Tuesday, April 2, 2024

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on April 2, 2024.

SCHILDWACHTER, Angie SCHILDWACHTER, Angie (nee Hornak) March 17, 1923 – March 21, 2024 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Angie Schildwachter of Turin, AB, and Calgary, AB, on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the age of 101 years.
Angie was born in the village of Chropov, Czechoslovakia on March 17, 1923. She was one of six children born to Mary and Jozeph Hornak.
Her voyage to Canada began when she was fifteen years old. The family departed from Prague on March 2, 1938, and arrived in Halifax on March 22, 1938. It took the family nearly three weeks by boat to get to Canada. The family settled in the Lethbridge area.
She loved people. She was a social butterfly and loved sharing stories and memories with her many friends over coffee and kolache or poppyseed loaf (her specialties). She enjoyed singing, tending her garden, and crocheting.
A devoted Jehovah’s Witness, she spent many hours sharing her love of the Bible with people she met.
Angie was predeceased by her husband Henry Schildwachter (November 2022), her parents, Mary and Jozeph; siblings, Joe, Mary, Josephine, and Victor.
Angie leaves behind her loving daughter Shirley Redford (Roger), four granddaughters, Susanne (Richard Clark), Kathleen (Greg Royer), Mandy (Wayne Maskewich), and Glenda (Darrell Groeneveld); ten great-grandchildren, and eleven great-great-grandchildren. Angie is also survived by her brother John and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Angie’s Life will be held at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses (5 Rocky Mountain Boulevard West, Lethbridge, AB) on Saturday April 6, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.
Family and friends who are unable to attend in person are invited to join Ms. Schildwachter’s service streamed live on the day of the service via Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81755751953?pwd=aVNMdy92TlZyQ2toU1JqMXJJdmhhdz09
Meeting ID: 817 5575 1953
Passcode: Angie
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to a charity of your choice.
Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Angie’s family at http://www.MHFH.com. In living memory of Angie Schildwachter, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes.

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LARGE – BIG THROAT, Christian LARGE-BIG THROAT CHRISTIAN BRANDON JADE LARGE-BIG THROAT, passed away on March 25, 2024 in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 24 years. A Wake Service will be held at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston on Wednesday, April 3 from 5:00 – 9:00 pm and continuing all night at Peggy Big Throat’s residence. The Funeral Service will be held at the Tanner Center, (260 – 1st St. West) Cardston, on Thursday, April 4 at 1:00 pm. Interment will take place in the Pioneer Cemetery, Levern, Blood Reserve.
To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

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THIESSEN, Tena TENA THIESSEN 1930 – 2024 Tena Thiessen, of Coaldale, Alberta, passed away on March 24, 2024, at the age of 93 years.
A Visitation will take place from 7:00 PM-8:00 PM, on Friday, April 5, 2024, at the Coaldale Mennonite Church, 2316-17th Street, Coaldale, AB. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM, on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the Coaldale Mennonite Church. Tena will be privately laid to rest in the Coaldale Cemetery prior to her Funeral Service.
Donations in Tena’s name can be made to MCC Alberta:
210-2946, 32nd Street, N.E. Calgary, AB. T1Y 6J7
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.edensfuneralhome.com

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SCHAAF, Marjory MARJORY JEAN SCHAAF 1926 – 2024 Mrs. Marjory Jean Schaaf of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Clarence Schaaf, passed away at Edith Cavell Care Centre on Monday, March 25, 2024, at the age of 98 years.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am, on Monday, April 15, 2024, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.
If you wish to send flowers, they may be sent to Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel on the day of the Memorial Service.
Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, https://www.heartandstroke.ca/ or to the Canadian Cancer Society, https://cancer.ca/en
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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DASH, Marlene MARLENE DASH 1937 – 2024 Mrs. Marlene Dash, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Stanley Dash, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, March 18, 2024, at the age of 86 years.
Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Service that will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday April 6th, 2024, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta. Marlene’s favorite colour was blue, share your love by wearing blue on this day. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate to a local charity of your choosing in Marlene’s name.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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NIESSEN, Martha MARTHA NIESSEN 1926 – 2024 Mrs. Martha Niessen of Coaldale, beloved wife of the late Mr. William Niessen passed away peacefully at Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, March 22, 2024, at the age of 97 years.
Martha was born in Blumenhof, Saskatchewan, on September 1, 1926, the youngest child of Henry and Katherine Friesen. She married William (Bill) Niessen on October 22, 1944. Martha was a cook in a number of different establishments and retired from the Sunny South Lodge in 1990. She was an avid gardener and loved to spend time with her grandkids. She enjoyed her time in Riondel, B.C with her husband, children and grandchildren.
Martha is survived by her daughters Shirley deJager (Jerry) of Coaldale, Dorothy Vandemunt (Neil) of Coaldale; son James Niessen of Riondel B. C. & Yuma Arizona; grandchildren Michelle Walther (Chris), Kathy Lorge (John Paul), Mike deJager (Cindy), Carolyn Vandemunt (Jeff), Brad Kreft (Gerita), and Sylvia Klok (Brian); 18 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild.
Besides her beloved husband William, Martha was predeceased by her parents Henry and Katherine Friesen; 3 brothers, and 3 sisters.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at 1:00 pm on Friday, April 5, 2024, at COALDALE MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH, 2114 18 Street Coaldale.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, April 5, 2024, at COALDALE MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH, with Pastor Gary Burke, officiating. Burial to follow in the Coaldale Mennonite Cemetery.
The family wishes to thank the staff at the Sunny South Lodge in Coaldale for the wonderful care they provided in moms last years.
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HORGUS, Elane HORGUS ELANE JOYCE HORGUS, of Milk River, beloved wife of the late Lorne Horgus, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Good Samaritans West Highlands, on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at the age of 90 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 301 Main Street N.E., Milk River, AB, on Friday, April 5, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. with Don Kelley, Keith and David Dangerfield officiating.
Following the Funeral Service, Elane will be laid to rest with her husband Lorne in the Milk River Cemetery.

