HERBST, Janet

HERBST We are sad to announce the peaceful passing of JANET IRENE HERBST, on Monday, April 1, 2024 at the age of 83 years, after a brief but courageous and gracious battle with cancer.
Janet will be forever remembered by her daughter Sandra, (Les) Hala, and son, Glen Herbst; two loving grandchildren, Julieanne Hala and Ryan (Julia Tumato) Hala; and one great-granddaughter and the light of her life, Amelia Hala-Tumato. Also survived by her sister Margaret Stromsmoe, her brother Earl (Marilyn) Neilson. Sister-in-laws Lyla Herbst, Melody Herbst, brother-in-law Robert (Charlotte) Herbst.
She was predeceased by her loving husband, Edward Herbst; parents, Alfred and Petra Neilson; in-laws, John and Gladys Herbst; brothers-in-law: Frank, Charles and Aubrey Herbst; and two sisters-in-law, Dolores Heather and Agnes Heringer.
Janet was a very kind, gentle, genuine and loving person. She loved her family and always enjoyed visits with family and her extended family of friends.
A Celebration of Janet’s Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Monday, April 8, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. with Reid Hollander officiating. The Celebration of Life will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Janet’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.
Janet will be laid to rest with her husband Edward in a private Family Graveside Service.
Flowers are gratefully appreciated. In memory of Janet, donations may be made to St. Michael’s Health Centre – Palliative Care Unit, 1400 – 9 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 4V5.

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