Wednesday, May 21, 2025

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on May 21, 2025.

SCHIKOWSKY, Peter “Pete”

SCHIKOWSKY It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our father, son, brother and partner, PETER “PETE” NELSON SCHIKOWSKY, on Friday, May 2, 2025 at the age of 47 years.
Pete is survived by his son Kaydince, his beloved partner Michelle, his sisters Stacy (Aaron) and Michelle, numerous aunts/uncles and cousins and his incredible mother Marlene.
He was predeceased by his amazing father Bernie.
Pete was born on October 10th, 1977 in Chilliwack, BC. His big sisters were pleased as everyone else got a turkey for Thanksgiving and they got a baby brother! Pete spent his formative years in Lethbridge, AB attending school, being active in sports, working and enjoying life. Pete played baseball from early childhood into adulthood and loved the game. Pete practiced judo when younger and was on the Alberta Provincial Team.
Pete’s love of cars came at a very young age and permeated his life. He worked as a service advisor for many years for both Dunlop Ford and College Ford. Over the years, Pete has been the proud owner of too many cars and trucks to count.
In 2002, Pete and Julie’s son Kaydince was born and the whole family fell in love immediately. Kaydince is all the best parts of his father and looks so much like Pete that Pete’s workmates used to call them “Pete and repeat”. He was so proud of his son and loved him immensely.
In 2018, Pete began a relationship with his love, Michelle. Pete and Michelle’s life together was filled with humour (such a fun and funny couple to be around), love, joy and travel. Together, they travelled the world, enjoying new experiences wherever they went. The love they shared was something to behold.
Pete had a soft spot for a big dog with a sad story. He adopting many dogs throughout his life, shared his love, his home and his pay check with his fur babies.
Pete was kind-hearted and loyal. This is evidenced by his many close life-long friendships. He was generous, caring, positive and supportive. He was all the awesome adjectives in the dictionary. Pete was a very bright light of a large and loving extended family and we will miss him every day.
A Celebration to honour Pete’s life will be held at the AGRI-FOOD HUB & TRADE CENTRE, 101 Exhibition Way South, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 12:00 Noon till 3:00 P.M.

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

COTÉ, Donald

COTÉ DONALD PHILLIP COTÉ 74, beloved husband of Linda Luco Coté passed away in his favourite place Bucerias, Mexico on May 11, 2025.

MORRIS, Georgia

GEORGIA MORRIS 1934 – 2025 Mrs. Georgia Morris of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Howard Haney, passed away at Edith Cavell Care Centre on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the age of 90 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
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HOUTHUYS, Jo-Ann

JO-ANN HOUTHUYS 1941 – 2025 Mrs. Jo-Ann Elizabeth Houthuys of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Gerrit Houthuys, passed away at St. Michael’s Health Center on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the age of 84 years.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at PARK MEADOWS BAPTIST CHURCH, 2011 15 Ave N, Lethbridge, Alberta.
For those who wish, donations may be made to Operation Smile Canada, https://operationsmile.ca/, the Canadian Cancer Society, https://cancer.ca/en/ or the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation, https://crhfoundation.ca/content.php?p=home
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JEFFERIES, Rosamond “Rose”

ROSAMOND “ROSE” JEFFERIES March 14, 1947 – May 14, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rosamond “Rose” Jefferies, who left us peacefully on May 14, 2025, in Raymond, Alberta, at the age of 78.
Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
To send condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca

GILES, David

A. DAVID GILES 1932 – 2025 Mr. David Giles of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Julie Giles, passed away peacefully at St. Therese Villa on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the age of 93 years.
A private family service will be held.
To send condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca

PAVKA, Anne

ANNE PAVKA 1944 – 2025 Anne Pavka, beloved wife of Laddie Pavka, passed away in Taber on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at the age of 81 years. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 5009 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Monday, May 26, 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. Those who are unable to attend and wish to view the service online may do so by visiting Anne’s obituary page on our website and clicking on the livestream link that will be available at 10:45 A.M. on Monday, May 26, 2025. Barring any technical difficulties, the livestream will begin at 11:00 A.M. Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

SMART, Karen

SMART KAREN SMART, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Thomas Smart, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at the age of 86 years.
Arrangements will be announced once completed.

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TAYLOR, Bernice

BERNICE TAYLOR 1934 – 2025 Mrs. Bernice Taylor of Lethbridge passed away at Buffalo Grace Manor on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the age of 90 years.
Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel.
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GLASSER, Garry

GLASSER GARRY JEROME GLASSER, beloved husband of Norma Glasser, of Lethbridge, AB, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at the age of 82 years.
A Viewing will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2825 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB on Monday, May 26, 2025 at 12:00 Noon, with a Celebration of life to follow at 1:00 P.M. with Pat Siedlecki officiating.
Following the Celebration of life, Garry will be laid to rest in Royal View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society (Alzheimer.ca), Heart and Stroke Foundation (heartandstroke.ca) or Canadian Cancer Society (cancer.ca)

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HUIZINGA, Jesse

JESSE HUIZINGA 1996 – 2025 Mr. Jesse Huizinga of Lethbridge, beloved spouse of Ms. Courtney Slagel, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the age of 28 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
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