Saturday, February 22, 2025

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on February 22, 2025.

NELSON, Ed

Ed Nelson 1951 – 2025 Edward Floyd Nelson, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025 at the age of 73 years. The Funeral Service will be held at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, February 28, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. Burial to follow at Wrentham Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com. Those who are unable to attend and wish to view the service online may do so by visiting Ed’s obituary page on our website and clicking on the livestream link that will be available at 12:45 P.M. on Friday, February 28, 2025. Barring any technical difficulties, the livestream will begin at 1:00 P.M. Ed is survived by his daughters Trina Nelson of Taber and her son Damian and Amanda Nelson (Lani) of Nobleford and her daughters Kairi and Freya and step children Logan, Jesse and Kara. He was the second oldest of five boys and is survived by his three younger brothers Rod (Shirley) Nelson, Bill Nelson, Gerry (Heather) Nelson and by numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Mildred and Roy Nelson, his older brother Dan Nelson and his niece Ashley Woolf. He was an amazing man and will be missed by all who had the privilege to meet him. Forever in our hearts. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Ed’s name may be made directly to STARS Donations, 1441 Aviation Park NE, PO Box 570, Calgary, AB T2E 8M7 (www.stars.ca). Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

DIONNE, Elizabeth

ELIZABETH JEAN DIONNE 1939-2025 We sadly announce the passing of Elizabeth “Betty” Dionne on February 13, 2025 in Ponoka, Alberta.
Born July 4th, 1939, in Rocky Mountain House. Betty loved the outdoors and adventure. She loved to laugh. A truly giving caring lady with a youthful spirit.
She is survived by her brother Bill Mustard; daughter Brenda Dionne; son Robert Dionne; daughter in law’s Judy Workman and Louise Dionne; niece Savanna Dionne and nephew David Dionne.
Predeceased by her parents Beth and Ray Mustard; husband George Dionne; son’s Remie and Ken Dionne and daughter Cathy Dionne; and sister Laverne Haluase.
Memorial service to be held:
Church of Nazarene
5340-59 Street
Rocky Mountain House, Alberta
Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 1 pm.
Condolence may be forwarded to: http://www.rockyfuneralhome.ca
Rocky and Sylvan Lake Funeral Homes and Crematorium, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements, 403-845-2626

BURT, Arnold “Murray”

ARNOLD “MURRAY” BURT 1935 – 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Arnold Burt (Murray) on February 14, 2025, at the age of 89 years.
Murray, loving husband of the late Jean Burt, will be greatly missed by his partner Tina Simons and daughters Linda (Jimmy) Pote, June (Ewan) MacFarlane, Debbie (Mike) Hofer; 7 loving grandchildren: Scott MacFarlane, Jennifer (Todd) Purslow, Richard (Heather) Handsaeme, Kriss (Phil) Guenter, Rose Anne Payne, Kathryn (Dave) Glavin and James (Tayler) Pote; 11 great- grandchildren: Paris, Bree, Gavin, Myla, Sheridan, Saydee, Calum, Merida, Ava, Sophia & Samuel.
Murray was predeceased by his parents Arnold & Margaret Burt, Sister Betty & Bob Brown and nephew Burt Harris. Murray was a loving father, husband, grandfather and great-grandfather that was admired and respected by everyone that met him.
Born in Vancouver BC, a year later the Burt family chose to move to Drumheller.
Murray’s competitiveness started emerging around the age of 7 while boxing. By age of 10, Murray helped his father build their 2 story home in Drumheller by pulling and straightening nails from boards of an old barn. Brought up on tough love, Murray learned to fight his own battles. Although he was the smallest player on his team, he loved to play hockey. He was later scouted to play hockey in Calgary but turned it down to be home with his new family.
Murray served 9 years advancing to Corporal in the Calgary Highlanders Reserve, during which he married Jean and started raising his family working in the auto body industry. He restored a car and built a small motorbike for all the kids to have rides on.
Moving to Red Deer for 8 years, Murray began working in the Rental Equipment industry. Eventually moving to Lethbridge to build his own successful business “Murray’s Equipment Rentals”. Later retiring to allow him and Jean to do what they loved to do, “Snow Birding” in Mazatlán and USA (Arizona) meeting people from around the world.
Over the years, Murray enjoyed spending time with his younger sisters; Helen (Ken), Betty (Bob) & Joyce (Cliff), playing mixed baseball, bowling, horseback riding on mountain trails, curling (Board member), fishing with his buddies, playing darts and cards. His true passion was golf, serving as Director of the Henderson Lake Golf Club, and the BPOE Elks Club, advancing to District Deputy and Chairman of the Board, helping to create the Elks River bottom Community Centre.
Murray was a gentleman and master at pretty well anything he put his mind too. If anyone needed something fixed, he fixed it using his box of odds & ends. He called it “good stuff”.
A special thank you to Dr. Plotnyk and nurses at the Chinook Hospital for their loving care and support during his final days, as well as Dr. Aiden Smith to which he admired. The family would like to extend their sincerest thanks to Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel to which Cremation has been entrusted.
A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Flowers are gratefully declined.
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CARPENTER, Darrel

