Thursday, August 22, 2024

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on August 22, 2024.

LOW, Jeanne

JEANNE B. LOW 1927 – 2024 It is with sorrow and gratitude that the family of Jeanne Bagley Low announce her passing, in her beloved Sunny South Lodge in Coaldale, Aug 16, 2024.
As a resident of Coaldale for over 60 years, she left a profound influence on all those who were blessed to know her. Jeanne was born in 1927 in Salt Lake City – to Hawley Bagley and Adelila Hogensen. Her growing up was notably influenced by the tragic events of the Great Depression and WW2- as well as the death of a brother. She was strengthened by the family’s faith in Christ and the promise of eternal families – both of which she instilled deeply in her children’s hearts. Jeanne was outgoing and enthusiastically loved life. Her family was tight knit – particularly after the early death of her brother Alan. Her brothers Melvin and Gerald (Jiggs) and her dear sister Marie all rejoiced in loving family meals, camping and singing. She performed, loved sports and was a keen student – first graduating from Granite High and then entering, and graduating from the U of Utah. While there, she met a quiet Canadian pharmacy student named LeRon Low and the day after their graduation in 1950 they were married in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The temple would always play a major role in their life together.
After brief stints in Utah and Idaho, Jeanne would accompany LeRon to Edmonton – arriving with her 3 small children in the depth of a Canadian winter. Amazingly, she never looked back and completely embraced her new home and very quickly became a proud Canadian citizen. Such positivity would imbue her entire life. While in Edmonton, she immediately made several dear friends, many of which remained so for her entire life.
When Ron opened a pharmacy there, the family would eventually end up in Coaldale – which would be her final home. It was a symbiosis – this great community encircling her little family with support and she contributing mightily back. Five children eventually would complete the family and they all grew up and graduated from Kate Andrews. Jeanne returned to school at U of L herself in those years – becoming a teacher and teaching both at RI Baker and then Kate Andrews. Over 21 years many students were fortunate enough to learn both English and Home Economics. This was a perfect combination of two of her greatest passions. Whether it be Juliet, Portia – or bread or quilting- Jeanne passed her love on to many. Her meals, baking and sewing were legendary. She also always strived, and only partially succeeded, to replicate her father’s Utah garden/orchard. Cherries, peaches and apricots always evaded her (considerable) efforts – but everything else was produced and preserved with patience. She gave to all who knew her a wonderful heritage of enthusiasm for learning.
Church service saw her in Relief Society, Young Women’s and of course, Temple service. Two temple missions (Dallas and Washington) and then devoted service in Cardston blessed her and her family’s life. Her faith was firm – and deeply instilled into her children/grandchildren. Frailty would force Jeanne to leave her beloved home & garden in Coaldale and enter Sunny South Lodge with her husband in 2015. This would be her final home, alone after the passing of LeRon in 2016. An expert conversationalist and friend – she soon had a new circle of friends there – amazingly even compiling family histories for many of them! She loved everyone, and those who cared for her felt this deeply – such care would go on to sustain her for many of her final years while dependent as her eyesight and mobility would fade. The love and devotion shown to her is greatly appreciated and recognized by her family.
Jeanne has a posterity of 155 – all who call her grandma and who will not forget or cease to live out her legacy. She is survived by her children- Kathy Galbraith, Patti & Neil Harker, Richard and Gayle Low, George & Mino Low and Steven & Jayne Low. We all love and honour her and will always do so. Many of her grandchildren hold some of her recipes as their greatest possessions! They may share such with any who ask!
Jeanne was 97, and how precious a life she led and how grateful we all are to have known her! We rejoice that she has gone on to a long-awaited reunion with so many.
The Funeral Service will take place on Saturday August 24, 2024 at 2:00pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, COALDALE CHAPEL (2216 21a Ave, Coaldale).
Friends are welcome to meet with the family on Friday August 23, 2024 from 7:00 to 8:00pm at the COALDALE CHAPEL, and Saturday August 24, 2024 from 1:00 – 1:45pm also at the church in Coaldale.
The Interment will take place at 10:00am on Saturday at the Cardston Cemetery.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca

KERGAN, Mary

KERGAN We announce the passing of MARY SYBLE KERGAN on August 17, 2024 at the age of 74 years.
She is survived by her husband Gordon Kergan; children, Wanda (Dwight), Shawna (Cameron), Sherida (Jason) and Richard; 13 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
She will be greatly missed.
The Funeral Service will take place on Saturday August 24, 2024 at 1:00pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, KNIGHT STREET CHAPEL (260 East 200 North, Raymond Alberta)
Friends are welcome to meet with the family on Friday August 23, 2024 from 7:00 to 8:00pm at the KNIGHT STREET CHAPEL, and Saturday August 24, 2024 from 12:00 – 12:45pm prior to the service at the church.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca

