Thursday, September 25, 2025

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on September 25, 2025.

MERCER, Lloyd

LLOYD MERCER 1945 ~ 2025 Lloyd Alexander Mercer, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at the age of 80 years. He is lovingly remembered and dearly missed by his friends and family.
Visitation will be held at 7:00pm on Thursday, September 25, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Steet South, Lethbridge.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, September 26, 2025, at MCKILLOP UNITED CHURCH, 2329 – 15 Avenue South, Lethbridge. To watch the livestream of the service, please visit https://www.mckillopunited.ca/funerals
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CARD, Barbara

CARD BARBARA JOAN CARD, beloved wife of Gordon Cyrus Card of Magrath, AB passed away in Raymond, AB on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at the age of 80 years. A Graveside service will be held at the Magrath Cemetery on Saturday, September 27, at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to a charity of your choice.
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MANN, George

MANN George was born on February 8, 1931 to Agnes (née Sinclair) and Gustav Assmann at the Galt Hospital in Lethbridge. His family moved to Bashaw AB when he was eight months old. Following eight happy years growing up with his cousins in Bashaw, George and his parents entered a period of instability, seeking work for his father, a journeyman pipe fitter. A final move at age 14, allowed George to finish Grade 8 at Central School in Lethbridge. It was while attending the Lethbridge Collegiate Institute that George met Nellie Dogterom. She invited him to a Sadie Hawkins dance, which established them as a couple. George was named Most Valuable Player of the LCI basketball team, and was elected President of the Students’ Council in his final year of high school. George joined the Royal Canadian Air Cadets during the summer months of 1948 and 1949. He also worked summers as a carpenter to pay for his university education. George graduated with a B.Ed. from the University of Alberta in 1953, but not before eloping with Nellie on August 16 of 1952. They both feared that Nellie’s dad would disapprove of their marriage. After all, her dad had offered to buy Nellie a piano if she didn’t marry George!
George’s love of singing began in 1939 when he was awarded a Superior mark in the Camrose Festival Grade 2 Boys’ Solo, and he continued singing as an adult, performing in 1950 with the University of Alberta Mixed Chorus and later with the Lethbridge Symphony Choir. George and Nellie spent countless hours at the piano, she playing and he singing. Many years later, George and his daughter Debbie sang together in the choir at McKillop.
After graduation, George accepted a teaching position in Lacombe AB where David, 1954 and Laurie, 1955 were born. He taught Drama 10 and 20 and introduced an evening of Three Act plays to the school community, in addition to volunteering to coach girls’ basketball. George moved his family to Lethbridge in 1956 when he accepted a teaching position at Wilson Junior High School. He and Nellie established friendships with other young families during his six years there. George took summer school and a one year leave in Edmonton to complete a Masters’ degree from the U of A in 1961 which allowed him to teach at the Lethbridge Junior College, now Lethbridge Polytechnic. Debbie was added to the family in 1962, followed by Darin in 1964. During the summer of 1967, George took classes at the University of Oregon in Eugene. He accepted a faculty position at the newly formed University of Lethbridge in the Department of Sociology, and was granted a one-year sabbatical and one-year unpaid leave to complete a Ph.D. from the University of Colorado in 1974. George served as Associate Dean of Student Services before being granted administrative leave for the 1978-1979 calendar year to take drama courses at the University of Victoria. When he returned to Lethbridge, George was named Associate Dean of the Faculty of Arts & Science. Following a 23-year career at the U of L, George retired in 1990,
Seeking adventures outside of their hometown, George and Nellie travelled extensively throughout Canada and the United States as members of camping organizations. The mountains and the oceans were calling. Together, they maintained a “Better Homes and Gardens” yard complete with mature trees, tea roses, peonies and irises. Now retired, George set about to author two books, Theatre Lethbridge, 1993 and Sterndale Bennett, 2003. He was the recipient of the Alberta Centennial Medal in 2005 for his commitment to community theatre. Most notably George was named Honorary Lifetime Member of the Playgoers’ Club of Lethbridge, after, 25 years of contributions on stage, as club historian, and as director. George played the role of Ali Hakim in the Lethbridge Musical Theatre production of Oklahoma in 1964, and went on to play supporting roles in numerous LMT productions, earning a Lemmy award in 1982. George was an avid Edmonton Oilers fan and Edmonton Eskimos fan, now Elks. He loved watching ice skating and tennis, listening to CBC radio, Rosemary Clooney and eating apple pie and ice cream.
Family always came first. He was a devoted and much-loved husband, father and grandad. We will always remember his generosity, his Sunday morning waffles and his stories. The words most often used to describe him by those who knew him were, “He was a gentleman and he was kind”.
George is survived by his son; David (Janet Hinton) Mann, of Burnaby BC; daughter Debra (Calvin) Logan, of Lethbridge; son Darin Mann of Lethbridge; his grandchildren Elisha (Chris) Newton, of New Westminster BC; Derek (Alyssa) Logan, of Grande Prairie AB; Kathleen (Michael) Wickham, of Nanaimo BC; Patrick (Gina Oostlander) Logan, of Lethbridge; four great-grandchildren; as well as nieces, nephews and their families.
George was predeceased by his beloved wife Nellie, daughter Laurin, and grandson Matthew Logan. The family would like to thank the dedicated and hard-working staff of Unit 3B and 4C at the Chinook Regional Hospital and Park Meadows Good Samaritans Village for showing up, and working their shifts with professionalism, empathy and knowledge.
A Celebration of George’s Life will be held at MCKILLOP UNITED CHURCH, 2329 15 Ave S, Lethbridge AB., on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Trevor Potter officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Operation Eyesight Universal, Suite #205, 609 14 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 2A1

