Wednesday, September 11, 2024

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on September 11, 2024.

EVINS, Patricia “Pat”

PATRICIA “PAT” EVINS 1962 – 2024 Mrs. Patricia “Pat” Evins of Coaldale, beloved wife of the late Mr. Stephen Evins, passed away at Coaldale Health Centre on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at the age of 62 years.
Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.
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HUDGINS, William

WILLIAM HUDGINS 1944 – 2024 William “Bill” Hudgins of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Diana Hudgins, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness at Chinook Regional Hospital on September 4, 2024, at the age of 80 years.
Besides his loving wife, Diana, Bill is survived by his children; Stacey (Brian) Wichers, Jason Hudgins, Darryl (Kaylene) Onofrychuck, Shelley (Rory) Smith, grandchildren; Easton, Brittany, Paige, Taylor, Ashely, Matthew, Josh, Gregory, Angela, Nicole; and great-grandchildren, Holly, Damien, Archer and Amelia.
Born in Peterborough, Ontario, Bill’s heart was in Alberta where he had completed his basic training for the United Peace Keeping Forces. Bill moved to Calgary in 1980 and settled permanently with Diana in Lethbridge in 1982. Bill was proud to have worked for Facilities Management at the University of Lethbridge for 28 years.
Bill was a man of few words, but he loved fishing with best friend, Sonny and looked forward to getting together at Keho Lake to catch up and put a pole in the water. Bill also enjoyed watching his grandchildren’s soccer, football and hockey games and attending dance recitals.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish, memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
A private family service will be held later.
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SKRETTING, Dianne

DIANNE SKRETTING 1944 – 2024 Mrs. Dianne Skretting, passed away at home on Monday, September 2, 2024, at the age of 79 years.
Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapel.
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KUHN, Leonard

LEONARD KUHN 1936 – 2024 Mr. Leonard Kuhn, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Olga Kuhn passed away after a lengthy illness at Good Samaritan West Highland on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at the age of 88 years.
Born in Josefstal Ukraine on July 23, 1936, he emigrated to Canada along with his mother and settled in Southern Alberta.
He enjoyed the outdoors, often hunting and fishing in the local areas, and camping with his friends. He was also a member of the German Canadian Club, the choir, and the shooting Club.
He purchased property on Mayne Island, British Columbia, and enjoyed traveling there, building a home which he shared with family and friends.
In 2005, Olga succumbed to cancer and Leonard was a bit lost without her but kept busy with his political interests and family history/genealogy pursuits.
He was fortunate enough to connect with Erica who provided him with much appreciated love and companionship. They shared two good years before Leonard’s health took a turn, and Erica was always there for him.
Leonard is survived by his sons Martin (Dennie), and Victor (Denise), and grandson Avery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Alberta.
A come and go Reception will be held at 12:00 pm, on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.
A private family Interment will be held prior in the Mountain View Cemetery.
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WONG, Phan

PHAN CHI WONG 1957 – 2024 Mrs. Phan Chi Wong of Calgary, formerly of Lethbridge and beloved wife of the late Mr. Vinh Ho, passed away suddenly at Calgary Foothills Medical Centre on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at the age of 67 years.
Phan is survived by her daughters Sally Monaghan, Amy Nicholson, Stephanie Lee-Chen; sons David Ho and Jason Ho; grandchildren Zander Monaghan, Sylas Monaghan, Talon Monaghan, Francis Nicholson, Jaden Ho, and Maxwell Ho; sister Wing Chi Hoang; brothers Duc Chi Hoang, Sat Hoang and Ming Chi Hoang.
Family and Friends are invited to pay their respects between 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm on Friday, September 13, 2024, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta.
A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00pm on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Wayne Kwan, officiating. An inurnment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery. Friends and family who are unable to attend in person are invited to watch the service via livestream, please go to https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/Phan Chi Wong Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com
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MANKOW, Sergius

MANKOW SERGIUS MANKOW, of Milk River, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Monday, September 9, 2024 at the age of 84 years.
Sergius is the loving father of Lisa (Rob) Still (Jaelynn (Tanner) and Alyssa Cole ) of Lethbridge, David (Kelly) Mankow (Megan and Ryan) of Cranford, Darlene (Doug) Snow of Lethbridge, Tania (Jake) Wall (Ocean, Triveni, Vienna, and Briggs) of Crowsnest Pass, Natasha (Jason) Webber of Brandon, MB, Jonathan Mankow of Ixtapa, and Pauline Mankow of Lethbridge. He is also survived by sister Joan (Reay) Clarke and sister-in-law Ethel Mankow as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by parents John & Katherine (née Koziol) Mankow, sister Elizabeth Moffat and brother Leon Mankow, as well as friend Margaret Oslanski.
A Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at HOLY ASCENSION RUSSO GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH, 8 km west of Calmar on Hwy 39, then 3 km north on RR 275, Calmar, AB, on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Yevhen Protsenko and Very Reverend Igor Kisil celebrating.
Following the Funeral Liturgy, Sergius will be laid to rest in Holy Ascension Russo Greek Orthodox Cemetery.
In memory of Sergius, donations may be made to the Prostate Cancer Centre (prostatecancercentre.ca) and to the Holy Ascension Russo Greek Orthodox Church (Box 799 Calmar, AB, T0C 0V0)

