Thursday, October 3, 2024

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on October 3, 2024.

PETIOT, Donna PETIOT Donna Petiot, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away peacefully on September 20th 2024, at the age of 79, in Lethbridge, Alberta. Donna was born on November 4th 1944.
Donna is survived by her husband of 46 years, David, her son Cameron, her 5 grandchildren Beau, Riley, Sydney, Shayla and Thomas, and her 5 great-grandchildren Arrow, Lake, Johnny, Leah and Jack.
Survived by her sister and brother in-law Diana and Bruce Walker, sister in-law Sheryl Petiot, many nephews and grand nephews and nieces. Nephew Scott and his wife Celia Marshalsay. Donna was like a second mother to Scott.
Predeceased by her mother and father Elsie and George Marshalsay, her mother and father-in-law Anna and Adolph Petiot, her sister and brother-in-law Dianne and Lorne Darlington, her daughter Kelly Martin, brother-in-law Jerry Petiot, nephew Jamie walker and many aunts and uncle’s.
As we say goodbye to Donna we remember a life well-lived with a legacy of love, and the countless memories that will continue to inspire and guide us. Donna’s story does not end with her passing but lives on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her. She will be deeply missed and forever cherished.
A celebration of life will be held at Nikki Yuko Japanese Garden on October 6th at 2pm. All are welcome.
Donation may be made to the cancer society of Lethbridge.

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BLACK WATER, Rochelle BLACK WATER ROCHELLE CRYSTAL BLACK WATER, Koomsaamaki (Round Medicine Hat), passed away on September 28, 2024 in Lethbridge, AB at the age of 54 years. A Wake Service will be held on Friday, October 4 at Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve from 7:00 – 11:00 pm. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception Church, Blood Reserve on Saturday, October 5 at 11:00 am.
To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca.

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GAINFORD, Rita Rita Gainford 1954 – 2024 With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Rita Gainford surrounded by her loving family on Monday, September 30, 2024.
A Celebration of life will take place at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, October 7, 2024, at Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home, 703 13th St N, Lethbridge, Alberta.
To send a message of condolence please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca

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SWAN, Michael MICHAEL SWAN 1974 – 2024 Mr. Michael Swan of Lethbridge, beloved partner to Tanya Weder, and father to Grace Fooks, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at the age of 50 years.
Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel.
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SADOWSKI, Helena HELENA SADOWSKI (KORTT) 1933 – 2024 Mrs. Helena Sadowski of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Peter Sadowski, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness at home on September 25, 2024, at the age of 91 years.
A Prayer Service will be held at 6:00 PM, on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 STREET SOUTH, LETHBRIDGE, Alberta. To watch via livestream, please visit https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/HelenaHelen-Sadowski
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM, on Friday, October 4, 2024, at ST. BASILS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 604 13 STREET NORTH, LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, with Father Kevin Tumback officiating. The service will be recorded and can be viewed later at https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/HelenaHelen-Sadowski
Interment will follow the Service at the Mountain View Cemetery.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish, memorial donations may be made to any local Food Bank, or The Red Cross Charity.
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SIEGMUND, Gunther “Red” SIEGMUND 1938 – 2024 It is with great sadness and broken hearts that the family of GUNTHER “RED” SIEGMUND announce his passing on September 24, 2024 at the age of 86 years (or 43 on each side as he would say).
Gunther was born February 2, 1938 in East Prussia, Germany. Facing the hardships of war, the family immigrated to Canada and arrived in Halifax at Pier 21 on July 1st, 1952. Shortly after travelled by train to Lethbridge and settled down in Picture Butte and eventually relocated to Coaldale.
In his younger years, he had very red hair which gave him the nickname “Big Red”, that has been what people have called him for decades.
In 1959, he worked for Broder’s Canning Company and met the love of his life, Pat and they got married on May 7, 1960. While residing on a farm near Coaldale, they had their daughter Vikki, and in 1962 along came son Jerry. They moved back to Lethbridge while Red worked as a Welder for Western Metal Fabricators and in 1964 welcomed their son Rob before moving to Red Deer to work at Canada Packers. In 1977, they returned to Lethbridge where he worked at Victory Equipment until accepting a position at Canada Packers. In 1990, after Canada Packers closed operations in Lethbridge, Red worked at XL Foods Hide Plant as their night time welder/maintenance man until retiring in 2006.
During his career, Red made many close friends over the years and always had the best neighbors. His hobbies included painting as he was an extremely talented artist, fishing, hunting, checking his lotto tickets and buying crossword scratch tickets, planting, tinkering in his garage and visiting with people – there was no such thing as a quick run to the store for Red.
There was nothing Red couldn’t fix, he was the jack of all trades. With his “waste not want not” attitude, he was able to build his 2 storey dream garage using the cinder blocks that were in their backyard. Complete with an art studio on the top storey. Although he had a lot of things, which made it hard to maneuver around in the garage, however if there was anything you needed, he knew exactly where it was without worry. Unfortunately as years went on, mobility was an issue which made him unable to climb the stairs to the top storey. Until the day of his passing he carried around photos in his wallet of his paintings to show people.
Red will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 64 years, Pat; children, Victoria “Vikki” Hallowell, Gerald “Jerry” (Wendy) Siegmund, Rob Siegmund; grandchildren Nichole “Nikki” (David) Van Eden, Spencer Siegmund, Taylor Siegmund, Tanner Siegmund; great- grandchildren Brinley Van Eden & Daxton Van Eden; and sister Ingrid Siegmund. He always had a special bond with nephew Wyatt Pickering and considered him like a son. He will be dearly missed by numerous extended family members and friends including special friend Mel Groves.
Red was predeceased by his parents Erich & Klara Siegmund; his brother Udo Siegmund and sisters Brigitte (Allen) Davidson and Hildegard “Hilda” (Alvin) Pickering.
Red’s passion was his family, they were his pride and joy. He enjoyed time with his wife, children, grandchildren, and especially his great-grandchildren – smiles were immediate on his face when he saw them, he was so proud to be their Papa. Red was a great friend to many.
A Memorial service will be held at Salmon and Sons Funeral Home, 433 Stubb Ross Road South, Lethbridge on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
Red will be remembered for his extremely positive (glass full) attitude, hard working ethic, his calm nature, incredible humour, wisdom, his giving soul and his contagious smile!
He loved completely, cared deeply and will be profoundly missed.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca

