Wednesday, November 19, 2025
By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on November 19, 2025.
WALKER, Beth BETH WALKER 1924 ~ 2025 Mrs. Beth Walker of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Reverend Peter Walker, passed away at Fairmont Extendicare on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at the golden age of 101 years.A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 1818 – 5 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Reverend Daniel Surya, officiating. A Private family graveside service was held in the Archmount Cemetery.
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LUSK, Dale Dale Lusk
1939 – 2025
Dale Lusk, beloved husband of the late Rita Lusk, passed away in Lethbridge on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at the age of 86 years. He is survived by his four children Myrna (Will) McLean of Odessa, Missouri and their son Alban; Louis Lusk of Lethbridge; Kevin Lusk of Lethbridge; David Lusk (Debby Couture) of Austin, Texas and their children Kindy, Vilay, Kiana, Henry, Margaret, and Peter, and their grandson Michael. Dale is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife Rita Lusk, parents Alvin and Minnie Lusk and by three brothers.
Dale was born on October 13, 1939 in Sugar City, Idaho. He served a full-time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Germany, before completing a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and a master’s in natural science. He married Rita on August 24, 1966. They lived in Idaho before moving to Taber, where he worked as a high school teacher for many years before becoming a custodian for the LDS Church. In 2004, he moved to Lethbridge where he resided until his passing.
The Burial Service will be held at the Taber Memorial Garden, 7600 – 50 Street, Taber on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes in Dale’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 2P5 (www.cancer.ca).
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.
OVERES, Williem “Bill” WILLIEM “BILL” BERNARDUS PIETER OVERES 1925 ~ 2025 It is with great sadness we mourn the loss of our Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and Friend. Bill passed away peacefully at the St. Michael’s Covenant Health Center on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
Bill was born on September 24, 1925, in Ter Aar, Netherlands to Simon and Catharina Overes. Bill was their oldest son. Bill grew up in the Netherlands and was a hard worker, learning many skills that he used every day. Bill immigrated to Canada in 1952.
Bill married Martha Dol in Shaunessy, Alberta in 1953 and from that union were 5 children, four girls and one son. Maria, Simon, Barbara, Celia and Patricia. Bill loved his children very much and provided for them with his hard work ethic.
Bill had a connection with animals, especially horses, and he could grow a mean garden along with beautiful flowers. His backyard received many accolades and was published several times in the Lethbridge Herald. Bill was the President of the Lethbridge Horticulture Society for many years. When his children were attending elementary and high school, he served on the School Board. Bill was the advisor for the Junior Forest Wardens and Girl Forest Guards, where his daughters along with neighborhood kids learned about trees, animals and conservation. The group-built bird houses and placed them in the trees at Park Lake, some of them are still there to this day. Bill was also involved with Peddle Pushers, helping kids learn bicycle safety.
Bill loved to fish. He would go to Henderson Lake in the early hours of a Saturday morning to fish before he began his chores and whatever he had going on at the time. He built a camper for his pickup truck in his garage during the winter so it would be ready for summer vacations. Bill was good with his hands and anything he built would last the test of time!
Bill worked 35 years for Ellison Milling before retiring. During his time with them, he attended night classes at the college and received his steam boiler ticket to help with his job.
Bill recently celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by many family members. He always said he would live to be 100 and he did just that!
We are going to miss all his stories about growing up in the Netherlands and what he witnessed during World War II in his home country, but most of all we will miss his Hokey Pokey dance!
Bill is lovingly remembered by his wife Martha Overes; daughters Barbara Pierzchala, Celia (Michael) Hoggard; 4 granddaughters; 2 grandsons; 6 great granddaughters; 3 great grandsons; 1 great-great granddaughter; 1 great-great grandson; brother Hubert Overes; sister Audrey Myers, as well as many brothers and sister-in-law’s, numerous nephews and nieces.
