Thursday, February 20, 2025

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on February 20, 2025.

SIMPSON, Mary MARY SIMPSON 1939 – 2025 Mary Simpson, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at Fairmont Extendicare on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the age of 86. She was the cherished wife of the late William (Bill) Simpson and devoted mother to her sons, Len and Jack, and her daughter, Lana. Mary was a loving grandmother to Chandra and Kristey, and a proud great-grandmother to Draden (Kristey) and Kace (Chandra). She is also survived by her brother, Chester Szeles, of Fernie, BC.
Mary was predeceased by her sister, Violet.
She was deeply loved by her family and friends and will be dearly missed.
In accordance with Mary’s wishes, no funeral service will be held. Cremation has been entrusted to Christensen Salmon Generations.
To send condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca

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YAMASHITA, Hoshiko “Rose” HOSHIKO “ROSE” YAMASHITA 1932 – 2025 Mrs. Hoshiko “Rose” Yamashita of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Nobuo “Nobby” Yamashita passed away peacefully with family at her side, at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Unit on Friday, February 14, 2025, at the age of 92 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
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PREDDY, Gloria GLORIA PREDDY 1940 – 2025 Mrs. Gloria Preddy of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Mr. Graham Preddy, passed away at Good Samaritan Society Park Meadows Village on Friday, February 14, 2025, at the age of 84 years.
In keeping with her wishes, Gloria will be privately remembered by her family and friends.
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MILLS, Kenneth “Ken” KENNETH “KEN” MILLS 1929 – 2025 Kenneth Mills of Lethbridge, Alberta, beloved husband of the late Evelyn (Ev) Mills, passed away peacefully at Good Samaritan West on February 1, 2025, thirty-eight days short of his 96th birthday.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2025, AT MCKILLOP UNITED CHURCH, 2329 15TH AVENUE SOUTH, LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, with A reception will follow.
To attend the Memorial Service via livestream, please visit https://www.mckillopunited.ca/funerals.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish to, may donate to The Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada.
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PHARIS, Barbara BARBARA PHARIS 1937 – 2025 Mrs. Barbara Pharis of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Max Pharis, passed away at St. Michael’s Palliative Care on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at the age of 87 years.
A Memorial Service for Barbara will be held in the following months.
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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.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm, on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.
A Private family Interment will be held at Mountain View Cemetery.
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NORDSTROM, Robert “Rob” ROBERT “ROB” NORDSTROM 1969 – 2025 Mr. Robert “Rob” Nordstrom of Lethbridge, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the Edith Cavell Care Centre at the age of 55 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2025, at the LETHBRIDGE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 1614 5 AVENUE SOUTH, LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, with Mark Archibald, officiating and a reception service to follow.
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MURRAY, Michael “Mike” MICHAEL “MIKE” MURRAY 1963 – 2025 Mr. Michael “Mike” Murray of Warner, beloved husband of Mrs. Maureen White, passed away in Raymond, on Monday, February 17, 2025, at the age of 61 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
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HUMMEL, Wallace HUMMEL WALLACE HOWARD HUMMEL, beloved husband and soulmate of 58 years to the late Gloria Hummel, of Milk River, passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the age of 83 years.
Wally will be forever missed and fondly remembered with tremendous love by his son Danny, daughter Toni-Rae (Doug), son Guy (Rodica) and his eight grandchildren: Kyle, Taylor (Andreana) and Jared Prusky, James, Jessica and Adam Hummel, and Valentin (Liz) and Dragosh (Sierra) Castravet. He is also survived by his sisters: Diane Nelson, Betty Baldwin, Ruth (Rick) Melvin, Amy (Chuck) Bradley, Doris (Jim) Slag, and his brother Roy (Gail) Hummel. He will be greatly missed by his numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws & his coffee friends in both Milk River, AB and Mill Bay, BC. And we can’t forget all his travel companions. Wally tackled that travel bucket list with the greatest enthusiasm and success. Machu Picchu was the only one left on the list, which he will confidently visit in the afterlife.
He was predeceased by his wife, Gloria, who he was madly in love with, his brothers, Dale and Mark Hummel, his sister Joanne Rolfe, his brothers-in-law: Bill Nelson, Dale Baldwin & Gordon Rolfe, and his parents Bob & Beth Hummel.
Wally was born on October 19, 1941, in Lethbridge, Alberta. He grew up on the family farm with his nine siblings, five miles northeast of Milk River. His Dad, Bob, bought a school bus in 1955 so he could drive the kids back and forth to Milk River School. Milk River School is where he met the love of his life, Gloria, at the age of 12. They were inseparable from the start. He and Gloria were at the top of their class, achieving numerous awards. Wally was an early adopter of technology, farming strategies, and many other worldly advancements. Wally was an avid traveller, was in incredible shape, sporting a six-pack right up until the end, and an astute entrepreneur.
A highlight of his later years was living in Mill Bay, BC. He loved spending time at the ocean with family, particularly his sister-in-law Bonnie and her husband, Larry (deceased), and his numerous friends.
He will be fondly remembered by his family and friends as a man who loved his family, conquered the world his way, and never turned down a new adventure. He absolutely adored his grandkids and was really proud of all of their achievements, coaching them on business at every opportunity. Grandpa Wally will live in the hearts of his children and grandchildren forever.
A Celebration of Wally’s life will be held at the MILK RIVER CIVIC CENTRE, 321 3rd Avenue N.E., Milk River, AB, on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 2:00 P.M., where we will celebrate the incredible man Wally was.
Wally will be laid to rest in a private Family Graveside Service in the Milk River Cemetery.

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

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HORSBURGH, Mandy HORSBURGH MANDY MICHELLE HORSBURGH, passed away suddenly in Lethbridge on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at the age of 41 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.

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

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