Friday, January 30, 2026

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on January 30, 2026.

KING, Phyllis KING, Phyllis May (Wernick) May 12, 1931 to January 6, 2026 Phyllis King passed away January 6, 2026, after 94 fun-loving, creative years dedicated to family and community. Phyllis was born in Lethbridge, Alberta. She spoke fondly of her early life on the farm near Lethbridge, her parents, brother, and extended family members. She is pre-deceased by her husband George King (2016), parents Emil and Gertrude Wernick, brother Leslie M. (Phyllis) Wernick.
In 1954, Phyllis married George King in Coaldale, Alberta. George built their house, while Phyllis made a cozy home. After years raising the family and being actively involved in the community (Pythian Sisters, building parade floats and creating costumes and sets for children’s activities), she pursued a career working for Sunny South News. Upon retirement, George and Phyllis moved to Lethbridge where they were involved with the Legion and then to Sherwood Park, Alberta, where they enjoyed spending time with their children and grandchildren.
Phyllis is survived by her three children, Brian (Robin) King, Connie (Robert) Harrison. and Coleen (Davis) Graham. Her seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren have been a source of great joy. The family extends deep appreciation to the residents and staff of Country Cottage who made Phyllis’ stay so warm and pleasant for almost seven years.
A private family memorial will be planned. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation or involvement with a community agency of your choice.

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ELLINGSON, Wallace ELLINGSON WALLACE BERRY ELLINGSON passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at the age of 96 years.
Wally was born on September 10, 1929 at the Isolation Hospital in Lethbridge. He was raised on the family farm in Newlands District and later attended school there and at Nobleford High School.
Wally was predeceased by his parents, John and Anna; brothers: Hans, John and Floyd; sisters, Alma and Esther, his first wife Violet; second wife Joyce; son-in-law Richard; and son David.
Wally is survived by his children: Patricia and Jim, grandchildren: Levi, Dallas, Danny, Kim, Shelby and Madison; great-grandchildren: Layne, Michael and Aspyn; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Wally served in the RCAF for 23 years as an Airframe Technician. While in the service, he completed a Radio-TV course, which he put to good use when he retired. Wally also started up his own business- Ellingson’s Organ Service, which he ran for 26 years.
Wally was an avid camper, finally giving up the motorhome when he was 87 years old. He enjoyed listening to classical music and a glass of red wine.
Wally was a long-time member of the Legion, Norbridge Senior’s Centre and the Cardston Boat Club.
The family would like to thank Dr. Wong and the staff of the Dialysis Unit, as well as the staff of Edith Cavell Care Centre, where Wally resided since April of 2025.
A Celebration of life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, February 6, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. with Pat Siedlecki officiating. The Celebration will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Wally’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation (crhfoundation.ca) or the Kidney Foundation (kidney.ca)

