Thursday, January 16, 2025

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on January 16, 2025.

OLTEANU, Cornel CORNEL JOHN OLTEANU It is with great sadness and deep regret, we announce the sudden passing of Cornel John Olteanu on December 28, 2024 in Lethbridge, Alberta at the age of 64. Cornel will be sadly missed by his family and friends, especially his B&D Walter Trucking Family.
Cornel John Olteanu was born on March 12, 1960 in Brasov, Romania. He is pre-deceased by his parents John and Helena Olteanu. Cornel grew up in a small town outside of Brasov, Romania when it was still a communist country. He spent most of his teenage years’ cross country skiing and downhill skiing, which was a sport he loved and honed in his biathlon skills and made it to the Romanian Biathlon Team which participated in many world sporting events. He became an expert target shooter which anchored him in a spot on the Team for the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid.
Cornel was kind, generous and extremely loyal to his friends, family and employers. In the end duration, Cornel was a respected member in his profession as a long haul truck driver at B&D Walter Trucking and will be greatly missed.
For those that wish to attend, a funeral service will be held at the Cornerstone Funeral home at 12:30PM on Saturday, January 18, 2025 with interment to follow at Royal View Cemetery.
Cornel John Olteanu will be dearly missed by all who knew him, but his legacy will live on through his family, friends, and colleagues.
Condolences for Cornel’s family may be emailed to admin3@waltertrucking.com

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CRAWFORD, David DAVID ANDREW CRAWFORD 1938 – 2025 Mr. David Crawford of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Ellen Crawford, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at the age of 86 years.
He will be missed by his family and many friends, and in keeping with his wishes, will be privately and lovingly remembered.
Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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DUNSTAN, Katherine KATHERINE DUNSTAN 1929 Р2025 Katherine Dunstan (n̩e Reinheimer) of Lethbridge, passed away in the early morning hours on January 9, at the age of 95. She had been experiencing declining health for several months, and her loss is being, and will be, felt by all who knew and loved her.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am, on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the LETHBRIDGE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH, 4717 – 24 Avenue South, with Pastor Tim Seim, officiating. To watch the service via livestream, please visit https://youtube.com/live/zE9JqU8381w?feature=share.
Flowers are gratefully declined. For those who wish to, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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VAN HARTEN, Maria MARIA VAN HARTEN 1971 ~ 2025 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear daughter, sister and aunt, Maria Janet Van Harten, on January 13, 2025.
Condolences will be held at 7:00 pm, on Friday, January 17, 2025, at the NETHERLANDS REFORMED CONGREGATION OF PICTURE BUTTE, 601 3A St, Picture Butte, AB.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am, on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the NETHERLANDS REFORMED CONGREGATION OF PICTURE BUTTE, 601 3A St, Picture Butte, AB, with Reverend P. Kleijer, officiating.
Interment will follow at the Memorial Cemetery of Picture Butte.
Correspondence can be sent to Box 856, Picture Butte, Alberta, T0K 1V0.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to Bethesda Care Home, Picture Butte or Eventide Home, Lethbridge would be appreciated.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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SCOTT, Trilla Bernice SCOTT TRILLA BERNICE SCOTT passed away peacefully in Lethbridge after a battle with cancer at the age of 64 years.
As per her request, an intimate Service will be held on Saturday January 18, 2025 at 1:00pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, LETHBRIDGE STAKE CENTRE, 2410 28 St S, Lethbridge.
A link for the livestream will be available on the Salmon and Sons Website.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca

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WADSWORTH, Lucius WADSWORTH Lucius Stephan Wadsworth, Sikimii, beloved husband of Pamela Wadsworth, passed away on January 13, 2025 in Lethbridge, AB at the age of 83 years.
A Wake Service will be held at Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve on Sunday, January 19 from 6:00 – 11:00 pm. The Funeral Service will also be held at Senator Gladstone Hall on Monday, January 20 at 12:00 pm. The interment will follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Blood Reserve, AB.
To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

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HARMS, Jakob HARMS JAKOB HARMS, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Nettie Harms, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Health Centre with his family by his side, on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at the age of 83 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at the LETHBRIDGE MENNONITE CHURCH, 4303 – 3 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Ryan Dueck officiating. The Funeral Service will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Jakob’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.
Following the Funeral Service, Jakob will be laid to rest in the Coaldale Mennonite Cemetery.

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

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SMITH, Lorne SMITH LORNE ORVIL SMITH, beloved eternal companion of Virginia Paxman Smith, passed away on January 13, 2025, at the Raymond Hospital at the age of 95.
Lorne is survived by his children: Danielle (Cori) Fehr of Raymond, Lorena (Aaron) Engen of Okotoks, Wendy (Rod) Bennett of Lethbridge, Lynn (Ron – deceased) Hill of Raymond, Colin (Camie) Smith of Portland, Orvil (Marilyn) Smith of Calgary, Cheryl (Roger) Lewis of Cardston, Diane (Trevor) Crane of Great Falls, 34 grandchildren and 76 great-grandchildren.
Lorne was predeceased by his siblings: Arvilla (DeCon) Pitcher, Earl (Irene) Smith and Sharon (Chad) Howells.
Lorne was born on January 21, 1929, in Lethbridge, Alberta. He married his sweetheart, Virginia Paxman, on April 13th, 1955, in the Cardston Alberta Temple. They raised their family on a farm east of Champion near the homestead where he was raised. They were very blessed to live in such a close-knit community.
Lorne was very involved in his community and church. He enjoyed working with the youth but especially in the Boy Scout Program. He was President of the Good Sam Club where he and Virginia made many close friends. They loved to volunteer at the Soup Kitchen and at special community events at the Exhibition Grounds.
Lorne was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many capacities including Temple Worker and Patriarch. He often shared his strong testimony and love for Jesus Christ.
Family was a priority for Lorne. He ensured his family had opportunities to work, play, and laugh together. He was known for his practical jokes, good and bad. He loved music and dancing. His philosophy was to work hard and play hard.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 18th, 2025, at 11:30 am, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel at 4105 Forestry Ave. S. The interment will follow at the Lethbridge Mountain View Cemetery.
Friends and relatives are invited to meet at the same chapel on January 17th, from 6:30 – 7:30 pm or prior to the funeral on Saturday, January 18th from 10:00 – 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Lethbridge Food Bank at 1016 – 2 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0C9.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca

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