Wednesday, January 17, 2024

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on January 17, 2024.

MARTIN, Mary

MARY I. MARTIN 1926 – 2024 Mrs. Mary Martin of Coaldale, beloved wife of the late Mr. Lester Martin, passed away at Sunny South Lodge in Coaldale on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at the age of 97 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Dr. Bruce Martin, officiating. To watch the service via livestream, please go to https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/Mary-Martin and scroll to the bottom of the obituary page.
Burial to follow in the Mountain View Cemetery.
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TOLLESTRUP, Kaylee

KAYLEE TOLLESTRUP 1988 – 2024 Ms. Kaylee Tollestrup of Raymond, loving daughter of Doug and Val Tollestrup and beloved mother of Tyrell Still, Wyatt Still and Jaxon Pool, passed away in Raymond on Monday, January 8, 2024, at the age of 35 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am on Friday, January 19, 2024, at THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, 4th WARD – RAYMOND ALBERTA, 221 North 400 West, Raymond, Alberta (West on HWY 52). Burial will follow in the Raymond Temple Hill Cemetery.
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HINCH, Harry

HARRY BRITTEN HINCH 1936 – 2024 Mr. Harry Britten Hinch of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Edith J. Hinch, passed away peacefully at Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at the age of 87 years.
Harry, also known as Hap, was born into a family of four other children, Mary, Alice, Daniel and Edward, on their family farm in Nemiscam, Alberta. He went to school in Nemiscam and Foremost before remaining a dedicated farmer. Farming was his life and he farmed until 1993 when he sold his land to the Kurtzweg Brothers. In 1994 he moved to Lethbridge. They took many trips in Canada and the U.S. A, also going to London, England, South Africa and Malawi, but he was happiest when he was at the farm.
Besides the love of his life and soulmate Edith, Harry is survived by his sisters in law Jewel, April and Roberta
He was predeceased by his parents Edward and Beatrice Hinch; sisters Mary, Alice (Bill); brothers Dan (Vera) and Edward (Elfreida); and his best friend from childhood Dave Kurtzweg.
As per Harry’s request, he will be remembered privately by his family and friends.
An Interment will be held in the Foremost Cemetery at a later date.
Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Foremost Senior Citizens Association, 103, 1 Avenue East, Foremost, Alberta, or a charity of your choice.
The family wishes to thank the staff of 4A and 5A at the Chinook Regional Hospital for the care that Harry received while a patient there.
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MARCHUK, Cheryl

CHERYL MARCHUK 1960 – 2024 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear Mother, Cheryl Irene (Popson) Marchuk on Sunday, January 14, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer.
Mom loved to garden, any special occasion and animals, especially her three pugs. She was a proud Grandma to Nash and Navy.
She will be dearly missed by her sons, Josh (Char) Marchuk, Brett (Kristey) Marchuk; sisters Janis Overn, Michelle Popson; brother Darren Popson; nieces Holly (Jerrod) Verhaest, Bobbi Whillans; nephew Jeff Popson, Bo Popson; as well as many numerous family and friends.
She was predeceased by her loving parents Stan and Loretta Popson; son Tyson Marchuk.
An immediate family gathering will be held at a later date.
Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Ability Resource Association or SPCA.
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HARVEY, Richard

RICHARD HARVEY 1972 – 2024 Mr. Richard Guy Harvey of Lethbridge passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at the age of 52 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
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OSEEN, Terry

TERRY OSEEN 1960 – 2024 Terry Gail Oseen of Lethbridge, beloved daughter of Shirley Oseen and mother of Jillian Shearer and Jonathan King passed away peacefully on January 9th, 2024, at the age of 64 years.
Terry was born on August 24, 1959, in Lethbridge, Alberta to Roy and Shirley Oseen and was the oldest of three children. Terry and her siblings Lana and Jay were raised on the Oseen family farm in the Sundial District of Turin.
She attended Turin School for Kindergarten and then went to Picture Butte for junior high and high school graduating in 1977. Terry had a great upbringing on the farm with her siblings, cousins, and her many friends, tobogganing in the coulees, ripping around on dirt bikes, swimming in the river, dressing up the farm cats, and getting into general shenanigans with her best friends Michelle Bailey and Myron Machacek. She participated in 4H showing her calf and competed in the coveted Grey Cup Queen contest when she was 16.
After high school Terry went on to Mount Royal College studying interior design, and at that time she met Kyle King who she married in 1986. They had two children, Jillian and Jonathan who they raised in Canyon Meadows, Calgary while she worked as a real estate administrative assistant for Royal Lepage. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and planting flowers, and loved going on camping trips with Michelle’s family and their kids Megan and Matthew. Terry and Kyle would take the kids to the Okanagan every summer picking peaches, playing tennis and enjoying the beach. She was a devoted mother to Jillian and Jonathan growing up, taking part in Jillian’s dance, Jonathan’s soccer and hockey, and she would go all out for birthdays and holidays, baking themed birthday cakes, sewing fun Halloween costumes, and planning elaborate scavenger hunts for Valentines Day and Easter.
Later in life Terry married a US citizen and shared her time between the US and Canada, loving the warm weather of Arizona. When she was back in Canada, she would spend time with her mother Shirley caring for her and having fun visits with her grandson Bill who she adored and spoiled with gifts. The family remembers having the best Christmas ever this year where the whole family played games, watched Bill perform and play instruments and open all of his presents from his Grandma Terry.
Terry was loved by everyone who knew her. She was the life of the party and lit up any room she was in. Her departure comes as a great shock, and it is gravely felt by her entire family and countless others who loved her deeply in her wide-network of community. Terry is survived by her mother Shirley Oseen; her daughter Jillian Shearer (Cody) and grandson Bill; her son Jonathan King (Jenny Lebbert); her sister Lana Oseen (Chris Gray-Wheeler); her brother Jay Oseen; her nieces Caitlin and Hannah; and her nephew Liam.
She was predeceased by her father Roy Oseen.
A Celebration of Terry’s Life will be held at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at the ITALIAN CANADIAN CULTURAL CENTRE, 1511 St Edward Blvd N, Lethbridge.
The family deeply appreciates your support during this difficult time and asks in lieu of flowers that you make contributions to the Lethbridge and District Humane Society as Terry had an immense love of animals. Donations can be made in person, via etransfer to transferldhs@gmail.com, or online at CanadaHelps.org
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THOMAS, Karen