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

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ZALASKI, Maria ZALASKI MARIA ZALASKI of Lethbridge, AB, beloved wife of Michael Zalaski, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at the age of 79 years.
Friends & relatives are invited to pay their respects at a Prayer Service at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. with Francis and Lisa Noronha officiating.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 12th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. with Father Kevin Tumback celebrating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Maria’s name to a charity of your choosing.

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

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GUNTER, James “Jim” GUNTER JAMES “JIM” RAY GUNTER, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Elaine, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Friday, March 29, 2024 at the age of 83 years.
Along with his wife, he is lovingly remembered by his daughters Dorinda (Mark), Diane (Bengt), and Darlene as well as his granddaughter Taylor.
As per Jim’s wishes, no funeral service will take place.

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

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CONN, Gayle
GAYLE CONN 1946 – 2024 It is with immense sadness that we share the passing of our dear wife, mama, grandma, sister, auntie, and friend. Gayle passed away peacefully on March 30, 2024 with her family by her side.
Gayle was born in Regina, SK on April 12, 1946 to Edward and Ruth Ireton. She was the second youngest of five children. She played trumpet in the band and even twirled a baton in the marching band. She met her loving husband Kent Conn of Indian Head, SK while playing on the same bowling league and they moved to Lethbridge, got married and went to Las Vegas for their honeymoon. Married for almost 52 years, Gayle and Kent enjoyed shuffleboard (winning many championships together), travelling, playing cards, visiting relatives and friends, and spending time with their daughters and grandchildren. Her optimism, fun loving spirit and brightness will live forever in our hearts and be missed by many.
She is survived by her husband Kent; daughters Susan (Olivier) Conard and Kathy (Andrew) Gardiner; grandchildren Alex, Emilie, Abigayle, and Allison; siblings Ted Ireton, Loretta (Tom) Ball, Dan Ireton, and Tom (Emily) Ireton; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by parents Edward and Ruth Ireton; sisters-in-law Gray McKay, Evelyn Ireton, and Betty Ireton; and brothers-in-law Doug Conn and George McKay.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 am, on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610- 4 STREET South, Lethbridge, Alberta.
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THIBODEAU, Steven THIBODEAU DR. STEVEN CHARLES THIBODEAU, beloved husband of Jennifer Thibodeau and father of Jacqueline and Mark, of Lethbridge, AB, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, March 29, 2024 at the age of 70 years.
A Viewing will be held at THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, 2213 6A Avenue North, Friday, April 5, 2024 at 10:00 AM, with a Funeral Service to follow at 11:00 A.M with Bishop Doug Jensen officiating. The Funeral Service will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Steven’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.

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

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STANLEY, Sara STANLEY SARA ANN STANLEY, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Monday, April 1, 2024 at the age of 80 years.
At Sara’s request, no formal funeral will be held. Cremation entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home.

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

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STENSRUD, Shirley Shirley Stensrud 1936 Р2024 Shirley May Stensrud (n̩e Weatherhead), beloved wife of the late Adrien Stensrud, passed away in Lethbridge on Friday, March 29, 2024 at the age of 88 years. Further information will follow once arrangements have been finalized. Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

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D’ ENTREMONT, Norma D’ ENTREMONT NORMA MAE D’ ENTREMONT, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late George D’ Entremont, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at St. Therese Villa, on Thursday March 28, 2024 at the age of 89 years.
Norma was born October 20, 1934, in Kipling, Saskatchewan. Norma loved the outdoors and sitting around with friends. Norma and Ed moved to Lethbridge to be close to her daughter and her family.
She later moved to Calgary where she met George (Ed) d’Entremont and they were married on July 30, 1966.
Norma is survived by her daughter Leigh Ann (Vlad) Wasylechko, her grandchildren Cassandra (Travis) Barrows, Ashleigh (Chris) Schmidtler, Michael (Katie) Wasylechko, her two great granddaughters Aaliyah and Brinley, her brothers Jack (Pat) Tillotson, Don (Maureen) Tillotson, and Dennis (Beth) Tillotson, and many nieces and nephews.
The family of Norma would like to thank the staff at St. Therese Villa for all the amazing care that you gave to her, Dr. Weston, Dr. Walsh with the palliative care team, and Erin with Home Care.
As per Norma’s wishes, a private family service will be held at a later date.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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WINN, Randy WINN “T-BONE” RANDY WINN, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Cathy Lumley, passed away at home with his family at his side. Randy endured a long battle with cancer and is now pain free. Now he can ride his Harley through the pearly gates with the wind in his hair and smile upon his face, on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the age of 67 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.

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

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