Tuesday, October 22, 2024

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on October 22, 2024.

OLSEN, Marion “Kay”

OLSEN MARION “KAY” OLSEN, beloved husband of Patricia (Redford) Olsen, passed away in Calgary on October 17, 2024 at the age of 79 years.
Friends may meet the family at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston on Friday, October 25th from 7:00 – 8:00 pm. or at the church on Saturday, from 10:00-10:45 am prior to the service.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Temple Street Chapel (355 – 3 St W), Cardston on Saturday, October 26th, at 11:00 am.
Interment to follow in the Leavitt Cemetery.
To watch the service or send condolences please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

DZIEDZIC, Joyce

JOYCE DZIEDZIC 1933 – 2024 Mrs. Joyce Dziedzic of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Michael Dziedzic, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at the age of 91 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

ROBINSON, Lorrie

Lorrie Robinson 1961 – 2024 Lorrie Lee Robinson, beloved wife of Dan Robinson, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family in Taber on Friday, October 18, 2024 at the age of 63 years.
Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the funeral home prior to the funeral service on Thursday, October 24, 2024 between 9:00 A.M. and 9:45 A.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. with Life Celebrant Shelly Bassett officiating. Burial to follow at 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 Lorrie’s obituary page on our website and clicking on the livestream link that will be available at 9:45 A.M. on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Barring any technical difficulties, the livestream will begin at 10:00 A.M.
Lorrie will be deeply missed by many, especially her husband Dan and her children, Travis (Jenelle), Jessica, Tyler and by her grandchildren Joey and Leo. She is also survived by her sisters Donna (Ken) McFadden, Sheryl (Lew) Jones, Kate (David) Reamsbottom; her brothers Bill (Brenda) Dow, Melcolm Dow and by numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her mother Lillian Dow.
Lorrie was born in Taber on June 16, 1961, where she resided her whole life. Lorrie and Dan were married February 8, 1980. They were neighbours and friends growing up. For Dan it was love at first sight and he knew from a young age he would marry Lorrie one day. They started their family shortly after being married and raised three wonderful children. Lorrie was the best wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister and friend.
Lorrie always enjoyed baking and cooking. Each birthday for her children and grandchildren was celebrated with her cooking their favourite meal and baking their favourite cake. She always made each child feel very loved and special.
Lorrie enjoyed gardening and surrounded the outside and inside of her home with beautiful flowers and plants.
Lorrie enjoyed bowling and was a league bowler for over thirty five years. She will be deeply missed by her bowling family.
Lorrie was very creative and enjoyed making homemade cards. She joined a card making class and this group of ladies became dear friends to her. Lorrie always looked forward to spending time with these gals and she will be deeply missed by them.
Later in marriage, Lorrie and Dan enjoyed travelling together. Lorrie was always nervous about travelling so Dan would plan out an extravagant vacation ahead of time for Lorrie and he would keep the destination a surprise until they got to the airport. Once there, Lorrie loved the surprises and Dan is grateful for those wonderful memories they shared together.
Lorrie was an animal lover. She had a soft spot for neighborhood, stray cats, and brought in and took care of many over the years. Her current house cats Rambo, Sylvester known as kitten, and peeps, are missing her already.
Lorrie enjoyed going to the lake with her sister Kate and family, searching for and collecting unique rocks and fossils and over the years, Lorrie grew quite the collection.
Lorrie was the biggest part of her family’s life. Family and friends will always be grateful for the wonderful memories they shared with her.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Lorrie’s name may be made directly to the Jack Ady Cancer Centre, 960 19 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 1W5.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

