: Peter (Colby), Brody (Bradi), Caleb (Ayla), John (Karli), Dylan, and Corby (A.K.A Rooster). He was also survived by his brother Raymond and mother-in-law Mildred Beck.
He was predeceased by his daughter, Jennifer; parents, Pete and Frances; and father-in-law Vern Beck.
Peter was born in Lethbridge in 1950. After spending his childhood and early adulthood helping his dad on the dairy farm west of Lethbridge, he spent a short time driving truck, then he settled into a long career at ADRI (now CFIA), where he would tend to all the farm work at the Research facility in the river bottom. He spent his retirement years in a rather large garden, where he would become well known for his quality produce; he was most proud of his beautiful garlic.
A Visitation will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Sunday, September 10, 2023 from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., with a short service at 12:00 Noon.
Flowers are gratefully accepted. In memory of Peter, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation (heartandstroke.ca)

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

WEST, Vernon

Vernon Sinclair West July 23, 1935 – August 30, 2023 VERNON (BUS) WEST passed away at St. Michael’s Health Centre on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, five weeks after his 88th birthday. Bus was predeceased by his wife Laura (Quail), parents Olyve (Brunsdale) and Vernon and brothers Glenroy and Bob. He is survived by sisters Kathy Beck and Donna (Al) Tietz, children Denise, Larry (Laurie) and Nancy (Kirk) and five grandchildren, Emma, Annie, Liam, Maeran and Kiera.
Bus was born in Cardston, Alberta, and was raised on the family ranch in Mountain View, Alberta. He graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1960 and married Laura of Guelph, Ontario, that same year. Bus and Laura lived briefly in Lethbridge and then Cardston where Bus worked as a veterinarian before moving to the ranch in 1969 where he enjoyed years of ranching while raising his family. In 1985, Bus began working for Agriculture Canada as an inspector in Lethbridge and later at the Coutts border crossing.
Bus was many things – a husband, father, grandfather, hard- working farmer and rancher, veterinarian, traveller and cancer survivor. Bus was an avid reader, interested in a range of subjects; there was always a pile of books beside his much-used recliner. He was fond of playing cards and he was having an off day if he lost at cribbage. Bus enjoyed curling and golfing – the latter often accompanied by colorful language – and he enjoyed watching sports, particularly his children and grandchildren’s games.
Bus was a lifelong traveller and took many trips with the Friendship Force, both with Laura and on his own. Bus liked socializing and enjoyed lunch at the Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre and meeting his friends for coffee. We are grateful to the Nord-Bridge staff who were so friendly towards him and also to those friends in his condo building who watched out for him.
The family wishes to thank the staff at both the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge and at St. Michael’s Health Centre for their care and kindness. We are also grateful to family and friends who visited Bus.
A private family service will be held in Mountain View, Alberta.
If one wishes, donations in Bus’ memory can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Canadian Red Cross or to St. Michael’s Health Centre in Lethbridge.

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

SANTONI, Denise

SANTONI DENISE MICHELLE SANTONI, of Moose Jaw, passed away peacefully at Chateau St. Michael’s in Moose Jaw, SK on Friday, August 11, 2023 at the age of 54 years
A Celebration of Denise’s Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., with a short service at 3:00 P.M.

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

SLAVICH, Joan

SLAVICH JOAN SLAVICH, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Matt Slavich, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Health Centre Long Term Care, on Friday, September 8, 2023 at the age of 96 years.
A private Family Service will be held at a later date.
Cremation entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home.

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

ARNFINSON, Terrence “Terry”

ARNFINSON It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of their father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, TERRENCE SIGFUS ARNFINSON “Terry”, at the age of 77, on September 4th, 2023, at his home in Coutts, Alberta.
He is survived by his step-son, Randy (Annalia) King; granddaughter, Jasmine King; daughter, Lanna (Lance) Elsenheimer; grandsons, Liam and Logan Elsenheimer; his sisters: Illa (Bill) Drever, Corinne (Ian) Scott, and Jonina Weir. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
Terry was predeceased by his father, Sigfus Arnfinson; his mother, Tresa (Hadel) Arnfinson; his eldest sister, Carol Nelson; and brothers-in-law Mervyn Nelson and Andrew Weir.
If only two words could be used to describe Terry, they would be ‘curiosity’ and ‘kindness’. He was always interested in an eclectic array of topics from music to history and geography, cooking, and house construction. He was a self-made mechanic, carpenter, plumber, and electrician.
In his younger years, he loved taking things apart to see how they operated, everything from clocks and radios, to his first three-speed bicycle, and his first cars. Terry loved his Norton motorcycle and made numerous trips from B.C. to Manitoba and into the U.S.A.
He worked as a deckhand in the N.W.T. with Northern Transportation, an underground miner in Thompson, Manitoba, and a nursing orderly at the University of Alberta and Glenrose Hospitals in Edmonton. Terry took Law Enforcement & Corrections at Grant McEwan College in Edmonton and upon completion, went to work for Canada Customs for 31 years, from April 1976 at the Edmonton Post Office for a decade, then at the Port of Coutts, Alberta until his retirement on January 31, 2007. He was a proud recipient of numerous accolades and medals for outstanding service as a Customs Officer over the years.
Terry will be sorrowfully missed by his family and many friends. A memorial and celebration of life will be held in Coutts, Alberta in March 2024.
Further information will be forthcoming closer to that date. A private interment will be held.
Cremation entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home, Lethbridge.

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

TWIGG, Troy

TROY EMERY TWIGG 1972 – 2023 Mr. Troy Emery Twigg, passed away, surrounded by his loving sisters, at Scarborough General Hospital in the Greater Toronto, Ontario area on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at the age of 51 years.
A Wake Service will be held from 6pm-11pm on Sunday, September 10th 2023, at FORT MACLEOD & DISTRICT COMMUNITY HALL, 301 25 St, Fort Macleod.
A Funeral Service will be held 1:00pm on Monday, September 11th, 2023, at FORT MACLEOD & DISTRICT COMMUNITY HALL, 301 25 St, Fort Macleod.
Interment to follow at Old Agency Cemetery, Blood Reserve.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

INNIS, Gordon “Mac”

INNIS Gordon (Mac) Innis, beloved husband of the late Anne Innis, passed away surrounded by family on September 7, 2023 at the age of 100 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca

TASHIRO
Kevin Tashiro, beloved husband of Margarete, passed away in his sleep at St. Michael’s on Friday, September 8, 2023 at the age of 66 years.
Besides his loving wife, he is survived by his children: Shirley (Bob) Okuma – Blake, Mia; Jason Pinch – Jayden, Spencer; Courtney Tashiro (Danny Wilk) – Kinsley; Kaden Tashiro ; and Treynae Tashiro.
The family is forever grateful to the Lethbridge Dialysis Unit and to Dr. Wong, as well as the great care from St. Michael’s.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home, 703 13th St. N, Lethbridge, Alberta.
For more information or to share your condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca

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