Friday, March 14, 2025

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on March 14, 2025.

PETERSON, Reginald “Reg” PETERSON REGINALD “REG” PETERSON of Lethbridge, AB, beloved husband of the late Eve Peterson, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the age of 84 years.
A Celebration of Reg’s life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11:00 A.M.

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

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CRAWFORD, Merlin “Gunner” CRAWFORD MERLIN “GUNNER” VON CRAWFORD passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025. He is survived by wife Ann, daughter Kandie, son Kevin, sister Lori (Brian) Bell, grandsons: Cole (Spencer), Shane Eastwood, Joey, and Dillon, granddaughter Melissa (Nick) Kadash, and great-grandson Evan Kadash.
Gunner was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He really loved being goofy with his grandchildren.
Gunner was born in Lethbridge, Alberta on June 19, 1941, to the late Merlin and Melba Crawford. Gunner was raised by his mother, Melba, as a single parent, as his father died in WW2. His father was a gunner in the war, hence his nickname. Melba was remarried in 1953 to Daniel Finnerty. Gunner had a special place in his heart for his grandparents, Peter and Anna Lazzarotto.
For most of his adult life, Gunner worked at Canadian Western Natural Gas, later known as Atco.
Gunner loved his little piece of land and trailer in Pincher Creek, driving out there almost every weekend for decades. His musical tastes varied from Willie Nelson to Elvis. He loved getting together at Aunt Millie and Uncle Ted’s at Christmas and playing crib. He also loved playing sports, broomball, hockey, baseball, and fishing.
Gunner will be remembered for his love of life, his love for his wife Ann, and his love for his family. He will be dearly missed.
A Celebration of Gunner’s Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2825 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. with Pat Siedlecki officiating.

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

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STIRLING, Mabel STIRLING MABEL ELIZABETH STIRLING, of St Therese Villa in Lethbridge, formerly of Milk River, passed away in the Chinook Regional Hospital after a brief illness, on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at the age of 88 years.
A Celebration of Life will be held at ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH HALL, 301 Main Street NW, Milk River, AB, on Friday, March 21, 2025 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM

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

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HUNT, Clarence CLARENCE HUNT 1961 – 2025 Clarence Alec Hunt of Lethbridge, a loving son, devoted family man, and cherished friend left this world to be with his Lord and Savior on March 3, 2025, at the age of 64 years.
A Visitation will be held at 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM, THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2025, AT MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, LETHBRIDGE, Alberta.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM, FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2025, AT FIRST NATIONS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH NEAR CARDSTON, Alberta.
Clarence will be laid to rest in the family plot alongside his father and sister. His spirit will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him, guiding us until we meet again.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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LAQUA, Louise LOUISE HELEN LAQUA (SCHEPERS) 1931 – 2025 Mrs. Louise Helena Laqua of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. William Laqua, passed away in Calgary at the Chinook Care Centre on Monday, March 3, 2025, at the age of 93 years.
She is survived by her children Joanne, Tom (Sheila), Lorna, Gordon (Helen) and Mark; grandchildren Nathan (Rebecka), Chelsea (Dan), Megan (Kyle), Brittany (Angelo), Kristen (Brandon), Sean (Meighan), Leigh (Jenn), Dan (Amanda) and Andrew; sisters Irene (Wilf) and Helen (Karl); sister in laws Lylla and Lillian.
She is predeceased by her husband of 55 years, William H. Laqua.
Born in 1931 to Emanuel and Marguerite, Louise was raised in northern Saskatchewan and central Alberta. She received her nursing diploma in 1953 from the Edmonton General Nursing School, and her diploma in Public Health. She married Bill in 1956, and they farmed south of Foremost. They moved to Lethbridge where mom worked for St. Michael’s General Hospital, the Victorian Order of Nursing and Lethbridge Public Health Unit. Received her BSc in Nursing in 1973 and worked in public health until she retired in 1989.
Mom and dad traveled often, golfed daily as long as they could and learned and enjoyed doing many crafts. She was an active member of the Lethbridge weaving guild and the Lethbridge stained glass guild.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 STREET SOUTH, LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, with Deacon Jim Manzara officiating. Interment will follow in Archmount Cemetery.
A Reception to follow at Martin Brothers Funeral Chapel.
Flowers are gratefully declined. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the women’s emergency shelter.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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HANNA, Patricia “Pat” HANNA PATRICIA “PAT” HANNA, born March 17, 1934, passed away peacefully at Cedar Creek Adaptacare, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at the age of 90 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.
In lieu of flowers and in memory of Pat, donations may be made to the Alberta Children’s Hospital (www.childrenshospital.ab.ca)

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