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DOROK, Emil DOROK EMIL DOROK, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully, yet unexpectedly at the Chinook Regional Hospital, in the early morning hours on Sunday September 29, 2024, at the age of 92 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Thursday October 3, 2024, with a Viewing at 10:30 A.M. and the Funeral Service to follow at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Lee Loveridge officiating. Following the Funeral Service, Emil will be laid to rest in Royal View Memorial Cemetery, 5920 13 St North, Lethbridge.

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

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LAMMERTSEN, Arlene LAMMERTSEN Come to me, all you who are weary and burden and I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28) In our Lord’s infinite wisdom, he chose to call His beloved child, ARLENE BRENDA LAMMERTSEN, home to be with Him on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at the age of 63, after a brief illness. We who loved Arlene immensely grieve her loss, yet know that her pain and suffering is no more.
Arlene is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, George; her son Ryan (Keila), and their children, Rebecca and Benjamin of Surrey, BC; son Tyler (Leanne), and their children, Sam, Charlotte, and Annie, of Lethbridge; sister Sharon (Andy) Houweling; brothers Ron and Leroy Schalk; and sister-in-law Aly (Jerry) Visser of Rocky Mountain House, AB. She is also survived by many uncles, aunts, nieces, and nephews. Furthermore, she is survived by her daughter-in-spirit, Yukiko Imai, of Japan. There are so many other friends and colleagues left behind, all of whom she cherished deeply.
She was predeceased by her father, Casey Schalk and parents-in-law, Henk and Bertha Lammertsen, her nephew, Derek Schalk, and her child that she was never able to meet on this earth.
Arlene was born to Casey and Florence Schalk in Lethbridge on August 13, 1961. Over time, she was joined by her sister, Sharon and two brothers, Ron and Leroy. Arlene attended and graduated from Immanuel Christian Schools in 1979. Following high school, she attended Grant MacEwan College studying her great passion, Early Childhood Education. It was in Edmonton that she met her love, George, and they were married on July 29th, 1983. From that time on, they were on a wonderful adventure and they soon welcomed their sons, Ryan and Tyler.
One of Arlene’s great joys was the care and teaching of children. Arlene followed her passion while they lived in Beiseker, and later when they moved to Lethbridge, volunteering for many years at her church’s Sunday School program. She worked for many years at Park Meadows Christian Playschool, with wonderful colleagues to offer the best preschool program in Lethbridge. Even more recently, Arlene recalled many of her wonderful students, who shared great memories with “Teacher Arlene”.
Arlene’s greatest delight was in her grandchildren. She loved to be with them, both in person and via Facetime, whether reading books, doing arts and crafts or watching their school or sport events. Her pride in her grandkids was immense and she was not only “Grammie”, but teacher and friend.
A Viewing will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, October 4, 2024 from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Arlene will be laid to rest at ROYAL VIEW CEMETERY, 5920 – 13 Street North, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:00 A.M.
A Memorial Service for anyone who cherished Arlene or her family will be held at PARK MEADOWS BAPTIST CHURCH, 2011 – 15 Avenue North, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 11:30 A.M. with Pastor Paul Van Stralen officiating. All are welcome to attend. The Memorial Service will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Arlene’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.
For those who wish to donate to a worthy cause in Arlene’s memory, please consider the Immanuel Christian Schools in Lethbridge or the Regent Christian Academy Society, Surrey, BC.

