Wednesday, June 25, 2025

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on June 25, 2025.

DYCK, Isaac

DYCK ISAAC DYCK’s family regrets to announce his passing on June 16th, 2025. He leaves behind his loving wife Helen as well as his daughter Lori (Dan) and their children Evan and Aaron, and his son Morley (Kim) and their children Perryn and Colby. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Judy Dyck. He was predeceased by his parents Isaac and Agnes and siblings Tina, Margaret, David, Neil and Jon.
Isaac was born on October 19, 1934, near Tisdale, Saskatchewan. He left the family farm for Saskatoon when he was 17 and thanks to his farm boy work ethic, ingenuity and determination he was never out of work a day in his life. Very few had work experience as varied as Isaac had. He started out as a construction laborer, moving on to a bus driver, beekeeper, bricklayer, cattle buyer and feedlot owner, carpenter, long haul trucker, restaurateur, ladies fashion store owner and compelling salesman of almost anything under the sun. Most would know him from his many years of home building. Always wanting to stay physically active he finished his last renovation project when he was 86.
In 1955 he met a young lady named Helen Timmer that won his heart. They were married in June 1956 in Saskatoon and were rarely seen apart from each other, always working as a team. They celebrated 69 years of marriage this month.
Isaac was well known for his kindness and sincere generosity and desire to help others. Isaac and Helen had many house guests over the years, some of them long term. He always wanted to share whatever he had, be it money or time. He did experience scarcity of both at times over the years, but he was never stingy. He was known for enjoying the company of friends over a meal out at a favorite restaurant and more often than not would pick up the tab. He was an eternal optimist and always believed that things would be better tomorrow than they were today. This quality, along with his sense of humor saw him through some very difficult days in his later years as his physical strength weakened and his health declined.
He loved people and would happily strike up a conversation with any stranger, just to learn about them. He had a special place in his heart for little children and young people, and they felt immediately comfortable around him because of his obvious warmth and kindness.
Dad was always eager to embark on a road trip. Whether it was to Palm Springs for a winter or to Saskatchewan to see family, every trip involved stops at small towns and little-known diners, a nod to his years of trucking.
Above all may Isaac be remembered for his deep respect for God’s word and his love of his God Jehovah. These two things guided him in all areas of his life, and he was always eager to share the bible’s practical advice and promises for the future with any who would listen.
A gathering to celebrate Isaac’s life will be held at the WESTSIDE KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES, 5 Rocky Mountain Boulevard West, Lethbridge, Alberta on June 28th, 2025 at 2:00 P.M.
The family wishes to invite any who knew Isaac to join us. If you are not able to join us in person you can join virtually on Zoom: Meeting ID: 864 978 095 Password: paradise

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INGARFIELD, Grace

GRACE INGARFIELD 1934 – 2025 Grace Ingarfield of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Earl Ingarfield Sr., passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20th, 2025 at the age of 91 years. Grace will be privately remembered by her family.
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ASPLUND, Dorina “Dorrie”

ASPLUND 1926 – 2025 It is with sad and heavy hearts, that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Nonna, DORINA “DORRIE” ASPLUND on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the age of 98 years old.
Dorrie is survived by her sons: Darryl (Nancy), Dave (Judy – deceased), Dean (Kris) and her daughter Marilyn (Len) Craddock; her 11 grandchildren: Travis, Sharla, Ryan, Amber, Brent, Dana, Kim, Trevor, Candice, Brant, and Jeff; 18 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, Leona Pedrini, and Gail Pedrini and stepsister Angie Huisman.
She was predeceased by her husband Charles, beloved son Warren (Pat); brothers Ezio, Alfie and Nino Pedrini; her parents Luigi and Emma, stepfather Arthuro Comai, sister-in-law Lillian Pedrini; nephews Calvin and Darren Fuller and numerous additional nieces and nephews.
Dorrie was born on October 7th, 1926, in Coalhurst Alberta, to Luigi and Emma Pedrini, she was raised on the family farm in Diamond City. When she started school, she knew no English. She quickly learned English and finished school.
After school, she met her husband, Charles. They married in November 1944 and went on to raise five loving children.
Dorrie has resided for the last seven years at Garden View Lodge, where she met some wonderful friends. She would spend her afternoons playing scrabble and crib.
In the last few years, Dorrie enjoyed her weekly crib games with great-grandson Dylan, who would bring all her favorite chocolate treats to eat while they played; granddaughter Amber would also bring her cinnamon buns weekly.
We would like to say a big thank you to Adrian and his amazing staff at Garden View Lodge. Special thanks to Dr. Musk for his care of Dorrie and to all of the Palliative Care team who took care of Dorrie in her last few weeks.
Dorrie will be laid to rest with her beloved husband Charlie in a private Family Service at Archmount Cemetery.

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DENECKY, Steve

STEVE DENECKY KC 1935 ~ 2025 Mr. Steve Denecky KC of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Vera Denecky, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, June 16, 2025 at the age of 90 years.
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
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PUNGA, Nick

NICK WILLIAM PUNGA 1983 ~ 2025 Nickolas William Punga, age 42, passed away at his home on Friday, June 13, 2025. He was born on January 13, 1983, to parents Rodney and Beth, in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The Kidney Foundation of Canada.
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.
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OBRIGEWITCH, Anton “Tony”

OBRIGEWITCH ANTON “TONY” OBRIGEWITCH passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital in the early hours of Monday, June 23, 2025 at the age of 90 years.
Tony was born December 19, 1934 in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan. He was predeceased by the love of his life, Margaret Obrigewitch in 2017 after 60 years of marriage.
He will be greatly missed by his surviving sister Beth Liboiron; his children, daughter Sandra and husband Richard Rainkie, son Michael Obrigewitch, son Rob Obrigewitch and wife Kathy, daughter Carol and husband Scott Earl, and son James Obrigewitch and wife Sharon.
He will be remembered as the proud grandfather to 13 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Tony’s Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, June 27, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. with Pat Siedlecki officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charity of your choice.

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