Saturday, February 8, 2025

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on February 8, 2025.

LANIER, Ike Dr. Ike Addison Lanier January 18, 1930 – January 30, 2025 “Out standing in his field” Days after celebrating his 95th at home, Ike mounted his horse at noon and rode off across cherished farmland to meet Diana, his treasured wife of 69 years (pre-deceased, August 2022).
To know Ike was to be enveloped in his charismatic presence. You would always be greeted with a genuine smile that made you feel welcome and put you at ease. His farmer-hands offered vigorous handshakes that introduced his self-assurance and strength. Ike was a hugger and to be greeted with one of his hugs filled you with his warmth.
Ike had class. Designer shirts hugged his solid frame as he strode with the grace of strength built from years of hard work. His only extended time off-farm was to attend and graduate from Pickering College (’49) and Queen’s University (’53). In those days, in addition to academics, students were taught gentlemanly skills such as etiquette and poise. Ike embodied those lessons and modeled chivalry, especially to his four sons; William, Addison, Roderick and David (perished ’91).
Ike loved celebrations, especially ones that included singing and dancing. Favorite family memories include being sung Happy Birthday by Ike’s harmonic voice. Ike sang in the Southminster United Church choir and performed in various productions held at the Yates Memorial Theatre and later, shared a passion with Diana and friends for supporting the arts. In the last 2 years, the walls would regularly be vibrating with music as he danced with his attentive caregiver, Gloria, citing the excuse that it was exercise.
The farm hosted & befriended numerous IAEA international trainees to provide ag experience. Ike was a respected leader throughout the agricultural community and spearheaded numerous initiatives throughout his lifetime. He was an early adopter of conservation farming and while kneeling to check germination or soil moisture, was mocked that “zero tillage had brought Ike to his knees”. Many farming practices that Ike tried were criticized as unorthodox but have evolved to become common practice. In 2010, he was acknowledged for his leadership and contributions to agriculture and community with the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws by the University of Lethbridge.
Ike was proactive and outspoken about agricultural policies and chose to participate in a number of organizations to elicit change. Of the many, two stand out as his legacy:
Ike was a huge advocate of winter wheat and one of the founders of the Alberta Winter Wheat Producers Commission. Having grown up in the dirty 30’s and living in windy southern Alberta, fall seeding of winter wheat created ground cover to protect the healthy soil that he coveted. Second, he yearned for freedom in selling his grain outside the monopolistic Canadian Wheat Board (CWB). In ’96, he was one of the 13 farmers known as Farmers for Justice, who crossed the US border with grain-filled trucks to create awareness of the plight of prairie farmers forced to sell wheat to the CWB. This initiative landed him in jail, but was deemed a success as the wheat board was dissolved in 2012, allowing wheat to be sold in an open market and he was pardoned for his act by former Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
Ike had a strong-willed personality; a trait passed along to his family. This attribute, although challenging at times, can be found in the four grandchildren that he adored: Zoey, Mark, Paul and Quinn. Other similarities they share are resilience, tenacity, moral code and fashion sense. Ike was a family man and although not much of a cook, would welcome you to join Sunday morning brunch where he lovingly prepared his signature dish – light, perfectly golden pancakes topped with butter, maple syrup and Diana’s legendary fried eggs.
Ike had a life well-lived that included many interests and passions. During school he was QB on the football team, a fastball pitcher and competed in wrestling and later on coached locally. He was an avid bird hunter in October, with a well-trained dog as his constant companion. Horsemanship came to him naturally and this quality sealed the deal for his love life, as it attracted Diana his way. Finally, farming was in his blood. His parents immigrated from Kentucky to establish what is now known as NeverIdle Farms and he maintained his Kentucky heritage with his adoration for the Derby horse races, bourbon & cornbread.
Ike and Diana were an adventuresome pair and explored the world together inspired by theatre, art, people, the outdoors, cuisine, and of course, libations. Connoisseurs of wine, they collected, and more importantly, shared wine almost daily in celebration of a day together. Whether it was on the horse trail, beside the creek behind their cabin at Castle, in their farmhouse or sitting beside the roaring and crackling fire, a glass of red marked another successful day. Food and drink were regularly shared with friends, such as a cold glass of beer after skiing at the Bierstube in Whitefish or a sip of port after a satisfying meal at Miro’s.
