Thursday, November 28, 2024

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on November 28, 2024.

STOLTE, Friedrich “Fred” Friedrich ‘Fred’ Stolte It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Friedrich “Fred” Stolte of West Kelowna, BC, at the age of 83 years. Fred passed peacefully in his sleep in the presence of Jesus.
He was born in Roermond in the Netherlands and came to Canada (Alberta) as a child. After many years of working at the Lethbrew in Calgary and EDMbrew, he retired to the Okanagan in 2003 with his partner, Lori.
Fred leaves behind his life partner, Lori; children, Myron (Shannon), Mark (Sandra), and Jason (Tabitha), all of Lethbridge, AB; as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents and his oldest son, Michael.
His family wishes to extend a grateful thank you to the Staff at Village at Smith Creek and to Dr. G. Verster.
If you wish, as Fred had a major love for animals, donations can be made to the SPCA or a charity of your choice in Fred’s honour. Condolences may be left at hansonsfuneral.ca.

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BAKER, Judith BAKER, Judith Elaine (February 28, 1952 – November 21, 2024) Judy peacefully concluded her mortal journey after a four-month battle with pancreatic cancer. She is survived by her husband W. Glen Baker and three sons: Jason (Tracy), Bradley, Ken (Mandy) and six grandchildren: Abbie (Brody) Roelofs, Katie, Zack, Preston, Madison and Simon. She is also survived by her sister Jean (Bruce) Blumell and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Warren and Desmonia Harris and her siblings: Sylvia (in infancy), Floyd and Marilyn (Max) Hardy.
Born in Magrath, Alberta, her early years were spent in Spring Coulee where her parents owned and operated the general store/post office. Judy graduated from Magrath High School in 1970 and went on to complete her post-secondary education obtaining her Registered Nurse designation from the Foothills Hospital School of Nursing in Calgary in 1973.
On October 20, 1973 Judy married Glen, her high school sweetheart, after he returned from serving a two-year mission to the Netherlands for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They were married in the Cardston, Alberta Temple. With the arrival of her three sons beginning in 1976, she transitioned from her nursing career to devoting all her time to being a homemaker for her boys and later a Nana to her grandchildren.
Judy’s life was one of service to her family, her church, and her community. She loved music, experiencing the beauty of nature, keeping an organized home, all children and serving in the temple. Her kindness and charity are her legacy. She truly understood and taught by example how to love God and your neighbor. The world is a better place because of her and she will be greatly missed by all those who knew her.
Friends may meet with the family on Friday, November 29 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm or on Saturday, November 30 from 10:00am to 10:45am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 560 Highlands Blvd West, Lethbridge. The Funeral Service will begin at 11:00am at the same location with interment in the Magrath cemetery.
The funeral will be live streamed and can be accessed through Judy’s obituary on the Salmon & Sons website.
We express our appreciation for the tender care Judy received from Home Care and Palliative Care (especially Christine, Anna, Tamara and Mandy who went above and beyond) and the kindness shown by Nick and the staff at Salmon & Sons Funeral Home.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca

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HUDSON, Ruth RUTH CLARA (RIETHMAN) HUDSON 1923 – 2024 Ruth Hudson, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully at Garden Vista, Magrath Alberta on November 19, 2024 at the age of 101 years.
Ruth is survived by her daughters Susan (Ernie) Hendricks, Sharon (Bill) Ferby, Nancy (Dave) Berlando, Deb (Bob) Hansen, Linda (Dave) Baines, Marilyn Hudson (Barry Mehew), son Jim (Elaine) Hudson as well as 34 grandchildren, 71 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.
Ruth was predeceased by husband Ken Hudson, son Steven (Heather) Hudson and parents Ernest and Clara Riethman and her 3 siblings Sue Smith, Lloyd Riethman and Steven Riethman.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 2:00PM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Welling, Alberta Chapel).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Lethbridge Foodbank.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca

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BENNETT, Diane DIANE BENNETT 1939 – 2024 Mrs. Diane Bennett of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Mr. Michael Bennett, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, at St. Michael’s Health Centre, at the age of 85 years.
A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, November 28, 2024, at ARCHMOUNT CEMETERY, 2710 WESTSIDE DRIVE WEST, LETHBRIDGE, Alberta.
A Celebration of life will be held in the new year.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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GANGUR, Mary GANGUR MARY ELLEN GANGUR, beloved wife of the late George Gangur, of Lethbridge, AB, passed away peacefully at St. Therese Villa on Monday, November 25, 2024 at the age of 95 years.
Arrangements to be announced once completed.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada (alzheimer.ca).

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

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