Carpenter, Darrel Lane Mr. Darrel “Lane” Carpenter of Courtenay, British Columbia passed away peacefully at the Palliative Care Unit in Nanaimo on Friday January 31, 2025.
He will be dearly missed by his wife Heather; his sisters Jeanne and Tamara, and family and friends.
Lane was born on January 29, 1959 to Darrel and Barbara Carpenter in St. Louis, Missouri. Lane grew up surrounded by nature and animals. He was very imaginative and adventuresome and started hunting and fishing at a young age which continued throughout his life.
He completed a Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education from the University of Lethbridge. Following this he spent many years teaching guitar privately, playing in bands as well as performing solo. After a number of years in the music business he changed his career focus and trained as a Financial Planner. He worked for Sunlife before retiring to Vancouver Island. There he spent many days, often with his good friend Cam, doing what he loved best, fishing in the ocean.
Throughout his life he enjoyed sports including basketball, volleyball, wrestling, judo and karate. He trained for a number of years with Sensai Taka Kinjo and obtained his black belt in karate. His other love was meeting his friends for coffee, especially his friend Al.
Whatever Lane did, he did with great focus and passion – always striving for excellence. He will be remembered for his integrity, inquisitive mind and quick wit.
Most important though was his love for his family and friends. He cared deeply about people and will be remembered for his kind and gentle nature.
He is survived by his wife Heather of 42 years. He is also survived by his sister- Jeanne (Gordon) Wilson of Clinton, Washington and their family: Tim (Amy) – Ada and Oscar; Peter – Davina, Miles, James, Alice and Jack; Antoinette – Mila; and Amanda (Colin) Guy. He is also survived by his sister Tamara (Brent) Mottershead of Spruce Grove, Alberta and their family: Chad (Taylor); Travis (Victoria) -Theodore and Colette; and Megan (Troy) Rush.
He is survived by his brother-in-law Mark (Diane) Lencucha and their family: James Livingston – Emiko and Reiko; Amanda (Jeff) King – Liam, Joel and Etta; and Morgan Lencucha (Bret Beddome). Also survived by his brother-in-law Craig (Lesley) Lencucha and family: Jenna (Dave ) Low – Lennon and Boston; Cole (Sarah) – Coen and Remington; Meghan Phillips and children Maya Phillips and Sawyer and Bowie Lencucha. He is survived by his sister-in-law Deborah (Maurice) Hollingsworth and their son Chris (Kanu).
He was predeceased by his parents Darrel and Barbara Carpenter, his sister Dawn Carpenter, his in-laws Wilfred and Theresa Lencucha and his nephew Cody Lencucha.
A special thank you to all his family and friends who supported Lane over the past year and a half. Thank you to Dr. Ingrey; the Palliative Care Team – Dr. Fehlau, Dr. Gilbert, Holly and Blair; the Comox Valley Home Care nurses of the South Team, and to the physicians, nurses and support staff of the Nanaimo Palliative Care Unit.
As Lane requested, there will not be a funeral. Celebrations of his life will be held in Courtenay and Lethbridge in the spring. Details will be announced closer to the dates.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing can make a donation in remembrance of Lane to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of their choice.

