Friday, September 15, 2023

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on September 15, 2023.

JONES, David JONES David Michael Jones passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Health Centre in Lethbridge, Alberta, on Tuesday, September 5th, 2023.
Born October 4th, 1952 in Fort William, Ontario, he is survived by his sister Linda (Jones) Simenac, brother Gary, son Francis (Amy), along with his grandchildren, and bonus grandchildren.
His family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Chinook Regional Hospital ER & floor 4C, along with the staff at St. Michael’s Health Centre for their care and compassion.
David will be remembered privately by his family, however those that wish to leave a message of condolence may visit http://www.generationsfh.ca.

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SHABANI, Mawazo SHABANI MAWAZO SHABANI, beloved wife of the late Ahulu Bahengele, passed away at home, on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at the age of 72 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at GOSPEL FIRE EVANGELICAL CHURCH, 535 – 13 Street North, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. with Pastor James Phanuel officiating, with a Viewing to follow.
Mawazo will be laid to rest in Royal View Cemetery, 5920 – 13 Street North, Lethbridge, AB, at 1:30 P.M.
In memory of Mawazo, donations would be greatly appreciated to Cornerstone Funeral Home to assist the family with funeral expenses.

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

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MURKIN, James “Ryan” MURKIN JAMES “RYAN” MURKIN, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, September 9, 2023, just short of his 56th birthday, having bravely fought a four-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
Ryan leaves to mourn, his loving partner Val Fellger; mother Gloria (Brian) Gouthreau; fathers: Brian (Helen – deceased) Murkin and Dave (Alice) Hatfield; sons: Michael Justin Aiden Murkin, James Trevor Brian Murkin and George Stephan Douglas Murkin; five much-loved grandchildren: Daisy, Maverick, Curtis, Aleaha and Vayda; sisters: Colleen Murkin, Stacey Murkin, Stacey Sherry and Sandy Gouthreau; brothers: Sean Gouthreau and Jeff Hatfield; as well as Val’s family (which he loved as his own): Jane (Steve-deceased) Petrovich, Natasha (Jonathan) Fellger, Kaitlyn (Dilon) Fellger, Joanne Petrovich and Brian Petrovich.
Ryan was predeceased by his wife Stephanie Dawn Murkin and grandparents Ed and Flo McDonald.
Our Ryan had a unique sense of dry, sarcastic humour and he wanted people to know he loved his Harley more than most people he met. He will be missed beyond measure.
At Ryan’s request, no service will be held.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Ryan’s name to Pancreatic Cancer Canada (pancreaticcancercanada.ca), One Broken Biker – Southern Alberta (onebrokenbiker.ca), or a charity of your choice.

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

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ELLIS, Thomas “Tom” ELLIS Thomas (Tom) Edward Ellis, born on June 23, 1942, in England, peacefully passed away on September 10, 2023, at St. Michael’s Health Centre in Lethbridge, Alberta, after a short and courageous battle with cancer.
He enjoyed a remarkable, six-decade-long career in the transportation industry, where he earned recognition as a skilled driver, efficient logistics coordinator, and accomplished commodities broker in Calgary and Lethbridge. Tom retired from this industry and moved to Pincher Creek to be closer to the mountains.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Tom was an adventurer at heart, particularly drawn to the vast landscapes of Northern Canada. He and his wife were avid campers, especially along the stunning West Coast of BC, the Yukon, the NWT, and the USA. He would often regale family and friends with stories of their journeys, finding humor, joy, and inspiration along the way. Over his lifetime, Tom developed a deep and abiding passion for trains, trucks, log homes, and BBQing.
Tom leaves behind three loving children, Shannon (Graham) Smith, Mark Ellis, and Scott (Twyla) Ellis along with his six adored grandchildren: Aedyn, Macklin, Cameron, Riley, Jackson, and Emma. He is survived by his siblings, George (Pat) Ellis and Linda (Ed) McLaren, as well as nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Lois (nee Hatlelid).
Tom’s legacy is one of hard work, dedication, and a profound appreciation for life’s simple joys. His memory will be cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
In lieu of flowers pleased consider a donation be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation. A small gathering to celebrate Tom’s life will be organized at a later date.

