Thursday, January 2, 2025

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on January 2, 2025.

PUPP, Terry Terry Pupp
1949 – 2024
Terry Lee Pupp, beloved wife of the late Bill Pupp, passed away in Lethbridge on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at the age of 75 years.
The Funeral Service will be held at Knox United Church, 4929 – 50 Avenue, Taber on Friday, January 3, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. A private burial service to be attended by immediate family will follow at the Taber Memorial Garden. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Terry is survived by her three daughters Shauna, Jay-Dean, Nicole (Shaun) and her grandchildren Preslee and Sawyer; siblings Cheryl Horvath, Randy Kinniburgh and their families.
Terry was born and raised in Taber. After school, Terry started her working endeavors in the area of business administration. This was short lived as her passion soon became her career and she spent her working years as an amazing seamstress and devoted mother of three daughters. Her strengths, interests and passions were many, from the earlier years of figure skating, to dance and clogging, singing with Southern Accord Chorus, the church choir, and then on to traveling the globe. She also became an amazing mother-in-law and greatest Gramzie to her granddaughter and grandson.
She touched many hearts with her positive spirit, elegance, contagious smile and added a glamorous flare to everything she touched. Terry was full of class, style and grace and always dressed “and” impressed. She was gone too soon and will be missed by many, to ease our loss she let us know that as she goes she is never gone but always our angel.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Terry name may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 2P5 (www.cancer.ca).
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

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WEVER, Minety MINETY HENRIETTA WEVER 1941 – 2024 Mrs. Minety Henrietta Wever, beloved wife of the late Mr. Klaas “Nick” Wever, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at the age of 83 years.
A Viewing will be held from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm, on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Martin Brothers RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.
A Memorial Service will take place at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at the Nobleford Christian Reformed Church, 522 Highway Avenue – Nobleford, AB with Rev. Gary van Leeuwen officiating. A private family interment will take place prior. Livestream link available at http://www.noblefordcrc.com.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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FLEMING, Harold HAROLD FLEMING 1942 – 2024 It is with great sadness that the family of Harold (Hap/Happer) Fleming announce his passing on December 27, 2024, at the age of 82.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the SANDMAN SIGNATURE LODGE, LETHBRIDGE, Alberta. There will be a short program beginning at 1:30 PM.
A private family Graveside Service will be held prior.
Donations in Harold’s memory may be made to the Chinook Regional Hospital, the Humane Society, or a charity of your choice.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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RED CROW, Trendon RED CROW It is with deep sorrow that we the family announce the sudden passing of our dear son, brother, nephew, great nephew and uncle, Trendon Alexandre Red Crow at the tender age of 26 years, in Calgary, AB on December 24, 2024.
He will be sadly missed by his loving mother Rochelle (Raymond) Standing Alone; father, the late Jimmy Red Crow Jr.; brothers Kyle Red Crow, Tre and Maddie Standing Alone; sisters Marlee Red Crow, Daryl Big Head, and Chelsea Red Crow; his late grandparents Fredrick Weasel Head, Delores Standing Alone, Jimmy Red Crow Sr. and Katherine Eagle Plume.
A Wake service will be held at Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve, Alberta on Friday, January 3, 2025 from 6:00 – 11:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Blood Reserve on Saturday, January 4 at 11:00 am. Interment will take place in the St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Blood Reserve.
To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

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STOLK, Bill Bill Stolk
1938 – 2024
William Stolk, beloved husband of Darlien Stolk, passed away in Taber on Monday, December 30, 2024 at the age of 86 years. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, January 2, 2025 between 3:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M. The Funeral Service will be held at Knox United Church, 4929 – 50 Avenue, Taber on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com. Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