As Ike moves on with his journey, he leaves us with lyrics from the anthem of his Queen’s alma mater:
“Soiled as they are by the battle and the rain, yet another victory to wipe away the stain!”
A Celebration of Life for Ike and Diana will be held in the spring, after seeding (May-June). Date to be announced. In lieu of cards or flowers, a memory can be shared via the online obituary guestbook or a memorial donation made to any scholarship or organization supporting youth in agriculture.
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NELSON, Curtis CURTIS NELSON 1957 – 2025 Mr. Curtis Nelson of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Sharon Nelson, passed away unexpectedly in Calgary at the South Health Campus on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at the age of 67 years.
Curtis was born and raised in Foremost Alberta where he worked on the family farm while also working locally at a tire shop. He later moved to Lethbridge where he also worked at a tire and automotive shop. For many years, he shopped at the downtown Safeway and that is where he met the love of his life Sharon. They were married for 40 years and raised their girls together. He loved his family and cherished the time they spent together. Sharon and Curtis raised their daughters, built homes and a business together, and traveled both as a family and alongside his only sister Deb and Gerry. Curtis also had the opportunity to travel to India with the president and associates of OK Tire. He truly had a passion for travel!
Curtis was a business owner of Tower Tire/ Ok Tire for over 30 years. He was a honest, hardworking true friend to all his customers and they were loyal to him. He donated to 4H and many other organizations throughout the years. Whatever he could do he’d go that extra mile to get them what they needed.
Curtis loved his daughters and held a very special place in his heart for his only granddaughter Laurel. They had lots of fun together! She will miss him terribly. He enjoyed visits in Foremost and Lethbridge with his aunts and uncles and their families. Uncle Art and Gladys were very special people, Kermy and Eileen were always there when you needed them! Marion and Lou also.
We have had many pets over the years, Layla, who passed away in December of 2023 and our dog, Marvin, who enjoyed his nightly walk with Curtis, who took him religiously, Marv misses you already!
Curtis had three other great loves: muscle cars, golf, and hockey! In his youth, he played for the Foremost hockey team and enjoyed many street hockey games with friends in Foremost. He even played some recreational hockey in Lethbridge, but after getting his teeth knocked out for the second time, he decided it was time to quit! Despite stepping off the ice, he remained a devoted fan, following the Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, Chicago Blackhawks, and the Lethbridge Hurricanes over the years.
He had his own O.K Tire league at Henderson Lake Golf Course and had lots of fun with the boys!
He played interleague on Wednesday with the group, and played virtual with Stan, Jim, Dave D. and others. He was part of a local car club that did runs to Waterton and other places and most recently travelled as a group to the U.S with the boys. We loved Street Wheelers, and it was the highlight of our summer! We loved cruising together!
Curtis leaves behind his beloved wife Sharon; daughters Lynsey and Kristyn Nelson; granddaughter Laurel Nelson – Marshall; sister Debbie Nelson and brother in law (Gerry Bate) of Penticton B.C; nephew Shayne Bell of Penticton B.C; niece Cher Bell-Smith (Ray) their son Tristan of Winnipeg; mother in law Nellie Nelson of Kelowna B.C; brother in law Daryl Nelson of Kelowna; sister in law Carol Williams of Kelowna; niece Renee Crawford (Jzero)of Victoria B.C; nephews Ryan Crawford of Kelowna and Brayden Williams of Kelowna; sister in law Patti Nelson (Brad Piontek) of Kelowna; nieces Kaylie Nelson and Neice Kelsi Nelson of Kelowna.
He was predeceased by his mother Ruth Nelson; father Floyd Nelson; brother Mark Nelson and his father-in-law Eric Nelson.
Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Cancer Society, or the Humane Society of Lethbridge.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, February 8, 2025, at EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF LETHBRIDGE, 4717 24 AVENUE SOUTH, LETHBRIDGE, Alberta. To watch the service via livestream, please visit https://www.youtube.com/live/xuh8sB87snI
A private family Graveside will be held.