HEINEN, Linda

LINDA HEINEN 1944 – 2024 Ephesians 6:13-17 The Lord in His infinite wisdom decided to call Linda home early Wednesday morning, August 14, 2024. She was the devoted wife of Henry Heinen for the last 57 years. She is survived by her husband, six children, ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Left to mourn are her husband, daughters Janna (Allen) Veenland, Kristyn (Andrew) Schalk, Melissa (Trevor) Bezooyen, Dani; sons Joe and Gus; grandchildren Logan (Anna), Brady (Michelle), Gavin (Sarah), Riley (Abbey), lan, Claire, Noah, Carter, Evan, and Sammy Lynn; great grandson, Hudson; brother George (Florence) Visser; brothers in law Roelof (Fern), William (Darlene); sister-in-law (Jeanette); and many nephews and nieces.
She was predeceased by her parents, John and Johanna Visser and nephew John Jr., with whom she had a close bond.
Linda was a devoted and committed Mom and foster Mom to many young children, especially babies. She fostered for about forty years including failure-to-thrive young ones. She also homeschooled many special-needs children after a four-year career as an elementary teacher. She loved many animals including dogs, cats, horses, donkeys, and ponies. Linda loved horseback riding while growing up on the farm near Neerlandia.
For those who wish to donate to a worthy cause in her memory, please consider the Immanuel Christian School Endowment Fund.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm, on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at IRON SPRINGS CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, IRON SPRINGS, Alberta.
A private family committal will take place at Huntsville cemetery prior to the memorial service.
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SCHNITZER, Edward “Ed”

EDWARD “ED” SCHNITZER 1953 – 2024 It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our beloved Eddie. A brother, a friend and an uncle. Eddie passed away at Chinook Hospital after a long battle with illness. He stayed positive the whole way through. A true fighter.
Interment will be held at 1:00 pm, on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY, 1210 Scenic Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta.
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VIROSTEK, Donald

DONALD VIROSTEK 1938 – 2024 Mr. Donald Roy Virostek of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Donna Virostek, passed away at Edith Cavell Care Centre on Saturday, August 17, at the age of 86 years. Ironically, he and Donna were united on August 17, 1961, and he departed from her on August 17, 2024, after 63 years of marriage.
Donald was born on March 1, 1938, the 10th of 13 children born to Samuel and Mary Virostek. He was raised, educated and graduated in Enchant, Alberta. He farmed for his dad before buying his own farm in 1961 when he married his high school sweetheart, Donna Howg. Together they raised 2 children, Pamela and Trevor.
His motto in farming was “You don’t need to buy new machinery; you just need to fix the old.” He was active in the community and attended the Ibbestad Lutheran Church. He enjoyed all sports, especially hockey, where he was an avid goalie for the Enchant Ninety Niners.
Besides farming, he worked for Jan Electric in Vauxhall, was employed at the beet dump for a while and enjoyed being the grounds keeper at the Enchant Golf Course. In 1998 he retired and resided in Lethbridge where he continued working at the golf course. Later, he was employed at the Lethbridge Exhibition.
Donald took great pride in his yard and garden, and upon his retirement, he spent a lot of time looking after it. Pam will say she learned her yard work skills from her dad. He also enjoyed doing puzzles and making matchstick models. There were “many” puzzles and models.
He was a proud grandpa, and through the years, he followed all of his grandchildren with their many sports and interests, and this was his “life!”.
Due to ailing health, Donald moved to Edith Cavell Care Centre where he resided for the last 3.5 months. Our family would like to thank Leanne and the health care staff for the love and compassion shown to him during his stay. Dad was known to the staff that cared for him as “Papa”, and they enjoyed his quick wit and teasing abilities.
Besides his loving wife Donna, Donald leaves behind his children Pamela (Lonnie) Odland and her 3 children Brendan (Lucy), Jaden (Nikki), and Karlee (Brendan) Hendriks; his favourite son Trevor (Paula) and their 2 daughters Rylee and Amber; 5 great grandchildren Rory, Nash, Harper, Kiptyn, Briggs and another one on the way; 3 sisters in law Diane, Linda, Joan, Virostek; brother in Law Larry Haller; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents Samuel and Mary Virostek; parents in law Art and Phyllis Howg; 12 siblings Helen (Emil) Gilbert, Mary (Simon) Berger, Samuel (Luella), George (Shirley), Joseph, Elizabeth “Betty” (Stanley) Speager, Michael, Verne; Josephine (Steve) Kondas, Lawrence, Wayne, and Theresa; and special son in law Kalvin Odland.
The family invites relatives and friends to share in a Come and Go Reception which will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, on Friday, August 23, 2024, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.
Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Edith Cavell Care Centre, 1255, 5th Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0V6.
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SMITH, Norma

SMITH NORMA GRACE (LITCHFIELD) SMITH of Raymond, Alberta passed away peacefully at the Good Samaritan Prairie Ridge retirement home on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at the age of 97 years after a long illness.
A Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, RAYMOND STAKE CENTRE at 2 N 200 W in Raymond on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 11:00 AM with President Greg Fode presiding.
Interment will follow at the Raymond Cemetery.
Friends may meet the family on Saturday August 31, 2024 from 9:45 to 10:45 AM at the STAKE CENTRE prior to the funeral service.
A link for the livestream will be available on the Salmon and Sons website.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca

LOOK, Jack

LOOK JACK MORRISON LOOK, of Coalhurst, beloved husband of Margaret Look, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Health Centre – Palliative Care Unit, on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at the age of 94 years.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the COALHURST COMMUNITY HALL, 527 – 50 Avenue, Coalhurst, AB, on Sunday, September 29, 2024 from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers and in memory of Jack, donations may be made to the Jack Ady Cancer Centre, c/o Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation (crhfoundation.ca)
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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