He was predeceased by his parents Simon and Catharina; daughters Maria Overes, Patricia Arneson; son Simon Overes; son-in-law Bryan Pierzchala, as well as numerous brothers and sisters, brothers and sister-in-law’s.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to the caregivers at St. Michael’s Covenant Health Center for the wonderful care provided to Dad. You are all special angels.
Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.
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FRASER, Robert “Bob” FRASER Robert Lewis Fraser, husband of the late Donna Fraser, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025 at the Raymond Health Centre.
Robert was born in Raymond, Alberta on April 28, 1947 to Lewis and Margaret Fraser.
Bob attended Olds College where he studied and excelled in Animal and Plant sciences. He then served a mission in Bakersfield, California and later married Donna Johnson in July of 1969.
Bob purchased the land next to his parents where he raised his family and continued his farming career like his father. Bob always had a passion for farming and nature of all forms. Bob enjoyed hunting pheasants and white tail deer. His farm always had an assortment of niche animals including buffalo and his beloved dachshund’s.
Bob served on the board of the Raymond Irrigation District, where he played a role in the transition of flood irrigation ditches into modernized PVC pipe.
Bob also served diligently in his church callings over the course of his life including bishop and the stake presidency. Bob loved studying his scriptures deeply and had very detailed notes with his thoughts written within them.
Bob had a deep love of reading various forms of literature to further his knowledge whether it be agricultural articles or Zane Grey stories, which were a personal favourite of his, many of which he could recite paragraphs by memory.
Bob is survived by his children; Becky Jo (Derrick) Passey, Robin (James Nikkel), and Todd (Stacy) Fraser; 14 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters; Virginia, Margaret, Linda, and Shirley. He is predeceased by his wife Donna and his sister Lavonne.
A private family service will be held at Temple Hill Cemetery.
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CONNERS, Charles CHARLES SYDNEY CONNERS 1952 – 2025 Mr. Charles Sydney Conners, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Marie Conners, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Chinook Regional Hospital at the age of 73 years.
He is the loving father of Cathy of Sparwood, BC; Cherry of Lethbridge, AB; Cindy of Creston, BC; Jennie (Dailen) of Lethbridge, AB; and Brad (Siobhan) of Calgary, AB.
He is survived by his grandkids: Emily, Erik, Tayla, Brooke, Carter, Trip, Dax, Aurora, Caitlyn, and Keiran; his sister, Pam; and his brother, Dean (Kathy); as well as numerous other relatives and close friends.
He was predeceased by his father, Chuck Sr.; his mother, June; his sister, Cindy; and his brother, Calvin.
Charles took great pride in being the king of joking around, always bringing laughter to those around him. He was a long-time member of the Royal Canadian Legion and a dedicated truck driver with National Salvage. Known as an unbeatable pool player, he also cherished his many fishing trips. Charles was especially proud of his grandkids and will always be a PROUD PAPA. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
A gathering in his honor will be determined at a later date.
To send condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca
LANE, Judy JUDY LANE 1950 ~ 2025 Judy Lane, of Pincher Creek, beloved wife of the late Mr. Haven Lane, passed away in Pincher Creek on Thursday, November 13, 2025.
Funeral arrangements to be announced once completed.
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WATMOUGH, Fred FRED WATMOUGH 1946 ~ 2025 Fred Watmough of Coalhurst, passed away peacefully, following a courageous battle with cancer at Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at the age of 79 years.
A Celebration of Fred’s Life will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4th Street South, Lethbridge.
Flowers kindly declined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Lethbridge Fish and Game Association – Shooting Facility, in accordance with the wishes of the family.
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RUTLEDGE, Roderick “Rod” RODERICK “ROD” RUTLEDGE 1953 ~ 2025 Mr. Roderick “Rod” Rutledge of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Mary Jane Rutledge, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Rocky Mountain House Health Centre, on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at the age of 72 years.
A Private family graveside will be held with a Celebration of Rod’s Life to be held in the summer of 2026.
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