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

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PASQUOTTI, Ignazio PASQUOTTI MR. IGNAZIO PASQUOTTI passed away in Kamloops, BC on Monday, September 23, 2024 at the age of 87 years.
Born in Italy, Ignazio came to Canada in 1952 and spent many years in Lethbridge with his family. He left to find work in Kamloops in 1965 and remained there for the rest of his life.
Ignazio is survived by his two sons, Rossano (Joanne) of Ladysmith, BC, and Ric (Joan) of Victoria, BC, and his daughter, Amanda Sugrue; 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
A Private Family Prayer Service will take place at Cornerstone Funeral Home. Afterwards, Ignazio will be laid to rest at Royal View Cemetery.

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

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SCHLACHTER, Jim JIM SCHLACHTER 1951 – 2024 Mr. Jim Glen Randall Schlachter of Lethbridge passed away at St. Michael’s Health Centre on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the age of 73 years.
A Visitation will be held at 10:00 am, on Monday, October 7, 2024, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am, on Monday, October 7, 2024, at MARTIN BROHTERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Reverend Trevor Potter, officiating.
A private family Interment will be held.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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LIND, Cleo CLEO MARIE LIND (Shaffer) 1928-2024 Cleo passed away peacefully Saturday, Sept. 28/24 at the age of 95.
Cleo is survived by “Sunnyboy” Monte (Lisa) Lind; grandchildren Tammy (Barry) Ellis, Stacie (Corey) Biddlecombe, James (Kim) Szutarski, Tyler (Jamee) and Jodi Lind; great grandchildren Steven (Debbie) Ellis and Chelsea Ellis, Levi and Brooke Biddlecombe, Brittney, Bradey, Skyler and Joshua Szutarski; great-great grandchildren Brynlee and Haisley Ellis, Kayda and Ayce Biddlecombe; sisters Ila (Morrie) Tuff, Jean (Roy) Hirsche; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her loving husband Verl Lind; daughters Bonnie (Richard) Szutarski, Connie Hass, Vaughn Lind; her sisters Donna, Verla, Idale, Vonda; and brother Ralph.
Cleo was born in Taber, grew up on a farm in Warner where she met the love of her life Verl. They sold their farm and moved to Lethbridge to raise their family. She resided there until her passing. Cleo loved playing cards, bowling, crosswords, the golden oldies, dancing, western’s and wonder words. She loved family gatherings and spending quality time with her family.
Cleo touched many lives and will be sadly missed by all.
Friends may meet with the family at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 4, 2024 at Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home, 703 13 St N, Lethbridge, Alberta. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. with Bishop Sommerfeldt officiating. The interment will be at Mountain View Cemetery.
To send a message of condolence please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca

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COLLIER, Clinton “Clint”
CLINTON “CLINT” COLLIER 1971 – 2024 Clint passed away suddenly on September 29th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Clint was a devoted and loving husband to Shannon; beloved father to Brady & Kyra (Jessy); cherished son of Margaret Collier and Ralph (Wendy) Stolberg; brother to Ray (Mairi) Collier and sons Blake and Garret; sister Sarah (Devin) Letourneau and daughter Linnea; son in law to Pat Whimster; brother in law to Trish (Emily) Whimster and Donald Whimster; and uncle to Kaylene Neufeld & Kelcey (Ryan) Aleman and their children Waylon and Kylee. Nephew to Rose and Ken Vincent and Sue and Cheryl O’Donnell along with many beloved cousins and dear relatives. Clint treasured his dog, Kobe!
Born on July 22, 1971, Clint lived a life full of love, laughter, and kindness. He was a gentle man that would do anything to support those around him. He was a devoted husband and father; always placing family at the center of all that he did. Sports were a big part of Clint’s life, and he spent much time coaching and reffing throughout Southern Alberta. Clint was dedicated to coaching both of his children, Brady and Kyra, in all the sports they played. There are many banners hung in schools across the south in which he proudly supported athletes in championship games.
Clint was the Superintendent of Picture Butte Golf Club. He loved his career and the people that he worked side by side with every day. He had a passion for making the golf course a beautiful place for golfers. He often spoke of his grandfather, Pete Erais who guided him to follow in his career path while becoming a Superintendent of Golf. Clint was a talented golfer himself and could hit the ball longer than most (although not always straight). Shannon and Clint met one another at Picture Butte Golf course and that is where their love story began.
Clint’s unwavering dedication to family, friends, and community will be remembered by all who had the honor of knowing him.
Clint was predeceased by his grandparents Pete and Mary Erais; grandparent Rudy and Magda Stolberg; father-in-law Jack Whimster; sister-in-law Jennifer Whimster; uncles Terry and Jim O’Donnell.
A very special thank you to the Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services for their great care of Clint.
A Vigil Rites/Prayer Service will be held at 6:00pm on Friday, October 4, 2024, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects 1 hour prior. To watch the service via livestream, please go to https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/Clinton-Collier
A Funeral Mass will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at ST. MARTHA’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 355 Columbia Blvd. West, Lethbridge, Alberta, celebrant Father Kevin Tumback. To watch the Funeral Mass via livestream, please go to to https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/Clinton-Collier
Clint will be laid to rest following the service in the Royal View Cemetery.
Clint will be forever missed, but never forgotten.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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