Wednesday, October 16, 2024

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on October 16, 2024.

BAILIE, Carson

CARSON T. BAILIE 1944 – 2024 Mr. Carson T. Bailie, passed away at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at the age of 80 years.
An Interment will be held at 2:00 pm, on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at ARCHMOUNT CEMETERY, 2710, WESTSIDE DRIVE, Lethbridge, Alberta.
A Celebration of Carson’s Life will be held at 3:30 pm, on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the LAKEVIEW SALON, AT THE AGRI-FOOD HUB & TRADE CENTRE, 3401 PARKSIDE DR. SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.
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HRIBAR, Johanna

JOHANNA HRIBAR 1940 – 2024 Mrs. Johanna Hribar of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. John Hribar, passed away at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre on Monday, October 14, 2024, at the age of 84 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
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FLEMING, Martha

FLEMING MARTHA JEAN FLEMING (née Calder), of Lethbridge, beloved partner of Nick Hayes, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, surrounded by family, on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at the age of 79 years.
Martha is survived by her son Tom (Paula) Fleming of Lethbridge, and grandchildren, Cody Fleming and Kaitlin Fleming; by Nick’s children, Joy (Erik) Willihnganz and James (Mary) Hayes and grandchildren, Ezekiel and Obadiah Hayes, and Levi and Sophia Willihnganz. She is also survived by her sisters: Debora Granberg, and Marcella Beadling (Don); brothers: Bill (Norma) Calder, and Floyd (Deb) Calder; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her son, Trevor Bryce Fleming in 2023, her parents, Vernon & Norma Calder, brothers-in-law, Terry Granberg and Bob Beadling, and nephew, Daniel Calder.
Born in Lethbridge and raised on the farm in Aden, AB, the Sweetgrass Hills were her backyard. Martha attended school in Milk River where she met, Bryce Fleming, then she attended business college in Calgary. Martha and Bryce were married in 1964, and their twins, Tom and Trevor, were born in November, 1967. Martha was the “den mother” for many of the twins’ friends over the years, and was well know and loved for her cooking, baking, school lunches, and kindness to all. Martha started her insurance career at Dadswell Forster, and later, became part owner. Martha continued to work there, after selling her interest, until her retirement in 2015. She loved her job and her many loyal customers and went above and beyond for them.
Martha met Nick in the early 1990s and they enjoyed camping and travelling together to their various warm climate destinations. Martha was an avid Lethbridge Hurricanes fan, and together, she and Nick were season ticket holders and were loyal attendees at all the home games. She was always cheering on “our boys”.
Martha enjoyed being a member of sorority for many years and went on many shop till you drop trips with her sorority sisters, an won the “paid the most duty prize” more than once. She made many lasting friendships and enjoyed the love and companionship she received through sorority.
Above all else, she loved her family, and called herself, “The Matriarch.” Everyone loved to gather at her house for holiday meals, puzzles, games and visits. Her door was always open, and her kindness, patience, and generosity to all of us will never be forgotten and forever appreciated. She will be greatly missed by all.
A Celebration of Martha’s life will be held at the AGRI-FOOD HUB & TRADE CENTRE, 101 Exhibition Way South, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10:30 A.M. with Pat Siedlecki officiating. The Celebration of life will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Martha’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.

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DERKSEN, David

David Derksen 1931 – 2024 David William Derksen, beloved husband of Betty Derksen, passed away peacefully in Taber on Monday, October 14, 2024 at the age of 93 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, October 17, 2024 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will held at the Taber Evangelical Church (formerly the Evangelical Mennonite Church), 5001 – 64 Avenue, Taber on Friday, October 18, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
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 12:45 P.M. on Friday, October 18, 2024. Barring any technical difficulties, the livestream will begin at 1:00 P.M.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

SIGLER, Laurie

SIGLER LAURIE LYNN SIGLER, of Lethbridge, passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at the age of 60 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.

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

STEED, Bruce

STEED Bruce David Steed passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, in Lethbridge, Alberta, at the age of 95 years.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 19, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Lethbridge Stake Centre, 2410 – 28 St S (beside the Enmax).
Meet the family 9:45 am – 10:45 am, Funeral at 11:00 am.
Instead of flowers, please donate to the Humanitarian Fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca

SWARTZENBERGER, Rodney

SWARTZENBERGER RODNEY SWARTZENBERGER, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Brenda Swartzenberger, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Friday, October 11, 2024 at the age of 52 years.
A Celebration of Rodney’s life will be held at UNIVERSITY DRIVE ALLIANCE CHURCH, 55 Columbia Blvd. West, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. with Travis Holownia officiating. The Celebration of Life will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Rodney’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.

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

BARDICS, Bernadette

BERNADETTE BARDICS 1958 – 2024      It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our sister Bernadette (Bernie) Bardics, who passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the age of 66 years.
    Bernie was born April 5, 1958. During her lifetime Bernie worked at the El Rancho Motor Inn and Maple Leaf Pork. When possible, she spent much of her time fulfilling her dream of traveling. 
     She is survived by brother Lou Bardics; sister Marie Hopman and her twin sister Rosemary Ostrow; she is also survived by several nieces and 2 nephews.  
     She was predeceased by her parents Louis and Maria Bardics; and her brother Steve Bardics. 
     We would like to thank the staff at St. Mike’s Palliative Care Centre for looking after her so very well.
     A small intimate family Graveside Service will be held on Saturday October 19, 2024.
     Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Cancer research.
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BLANKENSHIP, John “Bill”

JOHN “BILL” BLANKENSHIP 1934 – 2024 Mr. John William “Bill” Blankenship of Lethbridge, passed away at Adaptacare on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the age of 90 years.
Bill was born and raised in Chilliwack, B.C and later moved to Kamloops, B.C with his parents and his sister. Bill’s father John was hired to run the Molson Hop Farm in Kamloops, B.C.
Bill later met Marilyn (nee-Hogg) and they married in 1960, and started their family in 1961. After the hop farm shut down, Bill and the family moved to Lethbridge, to work at Lethbridge Molson Brewery till the Brewery closed its doors permanently in 1990. That is when Bill decided to retire. He thought that it would be a good fit, which it was for him. He loved puttering around the house, always loved helping out with what he could do.
Bill loved supporting his 3 kids through their sports. He was a dedicated hockey fan as a season ticket holder to the Lethbridge Broncos then the Lethbridge Hurricanes where he was a shareholder as well. He loved listening to his country music mixture of all the good old Country singers. He also enjoyed listening to ABBA. We would always see him, tapping his fingers or tapping his toes to the beat of the music.
Bill will be dearly missed by his 3 children Allen (Cathy), Greg and Linda (Lindsay); grandchildren Alicia, Shantelle, Andrew & Sebastian, and his great grandchildren. He will also be missed by his nieces and nephews, who he enjoyed visiting with.
He was predeceased by his parents John and Alice; and sister Doreen Kurchner.
The family wishes to thank Adaptacare and the Doctors for their care and support they gave Bill while he was there. Thank you to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapel for your caring service.
In respect to Bill’s wishes a private family service will be held.
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