Tuesday, July 1, 2025
By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on July 1, 2025.
MARTIN, Catherine “Kay” CATHERINE “KAY” LEAH MARTIN 1934 ~ 2025 It is with deep sadness and gratitude that we announce the passing of our cherished mother, Catherine “Kay” Martin of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Dale Martin Sr.Mom passed away gracefully at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at the age of 90 years.
A Vigil Rights/Prayer Service will be held at 7:00pm, Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00am, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Our Lady of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church, 2405 12 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Father Kevin Tumback, celebrant.
Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
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MENSCH, Nikolai “Nick” NIKOLAI “NICK” MENSCH 1940 ~ 2025 Mr. Nikolai “Nick” Mensch of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Christine Mensch, passed away at Legacy Lodge on Friday, June 27, 2025 at the age of 85 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
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MARTIN, Catherine “Kay” CATHERINE “KAY” LEAH MARTIN 1934 ~ 2025 It is with heavy, yet grateful hearts that we announce the passing of our dear Mom, Catherine ‘Kay’ Martin, beloved wife of the late Dale Martin Sr., in the wee hours of the morning on June 25, 2025 at the age of 90 years. Mom was a true lady until the very end.
Mom was born on December 13, 1934 in Kinkaid Saskatchewan to Michael and Della Mae Salmon. They moved to Spring Coulee before settling in Granum, Alberta. Mom was always proud of her Granum heritage. Every time we would pass the little town Mom would proudly boast of her family owning the Alberta Hotel. Later Mom moved to Lethbridge and was able to attend and graduate from St. Joseph’s High School. She was excited to be able to attend a Catholic School as her Catholic faith was extremely important to her. We remember Mom complaining about some of the students being unkind to the nun instructors. This was devastating for her, and she would always come to the Nun’s defense.
Following high school, Mom worked at CJOC Radio. It was here that a strapping young man spotted her and had to make her his wife. On June 2, 1956 Dale and Kay were married and went on to build a family together. Grounded in love, and service to community, Dale and Kay bought Martin Brothers Ltd. from Dale’s dad and uncle, Ben and Harry and later from his brother Derek. They worked hard to build a funeral home that would meet the needs of families in Lethbridge and surrounding areas. It was a calling for them.
Independently, Mom was involved in several service groups. She was a member of both Ladies Hospital Auxiliaries (Municipal and St. Michael’s), Beta Sigma Phi, and the Parish Council of St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church. Mom also sang joyfully in both the St. Patrick’s and All Saint’s Parish church choirs. From a young age, Mom discovered her love of music, which carried throughout her life.
In retirement, Mom and Dad enjoyed travel. They cruised to many different countries, but their favorite spot to settle was in Sun City, Arizona where they would enjoy the sun and loved happy hours with friends. There was always a glass of wine or a Harvey Wallbanger for anyone who came by. Mom loved her pool in the desert. She loved bird watching, trimming her rose bushes but most of all she loved her fruit trees. Whenever we went to visit, Mom would wake us up with glasses of freshly squeezed orange juice with a couple cubes of ice to make it cold.
Mom and Dad also loved their time at the cottage in Waterton Lakes National Park. Mom loved to pack a lunch for us as we would head out for a day on the lake, often heading down to Goat Haunt south of the border. As a spouse to a Rotarian, every year Rotarians would gather either in Waterton or in Glacier National Park and celebrate our unity between the two countries, “Hands across the border”.
Dale and Kay were blessed with three children, Elizabeth (Gordon) Jong, Dale (Colleen) Martin Jr., and Catherine (Brian) Weersink; grandchildren Terrah Jong, Christopher (Carla) Jong, Will Martin, Jack Martin, Adam (Rhiece) Weersink, Austin (Amanda) Weersink, Arik (Jaida Baber) Weersink; great grandchildren Grayson and Aubrey Jong and the latest addition Oliver Weersink; as well as numerous extended family.
Besides her loving husband Dale Martin Sr., Kay is predeceased by her parents Michael and Della Mae Salmon; siblings Jessalyn (Woody) Anderson, Jean Lemiski, Maxine Deringer and James “Jimmy” Salmon.
Mom has been waiting for God to call her. She often asked, “Has God forgotten me?” No God has not forgotten you Mom. He has been waiting for the right time. Your time has come Mom. Now, go sing with the angels.
A Vigil Rights/Prayer Service will be held at 7:00pm, Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00am, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 – 12 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Father Kevin Tumback, celebrant.
Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery
For those who wish, memorial donations in Kay’s name may be made to the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation, for the Cardiac Centre of Excellence.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.
WADSWORTH, Maxwell WADSWORTH MAXWELL WADSWORTH, of the Blood Reserve, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Wadsworth, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at the Fort Macleod Extendicare, on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at the age of 88 years.
Arrangements will be announced once completed.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
WIEST, Caroline WIEST It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother, CAROLINE ELIZABETH WIEST (nee Trapp) of Lethbridge, Alberta. She was 82. Carol passed away gently in her sleep on Saturday, June 28, 2025 with her loving husband Clifford of nearly 57 years by her side, and with her son Craig, and daughter Cara nearby.