ZAUGG, Ruth

ZAUGG Ruth Ellice Zundel Zaugg, wife of Ferries Bohman Zaugg, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2024. They had a good marriage in Stirling for 48 years where they raised their seven children, Lucie (Eduardo Alvarez), Max (Pat), Paul (Bronwyn), Ferris (Terry), Spencer (Cheralin), Mitzi (Doug Schmale), Holt (Monica).
She loved to share, with a glint in her eyes, to those she would meet that she had one and a half dozen children. She loved each of her children and grandchildren dearly, always putting their needs first before her own. It always brightened her day and brought her great joy to have her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other extended family visit and spend time with her. Ruth treasured her friendships, whether young or old, and generously shared her laughter, compassion, and kindness with all. She wishes to thank her many friends for their kindness over the years.
The gospel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was always an important part of Ruth’s life. She enthusiastically served a mission for the LDS church in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and area where she met her forever companion. After her mission she willingly gave up the big city life of Santa Monica, California to move to the Village of Stirling to be a loving wife and companion to Ferries.
Ruth served in many leadership positions in the LDS church. She enjoyed working within the Primary and Relief Society Organizations and found great joy and satisfaction working with the youth when she taught Seminary. Service was easy for Ruth. She was always involved helping with one endeavor or another whether it be making quilts, cooking meals, teaching English to ESL adults or serving on the Auxiliary for the Raymond and Lethbridge hospitals.
Ruth will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her.
In keeping with Ruth’s wishes there will be a family graveside service on Thursday October 24, 2024. She has requested that those wishing to pay her tribute simply, “Tell those close to you that you love them. Tell someone you care about that they make a difference in your life.”
Ruth will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband, Ferries, in the family plot at Stirling Cemetery.
To send a message of condolence please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca

SPRENTZ, Sharon

SHARON SPRENTZ 1943 – 2024 Mrs. Sharon Sprentz of Magrath, beloved wife of the late Mr. James Sprentz, passed away suddenly at home on Friday, October 18, 2024 at the age of 81 years.
Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

DEGROOT, David “Dave”

DAVID “DAVE” DEGROOT 1964 – 2024 Mr. David “Dave” DeGroot of Lethbridge passed away at Good Samaritan’s Park Meadows on Friday, October 18, 2024, at the age of 60 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

HRIBAR, Johanna

JOHANNA HRIBAR 1940 – 2024 Johanna Maria Hribar of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late John Hribar, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Health Centre on October 14, 2024, at the age of 84.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am, on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH, 2405-12 AVENUE SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Father Tim Boyle, celebrant. To watch the service via livestream, please go to https://www14.funeralwebhost.com/ymb/obituary/Johanna-Hribar to find the link.
Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

DE WITT, Harold

DE WITT GORDON HAROLD DE WITT, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Friday, October 11, 2024 at the age of 89 years.
Harold is survived by his wife Joyce of 67 years, son Doug (Nola), and daughter Melanie (Terry) Mack, as well as five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Harold was born in Vulcan, AB, in 1934, and with the exception of three years, when he and Joyce lived in Kelowna, BC, spent all his life in Alberta, eventually settling down in Lethbridge in 2008.
As per Harold’s request, no funeral service will be held.

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

RACZ, Jimmy

RACZ JIMMY RACZ, beloved husband of Linda, of Milk River, passed away peacefully at the Milk River Health Center on Friday, October 18th, 2024 at the age of 85.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 301 Main Street NW, Milk River, AB, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Pawel Andrasz O.M.I. celebrating.

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

MADANY, Steven

MADANY STEVEN RYAN MADANY, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Friday, October 18, 2024 at the age of 46 years.
As per Steven’s wishes, no funeral service will be held.

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

MCCOY, Kenneth “Ken”

MCCOY KENNETH “KEN” MCCOY, of Milk River, beloved husband of Beverley McCoy, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving wife and family, at the Good Samaritans West Highlands on Friday, October 18, 2024 at the age of 93 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 301 Main Street NW, Milk River, AB, on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Keith Dangerfield and Pastor Don Kelley officiating. The Funeral Service will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Ken’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.
In lieu of flowers and in memory of Ken, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta (Alzheimer.ca/ab/en)

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

URBAN, Julius

JULIUS JOHN URBAN 1933 – 2024 Mr. Julius John Urban of Shaughnessy & Picture Butte, beloved husband of Mrs. Lorna Urban, peacefully passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, at the age of 91 and 1/2 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.