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

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GALE, Valerie GALE VALERIE GALE, formerly of Nipawin, SK, beloved wife of the late Dr. Alan Gale, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge, AB, on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at the age of 89 years.
A private family service will be held at a later date. Cremation entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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JORGENSEN, Philip JORGENSEN PHILIP MARIUS JORGENSEN, died Monday, January 26th, 2026 at the age of 91 years. He commends himself to God’s mercy alone, body and soul. He was the dear husband of his beloved, Irene, his partner and helper for 67 years. Together they raised four children: Jina, Michael, Gloria, and Mara; and enjoyed 7 grandchildren, 15 great- grandchildren with 2 on the way.
Philip was born and baptized in New York City. He completed grade school in Brush, Colorado; middle school in Standard, AB; high school in Scranton, Iowa; B.A. at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn.; M. Div. at Luther Seminary in St. Paul Minn. In 1953, he received a direct divine call to be a pastor and was ordained January 1, 1961. He served his Lord Jesus Christ, head of the Church, beginning in 1958 at the Lutheran parish of St. Paul’s in Olds, Faith in Sundre, with preaching points in Valeview, and Innisfail. Then he served Him from 1965 – 1972 at Mt. Zion Lutheran in Edmonton, AB. From 1972 – 1978, he served the Lord at St. Ansgar Lutheran in Toronto. He served as Executive Director of Congregational Life for the ELCIC national church from 1978 – 1985. Then from 1985 – 1992, he served at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Lethbridge, AB. Finally, he served from 1992 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran in Canmore, AB. He also served by writing eight books and numerous essays.
A Funeral Service will be held at IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 20 Rocky Mountain Blvd. West, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Lee Loveridge officiating.
A private family graveside will be held.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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JENSEN, Waltraud “Wally” JENSEN WALTRAUD “WALLY” ERIKA JENSEN, beloved wife of the late David Jensen, passed away peacefully at Buffalo Grace Manor on Monday, January 26, 2026 at the age of 91 years.
A private graveside was held.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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HATT, Alice ALICE HATT 1941 ~ 2026 Warmly remembering Alice Hatt of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Gary Hatt, as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and teacher. Her cheerfulness, beautiful smile and welcoming spirit defined a life well lived.
A Celebration of Alice’s life will be held at 1:30PM on Friday, February 6, 2026, CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 716 – 23rd St. N, Lethbridge.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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WILLIAMS, J. David J. DAVID WILLIAMS 1942 ~ 2026 John David Williams, beloved husband of Lois, father of Allison (David) Wagner and Ross (Lisa Ransome) Williams, and grandfather of Sophia and Kate Wagner, as well as Harlow and Lorelei Williams, passed away suddenly at Foothills Medical Centre on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the age of 84 years.
In addition to his immediate family, he is survived by his sister Jessie (Jack) Pendygrasse, his nephew Dano Pendygrasse, and many members of the Poole clan, who have appreciated his steadying influence and his quirky sense of humour for nearly sixty years.
David was born January 2nd, 1942, in Hamiota, Manitoba, to John Maurice “Doc” and Bernice “Bernie” (Pieper) Williams. He had a happy childhood, with his major involvement outside of school being the Royal Canadian Air Cadets. Both parents predeceased him in 1967; at the age of 25, he was on his own.
He first enrolled in the engineering program at the University of Manitoba in 1961. The following summer, he was hired by a company working on the Distant Early Warning (DEW) Line, measuring the settlement of buildings built on permafrost. He returned for the following four summers, crisscrossing the Arctic and visiting thirty DEW Line stations. His lifelong fascination with the North resulted in three further trips to the Yukon and two expeditions to the far north, shared with Lois.
In 1965, David enrolled in the survey program at SAIT. He became an Alberta Land Surveyor in 1973 and a Canadian Land Surveyor in 1980.
He met Lois Poole in Calgary in 1967, and they married in 1969. The “boom years” meant days and sometimes weeks out of town. As children arrived, he worked for several firms, trying to balance work and family responsibilities. When an opportunity arose with Brown Okamura & Associates, the family relocated to Lethbridge in 1983. He retired in 2010, remaining a respected member of the Lethbridge business community.
His attention then turned to the restoration of a 1931 Hudson Antique Auto. Patiently cleaning, painting, and placing every nut and bolt; collaborating with his new friends, the sheet metal worker and the upholsterer. He spent hundreds of hours in the pleasant solitude of his workshop.
For the last thirty years, happiness has been living with Lois in a home with a coulee view, enjoying the wildlife meandering through the yard, visits from family and friends, a cat on his lap, music, books, and a “wee dram” of scotch at the end of the day. He was content.
David was a steadfast partner and a hospitable, kind, and generous man. He was the guy who could fix anything.
He was predeceased by his parents and his nephew, Garry Pendygrasse.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish may make memorial donations to the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation “Bringing Hearts Home” campaign: https://crhfoundation.ca/cardiaccare/index.php
Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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SHERWOOD, Dale SHERWOOD DALE COLIN SHERWOOD, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at home, with his beloved wife Lee by his side on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at the age of 77 years.
Born in Lethbridge on September 22, 1948, Dale lived a life defined by patience, hard work, and a deep, steady love for his family. He was a devoted husband, a loving father to Brienne (Brad), and an adoring grandpa to Jaxson and Harlee, who were the true light of his life. He showed his love by always showing up – whether for a baseball game, football moment, or a princess birthday party. As his health declined, missing their accomplishments was one of his greatest heartbreaks.
Dale is now reunited with his son, Blaine, whom he carried close in his heart every day, as well as his parents, Dorothy and Vic Sherwood, and other loved ones who went before him. Dale is survived also by his sister Deb (Ken) Demchuk and sister-in-law Lynne Tuff.
Dale took great pride in earning his Journeyman sheet metal ticket in the 1970s, a trade that shaped his strong work ethic for life. In 1980, Dale and Lee opened their own family business, Persnickety, and together built far more than a store – they built a community. Dale could often be found wearing many hats at once: contractor, tradesman, merchandiser, and manager. He was affectionately known as “Mr. Busy,” and to many customers, the “grumpy guy at Persnickety.” But those who took a moment to look past the serious expression quickly discovered a patient, generous, and deeply caring man who would do anything to help – without ever expecting anything in return.
Dale showed love through action rather than words. He was steady, kind, and endlessly giving, with a quiet strength that held his family together through every season of life. His absence leaves a space that can never be filled, but his legacy lives on in the family he cherished, the business he poured his heart into, and the countless small, thoughtful things he did for the people he loved.
A Celebration of life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Mindful Munchies, Children’s lunch program connected with the Lethbridge food bank or a charity of your choice.

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

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