Thursday, November 20, 2025

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on November 20, 2025.

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.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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LANE, Judy JUDY LANE 1950 ~ 2025 Judy Lane, of Pincher Creek, beloved wife of the late Mr. Haven Lane, passed away suddenly in her home in Pincher Creek on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the age of 75 years.
Judy graduated from the University of Lethbridge and worked as a schoolteacher throughout her life. She finished her career as a trustee and board chair for the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division. She was always actively volunteering and sat on various community boards and committees.
She was fond of travelling and spent many years as a snowbird in Arizona. She also enjoyed camping with family and friends. Judy was truly a social magnet and made hundreds of friends during her extensive travels across Canada and the USA. She loved her coffee group at home in Pincher Creek and could always be found at the daily coffee spot.
She was a loving mom, wife, grandma, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to all.
Judy is survived by her sons Jeremy Lane of Coleman and Regan Lane of Lethbridge; grandchildren Raina and Asher; her brother George as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families.
Besides her loving husband Haven, Judy was predeceased by her parents John and Anna Maria Hammel; siblings Leroy Hammel, Margaret Bayer and Fran Carlson.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at ST. MICHAEL’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 958 Christie Avenue, Pincher Creek, Alberta, with Father Marino Infanto, celebrant.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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ARNOLD, Patricia ARNOLD PATRICIA ANNE ARNOLD, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at Edith Cavell Care Centre on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at the age of 79 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.

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

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