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SKOOG, Michael Michael Wayne Skoog April 16, 1950 – December 30, 2024 Michael Wayne Skoog passed away suddenly at the Chinook Regional Hospital on December 30, 2024. He was born on April 16, 1950 in Edmonton, Alberta, to Fritz Florian and Marta Lisa (Ella) Skoog. He had one sister, Audrey Leona.
On July 16, 1977, he married the love of his life, Valerie Jean Hirsche, in Lethbridge, Alberta. Together, they had three sons: Adam Michael, Jason John, and Lance Nyal Skoog.
Mike loved his family deeply, and each grandchild was a highlight in his life. He eagerly anticipated their births, cherishing every moment spent holding and playing with them. Later he enjoyed showing them magic tricks, and taking them on motorbike rides. He was a devoted father and grandfather who took great joy in watching his sons grow into accomplished men with various talents. He taught them to be hard working, while encouraging them to have fun and create special memories with their families, ultimately becoming loving fathers to their children.He loved to travel to his families homes enjoying his grandchildren, each child wonderful and unique.
Mike is mourned by his wife, Valerie; his three sons and their spouses; and his six grandchildren. Adam (Pamalyn Charles) Riley, Madison, and Clayton; Jason (Amber Draper) Ty and Alora; Lance (Alyssa Knelsen) and Raya. He leaves to mourn his mother-in-law, Jean Lucille (Shaffer) Hirsche; sister-in-laws, Maria Michelson and Randa L’Hirondelle and numerous nieces and nephews in the Hirsche and Graveland families. He was predeceased by his parents, Fritz and Marta Lisa (Ella) Skoog; his sister, Audrey (David Graveland); his father-in-law, John Roy Hirsche; brothers-in-law Nyal Hirsche, Gary Michelson, and Russell L’Hirondelle; nieces and nephews, Wanda, Travis, and Justin Hirsche, and Ryan Michelson. Mike loved playing baseball, dancing, playing music on the piano, guitar, and harmonica. He enjoyed magic tricks, camping with family and friends, riding motorbikes, hunting, building and repairing bikes, farming, crafting knives, and travelling. He cherished spending time with family, lifelong friends, neighbours, and many acquaintances. He was a friend to all and was loved by many. Throughout his life, Mike faced numerous health challenges, bravely battling various ailments. He cherished his life and wanted to witness his family and grandchildren’s accomplishments, but eventually grew tired and yearned to reunite with loved ones who had passed on. We are certain he will look down upon us, taking joy in our lives. We love him and will never forget him. Michael was a special person who touched the lives of many. He lived a full and enjoyable life and will be greatly missed by his family and everyone who knew him.
Please join us for his viewing Friday January 3, 2025 at Salmon & Sons Funeral Home (433 Stubb Ross Rd, Lethbridge AB) from 7:00 – 8:00pm; and Funeral January 4, 2025 at Stirling LDS Chapel (413 3 St. Stirling AB) at 1:00pm. The cemetery service afterwards will be private.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, if people wish to donate to the Lethbridge Food Bank, Warner Cemetery, HALO or any charity of your choice.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca

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BRANDSMA, Elly BRANDSMA ELLY BRANDSMA, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Pieter Brandsma, passed away peacefully at the Fairmont Extendicare, on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at the age of 89 years.
A Visitation will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2825 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB on Sunday, January 5, 2025 from 7:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
A Funeral Service will be held at GRACE REFORMED CHURCH – 1402 8th Avenue North, Lethbridge, AB on Monday, January 6, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Paul Van Stralen officiating. The service will be live-streamed and the link may be accessed via Elly’s obituary page on the Cornerstone website.
Elly will be laid to rest with her beloved Pieter, during a Private Family Graveside Service at Mountain View Cemetery.

