Friday, November 8, 2024

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on November 8, 2024.

Stern, Rhea RHEA HARRIET STERN May 17, 1948 – October 26, 2024 Most people learn to walk once, Rhea wanted to walk three times. Rhea’s mantra, “I will walk again,” echoes among her friends and caregivers. So positive!
Born in Montreal, Rhea’s beautiful vessel began her eternal voyage in the arms of her loving husband David in their home at Lethbridge.
Rhea’s life is a testimony to loyalty, loving, determination, focus, quiet resolve and humility. A magnificent example of mother – son bonding, her love for her son Robb, teaches tenderness in caring with strength.
This past year Rhea has three life saving surgeries. Daunting they were. Rhea emerged each time more willful to live. We learn so much of human depth in such times. Waking briefly from one lengthy surgery, Robb and I by her, she said “Are you guys okay?”, always thinking of others first!
Rhea’s kindness, trusting, generosity of spirit, listening and understanding were who she was long before I met her over 40 years ago. Rhea is humble!
We are most grateful to the medical staff at Peter Lougheed Hospital, Lethbridge Hospital, St. Michael’s Health Centre’s PARP program and Lethbridge Orthotics.
During early afternoon on the day she died Rhea won! She crossed her finish line! Rhea walked without a cane or walker!
It is a privilege and honour to be Rhea’s partner and companion for decades. I will do my best to speak of and to Rhea in the present tense. Rhea’s life and story continues with people who knew her well and love her.
May her beauty and vessel enjoy fair breezes on her journey to forever!
“We are stardust” Carl Sagan There will be a gathering to remember Rhea in the future. An announcement will be published. Should you wish, Rhea’s charities were: Women’s Shelter, Diabetes, War Amps and the Food Bank.

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ERSKINE, Bev Bev Erskine 1941 – 2024 Beverly Louise Erskine, beloved wife of the late Doug Erskine, passed away in Taber on Monday, November 4, 2024 at the age of 83 years. A private burial service will be held at the Taber Memorial Garden prior to the funeral on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Bev’s life at the Royal Canadian Legion, 5205 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 between 2:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M. There will be a program at 2:00 P.M with Life Celebrant Shelly Bassett officiating. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com. Bev is survived by her children David (Dolly) Erskine of Didsbury and their children Stephanie (Matt) Emberley and Ryan Erskine; Deanna (Gary) Glas of Taber and their children Breanne (Chris) Shaw (their children Ainsley and Madisyn), Steve (Willeke) Glas (their children Emersyn, Adalynn and Colton) and Kim Glas; Brad Erskine of High River and his children Sam Erskine, Jesse Taylor and Jordan Taylor; Lara (Dallas) Higgs of Saskatoon and their children Jenessa Higgs (Bryce Davidson), Marissa Higgs, Lane Higgs, Kienna Higgs and Tanner Scott (Chelsea LaPrairie). She is also survived by her sisters Pat Ring and Anne Craik. She was predeceased by her husband Doug Erskine; parents Fred and Elizabeth Fellger; brothers Fred Fellger Jr. and Allan Fellger. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Bev’s name may be made directly to the Alzheimer’s Society, 40, 1202 – 2 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0E3 (www.alzheimer.ca). Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

