Wednesday, March 5, 2025

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on March 5, 2025.

CHIEF MOON, Bryce Forever In Our Hearts Bryce John (Day Chief) Chief Moon Natoyii’kinasoyii – Holy Shine May 27, 1988 – Feb. 25, 2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bryce (Day Chief) Chief Moon, while surrounded by family, on February 25, 2025, at the age of 36.
A Wake Service will be held at Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Tribe, on March 9, 2025, from 6:00 PM until 11:00 PM.
A Funeral Service will be held at Senator Gladstone Hall, on March 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.edensfuneralhome.com

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JOHNSTONE, Elizabeth “Lis” MRS. ELIZABETH “LIS” JOHNSTONE 1942 – 2025 Mrs. Elizabeth “Lis” Johnstone of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Mr. Stuart Johnstone, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, March 3, 2025 at the age of 82 years.
Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.
A Celebration of Lis’ Life will be held at a later date.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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ELASCHUK, Elizabeth “Betty” ELIZABETH “BETTY” ELASCHUK 1930 – 2025 Mrs. Elizabeth “Betty” Elaschuk of Picture Butte, beloved wife of the late Mr. Andrew Elaschuk, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the age of 94 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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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.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm, on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Dr. Bruce Martin, officiating. To watch Mike’s service online, please go to https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/Michael-Murray
Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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GUNN, Richard RICHARD KIM GUNN 1949 – 2025 Richard Kim Gunn of Lethbridge passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025, due to complications of cancer.
A Come and Go Celebration of Kim’s Life will take place from 1:00pm – 4:00pm, with a short program at 1:30pm, on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at the LETHBRIDGE COUNTRY CLUB, 101 Country Club Road, Lethbridge, Alberta.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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GILMAR, Derek DEREK GILMAR 1952 – 2025 Mr. Derek Gilmar of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Lana Gilmar, passed away in Calgary at the Foothills Medical Centre, on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the age of 72 years.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at 12:00pm on Monday, March 10, 2025, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL.
A Celebration of Derek’s Life will be held at 1:00pm on Monday, March 10, 2025, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta.
Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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LEISHMAN, David
DAVID DEVOE LEISHMAN 1945 – 2025 With great sadness in our hearts we announce the passing of David (Dee) on February 28th, 2025 while vacationing with Sharon, his wife, in Los Cabos, Mexico. Dee loved travelling the world with Sharon and their friends. They had many exciting adventures and especially enjoyed the companionship of each other.
Dee had a zest for life, characterized by his positive attitude, his experiences and activities. He was active in sports, he took pleasure in golfing and playing racquetball with close friends. He had a sense of humor and contagious laugh. He was a very kind man and did not judge others. Everyone had a fondness for him and took pleasure in being with him.
Dee was very generous with his family, he helped then anyway he could. He also took them on vacations where they enjoyed skiing, surfing, swimming and playing games. He was affectionately known by several of his grandchildren as Popo, a name he proudly bore.
He was born on October 25th, 1945 in Cardston, Alberta to David and Verna Leishman. They soon moved to Lethbridge where he spent his childhood, graduating from LCI. He then attended BYU after which he moved his family to Calgary for a short time and then made his home in Lethbridge.
Among his many business ventures he established the Leishman Hearing Centre in 1987. Well known for his business acumen and network of contacts, he with Leishman Hearing served the people of Southern Alberta for many years, and he took great satisfaction in mentoring young hearing aid practitioners and helping them form their own companies.
Dee was predeceased by his parents David and Verna Leishman.
Besides his loving wife Sharon of 59 years; he is survived by his children: Tracey (Noel), Nikki, Jesse (Samantha), Drew (Emma); his grandchildren: Colten, Kirsten, Bridget, Tosh, Mason, Rylee, Rowan, Miles, and great grandchildren Maci and Cali. He is also survived by his older sister Rita and younger brother Don, numerous nieces and nephews as well as cousins.
Dee was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings. He had unwavering faith in his Savior Jesus Christ.
A Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, FAIRMONT CHAPEL, 205 Fairmont Blvd S. Lethbridge at 11:00am on Monday March 10th, with Bishop Mike Smith officiating.
Friends are welcome to meet with the family at the church on Sunday March 9th, from 7:00 – 8:00pm and Monday March 10th, from 10:00 – 10:30am.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca

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