Friday, September 5, 2025

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on September 5, 2025.

MILLER, Erica ERICA MILLER Aug. 6, 1940 – Apr. 18, 2025 A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, September 5, 2025 from 12 – 8 p.m. at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden

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EDMONDS, Lorraine EDMONDS Lorraine Edmonds of Calgary passed away at Peter Lougheed Hospital on Friday, August 29, 2025, at the age of 82 years.
She was the world’s most amazing mother to Christina of Calgary, Catherine (d. Russ) of Calgary, Ronald (Jen) of Cayley, Barrie (Kathi) of High River, and Raymond (Sharon) of Calgary.
A Memorial Gathering will be held at Evan J. Strong Funeral Services North (3625 12 Street NE) on Friday, September 12, 2025 from 12:00 – 3:00 pm.

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WILLMS, Verna Verna Willms
1936 – 2025
Verna Hilda Willms, beloved wife of the late Henry Willms, passed away in Taber on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at the age of 88 years.
Further information will follow once arrangements have been finalized.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

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GOUGHNOUR, Rae GOUGHNOUR It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, and great grandfather, RAE GOUGHNOUR on September 1, 2025, at home surrounded by his family.
He was predeceased by his loving wife, Thelma Goughnour (née Stewart) in 2005. He was also predeceased by his three brothers Marvin, Del and Dean, by his sister Rita and his grandson Michael.
He is survived by his daughter Karen (Tom) McKenzie, son Barry (Melanie) and son Kevin (Lynn). He is also survived by his grandchildren Kari Goughnour, Dave (Kim) Goughnour, Dan (Melanie) Goughnour, Ashley McKenzie and Michelle (Sam) Dykshoorn as well as great grandchildren Olivia, Andrew, Felix, Louis, Jaden and Jax.
Rae had a very full life and often commented on how he was very thankful for the friendships he made over the years as a member of the Lethbridge Country Club as well as longtime friends with his bridge club with whom he shared many laughs and good times.
Rae was a strong leader for his family and his family loved him dearly.
There will be no funeral on his request. Flowers are gratefully declined. Dad would like everyone to hug their family.
The family would like to thank Dr. Fran Tatebe for all of her care over the years and Dr. Morley Wong and all of the staff at the Kidney Clinic for their incredible and compassionate care for both Dad and Mom.

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

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NOOITGEDAGT, Serina NOOITGEDAGT SERINA JUSTINE STEPHANIE NOOITGEDAGT, of Lethbridge, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025 at the age of 33 years.
Serina is survived by her mother Christi; her four daughters Nevaeh, Kiaya, Raelynn and Kimberlee; and her brother Kyle.
A private interment will be held at a later date.

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

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RIRIE, Edward RIRIE EDWARD SHELTON RIRIE, beloved husband of Carol Beswick, passed away peacefully in Lethbridge on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at the age of 81 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.

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

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