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DREW, Margaret DREW It is with joyful sorrow and quiet relief that we announce the peaceful passing of our adored and amazing mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Margaret Elizabeth Craig Drew. She died on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, on a beautiful, sunny fall day in Lethbridge, AB, aged 92, after a five year life struggle with Alzheimer’s. She will be deeply missed by her family, many friends and especially the exceptional caregivers at the Legacy Lodge.
Margaret lived a long, fulfilling and incredible life in her 92 years. She was known for her sunny smile, a laugh accompanied by an “accelerando flare,” that even forced cranky old men to grin, her laugh causing others to laugh with her. She had a special warm spot for life’s downtrodden and less fortunate. She possessed a remarkable gift of making new friends, which evolved into many meaningful life long friendships. She had such a zest for life!
She converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shortly after her marriage and was a life long contributor to her church, serving in many positions over the years with the Savior as her example. Margaret was also a community volunteer, spending many years with Birthright in Lethbridge, AB and Timmins, ON, including working closely with the infamous Flying Father Les Costello on the committee. (Oh, to be a fly on the wall listening to those two!).
Born April 9, 1932 in Newmarket, ON to Harold and Marion Craig, Margaret moved to Timmins, ON as a young child. She married her high school sweetheart, William “Bill” Drew, on June 28, 1951. Together they owned and ran William Drew Florists, with stores throughout the Porcupine mining camp. Eventually, they sold their businesses and moved west in 1978 to Lethbridge, AB where they opened another flower shop and Margaret, expanded it (in partnership) into a Bridal shop next door. Upon retirement they immersed themselves as adult learners, finishing their high school diplomas together and enrolled in numerous college classes, as well as serving as instructors in floral design at Lethbridge Community College.
Together they lived a life of shared adventures, that included travel to many parts of the world together, including Europe, the UK, Egypt, Mexico, Hawaii, the Caribbean, Arizona and Florida.
Margaret was predeceased by her husband Bill (May 2023), both parents, her sister Lori (Galbraith), and a great-granddaughter (Madison). She is survived by sisters Wendy Peck (Bob), Elaine Cloutier (Andre), her five children Craig (Allison), Lori (Mike), Cindy, David (Janet), and Peter (Colleen), and bunches and bunches of marvelous grandchildren and great-grandchildren (23+52!). She was “that” party grandmother who injected plenty of life into her parties, and was beloved by each of her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
We will all miss her warmth and presence at Drew family reunions, her unwavering family support, spirited discussions and words of wisdom. She will be welcomed into Heaven by a plethora of family and friends on the other side who will be admonished to “keep it down” by heavenly matrons. Mom-you’ve been the best and we love you dearly.
A Celebration of Life for Margaret will be held at SALMON & SONS FUNERAL HOME in Lethbridge, AB, Saturday November 9, 2024 at 11:00 AM.
Friends are welcome to meet with the family from 10:00 to 10:45am prior to the service at the funeral home.
Livestream will be available on Salmon and Sons website prior to the Service.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca

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JAGDAT, Premematie JAGDAT PREMEMATIE JEAN JAGDAT (née Shivlochan) passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge, AB, on Monday, November 4, 2024 at the age of 78 years.
Prem was a beloved figure in her family, a devoted wife to her late husband Stanley Kuldip Chandrikha (Hansraj) Jagdat, and a loving mother to her daughters: Jennifer Jagdat and Natalie Jagdat Hopkins. She was adored by her grandchildren: Reily, Rhett, and Rachel Hopkins. Her family circle was wide, including her sisters: Delassie, Yoganie, Dhanpatti Shivlochan and Sumintra Shiwlochan. She was a cherished auntie to numerous nieces and nephews.
Prem was preceded in death by her parents, Beatrice Rohanie and Khana Shivlochan, her brother, James Boodwah Shiwlochan, and her sisters, Dularie Shivlochan and Jaswanti Kumal.
Prem was born October 11, 1946, and she dedicated her life to her family and faith.
Prem’s career included teaching, Administrator for the British Museum, Eaton’s, Sedgwick, and Mercer. She was an alumna of The College of Preceptors in London.
She was member of The Redeemed Christian Church Of God. Her interests were diverse, including gardening, cooking, baking, and her cats.
Prem’s legacy of love, faith, and perseverance will be remembered by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She will be deeply missed.
The family invites those who knew and loved Prem to attend a Celebration of Life at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. The Celebration of Life will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Prem’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to World Vision Canada (worldvision.ca)

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

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SCOUT, Gary SCOUT “Yea, though I walk: through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.” Psalm 23 It is with tremendous sadness that we the families of Gary Dwight Scout announce his passing on October 29, 2024. Dwight has gone on his journey to the spirit world to be with the Creator and has left to mourn his passing are his children Heyden Scout and Brooke Brewer, his parents Kelli (Vince) Wells and Garry (Buffy) Knife, his sisters Shauna (Cody) Scout, Camilla (Orin), Samantha Big Head and brother Garrett Cat Face, his grandmother Evangeline Provost, his large extended families and friends.
To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca.

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