Friday, March 7, 2025

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on March 7, 2025.

HORMOTH, Anthony “Tony” HORMOTH May 3, 1934 – March 1, 2025 ANTHONY “TONY” HORMOTH passed away peacefully with his devoted wife Rose by his side, at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, March 1st, 2025.
At Tony’s request, a private Celebration of Life will be held.

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GILMAR, Derek DEREK GILMAR 1952 – 2025 We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved father, Derek Wayne Gilmar. Our dad was a very loving, caring father, cherished grandfather and great- grandfather, and a missed brother and uncle.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at 12:00 pm on Monday, March 10, 2025, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL.
A Celebration of Derek’s Life will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, March 10, 2025, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta. To watch the service via livestream, please visit at https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/Derek-Gilmar
Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Diabetes Association or your local SPCA.
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LAQUA, Louise LOUISE LAQUA 1931 – 2025 Mrs. Louise Helena Laqua of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. William Laqua, passed away in Calgary at the Chinook Care Centre on Monday, March 3, 2025, at the age of 93 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
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ELASCHUK, Elizabeth “Betty” ELIZABETH “BETTY” ELASCHUK 1930 – 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mother Elizabeth (Betty) Mae Elaschuk on March 1, 2025, at the Chinook Regional Hospital at the age of 94 years.
Betty was born on the family farm between Enchant and Turin on May 23, 1930, and she was the youngest of three daughters born to George and Mary Lelekach. She attended Lone Star School and then to Turin School, however she never did finish but was able to go to Garbutt’s Secretarial College in Lethbridge and upon completion worked as a legal secretary. Betty stopped working after two years to look after her mother who fell sick, and it was at this time she met her future husband of 52 years Andy Elaschuk.
Andy and Betty married in 1955 and took over the Elaschuk farm northwest of Turin. After the birth of their daughter Janice, they moved to the Lelekach farm. Two sons were born, Norman and Brian. Betty and Andy stayed on the farm until 2005 when they both moved into Picture Butte.
After Andy’s death in 2007 Betty became very active in the community of Picture Butte participating in many organizations. She was a member of the Picture Butte Seniors Association, Helping Hands and Meals on Wheels. Betty re-ignited her Catholic Faith and was a fixture in St. Catherines Church every Sunday and participated in the Catholic Women’s League.
Betty was devoted to her children, treasured her family and friends, she adored and was proud of her grandchildren and her eyes would light up whenever she saw them. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile and infectious laugh. She was fun and witty and lived life the best she could.
Betty was predeceased by her husband Andy; parents George and Mary; sisters Margaret and Irene and their spouses.
Betty is survived by her children Janice (Loren), Norman (Gloria) and Brian (Jackie); grandchildren Jenna (Scott), Tyler, Curtis (Brooke), Nicole, Anndie and her great grandchild Kylie.
Betty will be deeply missed by cousins, nieces and nephews and anyone else that she touched with her spirit and kindness.
Thank you to the staff of Piyami Lodge, the staff and doctors of Chinook Regional hospital and Dr. Mohammed.
A Visitation will be held at 12:00 pm, on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.
A Funeral Service will follow at 1:00 pm, on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Deacon Jim Manzara, officiating.
Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
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JOHNSTONE, Elizabeth “Lis” ELIZABETH “LIS” ANNE KIRKPATRICK JOHNSTONE 1942 – 2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear wife, mother, grandmother, sister, cousin, aunt, neighbor and friend. Elizabeth “Lis” Johnstone passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge, on Monday, March 3, 2025, at the age of 82 years.
Lis was the dear wife of Stuart Johnstone for 57 years and mother to Rebecca (Rob) Davidson and their daughter Katie of Calgary; and Patrick (Stanley) Johnstone also of Calgary. She leaves to mourn her brother Euan (Anne), Frew of Nanaimo B.C., and their children Sarah and Euan; brother’s in-law Ian (Marj) of Wellington New Zealand; Andrew (Jean) of Lethbridge and their children Louise, Christopher and Suzie; sister-in-law Barbara in Cabrera, Spain; and numerous cousins and friends throughout the world, particularly her best friend Lynne (Iain) Bannerman of Tain Scotland.
She was predeceased by her parents John and Betty Frew of Inverness; her parents-in-law Jim and Margery Johnstone of Carlisle, England; brother Gordon Frew of Dundee Scotland and brother-in-law David of Cabrera.
Lis was born in Giffnock near Glasgow but moved to Inverness in the Highlands of Scotland at an early age where she attended Inverness Royal Academy and Heatherly School for Girls, where she made many lifelong friendships. She then attended Duncan of Jordanstone School of Fine Art, majoring in silversmithing. She then moved to Edinburgh where she worked as a layout artist for the Scotsman Newspaper. She met her future husband in Edinburgh where they married and settled producing their two children, They moved to various towns in the Borders from Newcastle, Carlisle to Annan before emigrating to Lethbridge in 1977 where she has resided ever since.
A Celebration of Life will be held in her memory at some time in the near future.
If you so wish donations to Lethbridge Humane Society, http://lethbridgehumanesociety.com/ would be gratefully received.
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PETERSON, Reginald “Reg” PETERSON It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of REGINALD “REG” PETERSON of Lethbridge, AB, beloved husband of the late Eve Peterson, at home on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the age of 84 years.
Reg is survived by his daughters, Josie Doll (Clayton Richard) and Kim Peterson; his granddaughter Mikka Doll; his sister Sandra McClung (Lynn); his sister Sheila Holt (Wally); and his sisters-in-law, Carol Phillips Peterson and Alice Earl, brother-in-law Anthony Earl (Barb) and their families as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He is also survived by his four children from a previous marriage; Darren Peterson (Mona), Carol Tidmarsh (Scott), Marla Goode (Rich) and Lana Johnson (Ryan) and their families.
Besides his loving wife, Eve, he was predeceased by his parents, his younger brother Ronald Peterson and his grandson Christian Doll.
Reg was born on July 30, 1940 in Lethbridge, Alberta, the first child of Wilford Kay Peterson and Mary Powell Peterson. He was raised in Cranford and Warner, AB. After farming several years near Warner, Reg became a salesman for a large farm implement dealership. He later moved the Lethbridge, where he owned a copying machine company called “Copystat”. Reg and his wife Eve, worked together to build Eve’s bookkeeping business “Y-Comm Services”, which they ran successfully until retirement. He also maintained several real estate holdings and dabbled in car sales.
Reg was a no-nonsense man who enjoyed life. He worked hard, always taking pride in what he was doing. He was known for his infectious laugh, which served him well in his salesmen roles as well as making it easy to find him in a crowd. His greatest joy was watching and participating the lives of his grandchildren; he was always ready and willing to travel for a volleyball or hockey game even though he knew nothing of either sport! He enjoyed travelling with Eve, among his favorites were memorable trips on an Alaskan Cruise and Costa Rica.
In most recent years, he enjoyed the company and camaraderie of his “Coffee Crew” at the South Mayor Magrath Tim Hortons, where you could find him at least twice a day.
Reg will be dearly missed by all who knew him, but will be welcomed with open arms by this wife and grandson.
A Celebration of Reg’s life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11:00 A.M.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation (heartandstroke.ca)