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KAMITOMO, Roy

KAMITOMO It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our uncle ROY SUMIO KAMITOMO, who passed away unexpectedly in his home at Raymond at the age of 94. He was predeceased by his parents and siblings Miyoko, John, Ken and Doug as well as a niece Gloria Gilmour, however, despite the loss of his immediate family, he still led a life filled with kindness, generosity and hard work.
Although never married, Uncle Roy is survived by his many nieces and nephews as well as their children with whom he shared a family bond that transcends words. These include Gail Kamitomo, Linda McCoy, Valerie Kamitomo, Elaine Kamitomo, Cindy Littlemore, Sandra Bums, Gary Kamitomo, Mark Kamitomo, Bob Uchida, David Uchida, Judy Frederickson and Debbie Babakaiff. He was positive, cheerful and gracious and was always welcoming and generous to his family.
Uncle Roy was born on March 9th, 1931, in Port Moody BC. He and his family spent their early years in an internment camp in Lemon Creek BC. Following the war, he and his family were relocated to Stirling where the family opened up a café. Uncle Roy and his brothers became proficient at pool as a way to make extra money. They later went to work for King Motors in Raymond and were fortunate enough to purchase the business which became Raymond Motors along with Highway Texaco and the Kamitomo Brothers Farm. Uncle Roy had many talents. He was a skilled mechanic for the business taking great pride in his work and always going the extra mile to help others regardless of the time of day. Uncle Roy’s talents didn’t stop at mechanics. He was also a self-taught trumpet player, a passion that brought him joy and fulfillment. His favorite musicians, Al Hirt and Herb Alpert served as a constant source of peace and joy for him. Uncle Roy also bowled in a league with his brothers, loved horse racing, enjoyed the casino and golf. He did not take up golf until retirement yet managed to get two hole in ones. These activities like music provided him with much happiness but his real passion was his family for whom he was always there if needed.
Uncle Roy’s kindness, generosity and unwavering support for those he loved will never be forgotten. He was a man whose heart was as big as his talents, and his memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
A Memorial Service for Uncle Roy will be held on Friday October 17th, 2025 at 11:00 am at SALMON AND SONS FUNERAL HOME to honor his life, followed by a light luncheon.
Rest in peace Uncle Roy. You will be missed but never forgotten.
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BOURELLE, Joshua

BOURELLE JOSHUA WAYNE BACH BOURELLE, beloved husband of Kezia Bourelle, passed away on September 20, 2025 at the age of 43 years
A Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 11:00am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, MAGRATH STAKE CENTRE, 21 East 1 Ave S.
Friends are welcome to meet with the family on Friday, September 26, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:00pm at the MAGRATH STAKE CENTRE, and Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 10:00 to 10:45am also at the church in Magrath.
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WATKINSON, Gillian

GILLIAN WATKINSON 1958 ~ 2025 Gillian Mary Watkinson, beloved spouse of the late Mr. Gerrit (Gary) Stoffer, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the age of 67 years.
Details for the Funeral Service will be announced once completed.
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