Wednesday, March 26, 2025

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on March 26, 2025.

VAN ZYL, Jacob JACOB VAN ZYL 1935 – 2025 It is with sadness we announce the passing of Jacob Van Zyl, who passed away in Calgary on Wednesday March 19, 2025, at the age of 89.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am, on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at MARANATHA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, 260 McGill Blvd. W, Lethbridge, Alberta.
Memorial donations may be made to Streets Alive in Lethbridge, Alberta http://www.streetsalive.ca
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DE KOK, Jordon JORDON DE KOK 2009 – 2025 The tender love a father has for all his children dear, Such love the Lord bestows on them Who worship Him in fear Psalter 278:1 It is with deep sorrow we announce that the Lord has taken out of this life Jordon Henry de Kok, beloved son of Henry and Chelsey de Kok. Jordon passed away tragically on Thursday,
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the NETHERLANDS REFORMED CONGREGATION OF PICTURE BUTTE, 601 3A Street, Picture Butte, AB with Rev. E.C. Adams officiating.
Interment will follow at the Picture Butte Memorial Cemetery.
Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Picture Butte Emergency Services, Box 1065, Picture Butte, Alberta T0K 1V0.
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DE KOK, Tanner TANNER DE KOK 2010 – 2025 “Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth” Ecclesiastes 12:1a With deep sorrow we announce that the Lord has taken out of this life our beloved son and brother Tanner Ryan de Kok, on March 21, 2025, at the age of 14 years.
Opportunity for Condolences will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at the NETHERLANDS REFORMED CONGREGATION OF PICTURE BUTTE, 601 3A Street, Picture Butte, Alberta.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am, on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the NETHERLANDS REFORMED CONGREGATION OF PICTURE BUTTE, 601 3A Street, Picture Butte, Alberta, with Reverend E. C. Adams, officiating.
Interment will follow at the Picture Butte Memorial Cemetery.
Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Picture Butte Emergency Services, Box 1065, Picture Butte, Alberta T0K 1V0.
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LUTTER, Matthew “Matt” MATTHEW “MATT” LUTTER 1937 – 2025 Mr. Matthew “Matt” Lutter, of Stirling, Alberta, beloved husband of Mrs. Valerie Lutter, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the age of 87 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00pm, Wednesday, March 26, 2025, AT MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 STREET SOUTH, LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, with Father Ian Gagne, officiating.
To watch the Service via livestream, please visit https://youtube.com/live/TNpK7fRaDbk
Interment will follow the Service at the Stirling Cemetery.
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CRYING HEAD, Shania SHANIA CRYING HEAD 1998 – 2025 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our cherished Shania Marie Ann Crying Head on March 20, 2025, following a brief illness caused by pneumonia and MRSA.
Born on February 8, 1998, to Cheryl Lynn Crying Head and Murray First Charger, Shania faced the challenges of intergenerational trauma early in life and was lovingly placed with Les and Jeanette Vonkeman at just three months old.
Shania grew up surrounded by love and support from her siblings, including Tianna, Larissa Vonkeman, Savannah, and Marissa G, who embraced her as part of their family. As a child, Shania was a joyful spirit, her laughter and smiles lighting up the room. She developed a strong nurturing instinct, often caring for her younger brothers, Thaddias and Nik, who joined the family in 2000. Shania formed close bonds with cousins and made many friends throughout her school years and at various camps.
Despite the challenges she faced, Shania maintained connections with her biological family, enjoying visits with her mother Cheryl and sisters Janelle, Shantel, and Charlotte and grandparents Martin & Elizabeth Vielle. As an adult, she was fiercely independent. The impact of intergenerational trauma was a struggle for her, but she always found solace in the love of the Vonkeman & Stronks family. In her relationship with Burton, she found a partner who endeavored to support her through difficult times. In the months leading to her passing, Shania was rediscovering her joyful self.
Shania is predeceased by her mother Cheryl, sister Charlotte, and beloved grandparents from both the Vonkeman and Stronks families, as well as past partner Brayden.
A huge thank you to the ICU staff who worked tirelessly in trying to heal Shania. Words can’t express our thanks enough to Larissa and Sonya for staying by Shania’s bedside in ICU. Lastly, a huge thank you to all who visited and supported Shania throughout her hospital stay.
A Wake Service to honor Shania’s memory will be held from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm, on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am, on Friday, March 28, 2025, at GLADSTONE HALL, Kainai Reserve, Alberta, with Jack Curly Rider, officiating.
Interment will follow at St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Standoff, Alberta.
We will forever carry Shania’s spirit in our hearts, remembering her warmth, kindness, and the joy she brought into our lives.
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OWENS, Sharon OWENS SHARON KAY OWENS, of Magrath, beloved wife of the late Ken Owens, passed away peacefully at the Good Samaritans Garden Vista, on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the age of 88 years.
At Sharon’s request, no service will be held.

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

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MEDICINE CRANE, Dion MEDICINE CRANE (CROW CHIEF) DION ROBERT MEDICINE CRANE (CROW CHIEF), Aii waii kii toi pii, passed away on March 19, 2025 in Stand Off, Alberta at the age of 59 years.
A Wake Service will be held at Levern Hall, Blood Reserve on Friday, March 28 from 7:00 – 11:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be at Levern Hall on Saturday, March 29 at 12:00 pm. Interment to follow at St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Stand Off.
To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

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