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Obituary for William (Wypke) Terpstra

Obituary for William (Wypke) Terpstra

By Snodgrass Funeral Homes

By Snodgrass Funeral Homes

September 22, 2021

September 22, 2021

It is with great sadness that the Terpstra family announce the passing of William Terpstra on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, at the Lethbridge regional hospital. William was 86 years old.

It is with great sadness that the Terpstra family announce the passing of William Terpstra on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, at the Lethbridge regional hospital. William was 86 years old.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at Snodgrass Funeral Chapel, Pincher Creek. Interment to follow at Fairview Cemetery. A celebration of life for William will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #43 or the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Snodgrass Funeral Homes

403-627-4864 www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at Snodgrass Funeral Chapel, Pincher Creek. Interment to follow at Fairview Cemetery. A celebration of life for William will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #43 or the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Snodgrass Funeral Homes

403-627-4864 www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com

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