Tuesday, December 3, 2024

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on December 3, 2024.

VAS, Annie ANNIE VAS 1935 – 2024 Annie Barbara Vas, of Lethbridge, Alberta, beloved wife of Eugene (Gene) Balay, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge, on November 11, 2024 at the age of 89 years.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at ST. MARTHA’S PARISH, 355 COLUMBIA BLVD WEST, LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, with Father William Monis, celebrant. The Mass will be recorded and will be available to watch at https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/Annie-Vas
For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 5241 Calgary Trail NW, Edmonton, AB T6H 5G8.
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HELGESON, Sydonie “Syd” SYDONIE “SYD” HELGESON 1940 – 2024 Mrs. Sydonie “Syd” Helgeson nee Fitzgerald of Lethbridge, formerly of Del Bonita, and beloved wife of the late Mr. Terry Cecil Helgeson, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Raymond Health Center on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at the age of 84 years.
Syd was born in Calgary, Alberta on October 15, 1940 to Walter “Fuzzy” Bradley Fitzgerald and Eileen Gertrude Ann Fitzgerald nee Waters. Syd attended school in Coutts, Alberta after which she attended Olds College, taking Home Economics and played basketball with Olds first girls basketball team. After one year at Olds, she rekindled her old flame with Terry (her cowboy) and marriage plans were eminent.
They married later that year on October 9, 1958 in Del Bonita at the United Church. After a brief stay at the Chinook Motel, they continued their honeymoon in Bassano, Alberta where for the first time she met her new mother-in-law. After the honeymoon they returned to Del Bonita and moved into their cozy new shack (mom’s words), where they started their family on December 2, 1959 when Kelly was born. Brad followed on May 28, 1961 and then Street was born on July 25, 1972.
Syd was very active in the community, playing many years on the ladies softball teams and was active in all the local ladies clubs.
In the early 1970’s, Terry and Syd started driving school bus and if you’re from Del Bonita and were born in the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and early 90’s, you rode on Syd’s bus.
After retiring from the farm, Terry and Syd moved to Lethbridge where she resided until her passing.
Besides her loving husband Terry, Syd was pre-deceased by her parents Walter and Eileen Fitzgerald and her sister Marianne Thompson.
Syd was survived by her daughter Kelly (Eric) Patterson; sons Brad (Vynet) Helgeson; Street (Kim) Helgeson; grandchildren Chad (Cheryl) Patterson, Wayne (Leanne) Patterson, Kelsey (Jessi) Helgeson, McKensi Helgeson, Casidy (Brandon) Helgeson, Chase (Megan) Helgeson, Kayley (Casey) Powlesland; great-grandchildren Alexia, Aries, Mati, Mason, Merek, Daxx, Lilee, Beckham, Banks, Aspen, Wells, Bodie; great-great grandchild Ellie Rose; brothers Jack Fitzgerald, Jim Fitzgerald; sister Jane (Bill) Anderson as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families.
A special thanks to the Doctors and staff of the Raymond Health Center for the kind and compassionate care our mother and family received.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00pm, on Friday, December 6, 2024, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta. To watch Syd’s service via livestream, please go to https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/Sydonie-Helgeson and scroll to the bottom of the obituary page.
Interment will follow at Magrath Cemetery, Magrath, Alberta.
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PIERSON, Deborah PIERSON DEBORAH RAE PIERSON went home to be with her Lord and Saviour, November 28, 2024 at the Chinook Regional Hospital, slipping peacefully into His arms, surrounded by the love of family.
A Memorial Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825-32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Dawn Nelson officiating. A private family Interment will be held prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Deborah’s name to the Jack Ady Cancer Centre – 960-19 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 1W5

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

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RECTOR, Heidelinde “Heidi” HEIDELINDE “HEIDI” RECTOR 1941 – 2024 Mrs. Heidi Rector of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Mr. Bob Rector, passed away in her home on Friday, November 29, 2024 at the age of 83 years.
Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.
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DAVID, Michael MICHAEL DAVID 1958 – 2024 Mr. Michael Robert David of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Pam David, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at the age of 65 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
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HUNT, Marguerite MARGUERITE HUNT 1928 – 2024 Mrs. Marguerite Hunt of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Norman Hunt, passed away at St. Therese Villa on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at the age of 96 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
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