HUMMEL, Wallace

HUMMEL WALLACE HOWARD HUMMEL, beloved husband and soulmate of 58 years to the late Gloria Hummel, of Milk River, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the age of 83 years.
Wally will be forever missed and fondly remembered with tremendous love by his son Danny, daughter Toni-Rae (Doug), son Guy (Rodica) and his eight grandchildren: Kyle, Taylor (Andreana) and Jared Prusky, James, Jessica and Adam Hummel, and Valentin (Liz) and Dragosh (Sierra) Castravet. He is also survived by his sisters: Diane Nelson, Betty Baldwin, Ruth (Rick) Melvin, Amy (Chuck) Bradley, Doris (Jim) Slag, and his brother Roy (Gail) Hummel. He will be greatly missed by his numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws & his coffee friends in both Milk River, AB and Mill Bay, BC. And we can’t forget all his travel companions. Wally tackled that travel bucket list with the greatest enthusiasm and success. Machu Picchu was the only one left on the list, which he will confidently visit in the afterlife.
He was predeceased by his wife, Gloria, who he was madly in love with, his brothers, Dale and Mark Hummel, his sister Joanne Rolfe, his brothers-in-law: Bill Nelson, Dale Baldwin & Gordon Rolfe, and his parents Bob & Beth Hummel.
Wally was born on October 19, 1941, in Lethbridge, Alberta. He grew up on the family farm with his nine siblings, five miles northeast of Milk River. His Dad, Bob, bought a school bus in 1955 so he could drive the kids back and forth to Milk River School. Milk River School is where he met the love of his life, Gloria, at the age of 12. They were inseparable from the start. He and Gloria were at the top of their class, achieving numerous awards. Wally was an early adopter of technology, farming strategies, and many other worldly advancements. Wally was an avid traveller, was in incredible shape, sporting a six-pack right up until the end, and an astute entrepreneur.
A highlight of his later years was living in Mill Bay, BC. He loved spending time at the ocean with family, particularly his sister-in-law Bonnie and her husband, Larry (deceased), and his numerous friends.
He will be fondly remembered by his family and friends as a man who loved his family, conquered the world his way, and never turned down a new adventure. He absolutely adored his grandkids and was really proud of all of their achievements, coaching them on business at every opportunity. Grandpa Wally will live in the hearts of his children and grandchildren forever.
A Celebration of Wally’s life will be held at the MILK RIVER CIVIC CENTRE, 321 3rd Avenue N.E., Milk River, AB, on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 2:00 P.M., where we will celebrate the incredible man Wally was.
Wally will be laid to rest in a private Family Graveside Service in the Milk River Cemetery.

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YAMASHITA, Hoshiko “Rose”

HOSHIKO “ROSE” YAMASHITA 1932 – 2025 Mrs. Hoshiko “Rose” Yamashita of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Nobuo “Nobby” Yamashita, passed away peacefully with family at her side at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Unit on Friday, February 14, 2025, at the age of 92 years.
Rose was born in Pitt Meadows, BC on May 1, 1932, to Matsuyo and Hachiro Hamatani. After the war, the family relocated to Southern Alberta where she met Nobby, and they were married on April 21, 1958. They spent many years on the farm in Vauxhall, where Nobby farmed with his brother Yas, and their father Tatsuzo. In the early nineties, Nobby and Rose moved to Lethbridge, where they continued to spend many years with family and friends close by.
She was a hard-working farm wife and kept a neat and tidy home. When she wasn’t working, Rose loved crafting, making greeting cards, and tatting (making flowers out of lace). There were also many days spent enjoying the outdoors, fishing, and camping with Nobby, Greg, and family and friends. Nobby was always the more outgoing of the two, yet Rose was always gracious and kind to everyone she met, they were a good pair who complemented each other.
She is survived by her loving son Greg; also left to mourn are her sisters Nancy Griffin and Betty Kadonaga. Rose was also adored by many other extended family members and friends, who will miss her dearly. Besides her husband Nobby, she is predeceased by her sister Meiko Kuramoto, and brother Aki Hamatani as well as her parents.
A Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Thursday, February 27, 2025, at MARTIN BROTHERS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 610 – 4 STREET SOUTH, LETHBRIDGE, Alberta.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, February 28, 2025, AT MARTIN BROTHERS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 610 – 4 STREET SOUTH, LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, with Reverend Lois Punton, officiating. Cremation has been entrusted to the Martin Brothers Funeral Chapel.
Interment will be held at Mountain View Cemetery following the Service.
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NORDSTROM, Robert “Rob”

ROBERT JASON NORDSTROM 1969 – 2025 Mr. Robert “Rob” Nordstrom of Lethbridge, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the Edith Cavell Care Centre at the age of 55 years.
Robert was born on November 9, 1969. He was a much-loved brother, uncle, great uncle, cousin, and friend to many.
Left to mourn his memory are his brother Martin Nordstrom (Lauretta) of Coaldale Alberta; half-brother Braden of Winnipeg, Manitoba; half-sister, Shirley (Lyle) of Gladstone, Manitoba; and sister-in-law Mary (Edward). He also leaves nieces and nephews, John, Gerri, and Melissa of Manitoba; Rhonda and Trevor of British Columbia; Christopher of Edmonton, Alberta; Richard (Crystal) of Coaldale, Alberta; and Jeremy (Jess) of Hosmer, British Columbia. He was a great uncle to 21 with cousins too many to number.
Robert was pre-deceased by his dad, Emanuel Nordstrom, mother, Elizabeth Nordstrom, half-brother Edward Major, and sister-In-law Genora Whitworth.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2025, at the LETHBRIDGE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 1614 5 AVENUE SOUTH, LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, with Mark Archibald, officiating and a reception service to follow.
In Lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to Rehoboth Christian Ministries in Coaldale, Edith Cavell in Lethbridge, or the Alzheimer’s Society.
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MURRAY, Michael “Mike”