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

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WATSON, Roy “Al” WATSON It is with great sadness we share ROY “AL” ALLAN WATSON crossed through the gates of heaven on December 25, 2024. Al was born to Eleanor and Frank Watson in Prince George in 1947, with his big brother Garry also welcoming him into the world. Soon a little brother and 2 little sisters would join the family, tragically, he lost his little brother Rae and little sister Margaret to a house fire in 1956, leaving his mom, dad, brother, and sister Elaine.
He moved to Calgary in the 60’s, where he met and married Sandy Watson, adopted her son Trent as his own and soon after welcomed in his daughter Corissa in 1974. At a young age he was interested in pursuing a career in photography, however, changed course and began a long career in the drywall industry. Al was a hardworking man, with old school principals and family values of providing for his family, moving his family from Calgary to Cranbrook for work, he took up hunting, fishing and camping as hobbies and building new friendships and family foundation. In the 80’s he moved his family to Saskatoon where he and Francois (France) Laroche started a drywall company. In the late 80’s he moved his family back to Calgary and welcomed in grandchildren, Keshia Spenst, Corissa Grace, Jessica Rodrigues & Cody Rodrigues. After a number of years in Calgary he moved to Lethbridge and eventually started his own drywall company. In 1996, the apple of his eye, grandson Davy was born and captured Al’s heart. Davy and Al shared a very special bond throughout life; most recently at his great-grandson, little Davy’s 3rd birthday in Lethbridge, whom was his little “sweetheart”, along with his granddaughter in-law, Gabby. He met Pam Holberton in 2001, they soon became best friends and soulmates, marrying in 2012, he often referred to Pam as his angel. He assumed the role of Dad for Kasey and Kyle, became father-in-law to Paul and grandfather to his 6th grandchild, Milo in 2014.
He had so many hobbies and interests making him a very in-depth and talented man, in his younger years he had a passion for photography and playing guitar. Stock car racing captured his interest, and he began racing in the early 70’s at the Circle 8 Speedway in Calgary, assuming the role of pitman, he was able to build and repair race cars alongside his buddies.
Al’s greatest passion and joy were that of his family. He looked forward to his annual camping trip every summer with Pam his brother Garry and sister-in-law Marian, where they would enjoy spending quality family time together. He spent his time in many bleachers, gyms, ice rinks and pools, cheering on his son Trent at hockey, watching his daughter Corissa at her relay races at the track, the gym watching Kasey play rugby, the hockey arena every weekend watching Davy play hockey or at the pool watching Milo swim, and in addition, he was a familiar face in the stands supporting and cheering on multiple other family members. Al got his motorcycle license, bought himself a Harley, and began riding where he made many great friends and memories at bike runs also enjoying rides with his wife Pam and their good friends, Vic and Kathy. Dad’s all-time favorite sport was hockey, it was futile to try and reach him when a game was on, the Calgary Flames were his number one team, whom he lovingly referred to as “his boy’s”. We used to tease dad because as skilled as he was at knowing the game of hockey and could “ref” a game from the couch, he still needed to learn to skate.
Al is remembered for his family values, love, devotion, deep care and generosity to all he encountered and his compassion for anyone that needed a helping hand, whether it was someone who he scooped up with his heart, gave them a job,ensured they had housing and taught them the trade, or an injured bird that needed its feather repaired, he would nurture all back to health and set them free again with grace and encouragement. His affinity for pets was a very special
part of Al, the essence of love in caring for helpless pups and cats brought so much joy to his life; he seemed to understand them on their level. Children would also naturally gravitate towards him, sensing the kind and gentle man he was, with his gentle and playful nature he would entertain, cuddle or just simply have little chats with them, whom in return brought a profound sense of happiness to his heart.
He was a dedicated husband, father, brother grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend who will be dearly missed and who left an indelible footprint in each of our hearts. A celebration of life will be held in the Spring of 2025, likely around his birthday in March; the family will send out details as we get closer to the date.
Special thanks go out to the doctors and nurses at the Chinook Regional Hospital for their care and compassion and to Al’s friend John that visited him each morning with a cup of coffee and had words of kindness and encouragement.
In lieu of flowers, if anyone wishes to make a donation in his memory, he was very fond of the Prairie Pets Rescue or a charity of their choice.

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

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