Friday, August 1, 2025

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on August 1, 2025.

BENNETT, Gerald BENNETT GERALD FLOYD BENNETT, beloved husband of Shirley (Taylor) Bennett, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025 in Magrath, Alberta at age 85.
A Funeral Service will be held Saturday August 2nd at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Garden Place Chapel, Magrath (170 N Center St.). Friends may meet the family from 10:00-10:45 a.m. prior to the service. Interment to follow in the Magrath Cemetery.
To Watch the Service or send condolences please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

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AUSTIE, Antonius “Tony” AUSTIE It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear sweet husband, Dad, Opa, and great-Opa, ANTONIUS “TONY” AUSTIE, of Picture Butte, AB, surrounded by family at St. Michael’s Health Centre on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the age of 93 years following a brief illness with lung cancer. He was the beloved husband of Maria “Mia” Austie.
Besides his loving wife, Mia, Tony is survived by his children: Bernard of Lethbridge; Carolyn of Gainsville, FL; Denise of Calgary; John of Coalhurst and Michelle of Calgary; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, as well as numerous nieces and nephews in Holland.
He was predeceased by his parents, 10 brothers and sisters, and his grandson, Scott.
After the initial shock and sadness over the diagnosis, he accepted it with great dignity and grace in keeping with his unshakable positive approach to everything in his life. He had a beautiful brain and a passion for using his creativity, ingenuity and perfectionism to craft wonderful works of art out of found materials. He enjoyed biking, curling, reading and keeping his body and mind strong and sharp. He cherished time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He was a determined farmer who immigrated from Holland as a young man with Mia by his side to build a life in Canada. He taught us the importance of working hard and instilled a strong work ethic in all of us. He gave back to his church and community and will be remembered for his quirky sense of humor.
We will cherish the memories we have of him forever.
We’d like to thank the wonderful Palliative Care staff at St. Michael’s Health Centre for their exceptional care in his final weeks.
A Viewing will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:00 P.M., with a Prayer Service celebrating Tony’s life to follow at 7:00 P.M. with Sharon Hagel officiating.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 – 12 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Kevin Tumback celebrating. The Funeral Mass will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Tony’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.
Following the Funeral Mass, a private Family Interment will be held.

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

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KENWOOD, Veronica “Vera” VERONICA “VERA” KENWOOD 1927 ~ 2025 We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Veronica Ellen Kenwood, beloved wife of the late Albert Kenwood, on July 27, 2025, at St. Therese Villa.
Left to mourn Veronica are her children Paul (Cindy), Cecily, Laura (Robert Hunt), Stephen (Jill), and Brian (Kelly); her grandchildren Camilla (Alex), Connor, and Madelaine; and her great-grandchild Weston Oliver Whitaker. She also leaves behind Kelly’s sons Ryan, Colton, and Tanner.
Veronica was born in Taber to Elizabeth and Thomas Pyne. She was the youngest of seven children and she often spoke of the vibrancy in her home. She trained as a nurse at Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA, and she worked as one until she met and married Albert. Veronica will be lovingly remembered by all for her warmth, kindness, and generous spirit. She was a keen observer of human nature and had a quick wit. We enjoyed many a fine repast at her home.
Besides her loving husband Albert, Veronica was predeceased by her parents Elizabeth & Thomas, her siblings, and most tragically, her son John Thomas.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Gwen Oliver, the caring staff at St. Therese, and to her former physician, Dr Colin Walsh.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 2:00p.m. on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 – 12 AVE S, LETHBRIDGE, AB, with Father Kevin Tumback officiating.
Interment to follow at MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY, 1210 SCENIC DR S, LETHBRIDGE, AB.
Flowers are gratefully declined. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta, #50, 1202 2 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0E3 or to the Interfaith Food Bank, 1103 – 3 Ave N, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1H 0H7.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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MOKOSCH, Eric ERIC MOKOSCH 1940 ~ 2025 ERIC MOKOSCH, beloved partner of Linda Larson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2025, at the age of 85 years.
Eric is survived by his brother Erwin (Debra Stoltenberg), nieces Laura (Terry) Mehrer, Kathryn (Lyndon) Cousins, and Julie (Ben); as well as great-nephews Denton, Royden, and Brendan Mehrer. He was predeceased by his parents Andreas and Maria Mokosch.
Eric was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, and dedicated his life to education. Over the course of a long and respected career, he earned the admiration of his students and the esteem of his colleagues, culminating in his service as Dean of Education at the University of Lethbridge for a period of 12 years. Eric had a sharp wit, a signature laugh, and a unique sense of humor that left an impression wherever he went. He loved golf and spent countless summer days on the course with his friends, where his voice – often carrying across several holes – could be heard lamenting a bad shot with his famous, “What was that?!”
He will be remembered for his warmth, intellect, and unfailing generosity of spirit. His passing leaves a deep void in the hearts of his family and many friends, but he will remain with us – securely and fondly – in our memories, our stories, and the joy he brought to so many lives.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00a.m. on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 – 12 AVE S, LETHBRIDGE, AB, with Father Kevin Tumback officiating.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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