Friday, April 4, 2025

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on April 4, 2025.

JOHNSTON, Elizabeth “Lis” ELIZABETH “LIS” ANNE KIRKPATRICK JOHNSTONE 1942 – 2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear wife, mother, grandmother, sister, cousin, aunt, neighbor and friend. Elizabeth “Lis” Johnstone passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge, on Monday, March 3, 2025, at the age of 82 years.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00-5:00 PM, on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 1404 4 Ave South, Lethbridge, Alberta.
If you so wish donations to Lethbridge Humane Society, http://lethbridgehumanesociety.com/ would be gratefully received.
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HERBST, Vimla VIMLA HERBST December 7, 1943 – March 17, 2025 Vimla Herbst passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on March 17, 2025, at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Unit in Lethbridge, Alberta, at the age of 81 years.
She is survived by her husband Duane Herbst; son JohnPaul Herbst; granddaughter Marie Herbst; grandson Macintyre Herbst; chosen granddaughter Gesiah Gonzalez; brother Orson Wells (Lallu) David; niece Jessica David; nephew Abhishek David; adopted brothers Dan Albrecht and Marcus Albrecht; adopted sisters Peggy Meeter and Carol Albrecht; adopted nephew Daylin; as well as adopted nieces Kate and Rebecca.
Vimla was the oldest of three children, born on December 7, 1943, in Basharatpur, Gorakhpur, UP, India. She was predeceased by her parents Leela and Badrie Prasad David; brother George David; and adopted parents Michael and Rita Albrecht.
She started her nursing studies at the age of 16 at the Christian Hospital in Jhokan Bagh, Jhansi, UP, India, receiving a diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery as well. Her career started in Lily Lytle Broadwell Hospital in Fatehpur, India, from where she went on to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, and entered into the exchange nursing program at the Albert Einstein University Medical Centre in Pennsylvania, USA, after which she moved on to the University of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New York, from there she moved onto University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta. She returned to New Jersey to work and train at General Hospital in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
In the mid 1970’s, she met her adopted Canadian family, and later in 1975 she moved to Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, and she worked at the old Lethbridge Municipal Hospital in the ICU and Emergency Department and in 1988 after the new Chinook Regional Hospital was built, she worked on 4B medical. Vimla retired for the first time after 40 years of service at Chinook Regional Hospital. Then, with her husband she moved to Two Hills, Alberta where she worked in the Two Hills Hospital for three years, then moved back to Lethbridge where she worked part time at Walmart as a greeter, and Costco as a PWD, and went back to nursing at St. Michael’s Health Centre, working in PARP, and fully retired from there after six more years of service in October 2004. Her professional nursing career spanned over 50 years, taking care of countless lives in the process.
Vimla loved and enjoyed visiting and camping in Waterton, Alberta, tending to her garden, flowers and every bird, but magpies and starlings, that came to the house. She loved spending time with family, friends, and colleagues, and will be deeply missed by them all.
A memorial service in her memory will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Joyful House of Prayer (336 13th St. N, Lethbridge, Alberta).
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
To send condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca

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KENSLEY, Mike KENSLEY Sept. 28/59 – Jan. 4/25 A Celebration of Life in honour of MIKE KENSLEY will be held on Saturday, April 5/25 at Westminster Community Hall – 411 – 16 Street North
Drop in from 1 pm to 4 pm with a presentation at 2 pm.
Please come with your Mike-isms, stories, and share your memories of Mike.

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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.
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SIBLEY, Stanley “Stan” STANLEY “STAN” ROBERT SIBLEY 1951 ~ 2025 Born on June 20, 1951, in Magrath, Alberta, Stan passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025, in the Raymond Hospital at the age of 73 years, with his girls by his side.
He is survived by his beloved wife Brenda; children Terrence, Courtney, and Nicole; sister Anne Stelten (Ralph); several grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Stan was a very kind, intelligent, loving man who would help anybody anytime. He had a thirty-three-year career as a DOT officer for the Province of Alberta.
His passion was living on the family farm with his family in Coutts, Alberta. He loved being on the tractor farming or in the barn pulling a calf at 2:00 am. This is where Stan was his happiest.
His family will truly miss him.
We ask that in lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Stan’s memory to the Raymond Hospital Auxiliary or the Raymond Auxiliary to Health Care Facility, Box 599, Raymond, Alberta, T0K 2S0.
Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.
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BURT, John “Jack” JOHN “JACK” BURT 1943 – 2025 Mr. John “Jack” Burt of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Ruth Burt, passed away at St. Michael’s Health Centre, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the age of 82 years.
A Viewing will be held at 1:30 pm, on Friday, April 4, 2025, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm, on Friday, April 4, 2025, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta with Pastor Mark Noonen, officiating. To watch the service via livestream, please visit https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/JohnJack-Burt
A Reception will follow immediately after at the Bridge Church of the Nazarene, 355 Stafford Drive N.
Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, https://www.heartandstroke.ca/donatetoresearch or Bridge Community Church Building fund, https://thebridgecommunitychurch.ca/about/
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ALLEN, Barry BARRY ALLEN 1944 – 2025 With broken hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Barry Allen, surrounded by his loving wife Rosemarie and her children.
Born in Lethbridge, Barry spent the majority of his life in the Baron’s area, proudly farming the Allen family homestead along with other land. Following graduation from Baron’s School, he attained his welding certificate and became a welder at many southern Alberta sites, including the Pincher Creek Gas Plant, Fort Macleod Hospital, and McCain Foods.
Barry was very active in his community. He served on the Baron’s School Board and was also instrumental in working with the Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District to bring irrigation water rights to the Barons area farmers.
A very handy person, Barry enjoyed tinkering on many projects. He loved the outdoors, camping, snowmobiling, fishing, quadding, hunting and motocross racing. Barry also loved to dance: he and Rosemarie spent many memorable evenings old-time dancing together.
He is survived by his loving wife Rosemarie and her children Katherine and Kevin, as well as Rosemarie’s extended family; Barry’s children Brett (Shana) and JoDee Allen.
Barry was predeceased by his father Ernie; mother Enid (nee Taylor); brother Brian, and many other relatives.
At a later date, Barry will be set free in his favourite Dutch Creek area, alongside his beloved companions Duke and Bear.
We would like to thank the caregivers at St. Michael’s Health Centre, and all of those who have reached out to express their sympathies. Your kindness is greatly appreciated. Barry will always be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him.
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MURRAY, Wilda MURRAY It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear mother and grandmother, MRS. WILDA MURRAY, of Picture Butte, beloved wife of the late Mr. Charles Murray, at the Chinook Regional Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at the age of 92 years.
A Remembrance Service will be held at TRINITY UNITED CHURCH, 528 Maple Crescent, Picture Butte, AB, on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Glenda Wert officiating.

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

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BECKER, Ronald “Ron” RONALD “RON” BECKER 1927 – 2025 With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Ron Becker on March 31, 2025, at the age of 97.
Ron will be dearly missed by his family and all that new him.
A family service will be held at a later date to say goodbye to Ron.
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