Thursday, December 18, 2025

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on December 18, 2025.

AUCOIN, Lois LOIS AUCOIN 1928 ~ 2025 Mrs. Lois Aucoin passed away in Lethbridge, surround by her loving family, on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at the age of 97.
Lois will be lovingly remembered, and her life will be celebrated privately by family.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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BEEBE, Gordon BEEBE Gordon Joseph Beebe, passed away on December 14, 2025 in Cardston, Alberta at the age of 51 years.
A wake service will be held at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston, Alberta on Sunday, December 21, 2025 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm. A funeral service will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Blood Reserve on Monday, December 22 at 11:00 am. Interment to follow at St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Blood Reserve.
To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

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TSUKISHIMA, Keiko “Kay” TSUKISHIMA Keiko (Kay) Tsukishima, beloved wife of Tsutomu (Tom) Tsukishima, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at the age of 91.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at the Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta, 470 40 St S, Lethbridge, Alberta.
Friends are welcome to meet with the family from 10:00 to 10:45am prior to the service at the Temple.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca

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BINNING, Leonard BINNING Leonard Arnold Binning, beloved husband of Debra, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on December 14, 2025, at the age of 60.
Leonard was born on May 13, 1965, in Lethbridge, the youngest of four children born to Bill and Rita Binning. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Greg Binning. He is lovingly survived by his wife, Debra; his three children, Brooke Binning, Macaul (Travis) Johnson, and Clarke (Mackenzie) Binning; and his four cherished grandchildren, Ruby, Lucy, Molly, and Cooper. He is also survived by his siblings, Kent (Lesia) Binning and Jackie (Don) Mehalko.
Leonard was born and raised in Lethbridge. As a youth, he spent countless hours camping with his grandparents, playing sports and causing mischief. He worked at a video store in his younger years, where his lifelong passion for movies was born. After high school, Leonard served a mission in the Netherlands-Belgium Mission. Upon returning home, he attended NAIT briefly before settling back in Lethbridge.
Leonard met Debra at a church dance down in the river bottom. He pursued her for some time before she finally agreed to go out with him. Their first date was watching Monty Python and the Holy Grail-which Leonard quoted in its entirety. Amazingly, she stuck around. They were married in the Cardston Temple on January 23, 1988.
Leonard graduated from the University of Lethbridge in 1991 with a Bachelor of Management (Accounting). That same year, they welcomed their first daughter, Brooke. After graduation, the family moved to Edmonton, where Leonard worked for the government – and absolutely hated it. Their second daughter, Macaul, was born in December 1992. Soon after, Leonard and Debra had the wild idea to open a discount movie theatre back in Lethbridge. Many thought they were crazy, but together they made it happen. In August 1994, The Movie Mill opened its doors and quickly became an integral part of the Lethbridge community. Leonard was blown away by the support they received and became something of a local celebrity, with many people relying on his movie recommendations through newspapers, TV, and radio. To add to their busy lives, their only son, Clarke, was born in June 1995. Leonard, Debra, and their children poured their hearts into The Movie Mill until it was sold in 2023.
Leonard was passionate about many things: his family, movies, ’80s music, Las Vegas, playing cards, concerts, good food, shopping on Amazon, Fox News, and striking up conversations with absolutely everyone he met.
Leonard had a larger-than-life personality and could light up a room with his positivity and quick humour. He was immensely proud of his children and grandchildren. Though he faced many health challenges over the years, Leonard met each one head-on, always with his beloved wife by his side. The family extends heartfelt thanks to the many doctors and nurses who cared for him along the way and who patiently endured his sense of humour and strong opinions. His impact was far-reaching, and his passing leaves a tremendous hole in the lives of all who knew and loved him. For those who wish to honour Leonard’s memory, consider becoming an organ donor and enjoy a night at the movies with a friend.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 19th at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2410 28 Street South.
You are invited to meet the family on Thursday, December 18th, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Salmon & Sons Funeral Home, or on Friday, December 19th, from 10:00-10:45 a.m. at the church.
The service will be livestreamed – the link will be available at http://www.salmonandsons.ca
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca

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FODER, Gerald GERALD RONALD FODER July 28, 1944 – Dec. 16, 2025 Gerald Foder, loving husband to Rosemary, has passed away on Dec. 16, 2025, at the age of 81 years.
Full obituary and service details to come.
To send condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca

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VANDENHEUVEL, Sharon VANDENHEUVEL It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of SHARON VANDENHEUVEL, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Leo VandenHeuvel; mother of James, and Christina (Jeff); and cherished grandmother of Braeden and Colten, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
Sharon is survived by her brothers: Ken (Kathy), Ron (Carol), Larry, Jim (Pat) and her sister Diane. Sharon is also survived by brothers-in-law Frank (Geri) VandenHeuvel and Clay (Mary) Richardson as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents Walter and Anne Tratch, parents-in-law Petrus and Maria VandenHeuvel and sisters-in-law Mary and Geri.
Our family is forever grateful to Dr. Plotnyk and Dr. Wong, and the staff at the Chinook Regional Hospital Renal Dialysis Clinc for their compassion and care during Sharon’s extended illness.
In lieu of flowers, friends and family who wish to do so are asked to consider making a donation to Renal Dialysis, c/o Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation (crhfoundation.ca) in memory of Sharon.
A private Family Service will be held at Cornerstone Funeral Home.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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BLACK PLUME, Larry LARRY BLACK PLUME 1957 ~ 2025 Mr. Lawrence “Larry” Black Plume passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the age of 68 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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