MICHAEL “MIKE” MURRAY 1963 – 2025 Mr. Michael “Mike” Murray of Warner, beloved husband of Mrs. Maureen White, passed away in Raymond, on Monday, February 17, 2025, at the age of 61 years.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm, on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Dr. Bruce Martin, officiating. To watch Mike’s service online, please go to https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/Michael-Murray
Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel.
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KORSCH, Melissa

MELISSA KORSCH 1969 – 2025 Ms. Melissa Rae Korsch of Lethbridge passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the age of 55 years.
Melissa was born on October 24, 1969, to Wanda Petrie and Frank Huszar. After graduating from Kate Andrews High School, she pursued her passion for design by studying AutoCAD Drafting at Community College. She found great fulfillment in her career. Outside of work, Melissa enjoyed a variety of hobbies, including reading, pencil sketching, archery, roller skating, fishing, and camping.
She is survived by her mother, Wanda Petrie; father Frank Huszar brother Jason Huszar; Brent Ferguson; aunt Jean Plavetic and her children; aunt Lydia Novicki and her daughter; half-sister and brother Therisa and Franklin, and stepfather Clark Petrie.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm, on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta with Deacon Jim Manzara, officiating.
Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel.
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BARTSOFF, Rose

BARTSOFF ROSE MARIE BARTSOFF, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at Fairmont Extendicare, on Friday, February 14, 2025 at the age of 91 years.
Rose is survived by her children: MaryAnn Hintz, Russell (Kelley) Bartsoff, Larry (Mona) Bartsoff, Cathy (Randy) Forsyth and son-in-law Dick Williams; 14 grandchildren, 12 great- grandchildren and one great- great-grandchild; as well as her siblings, Darlene Wagstaff and Peter (Donna) Coppieters.
Many have gone before Rose; she was predeceased by her daughter Debbie Williams; parents, Peter and Mary Coppieters; siblings: Bill Coppieters, Ruby Dumanski, Jean Molnar, Gerry Kowalski, Pat Salmon and Mary Sharon Coppieters; and sons-in-law, Stan Myndio and Wayne Hintz.
Rose was born to Peter and Mary Coppieters on December 19, 1933 in Raymond. She was raised on the Milk River ridge and a life spent in southern Alberta. Rose raised her family, worked in the Alberta health system and loved to garden, quilt, sew and cook. She always had some fresh baking and homemade goodies whenever anyone stopped by; Spudnuts, flubs, cinnamon buns and her specialty, homemade chocolates. She taught these life skills to her children, grandchildren, friends and family. Anyone.
We would like to thank the Extendicare staff, the many doctors and nurses that have cared for her over the years.
A Celebration of Rose’s life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00 A.M.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice.
Best wishes to all and God bless.

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FLEMING, Norah

FLEMING “It’s amazing, Molly. The love inside, you take it with you.” – Sam (Patrick Swayze), Ghost (1990) NORAH ANNE TERESA FLEMING, passed away, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at the age of 76 years.
She was born on October 26, 1948, to Eileen Hart in Tillsonburg, ON, and was soon adopted by her loving parents, Teresa and Victor Jacobsen in Lethbridge, where she lived her entire life.
Throughout her life, Norah was known for her beauty, sense of humour, and her unique energy. She had a passion for golfing and spent many years at Henderson Lake Golf Club, winning tournaments and breaking all the rules with her short shorts and sparkly visors. She looked for opportunities to make people laugh, to be silly, and to express herself with fashion. “Everything comes back, honey.”
Norah touched the lives of many throughout her years of selling insurance for SunLife, her dedication to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, her years at Boutique of Leathers and her belief that children are precious. As a single mother, she found success late in life and loved having her daughters and their friends over to “watch something good”. She was a goofball at heart, yet tenacious in her will to make a good life for herself and her daughters.
Later in life, illness, injuries and pain crept in and Norah’s focus became living with and numbing the hurt. As her light slowly dimmed, she dreamed of “getting better”. This is not the first time a beautiful, beloved mother descended into addiction and pain that defined the way she lived her final years. She was so grateful for help, connection, chocolate, love you’s, and of course, television. It is comforting to know that until her last moments, Norah was making jokes and laughing out loud, and her lipstick was on.
She is survived by her daughters: Jenn (Bleu) Fleming-Baker and Kara Fleming; her granddaughters: Mackenzie (Laly), Bayleigh (Rylan) and Wynter and Sylver Baker; as well as her great-granddaughter, Amellia Visser. She spent over 30 years with her partner, Brian Strain, and is also survived by his two daughters, Lila (Tyler) and Heather; and grandchildren, Laren and Hudson. She is also survived by her brothers, Bill Jacobsen and Normand Massicotte; and her sister, Claire (Laurelie) Jacobsen.
Norah will forever be remembered for her singing, her love of movies, her comedic faces, accents and sayings (I must say), and the boogies (pressing her cheek into yours) that were given freely to those she loved. May her hilarious and loving spirit shine a light on us all.
A Celebration of Norah’s life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Monday, February 24, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. with Sharon Hagel officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Solid Outreach (solidvictoria.org)