THOMAS 1955 – 2024 KAREN A. THOMAS, passed away peacefully at home on January 11, 2024 with her beloved husband Garry by her side, at the age of 68 years.
By Karen’s request no formal Funeral Service will be held.
In lieu of flowers and in memory of Karen, donations may be made to Parkinson’s Association of Alberta (parkinsonassociation.ca) OR the Jack Ady Cancer Center (www.albertahealthservices.ca).

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MACIURA, Elizabeth “Betty”

MACIURA On Sunday, January 14, 2024, ELIZABETH “BETTY” JANE MACIURA (née Robertson) passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Lethbridge at the age of 95 years.
Betty is survived by her children Barbara (Bohdan), Brian (Meladean), David, and Julie (Chris), granddaughters Stephania, Claire, and Lily, and extended family across Canada.
A Celebration of Betty’s Life will be held at a later date.

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MOOK, Chester

MOOK It is with great sadness and gentle peace that we, the family of CHESTER JOHN MOOK of Lethbridge, AB, announce his peaceful passing at Cedar Creek Adaptacare on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at the age of 79 years.
Chet will be deeply missed by his beloved wife of 56 years Sharon Mook (née Risdon), by his daughter Tiffany (Neil) Fraser; grandchildren Andrew and Quinn Fraser, by his daughter Camille (Tony) Rose; and granddaughters Claire and Antonia Rose. Chet was the eldest of four siblings. He is survived by his sisters Patricia and Dahlia and brothers-in-law Don (Angela) Risdon, Daniel Risdon. Chet will be lovingly remembered as a cool uncle by numerous nieces and nephews.
Chet was predeceased by his parents Emma and John Mook, as well as father and mother-in- law George and Marie Antoinette Risdon; his brother Charles Mook, sister-in- law Marie Bell, and brother-in-law Darwin Risdon.
Chet was born on January 20, 1944 in Medicine Hat, AB, He spent his early years on the family farm and in 1949, the family moved to Medicine Hat where he lived for the remainder of his childhood. After school, Chet took a job in Calgary to work in an optical dispensary where he met and fell in love with Sharon Risdon. The two were married in 1967 and lived first in Banff before work brought them to Lethbridge in 1968. Chet quickly became an enduring and active member of the community.
Chet was involved in numerous business ventures, personal pursuits, and service clubs and organisations within the city. Chet became friends with a wide cross section of the community and enjoyed appearing in plays, singing in musical groups, painting, sculpting, and potting at the Bowman Arts Centre or LCC. Chet was an ardent lover of music and served as chair of the Lethbridge Symphony. Chet also studied and played several instruments with varying degrees of proficiency including accordion, guitar, harmonica, violin, and piano.
Chet worked tirelessly for many charities and was on the provincial board of the Canadian Cancer Society, Alberta/NWT division. A highlight of his life was when he was chosen as a “Rotary Young Man of Distinction” and was sent on a tour of India with other young men from throughout the province. Chet formed lasting bonds of friendship through his involvement in service clubs and his creative endeavours.
Chet was also actively involved in the business community and had many businesses throughout his lifetime. He was instrumental in establishing a professional association for hearing aid practitioners in Alberta, serving as President of the association. He established three hearing aid practices with offices in Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, and Calgary.
In his retirement, Chet continued to serve his community and study his interests. He and Sharon were always travellers but retirement allowed them to see most of Europe and a good part of South America. Chet was always a man of curiosity, energy, vision, wit and good humour who, despite a lifetime of compromised health, lived life to the fullest.
Chet will be remembered by those privileged to know him for his passionate and insightful discussions and hilarious antics and zingers. Right up to the end, his days were filled with plans for more travel and elaborate dinner parties with his family and friends. Chet loved life and all the energy, love, and laughter that he spread, was returned to him. We lost a good one when we lost Chet Mook. There will never be another like him.
On behalf of our family, we would like to express our gratitude and appreciation for the many friends and family that supported Chet throughout his lifetime and who have been there for the family in our days of loss. We would like to thank the innumerable hospital staff, caregivers, nurses and doctors who graced Chet’s life, especially in the last years of his life. He had immense respect and appreciation for the hard work and dedication of all health care workers.
A celebration of Chester’s Life will be held at the SANDMAN SIGNATURE LETHBRIDGE LODGE, 320 Scenic Drive S, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Glenda Wert officiating. The Celebration of Life will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Chester’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society (cancer.ca), Lethbridge & District Humane Society (lethbridgehumanesociety.com) or Lethbridge Symphony (lethbridgesymphony.org)
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HUSON, Daryl

DARYL HUSON 1947 – 2024 Mrs. Daryl Huson of Lethbridge passed away at home on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at the age of 76 years.
Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel.
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