Tuesday, April 22, 2025

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on April 22, 2025.

WOOLF, Sheldon SHELDON DEVOE WOOLF 1934 – 2025 Sheldon DeVoe Woolf passed away peacefully with family by his side on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the age of 91 in Lethbridge, Alberta.
Sheldon was born in 1934, in Cardston, Alberta to Sheldon DeVoe Sr. “Ki” and Martha “Mitz” Woolf. He was raised with a father who was an avid sportsman, painter and “Coach” to many, so naturally he was raised with a love of sports and a strong work ethic. Growing up in Cardston his world revolved around basketball, behind the home plate in baseball, and painting alongside his father. His love of the game kept him in High School an extra year. It was while playing baseball in Waterton that he met his first love Afton Louise Skipworth. They were married in June of 1956 when Louise graduated from High School and then the real “game” of life began! They lived in Cardston where he worked at Beaver Lumber for 5 years, before venturing out of the hometown. They moved around Alberta trying to find where they wanted to call home. This led them to Barons, Barrhead, Edmonton, and then finally Lethbridge with 4 kids now in tow, Sheldeen, Robert, James “Jim” and Sharon.
Sheldon went to work at the Lethbridge Community College in 1966 as the Financial Administrator where he worked for 25 years before retiring. While there, he found the joy of the game of golf with many colleagues. It was during this time in 1979 that his sweetheart Louise lost her 10 year battle with Multiply Sclerosis and the next year lost his son Jim to an automobile accident which left this strong, loving, quiet, loyal man very heartbroken.
Gratefully he was able to find love again with Joyce McKenney and in 1985 they were married in Lethbridge. Not long after that they both retired and began 26 years of being snowbirds to Mesa, Arizona. They both loved the sun! Together they golfed, hiked, danced, camped and went to the movies every Tuesday. They enjoyed all this with their family, special friends, and many others they met along the way. Sheldon was also very crafty with woodwork and making walking sticks from cactus which he made for many of his family and friends. Along with all of this they still found time to just sit and read.
Besides his loving wife Joyce, Sheldon leaves to mourn his passing, his children Sheldeen Edison, Robert (Mary) Woolf, Sharon (Larry) Austin, Debbie (Matt) Woelders, and Shelley Brandy (Ron Mallett); along with 10 grandchildren and their families that all call him Grandpa; as well as numerous extended family.
We would like to thank all the wonderful staff at Park Meadows Village that made him feel loved and cared for the last year of his life.
A Celebration of Sheldon’s Life will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2216 21A Ave, Coaldale, Alberta.
To send condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca

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HALE, LENA LENA HALE 1934 – 2025 It is with profound sadness and loss that we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother and great- grandmother Lena Hale on March 13, 2025, at age 91. Lena passed away peacefully at St. Paul’s Palliative Care Unit in Saskatoon.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm, on Friday, April 25, 2025, at THE LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD 2406 11 Ave S, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Pastor Tom Peterson, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Lena’s name may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories #40, 1202 – 2nd Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0E3.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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FUDALA, Adam ADAM FUDALA 1956 – 2025 Mr. Adam Fudala, beloved brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Lethbridge, Alberta on March 31, 2025, at the early age of 69 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00PM, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2025, AT MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 STREET SOUTH, LETHBRIDGE, Alberta.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Adam’s memory to a charity of your choice.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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LOSEY, Bernice BERNICE LOSEY 1924 – 2025 We are sad in our hearts to announce our beautiful mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, great-great- grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and best friend passed away at Fairmont Extendicare on Friday, April 11, 2025, just two days before her 101 birthday.
A Celebration of Bernice’s Life will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at MCKILLOP UNITED CHURCH, 2329 – 15 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta with Reverend Trevor Potter, officiating.
For those who wish, memorial donations in Bernice’s name may be made to Extendicare Fairmont Park Resident Council, 115 Fairmont Blvd. South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1K 5V2 or to a charity of your choice.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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SEKIYA, Harry In Loving Memory of HARRY SEKIYA It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father and grandfather, who left us on March 20, 2025 at the age of 92. A dedicated family man who was devoted to his family and guided us in a kind and gentle manner. He was a source of strength and love for our family and the extended family. He will be missed dearly.
He is survived by his 4 children and 5 loving grandchildren. Though he is no longer with us, he will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
Rest in peace, Dad (Grandpa and Uncle). You will always be remembered.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at the Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta, 470 – 40 St. S, Lethbridge officiated by Reverend Roland Ikuta, May 3, 2025 at 11:00 am. Internment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca

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RUSSELL, Clara RUSSELL CLARA RUSSELL, beloved wife of the late Francis Russell, of the Blood Reserve, passed away peacefully at the Cardston Health Centre on Friday, April 18, 2025 at the age of 91 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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