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BOURNE, Leonard BOURNE Leonard Rex Bourne passed away on February 1, 2025 at the age of 70 years after a 10 year battle with supranuclear palsy.
Leonard was born in Magrath on February 17, 1954 to Mahlon and Evelyn Bourne, the 13th of 14 children. He is survived by his siblings, Bessie, Monte, Clark, Connie, Neil and Don. He was predeceased by his parents, his brothers, Elige, Addie, John, Orene, Manley, Max and Ersel and his nephew Andrew.
Leonard spent the majority of his life in Magrath. After graduating from the University of Calgary, Leonard returned to Magrath, where he resided until his passing. He enjoyed taking his nieces and nephews up town to buy candy. Although Leonard never had any children of his own, he loved being around them. Leonard was a kind and compassionate soul and he didn’t like to see people have to go without. Leonard had a passion for race horses like his dad and his brother Elige. His favorite horses were Phil Power, Ryslo’s Echo and Checkered Cab. He loved being at the track. He had always wanted to spend his retirement years training horses at the track in Lethbridge., but that was not to be. Leonard never got to watch the last horse he owned run, but we are sure he will be looking down on him when he does. Although the disease took your body, it did not take your spirit.
May your horses always be winners.
A Private Graveside Service will be held on Monday, February 10 at 11 a.m. at the Magrath Cemetery.
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LONGACRE, Lillian LILLIAN B. LONGACRE 17-Jan-1931 – 26-Dec-2024 It is with great sadness that we share the sudden passing of Lillian Beatrice Longacre, on December 26 at her home in Red Deer AB.
Lillian was born January 17, 1932 at home, the youngest and 12th child of Fred and Ferol (Baker) Longacre, in Retlaw Alberta. Affectionately called Lilly, she grew up in a musical family where she learned the piano and played with the family orchestra performing in and around southern Alberta.
Lillian, along with her two sisters, Ethel and Helen, started working at the Retlaw Alberta Government Telephone Company (AGT) at the age of 13. Lillian continued her employment with AGT when she moved to Picture Butte a year later, with Helen as her boss, to operate the telephone office. She would then move to Lethbridge Alberta to pursue her career with AGT.
In 1953 Lillian married William (Bill) Ramage in Lethbridge, where they raised their daughter, Debra. Still employed at AGT, now Telus, Lillian would later relocate to Grand Prairie and then Edmonton Alberta. After retiring she moved to Victoria BC to be near her daughter, and grandchildren.
In her later years, Lilly would move back to Alberta, living in Red Deer, to be closer to her beloved sisters, Helen and Ethel, spending much of their time together as they did when they were growing up. In these years Lillian would write poetry. Using her beautiful thoughts of encouragement and support to create cards, which were sold in Banff and Edmonton. Lilly would meet Wayne Paul in Red Deer and they would be together until his passing in 2010.
Lillian is predeceased by her parents Fred and Ferol Longacre, her brothers Fred, Louis, Leonard, Norman and Jim, and her sisters Blanche, Eldora, Lila, Flora, Ethel and Helen. Lillian is survived by her daughter Debra (Ramage) Taylor, her grandchildren, Carly (Taylor) Hunter, Graham Taylor, and by her grandchildren Leith and Torin Hunter.
Lilly would be a constant in the lives of her two closest sisters and their children. She will always be loved and remembered as a caring and generous sister, mother, grandmother, auntie and friend.

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HATTERSLEY, Sandra HATTERSLEY, SANDRA With heavy hearts, Sandra Hattersley, beloved Mother and Nanny passed away in Raymond, Alberta on Monday February 3rd, 2025 at the age of 72 years. In her final moments she was surrounded by her loving family, to whom each was so special to her. As per her request no funeral service will be held, a private celebration of life will be held in her honor.
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KUBIK, John JOHN KUBIK 1937 – 2025 It is with sadness that we announce that John Kubik, beloved husband of Jean Kubik, father of Stephanie (Dan Toews), Lisa, Johnna (Doug McCallum) and John, grandfather of Alexa and Jakob Toews passed away with family by his side on February 3, 2025, at the Chinook Regional Hospital.