Carol was born in Balcarres, SK, on April 3, 1943. She met Cliff during a public skating session in Regina, married on October 12, 1968, and quickly started a family in Balcarres. The couple moved to Victoria, BC for Cliff’s employment in 1972 before moving back to Regina in 1976 to be closer to family for their children, though Carol’s heart never left the ocean.
In Regina, Carol was deeply involved in the figure skating community in the 1970’s and 80’s and is remembered fondly as a happy, positive force in the skating world.
In 1990, with both children in university, Carol and Cliff took a leap of faith and bought the Coaldale Motor Inn, in Coaldale, AB, a town and province where they knew no one. The first years in the fledgling business were tough, but Cliff and Carol worked together as a team to build and grow a successful venture, making multiple new friends along the way. Carol credits the community of Coaldale for accepting and supporting them over the years. Upon leaving the hotel business, Carol managed the Antel clothing store in Lethbridge, before she and Cliff took on managing food and beverage services at Paradise Canyon Golf and Country Club.
She is survived by her husband Cliff of Lethbridge, her daughter Cara Wiest of Pittsburgh, PA, son Craig Wiest (Stacy), granddaughters Gracelynn and Claire, and step-granddaughters Katelynn (John) Willis and Kenzie (Grant) Davis, all of Houston, TX, and her brother Barry Trapp and family, of Fort Qu’Appelle, SK.
Carol is predeceased by her father Joseph Trapp, mother Irma (nee Barker), infant brother Floyd, and brother Blair, who died at age 7.
A Prayer Vigil will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. with Deacon Bruce Barnett officiating.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. MARTHA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 355 Columbia Blvd. West, Lethbridge, AB, on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. with Father William Monis celebrating. The Funeral Mass will be recorded and will be available to view online on Carol’s obituary at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family would gratefully accept donations to the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation (crhfoundation.ca), whose compassionate and caring nurses and doctors took such great care of Carol in her final days.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
BLACK, Donald “Leggs” DONALD “LEGGS” BLACK August 8, 1950 – June 19, 2025 Donald George Black, commonly known as “Leggs,” passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at the age of 74 years. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his friends and family.
Leggs’ cremation has been entrusted to Eden’s Funeral Home.
A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Union Cemetery, Fort Macleod. Friends and family are invited to attend a luncheon at the Fort Macleod Legion at noon, following the Graveside Service.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.edensfuneralhome.com
VISOSKY, Kevin Mr. Kevin Dean Visosky September 4, 1962 – Lethbridge, Alberta June 26, 2025 – High River, Alberta Mr. Kevin Visosky of High River, Alberta passed away at the High River Hospital on June 26, 2025, at the age of 62 years.
Kevin was a wonderful son to Ed & Sharon Visosky, brother to Darren Visosky (Carole) and Kimberlee Huisman (Terry). He had many nieces and nephews; Jami Vander Torre (David) Jenna Visosky (Mackenzie Bergstrom) Jordan Visosky, Tori Sobkowicz, Clayton Salter (Kaylee), Evan Salter (Enya), Jaden Salter (Brooklyn), Taryn Huisman (Riley Hansen), and Great uncle to Payton Sobkowicz, Beckham Sobkowicz, Beau Bergstrom, Luca Salter.
Kevin was a man of rare character. When living in downtown Calgary, he was the kind of man who gave the shoes off his feet to someone in need, and walk home in the middle of winter wearing only socks. That’s just who he was – generous to his core.
He was extremely dedicated to his job as a bodily injury claims specialist for Allstate Insurance. He cared for each claim as if they were family and was often praised for his competence & volume of work produced.
To each of his nieces and nephews he felt like a father. Someone they could turn to for advice, for comfort, for wisdom. He always had the answers, always made time to listen, and always knew how to guide them forward.
He was an incredible cook, making sure at family celebrations that bellies were always full – too full. He told the best stories – some funny, some wild, all unforgettable. He was a man of flavor, of passion, and of deep curiosity.
He was a man of impact. A man of integrity. A man of generosity. A man of kindness. A man of wisdom. A man of mystery. A man who somehow figured out how to be a dad without ever being one. A man who touched countless lives – some we knew, and so many we never will. He is a man we don’t quite know how to live without. But most of all, he was a man of love. Kevin, you are so deeply loved. So deeply missed. Your legacy lives on in all of us – in our actions, our stories, our values, and in the quiet moments where we feel you near. We will look for you everywhere… because we know that’s where you’ll be.
There will be a Celebration of Kevin’s Life at a later date.
To send condolences please visit http://www.lylereeves.com Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funerals of High River (Craig Snodgrass) 403-652-4242
HAYWARD, Andrew HAYWARD After a courageous five-year battle with cancer fought with unwavering faith and strength, ANDREW PHILIP HAYWARD, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Lorissa Hayward and father to Leah, Kinsley and Aria, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at the age of 36 years. He was an inspiration to all who knew him.
A Celebration of Andrew’s life will be held at ONE LIFE CHURCH, 501 – 40 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Doug Shimoda officiating.
The Celebration of life will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Andrew’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
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