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VERLOOP, Neeltje NEELTJE MARIA VERLOOP 1938 – 2023 Mrs. Neeltje Verloop of Picture Butte, beloved wife of the late Mr. Cornelis Verloop, passed away peacefully in sure and certain hope of eternal life on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at the Chinook Regional Hospital at the age of 85 years.
A private family graveside service will be held on Friday, September 15, 2023, God willing at the Archmount Cemetery, Lethbridge, Alberta.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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HILGERSOM, Gerardus “Gerry” HILGERSOM GERARDUS “GERRY” HILGERSOM passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital surrounded by family, on Monday, September 11, 2023 at the age of 79 years.
Gerry was born on November 15, 1943 in Stompwijk, Netherlands where he would grow up as his family had for hundreds of years. At 19, his sense of adventure inspired him to leave Holland from the port of Rotterdam on April 1, 1963, aboard the SS Rijndam, arriving in Montreal on April 10 and making his way west to southern Alberta as a young Dutch farm hand in Vauxhall. Returning to Holland for a winter visit, he found his girl, Joanne, and they married. She joined him in Canada in 1969, settling on a farm near Coaldale where they raised four boys, and numerous cows, pigs, sheep, goats, and chickens. They subdivided the land and sold the farm in the 1980s, building a house on the remaining 10 acres, and founding Hilgersom Paving Stone and Landscaping Inc. in 1988. They moved to Lethbridge in 2015 to enjoy “retirement” closer to family.
He is survived by his amazing, caring wife of 54 years, Joanne; his three sons: Cornie (Rui), Marko (Maya), and Jerry (Lindsay); his grandchildren: Ty, Haylee, Sam, Lily, Seiji, Lennox, Ari, Millie, and Sloan; sister, Jeanne (Piet); brothers, Ad (Bep) and Frank (Toos); sisters-in-law, Ineke and Lien; and many nieces and nephews in the “old country.”
He was predeceased by his son, Ron (Trisha); his brothers: Jan, Kees, Cok, and Wil; and his sisters, Annie and Marianne.
He left an indelible mark across Lethbridge and southern Alberta via his landscape designs, construction projects, and furniture creations. All he needed was the seed of an idea, a simple sketch, and some measurements and a week later his creation was ready for pick up.
Never one to be shy or lacking the confidence to share his opinion, he will be greatly missed by those he leaves behind.
He was a friend, a teacher, a farmer, an entrepreneur, a problem solver, a tough guy, a loving husband, a know-it-all, a hard worker, a craftsman, and a jack of all trades and master of some. More than anything else he was a great dad and Opa. The first person to call if you had water in the basement, raccoons in your attic, or your car broke down in the parking lot.
You did good, Ger. Thank you for everything.
Thank you to the hard working, caring, and supportive medical staffs at Chinook Regional Hospital and the Peter Lougheed Centre. You are all, amazing providing compassionate care through difficult circumstances.
As per his wishes, there will be no funeral or memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation (crhfoundation.ca).

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

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VAN ROON, Cornelius “Casey” VAN ROON It is with great sadness we share that CORNELIS “CASEY” VAN ROON, of Lethbridge, AB, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital with his wife and four children by his side, on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at the age of 83 years.
Casey is survived by his loving wife Heidi; his children Wanda (Darrin), Tracey (Darren), Craig (Anne) and David (Kim); and ten grandchildren: Melissa (Josh), Matthew, Cole (Marissa), Zac (Emily), Kiley (Tristan), Alex, Cade, Lauren, Emily and Olivia; as well as his great-grandson, Quinn. He is also survived by his sisters: Audrey, Riet and Anne; and his brother Pete (Wilma).
Casey was predeceased by his father Corstiaan, his mother Trijntje, his brother John and brothers-in-law, Albert, Herman and Cyril.
Casey emigrated from the Netherlands to Canada with his family in June of 1952, settling in Iron Springs for many years. He married Heidi, the love of his life and they shared 60 happy years together.
Casey loved his family deeply and was our hero. With a dog at his side, he was passionate about riding his Harley and restoring old trucks. He loved the Lord and was committed to discipling and mentoring young men through Christian Service Brigade. For many years, he specialized in the ministry of constructing church buildings throughout southern Alberta. He is remembered as a genuine, honest, and generous man of integrity. He was fun to be around, and worked and played hard, leaving us with many fond memories. We love you Casey and will miss you always.
Heidi and the kids would like to express their appreciation to all those who have offered words of comfort, prayers, and support. We are also thankful for the amazingly compassionate doctors and nurses of Chinook Regional Hospital Emergency, Unit 5A and 3B.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 NIV A Celebration of Casey’s Life will be held at PARK MEADOWS BAPTIST CHURCH, 2011 – 15 Avenue North, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Dwayne Dibben officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

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

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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.
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, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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PETRAS. Lawrence PETRAS It is with great sadness that the family of LAWRENCE HENRY PETRAS announce his peaceful passing at St. Michael’s Health Centre, on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at the age of 70 years.
Larry is lovingly remembered by his brothers: Tom (Eileen) Petras of Aldergrove, BC, and Ken Petras of Coleman, AB; and cherished by his numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews in Alberta and BC.
He was predeceased by his brothers: Keith and Frank Jr, and sister-in-law Edith.
In the last few years of his life, Larry overcame many personal challenges and difficulties. He was a happy man, with a positive outlook on life. Larry will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
At the family’s request, there will be no formal service.
Cremation entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home.

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

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