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PETERSON, Reginald “Reg”

PETERSON REGINALD “REG” PETERSON of Lethbridge, AB, beloved husband of the late Eve Peterson, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the age of 84 years.
A Celebration of Reg’s life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11:00 A.M.

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EAGLE SPEAKER, Ike

CRANE CHIEF With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our mom, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend, Wanda Sandra “Dolly” Crane Chief on February 11, 2025 at Chinook Regional hospital in Lethbridge, Alberta. Dolly, as she was better known, was born on May 21, 1967 on the Blood Reserve to the late Clara Crane Chief and Morris Dejarlis. Dolly was the oldest grandchild of the late Dan and Eileen Crane Chief, who raised and spoiled her. Dolly leaves to mourn her children, Phillip (Cezary), Cobin Crane Chief and Eleanor Bad Arm. Dolly also leaves to mourn her pride and joy, granddaughter Naomi. Also left to mourn Dolly’s passing, her brother Kelly Crane Chief, uncle Clarence Crane Chief. Relatives, Evelyn Across The Mountain (Patrick), Christine (Melvin) White Man, Lucille Across The Mountain and Pamela Bare Shin Bone. Adopted brother, Wesley (Noreen) Gros Ventre Boy. Uncles, Stan (Rose) Hairy Bull, Randy (Jayleen) Hairy Bull, aunt’s Rita Many Fingers and Elizabeth (Martin) Vielle. Dolly was predeceased by her children, Abbigail, Preston and Jacy Crane Chief, husband Oliver Gros Ventre Boy, brother Lucien Crane Chief. Dolly will be deeply missed by her Crane Chief and Hairy Bull family, and all who knew her.
A Wake Service will be held at Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve on Tuesday, February 25 from 6:00 – 11:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at Senator Gladstone Hall, on Wednesday, February 26 at 12:00 pm. The interment will follow in Pioneer Cemetery, Levern, AB.
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FIRST CHARGER, Kerry “Gary”

FIRST CHARGER Kerry “Gary” First Charger (Konnaanii) passed away on February 15, 2025 in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 65 years. Beloved spouse to Joanne, three children: Levi, Sonny and Stacey and ten grandchildren.
A wake service will be held at the Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston, Alberta on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm. A funeral service will also be at Legacy Funeral Home on Thursday, February 27 at 12:00 pm. Interment to follow at Pioneer cemetery, Blood Reserve.
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GROSS, Challis

Celebrating Challis MacKenzie Gross With love and gratitude, we celebrate Challis, who has moved on to a place free of pain, she faced 16 years of illness with strength and grace, and through it all, her greatest joy was Ada – her beautiful, confident daughter, her reason for fighting, and her greatest legacy.
She was a beloved daughter to Kelley and Tim Gross, a devoted sister to Eastyn Gross, and was thrilled to soon call Samantha McFadden her sister-in-law. She shared a deep love with David, who cared for her and Ada. She adored her grandmothers, Anne Crighton and Jean Gross and is now reunited with Grandfathers Bob Crighton and George Gross. Her aunts, uncles, cousins and cherished friends will forever treasure the laughter and memories she gifted them.
Per Challis’ wishes, there will be no service. Instead, honour her by being kind and compassionate, if inclined, donate to NOKA Animal Rescue. Her love for animals was unsurpassable.
Challis, your light lives on in Ada and in all of us. Rest easy, beautiful soul, how lucky we all were to have loved you.

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WIRZBA, Bernard

BERNARD WIRZBA 1959 – 2025 Bernard (Bernie) Wirzba, beloved husband of Cecilia Nicolas passed away unexpectedly at home in Lethbridge Alberta on Friday January 31, 2025, at the age of 65.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm, on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.
A Private family Interment will be held at Mountain View Cemetery.
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