John was born in the Galt Hospital to Martin and Marie Kubik on October 24, 1937. He was a first generation Canadian, his parents having immigrated to Canada from Czechoslovakia in 1927. He started his life on the Kubik family farm in Iron Springs, Alberta. In 1945, his father and his uncle Jerry purchased a large swath of the Cameron Ranch southeast of Turin, Alberta. After his father’s untimely passing in 1949 John left high school, and at the age of 15, began his life of farming. As a young man he enjoyed playing baseball, hockey, curling and fishing. He married Jean McLeod on his birthday in 1964 and they raised their family on the extended family farming operation, Little Bow Farms, along with his brother, Martin and family and his mother, Marie.
John loved working the land, tinkering with and modifying farm equipment and tending his Limousin cattle. He prided himself on his arrow straight crop rows, weed free fields and strong yields of wheat, barley and canola. He had a strong work ethic, believed in the importance of good land stewardship and was always interested in ways to improve farming.
In 1996, John and Jean retired to an acreage south of Lethbridge where John raised cattle and llamas, kept a hay crop and tended a large garden. He even made time for some golf, which he continued to play until his last year. After downsizing to Lethbridge in 2012, he took up rock polishing and jewelry making, joined a senior’s bowling league and continued to grow a large garden, donating his excess produce to the local food banks and soup kitchen. He loved to read, enjoyed cooking and canning, as well as various arts, crafts and creative pursuits.
John valued and loved his family. Whether he was coaching hockey, supporting our career pursuits, lending a helping hand with projects or providing companionship to his siblings and aging relatives, John taught us to work hard, strive for perfection and take care of one another. John had many friends including his buddies at the McDonald’s coffee klatch, his faithful dog Scooter and their dog walking group and his neighbours in the community of Six Mile Ridge. He was quiet, but gregarious and always looked forward to meeting old and new friends and sharing stories.
John is also survived by his sister, Vlasta Upton, his brother-in-law, John Marko, many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Martin and Marie Kubik, Jean’s parents, Gordon and Marjorie McLeod, sister Peggy Marko, brother Martin Kubik, sister-in-law Lillian Kubik and brothers-in-law Alex McLeod and Paul Upton.
John’s family will celebrate his life privately but encourage you to remember him by donating to the Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge, Lethbridge Food Bank Society or Lethbridge Soup Kitchen. A special thank you to Dr. Spence, Dr. Low and the nurses and respiratory therapists in the ICU at Chinook Regional Hospital who compassionately cared for John in his last week.
Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapel.

The Pebble in my Shoe By Henry John Dietrich
I walked the path Each day and night, Explored its route Both left and right. I felt the earth My soles did touch, Its pebbles sharp They troubled much. The forest dark, Its grasses tall, All so large And me so small. Yet in the wind That fuels the air, A part of me Blows everywhere. From low and high, Over land and sea, My spirit soars As I feel free. To those who love me, To all who care, Have joy for me, Do not despair, Until the day When we unite, Walk your own path, May it be bright. Embrace the love Of all who be. I’ll think of you, As you – me. Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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LIGGETT, Molly MOLLY LIGGETT 1926 – 2025 Mrs. Molly Liggett of Lethbridge passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Fairmont Extendicare, at the age of 98.
Molly is survived by her daughter Val (Leslie) Wingerter; grandchildren Christine (Roman) Sizer, Sharla (Sean) Bort and David Wingerter; great grandchildren Phin Sizer, Ellie, Claire and Penny Bort. She is also survived by her sister Jean Larson of Fort Saskatchewan, AB.
A private Graveside Service will be held at a future date. Our family would like to express our gratitude to the staff at Fairmont Extendicare for their excellent care and compassion for our mom and grandmother, we can’t Thank You enough.
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WIRZBA, Bernard BERNARD WIRZBA 1959 – 2025 Bernard (Bernie) Wirzba, beloved husband of Cecilia Nicolas passed away unexpectedly at home in Lethbridge Alberta on Friday January 31, 2025, at the age of 65.
Plans for a memorial service will be announced once completed.
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MARINO, James “Jamie” JAMES “JAMIE” MARINO 1958 – 2025 Mr. James “Jamie” Marino of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, February 3, 2025, at the age of 66 years.
Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapel.
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STANDING ALONE, Lorraine STANDING ALONE It is with profound sadness and regret to inform you of the passing of our mother, our gem, our granny our “Lorraine” Standing Alone (Lawrence). Born February 21, 1936.
Mom had started writing her own life story and goes as follows: “I was born in Hillcrest on February 21, 1936. No hospitals then but at a lady’s house, her name was Mrs. Crieghton. My father, James Lawrence passed away at the age of 21, after a short illness. My mother, Bella Lawrence (Porteous), passed away at the age of 22. That left me an orphan to be raised by my grandparents, George and Delia Porteous. I thought that they were my parents until I was about 14. I went to school in Hillcrest and Twin Butte, but it got too cold in the winter because I had to ride my horse Pronto. At Twin Butte I carried my lunch in an old maple leaf bucket. So, then we moved to Cardston. My grandfather got a job at the Indian Hospital as engineer or as they called him “Ottolaw”. From Cardston, I then went to Brigham City Utah for school, but I missed the horses and dogs and wanted to come back, but I never did. I got a job at the Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City. So, I stayed down in the states for 7 years. I then got married to Gus Calf Robe. We had been going out when I was in Cardston for about 4 years. We lived in Sugar House. It’s at the outskirts of Salt Lake City. Elsie Bull Shields lived with us. Gus couldn’t find work so went back to Washington. I was pregnant with Pamela and decided to come home. Gus and I broke up after a long time. After he left, I got married to Guy Russell in the Catholic Church (St. Mary’s). We had 2 children, Delia and Gregory (Buck). Guy was killed in the States by Star School. I worked in Lethbridge for a while then came back to Cardston. In the early 60’s I married Henry Standing Alone in the Anglican Church, had 4 children: Richard (died at birth) Natalie, Tina, and Natasha. I finally got a job at the New West Side School and then also drove a bus from 1967 to 2004. I retired from teaching in 1999 as I had cancer. Henry and I got divorced after being married for 20 years. After he passed away, I then met Joe Bruised Head and started to rodeo with him for many years. We have been married for 36 years, raising cows, horses, and kids. They were very good years.
Lorraine (Porteous) Standing Alone “Tso’waakii” (Pretty Woman) passed away on Monday morning February 3, 2025, at the age of 88 yrs, just 18 days short of her 89th birthday surrounded by family. She leaves to mourn numerous children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, whom she cherished very much. And many adopted children, as well as many, many friends. Mother was a proud member of Kainai, who lived the life of Kimmipipistan, showed her strength and resilience in leading by example as shown in her children and those who were influenced by her life.
A wake service will be held at the Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve, Alberta on Monday, February 10, 2025 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. A funeral service will immediately follow at 2:00 pm. Cremation will take place after the service.
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GOUTHREAU, Sean GOUTHREAU SEAN CLIFTON GOUTHREAU, of Coalhurst, devoted son and father, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at the age of 57 years.
Sean is survived by his parents, Laverne Gouthreau and Brian & Gloria Gouthreau; children: Courtney (Russ), Tyler and Halle (Brad); siblings: Stacey Murkin, Colleen Murkin and Sandra Gouthreau; and grandchildren: Knox and Locklyn as well as several nephews.
He was predeceased by his brother, Ryan Murkin; and grandparents: Ed & Iris Gouthreau, Oriville & May Lee and Flo & Ed McDonald.
Sean was born and raised in Lethbridge before moving to Coalhurst in 1999. An enthusiastic fisherman, he spent countless hours either boating with his grandfathers or casting from the shore. Sean was known for his strong work ethic and loved his job at the Town of Coalhurst, where he formed lasting friendships. Those close to him affectionately called him “Seanny Cash.” He was also a devoted member of the Coalhurst Legion Branch #273 for many years.
A friend to all, Sean had a warm, outgoing, and generous spirit. His dedication to volunteering was evident in the countless hours he devoted to supporting his community. It would be hard to find a Coalhurst resident who didn’t have something positive to say about him.
Above all, Sean was a devoted son and took great pride in being a grandfather to Knox and Locklyn. His friends will miss him greatly.
