Tuesday, April 15, 2025

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on April 15, 2025.

HACKE, Madeline HACKE, MADELINE 1935-2024 Please join us for a Celebration of Life in loving memory of our mother, grandmother, sister, cousin, aunt and friend, who passed away on Nov. 22, 2024. We will be gathering to share our favourite memories and to celebrate her life at the Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge on April 19 at 11:00am in the Anton’s Ballroom. (320 Scenic Drive South)
A livestream link will be available prior to the service.
To send a condolence and view the livestream, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca

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KING, Donna “Carol” KING DONNA (CAROL) KING passed away April, 3rd 2025. She fought to the very end, but now she may get that dance with Dad after all. It won’t be the last dance, but maybe the first of many more to come. Dad’s been waiting for Mom for quite some time! Turns out, Carol was a lover of ice cream and demanded it in her remaining days. Just ask Gibb, he’ll tell you. Mom always had a very big heart, and Linda will attest to that. I’ve heard in this last week from a few people that Mom was always so nice to them and would always greet them with a smile. It was time to go home and see all the people that predeceased her. Heard it was going to be a glorious reunion! Carol was predeceased by her parents Bertrel and Jerry Ball, her brother Earl (Bub), her in-laws Vivian and Owen King, and her loving husband Ted King. Carol is survived by her brother Jerrod Ball, children Tony (Sheila), Chandra (Scott) and Ted (Tracy). She is also survived by nine grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Carol attended Palo Verde College in Blythe, CA. She eventually went to BYU, where she met her future husband. They eventually ended up in Cardston where Dad took a teaching job. Mom had a love of books and was a librarian at CES for many years. She also worked at the Cardston Hospital for quite some time, ironically where she passed. Mom and Dad were highly involved in political campaigns, involved in her faith, where she and dad were both Temple workers and were involved in youth church activities. Carol was an amazing seamstress and did a lot of sewing for people in the community. She also made the best tacos and unfortunately invited the missionaries to partake as well. Carol passed with family and friends by her side. She will be dearly missed. Happy Trails! Good-Bye Grandma Blue Hair! A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday April 19 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Cardston Alberta West Stake Center (846 1st Ave. West). Friends may meet the family from 10:00-10:45 a.m. prior to the service. Interment to follow in the Temple Hill Cemetery, Raymond, AB.
To send a condolence or to view the funeral service please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

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STANNARD, Katherine KATHERINE STANNARD 1975 Р2025 Katherine Genevi̩ve Stannard, beloved daughter of Mavis Lousie Stannard and Barry Anthony Stannard, passed away suddenly on April 4, 2025, at the age of 50 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, AT MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 STREET SOUTH, LETHBRIDGE, Alberta.
In honouring the family’s wishes, there will be a private interment at a later date.
Flowers are gratefully declined. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to STARS Alberta. https://stars.ca/
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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EGELAND, Magnus “Maggie” MAGNUS “MAGGIE” EGELAND 1935 – 2025 Mr. Magnus “Maggie” Egeland of Lethbridge, passed away at St. Michael’s Health Centre on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the age of 90 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00PM, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2025, AT EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF LETHBRIDGE, 4717 24 AVENUE SOUTH, LETHBRIDGE, Alberta.
To watch the Service via livestream, please visit https://www.youtube.com/live/2vjclo3wwwk
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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POHL, Erwin ERWIN POHL 1937 – 2025 It is with sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Erwin Pohl, who passed away at home at the age of 87 years.
Erwin is survived by his two sons Reinhard Pohl and Gary (Patricia) Pohl; three grandchildren Candice Pohl, Corey (Kelsey) Pohl and Logan Pohl (Allison Walker).
His four great grandchildren which he held dearly in his heart include Addy Pohl (11), Lyla Pohl (9), Jaxon Pohl (5) and Lukas Pohl (3). Erwin has three siblings all residing in Germany that include Ingrid Detscher, Elli (Horst) Ody and Gertrude Hirte with her sons Carsten Reidt, Stephan Reidt and Patrick Hirte.
Erwin was predeceased by his loving wife Ruth (March 6, 2020); his Mother Marta; as well as grandson Tyler and great grandson Mayson. Erwin was born in Treuhausen Germany, Bliesen District on June 3, 1937. Eighteen years later he immigrated to Canada and initially ended up in Edmonton where he worked in an Edmonton Hospital as a nursing assistant. A year later he moved to Lethbridge where he met his wife Ruth and two years later, they were married on August 30, 1958.
He was employed at St. Micheals Hospital in Lethbridge as a nursing assistant for 36 years.
Erwin enjoyed gardening with many varieties of flowers, fishing with his sons in the earlier years, local wildlife and nature in general. He enjoyed many events during the years at the German Canadian Club where he was a long-time member.
He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends.
A Viewing will be held at 7:00 pm, on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, LETHBRIDGE, Alberta.
A Funeral Service will be held at 9:00 am, on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 20 ROCKY MOUNTAIN BLVD. W, Lethbridge, Alberta.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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SMOLNICKY, Mary MARY SMOLNICKY 1925 – 2025 It is with great sadness, and much love, that we announce the passing of Mary Smolnicky on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the age of 99 years.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, April 17, 2025, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 STREET SOUTH, LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, with Deacon Jim Manzara officiating.
Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery with reception to follow.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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NISHI, Mitsuko In Loving Memory of MITSUKO NISHI It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Mitsuko Nishi on April 7, 2025 in Calgary, AB at the age of 103 years. Born in Mission City, B.C. March 14, 1922, she resided in Bow Island area for 65 years.
Funeral service will be held in Lethbridge at the Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta April 19th, 2025 at 10:30 A.M.
To send condolences or share a memory go to South Calgary Funeral Centre and Crematorium website: http://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/calgary-ab/mitsuko-nishi-12332606