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CAREFOOT, Lloyd

CAREFOOT LLOYD GEORGE CAREFOOT, passed away suddenly on September 6, 2024, at the age of 92.
Leaving behind his loving life partner of 65 years Ruth; his children: Rob, Carrie (Lawrence) and Colleen (Ernie); grandchildren: Deanna (Nathaniel), Bryan, Mackenzie and Kyle; and great-grandchildren, Peter and Elizabeth.
Lloyd was born in Radway, Alberta. He completed his schooling in Waskatenau, Alberta and obtained a diploma in Agriculture from Vermilion School of Agriculture.
Lloyd was active in Scouting with the 14th Lethbridge Scout Troop for 50 years. He has been an active member of the Lethbridge IOF since 1969 and a volunteer and Director of the Lethbridge Food Bank for over 35 years.
He has raised significant funds for the Canadian Red Cross, Victorian Order of Nurses, Canadian Kidney Foundation, CNIB Canada, Norbridge Senior Center, Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association, and the Stirling Railroad Museum Association. Lloyd received the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award in 2014 and numerous other awards too numerous to mention throughout his life.
A Celebration of Lloyd’s Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Trevor Potter officiating. The Celebration of Life will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Lloyd’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.
Lloyd will be laid to rest in a private Family Graveside Service in Mountain View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, feel free to donate to the Lethbridge food bank (www.lethbridgefoodbank.ca) or the Canadian Diabetes Association (www.diabetes.ca) in memory of Lloyd Carefoot.

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CHRISTENSEN, Joyce

CHRISTENSEN, Joyce 1931- 2024 Joyce Nilsson Christensen, wife of Don Christensen, passed away August 20, 2024.
She will be missed by Don, and her children Gary Nilsson and Barb Van Orman and their families.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 11:00AM at the Stirling Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (413 3RD ST. Stirling).
To send a message of condolence please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca

KISH, Peter

KISH PETER STEPHEN KISH, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Linda Kish, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital with family at his side on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at the age of 82 years.
Peter is survived by his beloved wife Linda. His sons: Trevor (Anne), Cary and Anthony (Nikki). Grandchildren: Jelena, Roman, Karver, Mckinna, Kamryn, Charlee, Jordynn and Steven.
Peter was predeceased by his infant son Steven, Sister Maryanne, Mother Margaret and Father Peter.
Peter was a kind soul with a deep faith. He had a positive impact on his community, family and everyone he met.
He was a son, brother, uncle, father, coach, Boy Scout leader, friend and a man of faith. To be a friend of Peter, meant he considered you family – and family meant everything to him.
For almost 40 years, Peter coached fastpitch softball and hockey. He had great respect and understanding for all the youth he coached. Everyone had equal playing time. He was so proud to coach his sons and eventually coach his grandsons alongside his sons.
Together with Linda, they formed a new scouting group to show Christian values and encourage the best out of the Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts under their leadership.
Peter and Linda also worked as a team with Retrovaille of Montana for many years helping to heal troubled marriages. They traveled throughout Canada and the USA sharing their own love story.
Pete shared his gift and talents of music with several Parishes for over 45 years. He taught himself how to play guitar and joined the St. Pat’s Church Folk group, singing and playing guitar.
He did, however, have a great aversion to microphones!
Pete worked 45 years as a construction electrician. He took great pride in his work and in mentoring new men and women into the trade. His motto was “If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well”. This earned him the nickname “Old School”.
Pete wore blue jeans every day of his adult life, changing to black jeans for those special occasions! We encourage you to wear jeans and dress casually for his Prayer Service and Funeral.
A Prayer Vigil will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. with Sharon Hagel officiating. The Prayer Vigil will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Peter’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 – 12 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, September 13, 2024 at 10:30 A.M. with Father Kevin Tumback celebrating.
In lieu of flowers, to honor his lifelong commitment to coaching, donations can be made in Peter’s name to KidSport Lethbridge (kidsportcanada.ca/alberta/lethbridge-taber/)

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FULLER, Michael

MICHAEL FULLER 1958 – 2024 Mr. Michael Delos Fuller of Lethbridge, born in Taber, Alberta on November 22, 1958, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, June 21, 2024, at the age of 65 years.
Michael will be sadly missed by his sisters Bonnie Fuller and Mary Ann Fuller.
He was predeceased by his father Delos Fuller; his mother Phyllis Valgardson; and sister Gail Fuller.
The world has lost a kind and gentle soul.
A Celebration of Michael’s Life will be held at 11:00 am, on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.
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CLEGHORN, Gary

GARY CLEGHORN 1955 – 2024 Gary Charles Cleghorn of Picture Butte passed away peacefully with Brenda, Ryan, Ashley, Jalayne and Jeff by his side at St. Michael’s Health Centre.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 pm, on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the family campground. Please contact family for directions. Camping is available.
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