A Celebration of Sean’s life will be held at the COALHURST LEGION, 5205 – 6 Street, Coalhurst, AB, on Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 12:00 Noon to 3:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Coalhurst Legion.

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ELEMANS, Ada ELEMANS ADA ELEMANS (nee Epskamp), affectionately known as Oma, Gran, Mom (OB), of Lethbridge, passed away, held by family at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the age of 93 years young.
Oma will be profoundly missed by those who have survived her: John (Catherine), Rick (Marj), Maria (Ken), Yvonne, Angela (Steve), Michelle (Scott) and a number of grand/great- grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband Frans Elemans, daughters Jackie DiSalvo and Patrica Elemans, and son-in-law Brent Mosley.
Ada was born in Nijkerk, Netherlands on October 26, 1931. As a fiercely independent young woman, she immigrated to Canada in 1954 and settled in Lethbridge, Alberta, where she married Frans later that year. She steadfastly dedicated her life to raising eight children, while running her own day home and, following in her parents’ footsteps, selling Dutch delights to family and friends.
Anything that involved family and friends, Oma was on board. She was the penultimate hostess and was notoriously known for hosting Saturday morning breakfast, summer garden parties, and card games and coffee. During our long cold winters, she was always the one calling her friends who could not get out, just to check in on them and make sure they were okay.
Oma loved being at home or chilling at the cabin in Crawford Bay. In either place, if there was a sunbeam, there was Oma; with a book, a coffee and her cat, Pepper, curled up on her lap.
As long as family was around, Oma was happy. She found strength in and with them. Coupled with her friendships and her faith, she would say, ‘life is good.’
A special thank you to the team at Chinook Regional Hospital who took expectational care of our mom.
“Holding your hand for the last time was the second most difficult thing I had to do. Letting go of your hand for the last time was the first.”
We will miss you, mom.
A Prayer Vigil will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. A recording of the Prayer Vigil will be available to view on Ada’s obituary on the Cornerstone website at a later date.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 – 12 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. with Father Kevin Tumback celebrating.

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NOCHASAK, Harriet HARRIET ELEANOR NOCHASAK 1956 – 2025 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ms. Harriet Eleanor Nochasak, who left us on January 23, 2025, at the age of 68. Harriet was born on June 25, 1956, and lived a life filled with compassion, grace, and love. Her memory will be cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
A service to honor Harriet will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2025. The viewing will take place at Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home (703 13th St N, Lethbridge, AB) from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, followed by funeral service at Gladstone Hall – (Blood 148, AB) at 11:30 am. Lunch will be served at Gladstone Hall and Interment will take place at Crying Head Family Land.
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SCHROEDER, Harold HAROLD SCHROEDER 1936 – 2025 Dr. Harold (Hal) John Schroeder, aged 88, of Lethbridge died peacefully at home on February 2, 2025.
Harold was predeceased by his parents Wilhem and Sara (Doerksen) Schroeder, his first wife Willo (Sutherland), siblings Bill (Hilda Ens), Sally (Frank Isaac), George (Helen Steer), Elfreida (John Bergman) and Wally (Jennie Oshanski) as well as his brother-in-law Bob Loewen.
He is survived by his loving wife and best friend Mary Fulton-Schroeder, son Timothy (Amanda Thomas), daughter Jennifer (Sheldon Dyck), stepdaughters Nancy, Cindy and Rebecca Johnson and stepson Allan (Karen Brown). He was the deeply loved and devoted Grandpa of Jennifer Horkoff (Keiron Hayes), Shawn Johnson, Alexandria Middleton (Zach Strauss), Dustyn Schroeder, Lucas Middleton, Julian Higgins, James Johnson, Noah Higgins, Kayla Guzzi (Nik), Kendra Dyck (Julian Williams) and William Schroeder as well as the most tender great grandfather to Felix Strauss and Addison Toews. He is also survived by his sister Mary Loewen of Steinbach, Manitoba and his brother Len and sister-in-law Mary of Kelowna as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews across Canada who were always important to him.
Harold was born in a farmhouse just north of Rosengard, Manitoba on August 22, 1936. He lived on the mixed farm for nearly eleven years attending the Rosengard one-room school to the completion of grade five. In 1947 the family moved to east Steinbach where he completed grade six and then spent the next six years attending Steinbach Collegiate Institute.
