Wednesday, August 27, 2025
By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on August 27, 2025.
OLSON, Kelly Kelly Olson1957 – 2025
Edward Kelly Olson, beloved husband of Carol Olson, passed away unexpectedly in Calgary on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at the age of 68 years.
The Funeral Service will be held at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. Kelly’s family have asked that you wear your favourite sports jersey (Roughriders or Canadiens if you have it) or your summer casual. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Kelly is lovingly remembered by his wife Carol and their four children Anna, David (Mia) (their son Issac), Cheryl and James (Faith) (their sons Jesse-James and Solomon). He is also survived by his siblings Angie Smith, Rose St.Cyr, Ricard Jacobson and Cory Caplette.
Kelly was active in his community as a coach for softball and hockey, a long time supporter of the Taber Air Cadets and Lethbridge Army Cadets and was a referee for high school football. He was a dedicated fan of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Montreal Canadiens.
Kelly will be remembered for his generosity, kindness and unwavering willingness to help others. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.
THORBURN, Brent THORBURN BRENT HERBERT JOHN THORBURN passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, July 7, 2025.
He leaves behind his beloved wife Nancy of nearly 57 years, his daughter Heather-Ann (Trent); son Trevor (Samantha) and two lovely granddaughters Adalynn and Abigail. His sister Catherine (Liam); brothers James (Simone), Rick (Francine), Bernie; as well as brothers-in-law Bob Hay and Norman Mackey. He also leaves his dog Spike who was at his side until the end.
He was predeceased by his parents, Enid Thorburn, Victor and Isabel Thorburn; in-laws Alan and Elsie Hay; sisters Gail, Diane; brother Eric; and sisters-in-law Frances Mackey and Jeanne Hay.
Brent was born in Montreal, Quebec September 21, 1943 and moved as a very young child to the hamlet of Kilmar, north of Montreal. There he loved his childhood living across the road from a beautiful lake and doing what all young boys do. That all came to a halt when his mother passed away when he was 15 years old. A year later he moved to Lachute, Quebec where he got involved in high school sports. Hockey was his favourite and he won many scoring titles. Brent also excelled in badminton, volleyball, softball, etc. This is also where he met his high school sweetheart, Nancy Hay and they married September 28, 1968. They spent a six year stop in Toronto before moving to Lethbridge. Brent and Nancy had two beautiful children they were extremely proud of.
Brent became very involved in the soccer community and was awarded a life membership to the Lethbridge Soccer Association. Also, for his work at the provincial level he was presented a Life Award from the Alberta Soccer Association. Many trophies, and travelling across the world with the Charger girls’ soccer, he loved coaching to the fullest. He also has three (3) Lethbridge Hall of Fame Awards for coaching and building the sport.
Nancy and Brent joined Henderson Lake Golf Club and he played nearly every day and had a 2 handicap. Over the many years he continued to cheer for his Toronto Maple Leafs and was so hopeful this past spring but it was not to be!
The Celebration of Life for Brent will be held on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2825 32 Street South, Lethbridge AB. Brent’s service will be live-streamed and can be viewed on Brent’s obituary page on the Cornerstone Website.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Bringing Hearts Home Campaign at the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation in memory of Brent Thorburn. For more information, please call 403-388-6001.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
EAGLE PLUME, Everett “Porky” EAGLE PLUME Everett “Porky” Eagle Plume passed away on August 21, 2025 on the Blood Reserve, Alberta at the age of 69 years.
A wake service will be held at Moses Lake Community Hall, Blood Reserve Alberta on Thursday, August 28, 2025 from 6:00 – 11:00 pm. The funeral service will also be at Moses Lake Community Hall on Friday, August 29 at 12:00 pm. Interment to take place at St. Paul’s Cemetery.
To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca
TOTH, Rosalie “Rose” TOTH It is with heavy hearts that the children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of ROSALIE “ROSE” E TOTH announce her passing on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the age of 86.
Mom was born to Lillian Tarnava on October 14, 1938. Mom came to Canada at age seven, aboard the RMS Mauretania from England in 1946. Mom, her mother, Lillian Tarnava, her brother, Lyn Tarnava, and her sister, Sylvia Friedericks, started the trek across Canada from Halifax to join her father, Matthew Tarnava, in Lethbridge.
Mom was a student of Garbutt Business College and went to work in the community. While she was working, she caught the eye of a young farmer from Taber, Donald Toth. They were married September 15, 1955. Mom moved out to the farm and began her education as a farmer’s wife. She received much guidance from her in-laws, Miklos and Marcella Toth, though the language barrier proved to be the greatest challenge. In time, she learned enough Hungarian to manage daily and understood what was expected of her. Mom and Dad went on to have six children: Jolayne (John deceased) Hain, Margaret (Mike) Fitzsimonds, Robert (Joanne) Toth, David Toth, Nick (Carol) Toth, Cathy (Darren Bodnar) Toth. Mom and dad were blessed with 15 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Mom had a special relationship and influence on her grandchildren’s and great- grandchildren’s lives.
Mom was predeceased by her husband, her parents, her mother and father-in-law, and sister-in-law Jolayne Toth. Mom as also predeceased by many dear friends whom she missed.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of Mom’s caregivers, nurses, doctors, and friends at St. Therese Villa, Alberta Rose Lodge, and Family Medical Clinic for the care they have provided. We are going to miss you, Mom; say hi to Dad.
A Visitation will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, August 29, 2025 at 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.
A Funeral Service will be held at SOUTHMINSTER UNITED CHURCH, 1011 – 4 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, August 29, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Ruth Preston Schilk officiating. The Funeral Service will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Rose’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.
Rose will be laid to rest in a private Family Graveside Service in the Taber Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
HABERMAN, John HABERMAN John Jacob (Doc) Haberman, beloved husband of Rita Salmon passed away in Calgary on August 24, 2025.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Salmon and Sons Funeral Home (433 Stubb Ross Rd S, Lethbridge), with burial to follow at The Mountain View Cemetery.
A Viewing will be held from 7:00 to 8:00pm on Friday August 29, 2025 at the funeral home.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca
NISHIMA, Ayako “Ike” AYAKO “IKE” NISHIMA 1933 – 2025 Ayako “Ike” Nishima of Taber, Alberta, passed away at home on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the age of 92 years. Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
To send condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca
BARTHEL, Gerald “Gerry” BARTHEL GERALD “GERRY” MOSES BARTHEL, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Eunice Barthel, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at the age of 92 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
PREPSL, Irene PREPSL IRENE HELEN PREPSL, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Joe Prepsl, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Health Centre – Palliative Care Unit on Monday, August 25, 2025 at the age of 81 years. At Irene’s request, no formal funeral service will be held.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
HUDECEK, Ann HUDECEK ANN ELIZABETH HUDECEK, of Coaldale, beloved wife of the late Martin Hudecek, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday, August 25, 2025 at the age of 90 years.
A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. with Deacon Peter Lilienthal officiating.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1513 – 23 Avenue, Coaldale, AB, on Friday, August 29, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Iqbal Khurshild celebrating. The Funeral Mass will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Ann’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.
Ann will be laid to rest in the Coaldale Cemetery at 2:30 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society (cancer.ca) or the Alberta Cancer Foundation (albertacancer.ca)
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
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