Wednesday, August 7, 2024

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on August 7, 2024.

WOODRUFF, Della

WOODRUFF We celebrate the passing of Della Marie Woodruff from the many challenges of her mortal state to a far better life beyond the veil. This took place on August 2, 2024 at the age of 77 years.
She will be joined in due course by her eternal companion, Jerry Woodruff.
She will be deeply missed for the present by seven children: Jaremie (Annette) Woodruff, Spencer Woodruff, Teauru Avila, Luke Woodruff, Neal Woodruff, Joel (Chelsey) Woodruff, and Daniel (Aubrey) Woodruff, and by her grandchildren: Kate, Jared, Ella, Kenek, Jacob, Oriana, Gianluka, Jackson, Alexis, Pyrra, Odin and Lars, and by her sister Jeannie Clark.
She is now reunited with her parents, Ed and Dorothy, and with her brothers Jim (Cindy) and Garth (Becky) and with countless family and friends and with her Savior Jesus Christ.
She has fought a good fight, she has finished her course, she has kept the faith.
A Funeral Service will take place at 11:00am on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BOW ISLAND CHAPEL, 309 Westview Cres, Bow Island, AB.
Friends are welcome to meet with the family from 6:30 to 8:00pm on Friday August 9, 2024 at SALMON AND SONS FUNERAL HOME, 433 Stubb Ross Road S, Lethbridge AB, or prior to the Service on Saturday from 10:00 – 10:45am at the Church.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca

WOLF TAIL, PALMA “PAM”

Palma “Pam” Wolf Tail August 15, 1956 – August 2, 2024 Greatly missed by her children; Amber (Terrence Plain Eagle) Strikes With A Gun, Sarah (Sonny First Rider) Frank Strikes With A Gun, and Isaiah Wolf Tail; Granddaughter Sorayya (Chase Healy) Frank; Great-Grandson Baylen Healy; and her loving husband Franklin Wolf Tail.
A Wake Service will be held at Snodgrass Funeral Home, 1101 Main Street, Pincher Creek, on Friday, August 9th from 3:00 to 10:00pm. A funeral service will be held at the Piikani Nation Community Hall in Brocket, AB, on August 10th at 11:00am. Interment will take place in the Piikani Nation Cemetery, Piikani Reserve.
To email condolences, please visit http://www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com

ONDRIK, Richard “John”

RICHARD “JOHN” ONDRIK 1952 – 2024 Mr. Richard “John” Ondrik of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Teri Johnston, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, August 3. 2024, at the age of 71 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

MCKENNA, Irene

IRENE MCKENNA 1938 – 2024 Mrs. Irene McKenna of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Thomas “Myles” McKenna, passed away peacefully at St. Therese Villa on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the age of 86 years.
Family and Friends are invited to pay their respects between 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm, on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta,
A Prayer Vigil will be held at 7:00 pm, on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVEIW CHAPEL, 610-4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 am, on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at ST. BASIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 604-13 STREET NORTH, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Father Kevin Tumback, celebrant.
Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Alberta, 10430-61 Avenue NW, #306, Edmonton, Alberta, T6H 2J3.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