Following some jobs in the auto and mining industries, he graduated with a B. Comm. Degree from the University of Manitoba in 1965. After studying toward an M.B.A. at the University of British Columbia he returned to Winnipeg to serve as a senior internal management and systems auditor for a national retailer. During this time in Manitoba, Harold and Willo were married on February 25, 1967. In 1968 he made a drastic career change from management and auditing to teaching. After a year in the Kenora, Ontario campus of Confederation College, he joined the Faculty of Commerce at St. Mary’s University in Halifax in 1969. He would say later the job in Kenora made him realize he loved teaching and wanted a career in it.
In 1973 Harold embarked on a program of inter-disciplinary studies in Ethics and Business involving the Midwestern Theological Seminary in Kansas, Missouri and the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. In 1974, while at St. Mary’s, the Mennonite Brethren Church hired him to preach for one year.
In 1975, following a year back at St. Mary’s, Harold and Willo with their two children moved from Halifax to Los Angeles to start his inter-disciplinary Ph.D. studies in Social Ethics and Business Policy and Strategy. With coursework completed, he rejoined St. Mary’s in 1977 and later completed his dissertation and other degree requirements.
In 1981 Harold joined the University of Lethbridge as a founding member of the School of Management. In 1985 he was selected to serve as a one-semester exchange professor at Hokkai-Gakuen University in Sapporo, Japan.
In 1987, his first wife Willo died, and Harold spent the next six years as a single dad of two teenagers.
In 1989 he met Mary Johnson, and they married in 1993 and with his usual grace he became the stepdad to four young adults.
In 1999 he was selected by the Canadian Federation of Business School Deans to serve on a team of four Canadian instructors conducting a series of courses for practicing managers at the University of Economics in Bratislava, Slovakia. In 2000 he was again selected for the professor exchange program in Hokkai-Gakuen University in Japan. In 2002 he was asked to delay his retirement to spend a summer at the Edmonton campus of the University of Lethbridge to teach and provide some mentoring in the Strategic Management course. He retired in 2003 after 22 years at the University of Lethbridge.
During much of his career at two universities Harold was very involved in the broader academic community. He served in the management of the Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC) for nine years, with three years at the divisional level and six years on the national executive, including two years as treasurer. In the latter part of his career, he got very involved in case research and authored numerous cases. “Bringing real-life management cases to the classroom”, especially for students in western Canada, increasingly became his passion as he was approaching the end of his career. In the mid-1990s he led a group of University of Lethbridge faculty members and several other case researchers in a case writing project which culminated in several editions of Cases and Readings in Strategic Management, edited by him. Published by Nelson Canada, it became the first custom case publishing project in Canada.
Over the years, he was frequently invited to serve on expert panels to promote case research and assist aspiring case researchers at conferences of the North American Case Research Association (NACRA), the World Association for Business and Society, the World Association for Case Research and Application (WACRA) and various regional associations. In the role he influenced or mentored numerous younger case researchers from places like Ukraine, Poland, Austria, Germany, Slovenia, Spain, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Latvia, Ireland, Scotland, Sweden, Japan and various locations in the US and Canada. In 1996 one of his cases was selected for the plenary session of the WACRA conference in Warsaw, Poland. In 1997 he was given the outstanding service to the world case research community award at the WACRA conference in Edinburgh, Scotland. On many occasions he also served as reviewer for The Case Research Journal published by NACRA.
Harold was a long and active member of McKillop United Church and for many years served on Presbytery.
Above all his accomplishments Harold was deeply loved and loved deeply.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the MCKILLOP UNITED CHURCH, 2329 15 AVE SOUTH, LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, with Reverend Trevor Potter officiating.
To watch the Service via livestream, please visit http://www.mckillopunited.ca/funerals.
Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, a donation in Harold’s memory may be made to a food bank of their choosing.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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SOUTER, Sheri-Lynne SOUTER SHERI-LYNNE SOUTER, of Lethbridge, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully at St. Michael’s Health Centre, on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at the age of 57 years.
Arrangements will be announced once completed.

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

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