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LEISHMAN, David
DAVID DEVOE LEISHMAN 1945 – 2025 With great sadness in our hearts we announce the passing of David (Dee) on February 28th, 2025 while vacationing with Sharon, his wife, in Los Cabos, Mexico. Dee loved travelling the world with Sharon and their friends. They had many exciting adventures and especially enjoyed the companionship of each other.
Dee had a zest for life, characterized by his positive attitude, his experiences and activities. He was active in sports, he took pleasure in golfing and playing racquetball with close friends. He had a sense of humor and contagious laugh. He was a very kind man and did not judge others. Everyone had a fondness for him and took pleasure in being with him.
Dee was very generous with his family, he helped then anyway he could. He also took them on vacations where they enjoyed skiing, surfing, swimming and playing games. He was affectionately known by several of his grandchildren as Popo, a name he proudly bore.
He was born on October 25th, 1945 in Cardston, Alberta to David and Verna Leishman. They soon moved to Lethbridge where he spent his childhood, graduating from LCI. He then attended BYU after which he moved his family to Calgary for a short time and then made his home in Lethbridge.
Among his many business ventures he established the Leishman Hearing Centre in 1987. Well known for his business acumen and network of contacts, he with Leishman Hearing served the people of Southern Alberta for many years, and he took great satisfaction in mentoring young hearing aid practitioners and helping them form their own companies.
Dee was predeceased by his parents David and Verna Leishman.
Besides his loving wife Sharon of 59 years; he is survived by his children: Tracey (Noel), Nikki, Jesse (Samantha), Drew (Emma); his grandchildren: Colten, Kirsten, Bridget, Tosh, Mason, Rylee, Rowan, Miles, and great grandchildren Maci and Cali. He is also survived by his older sister Rita and younger brother Don, numerous nieces and nephews as well as cousins.
Dee was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings. He had unwavering faith in his Savior Jesus Christ.
A Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, FAIRMONT CHAPEL, 205 Fairmont Blvd S. Lethbridge at 11:00am on Monday March 10th, with Bishop Mike Smith officiating.
Friends are welcome to meet with the family at the church on Sunday March 9th, from 7:00 – 8:00pm and Monday March 10th, from 10:00 – 10:30am.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca

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