NILSSON, Kenneth

NILSSON Kenneth Norman “Norm” Nilsson, devoted and loving husband of Audrey (Jensen) Nilsson of Calgary, Alberta passed away after a short battle with cancer, on Friday, July 26, 2024, at the age of 89.
Norm will be deeply missed by his sons Kavin (Joan) Nilsson of Calgary, AB and Regan (Melanie) Nilsson of Red Deer, AB. He will be affectionately remembered by his grandchildren Ryan Nilsson, Andrea Nilsson, Eli Nilsson, Michael (Emily) Nilsson and Megan (MacKenzie) Ross, as well as his great grandchildren Loralei Nilsson, Kaeden, Brynnley and Lucy-Mae Nilsson, Zoey Nilsson and Jensen Ross.
Norm was predeceased by his loving wife Audrey (Jensen) Nilsson on July 14, 2024, his parents Beatrice (Selk) and Linden Nilsson, older brothers Donald “Don” and Judy (Proctor) Nilsson, and Eldred “Hank” Nilsson, and his sisters Pauline Nilsson and Louise (Nilsson) Bowden, as well as his great-granddaughter Hailey Nilsson.
Norm was born on July 14, 1935 in Lethbridge, Alberta to Beatrice and Linden Nilsson. Norm was the third son but the fifth child born in the family. Norm proved to be a rambunctious youngster who enjoyed playing hockey, he enjoyed a good practical joke, became a pretty good boxer, and enjoyed a game of billiards in his younger years, as wells as golf, and travel throughout Canada, Hawaii, western US, and Barbados with Audrey throughout the years.
Norm eventually met and took a shine to Miss Audrey Jensen in the neighboring town of Raymond, Alberta. After a brief courtship, where he enjoyed attending local football events to watch Audrey as a cheerleader, Friday night dances and the occasional movie night. They soon became inseparable and were married on August 12, 1954 in Cardston, Alberta. On August 12th of this month, they would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary! Son, Kavin Kenneth was born September 26, 1955, and Regan William soon followed on June 2, 1960.
Norm attended night school completing his degree in Business, and became a savvy independent business man who was strong willed, determined and driven. He made friends wherever he went and was loved by all, treating friends and colleagues with dignity and respect, he knew how to motivate people. Norm worked in the retail sector in Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario, taking job opportunities over the years as he advanced in seniority, finally settling in Red Deer, Alberta. His moto being: “It takes your best to make dreams come true.”
Norm and Audrey retired to the United States, in Surprise, Arizona, finally ending up in St. George, Utah. During their summers, they travelled back to enjoy their little cottage at Glennifer Lake, Alberta, as well as family and longtime friends. In September 2021 they moved permanently back to Calgary, Alberta to be closer to loved ones.
Norm passed away in the care of the Foothills Country Hospice Society of Okotoks, Alberta and the family would sincerely like to thank the staff for their compassionate care of Norm.
Friends may meet the family on Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 10:15 to 10:50 am prior to the service at 11:00 am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Stirling Chapel, 413 3rd St, Stirling, Alberta. Interment to follow in the Temple Hill Cemetery, in Raymond, Alberta.

For those who wish to share condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca

BARRY, Patrick

BARRY PATRICK JOHN BARRY, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Carol Barry, passed away at home with family by his side on Sunday August 4th, 2024 at the age of 82 years.
Arrangements to be announced once completed.

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

NEUDORF, Helen

NEUDORF HELEN NEUDORF (nee Entz), of La Crete, AB, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 4th, 2024 at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital at the age of 32 years of age as she went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Her life was marked by her personal faith and trust in the Lord.
She leaves behind her loving husband, Eldon Neudorf and their three young sons: Jett, Augustine and Cooper. As well, Helen is survived by her loving parents, Levi and Emma Entz, in-laws, Abe and Lisa Neudorf, along with her siblings and their spouses: Mark (Monica), Susannah (Jean-David), Julia, Toby, Joseph (Chelsea), and Jonathan, in-laws: Marilyn (Eric), Gloria (Chad), Angela (Garth), Darlene (Oliver) and Justin. This also includes six nieces and sixteen nephews, along with numerous close relatives and friends.
We have the steadfast hope of reuniting with her in Glory.
A Funeral Service will be held at TRINITY REFORMED CHURCH – 1100 40 Ave N, Lethbridge, AB on Friday, August 9th, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. with Abe Bueckert & Matthew Entz officiating.
Following the Funeral Service, Helen will be laid to rest at the Stirling Cemetery.

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

CAIN, Carol

Carol ‘Faye’ Cain 1940 – 2024 Carol ‘Faye’ Cain of Lethbridge, Alberta, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2024, at the age of 84. She was surrounded by her loved ones at the hospital.
Faye’s life was a testament to love, dedication, and a caring nature. She touched the hearts of many and leaves behind a legacy of warmth and generosity.
A Celebration of Faye’s life will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, August 12, 202 at MCKILLOP UNITED CHURCH, 2329 15th Avenue South, Lethbridge, where friends and family will gather to honour her memory and share their favourite stories.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice.
To send a message of condolence please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca

RILEY, Alexandra

RILEY ALEXANDRA MAE RILEY, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Roger Riley, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Monday, August 5, 2024 at the age of 74 years.
As per Alexandra’s wishes, there will be no funeral service held.

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

CHRISTENSEN, David

David Christensen
1962 – 2024
Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. Luke 23: 43
David Frederick Christensen, passed away in Lethbridge on Friday, August 2, 2024 at the age of 62 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 7:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 5009 – 48 Avenue, Taber, on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. A private burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
Those who are unable to attend and wish to view the service online may do so by visiting David’s obituary page on our website and clicking on the livestream link that will be available at 10:45 A.M. on Thursday, August 8, 2024. The livestream will begin at 11:00 A.M.
Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.

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