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JENSEN, E. Louise E. LOUISE JENSEN June 23, 1939 – April 13, 2025 Louise passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, April 13, 2025.
She is the beloved wife of Bryce Jensen.
A private family graveside service will be held.
To send condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca

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MAEGAARD, Jorgen MAEGAARD 1930 – 2025 JORGEN MAEGAARD, beloved husband of the late Inger Maegaard, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on the evening of Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the age of 95.
Jorgen is survived by his children: Annette Ellingson (Richard), John Maegaard (Anne Marie) and Carole-Lee Krysak (George). He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his parents, wife Inger (2004), daughter Birthe (2013) and granddaughter Kate (2001).
Jorgen was born in Denmark on February 28, 1930. He received his education and also completed his training as a barber in Denmark. Jorgen met Inger when they were completing their training and were married November 3, 1951. In June of 1956, they immigrated to Canada with three small children and settled in Lethbridge where their fourth child was born. Jorgen and his father opened up a Barber School and also owned and operated Viking Hairstyling Salon as well as Jorgen’s Place. Jorgen was a member of the Kiwanis Club for many years.
As per Jorgen’s wishes, there will be no funeral. Cremation Entrusted to Cornerstone.

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

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STEFANCSIK, Edith “Edie” STEFANCSIK EDITH “EDIE” STEFANCSIK sadly passed away, surrounded by the love of her family, on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the age of 86 years.
She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Mihály “Mike” Stefancsik (1936); her children: Mike (Trisha), Edie (Steve), and Steve (Sophie); as well as six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
She was born on August 26, 1938, in Center, Hungary to Nagy Jozsef and K̩smarky Anna. She had three sisters, Jolanka (1932-2001), Anna (Anci) (1934-2016) and Marika (1945 РPresent).
She met the love of her life, Mike in 1953, when he was working in a factory with her mother. In 1956, the Hungarian Revolution forced Mike and Edie to leave their homes, or risk being sent to a prison camp in Siberia. Mike promised Edie that if she met him at the train station, they could get married when they got to Austria. She was already at the train station when Mike arrived the next morning.
Together they escaped to Austria, walking through the snow and cold to find and fight for a better life together. They were married on February 9, 1957, at St. Joseph’s Church in St. Pölten, Austria. They made their first home together in the small community of East Coulee, Alberta, where Mike would spend winters working in the coal mines and summers on the railroad.
In 1958, they moved to Iron Springs, where they would make their home for the next 33 years. Edie worked hard in the sugar beet fields for fourteen years, and in 1970 they purchased a quarter section of land, where so much love was shared.
Some of her greatest memories were spending summers raising her grandchildren on that same family farm.
Edie was an avid gardener, baker, and cook, winning many awards in garden competitions, including the Alberta Horticultural Society. Her favourite dish to make was Lecso, a Hungarian tomato, pepper, and onion stew, and nobody made a better poppy seed roll.
They moved to Lethbridge in 1993, where she tended to her special bonsai trees, and could always be found by Mike’s side in the garden, tending to her little patch of earth.
Edie lived her life full of love and life and will be missed all the more for it.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. MARTHA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 355 Columbia Blvd. West, Lethbridge, AB, on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. with Father William Monis celebrating.
A private Interment will be held at a later date.

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

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DEMETER, Mathew “Mike” MATHEW (MIKE) JOSEPH DEMETER 1934 – 2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Father, Mathew (Mike) Joseph Demeter at Chinook Regional Hospital on April 13, 2025, at the age of 90 years.
He is survived by his children Tracy of Edmonton and Shelley of Lloydminster; nieces Patricia (Bev) Bayer; Colleen Fisher, Kathy Fisher, Donna Fisher; nephews Larry Kostyal; Parry (Viault) Olesen, Gregory Fisher, Robert Fisher Jr., as well as several great nieces and nephews.
Mike was born on June 2nd, 1934, in Raymond, Alberta. The family then moved to Picture Butte where Mike received his schooling. Mike began his career working at the Bank of Nova Scotia. While working in Innisfail, he met Ivy Fisher. The two were married on March 2, 1957. They were blessed with three beautiful daughters Valerie (dec.), Tracy and Shelley. Mike and Ivy lived in Melfort, Saskatchewan for many years where he worked for the bank, was part owner of a car dealership, then opened his own investment company. Mike was an avid sports enthusiast, during school, he participated in track and field, and baseball. In Melfort, he played Goal for old timer’s hockey teams earning the nickname “The Cat”. He also thoroughly enjoyed golfing and fishing.
Mike was predeceased by his daughter Valerie Demeter; parents Matyas and Kathleen Demeter; sister Kathleen Kostyal; brother-in-law Mike Kostyal; and nephew Kenneth Fisher.
Mike will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
A memorial service will be held at Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home, 703-13 St N, Lethbridge, Alberta, on April 17, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. with a reception to follow. A private interment will be held at Archmount Cemetery.
To send condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca

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