Friday, June 20, 2025

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on June 20, 2025.

VASELENAK, Mike VASELENAK Celebrating the life of MIKE VASELENAK who passed away on Nov. 21st, 2024. Please join Mike’s family for a Celebration of Life on Saturday, June 21st, 2025 from 12 Noon to 4PM at the German Canadian Club (902 – 6 Street North).
Come enjoy a light lunch and share memories of Mike.

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PUNGA, Nick NICK WILLIAM PUNGA 1983 ~ 2025 Mr. Nick William Punga of Strathmore, beloved spouse of Ms. Christy Kallen, passed away in Strathmore on Friday, June 13, 2025 at the age of 42 years.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2025 AT MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 STREET SOUTH, LETHBRIDGE, Alberta.
To watch the Service via livestream, please visit https://youtube.com/live/TWHaSJq5HVk
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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DENECKY, Steve STEVE DENECKY, KC 1935 ~ 2025 It is with profound sadness that the family of Steve Denecky, KC announce his passing on June 16 2025, at the age of 90. He was the beloved husband of Vera A. Denecky, his wife of 64 years.
His loving family will deeply miss Steve: his brother Nick; daughter Pamela Foster (Don); sons Randy (Melody) and Cameron Denecky (Joanne); and grandson Jaden. He was predeceased by his parents Steve and Julia Denecky; brother Alec Denecky (2004); and sister Mary Westrup (2023).
Steve was born in Naicam, Saskatchewan on March 12 1935, and raised on a farm in Coalhurst. He earned his B.A. (1959) and law degree (1960) from the U of A. He met his beloved wife Vera at university, and they married on October 8, 1960 in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan.
Steve was called to the Bar in 1961. He enjoyed a distinguished legal career as a founding partner of Stringam Denecky, arguing three cases before the Supreme Court of Canada. He was appointed to the King’s Council in 1991 and honored for 50 years of service in 2011.
Beyond his legal practice, Steve was deeply committed to community service. He served as Past President of the Lethbridge Bar Association, Past President of the Lethbridge Host Lions Club, and Director of the Lethbridge United Church Extension Council. He held leadership roles in Boy Scouts of Canada and numerous other organizations. In 2022 he was inducted into the Canadian Gelbvieh Association Hall of Fame for his contribution to the cattle breed.
Steve will be remembered for his sharp mind, kind heart, sense of humor, love of fishing and unwavering dedication to his family and community.
A Visitation will be held at 6:00PM, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2025, AT MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 STREET SOUTH, LETHBRIDGE, Alberta.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00AM, THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2025 AT SOUTHMINSTER UNITED CHURCH, 1011 4 AVENUE SOUTH, LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, with Reverend Ruth Preston-Schilk, officiating.
Interment will follow the Service at Royal View Cemetery.
To watch the Service via livestream, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2451032725259543
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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SMITH, Sharon SMITH It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our wife, mom and grandma, SHARON ANN SMITH on June 14, 2025 in Lethbridge at the age of 77 years.
Left to mourn her passing is her loving husband Noel Smith, daughter Jodi (Clayton) Gurr, grandsons Colten (Kylee) Gurr, Kyle Gurr and bonus granddaughter Kayla.
Sharon was born August 14, 1947 to Edward and Nora Kroetsch and grew up in the Heisler area. She married Noel in 1976 and they spent many years together, traveling extensively across Canada and living in various places. We often referred to them as ‘gypsies’ as they resided in multiple homes and were always ready to pack up and move.
Mom was a very kind, generous and loving woman. She loved her family fiercely and was very excited about Colten and Kylee’s new arrival, baby Westen, due in September. Over the years we have shared many laughs and special memories. Mom will be missed so much every day but we are all thankful to have been blessed with her in our lives.
We would like to thank Dr. Mueller and the staff at the Lethbridge Hospital for the excellent care they gave her.
As per Sharon’s request there will be no Funeral Service. A private Graveside Service will take place at a later date in Heisler, where she wished to be buried by her parents and brother. Cremation has been entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
We will miss you so much, Mom.
“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” – Winnie The Pooh
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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DYCK, Isaac DYCK ISAAC DYCK, of Coaldale, beloved husband of Helen Dyck, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, June 16, 2025 at the age of 90 years.
A Memorial Service will be held at KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES, 5 Rocky Mountain Blvd. West, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. with Shonavin Trowbridge officiating.
The Memorial Service will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Isaac’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.

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

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