Wednesday, May 28, 2025
By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on May 28, 2025.
FRASER, Ronald “Ron” RONALD “RON” FRASER 1943 ~ 2025 Ron Fraser, the beloved husband of Sharon Fraser, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, May 22, 2025, after a brief illness. He was 82.A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00PM, FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2025, AT MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 STREET SOUTH, LETHBRIDGE, Alberta.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to help build a cardiac care centre through the Southern Alberta Cardiac Centre of Excellence at Chinook Regional Hospital is greatly appreciated.
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MORRIS, Georgia GEORGIA MORRIS 1934 – 2025 It is with profound sadness that the family of Georgia Morris (nee Tallon) announce her passing at Edith Cavell Care Centre in Lethbridge on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the age of 90.
In lieu of flowers, and if you desire, donations will be graciously accepted by Trinity United Church at PO Box 957 Picture Butte, AB T0K 1V0.
A Memorial Service will be held for Georgia at 11:00AM, FRIDAY MAY 30, 2025, AT THE MCKILLOP UNITED CHURCH, 2329 15 AVENUE SOUTH, LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, with Reverend Glenda Wert officiating.
To watch the Service via livestream, please visit https://www.mckillopunited.ca/funerals
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SEREDA, Mary MARY SEREDA 1939 ~ 2025 Mary Sereda (nee Ponomar), better known to most as Baba, left her earthly home to live peacefully with her eternal Father, Wednesday, May 14, 2025 after a lengthy battle with dementia. Although dementia took away some of her cognitive abilities, it did not diminish her spirit or love for us.
Mom was born in Novy Buh, Ukraine on Aug 3, 1939, to Yuchim and Ahafia Ponomar. Her family left Ukraine and moved to Germany for several years before boarding the Ship S.S. Samaria in France on November 21, 1949, to arrive at Pier 21 in Halifax on November 30, 1949. They then boarded the train west to Magrath where they worked on the beet fields.
On a cold winter day in December of 1955, mom met dad (Alex Sereda) and the two were engaged on her birthday in 1956 and married October 27 the same year. Mom and Dad lived in Lethbridge until they were expecting their first child, Leona. That fall Mom and Dad bought their own farm in the Newlands district west of Kipp. The family grew; Peter, Zoia, and Irene completed their family. In 1964, they moved to the farm in Shaughnessy where they resided until 2004. At that time, Mom and Dad sold the farm and retired to Lethbridge. In 2017 they moved into St. Therese Villa. Mom was moved to Memory Care in September 2020. We are grateful for the care and support she received during her challenging journey.
Mary was predeceased by her father, Yuchim in 1964; mother, Ahafia, in 1973; great-granddaughter Cora Kraemer August 2015; husband Alex Sereda in December 2021; and grandson Kelly Kraemer in January 2022.
Mom is survived by daughter Leona (Kevin) Kraemer; Jason (Jackie) Jaxon, Jonas; son Peter (Lori) Sereda, Nicholas (Kristie), Westin, Montgomery, Beau; Nathan (Naomi); Nolan, Isabella; Nevin (Charlee); daughter Zoia (Daryl) Schacher, Tanessa Holden, Macrae, Payce; Braeson (Katherine); daughter Irene (Gord) Schussler, Jaylene (Lance) Maren, Rhett, Lindi; Deiryk (Hannah) Hunter, Garrett, Kaleb, Marijka, Jed; Clayton (Myriah).
Mom is remembered for her gentle, easy-going and fun-loving nature, support, and unwavering love.
We love you dearly and forever.
Many thanks to the staff of St. Therese Villa and Dr. Stitt for their great care of mom over the years.
A Come and Go Viewing will be held from 6:30 to 8:00 pm on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.
A Funeral Service will be held at THE HOLY TRINITY UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, 643 – 13 Street N, Lethbridge, Alberta on Friday May 30, 2025, at 1:00 pm with Father Nazari Kobylniak, officiating.
Interment will take place in the Mountain View Cemetery
In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation by sending a cheque made out to Covenant Health-St. Therese Villa, 253 Southgate Blvd, Lethbridge AB T1K 2S1 with a note “in memory of Mary and Alex Sereda”.
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STANNARD, Barry BARRY ANTHONY STANNARD 1947 ~ 2025 Mr. Barry Anthony Stannard of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Mavis Stannard, passed away peacefully at home, on Monday, May 19, 2025, at the age of 78 years.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm, on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Dr. Bruce Martin, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Stars Ambulance, https://stars.ca/
Barry will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
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CAMPBELL, Doug Doug Campbell 1952 – 2025 Douglas James Campbell, beloved husband of the late Rhona Campbell, passed away peacefully in Medicine Hat on Monday, May 26, 2025 at the age of 73 years.
The Funeral Service will be held at Knox United Church, 4929 – 50 Avenue, Taber on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. Private burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden. To honor Doug, Jeremy and Jamie ask that anyone attending the Funeral Service, if they are able to do so, to wear “Crocs and Socks” in Doug’s memory. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Those who are unable to attend and wish to view the service online may do so by visiting Doug’s obituary page on our website and clicking on the livestream link that will be available at 1:45 P.M. on Friday, May 30, 2025. Barring any technical difficulties, the livestream will begin at 1:00 P.M.
Doug is survived by his kids, Jeremy (Antonia) Campbell of Taber and Jamie (Kevin) McCurdy of Medicine Hat, his grandson Jaxson and his two grand-dogs, Nala and Gizmo. He is also survived by his brother Ken (Diane), sister Brenda, along with several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife Rhona in 2018.
Doug was born in Swift Current, Saskatchewan on February 29, 1952 to Clifford and Evelyn Campbell. He graduated from Swift Current Comprehensive High School and immediately moved to Medicine Hat to attend the Medicine Hat College. After obtaining his Diploma in Physical Education, Doug moved to Lethbridge to attend the University of Lethbridge and obtain his Teaching Degree. This is where he met the love of his life, Rhona. Doug offered his seat on the City Bus to Rhona and the rest is history. They were married for forty one years when Rhona passed away in April 2018.
Doug had a real passion for teaching and was even brave enough to teach Grade eight for several years. He taught for thirty seven years before retiring in 2012. For anyone who knew Doug, he was obsessed with wearing “Crocs and socks”. No matter the weather outside, Doug could always be seen wearing his iconic Crocs. When he retired, his colleagues and students had a parade for him where they all wore “Crocs and socks” to honor his retirement from teaching.
Doug always had a smile on his face (unless he missed a shot in golf) and always had some kind of comical thing to say in the conversation. He enjoyed several sports but his favorites were bowling and golf. If Doug wasn’t bowling, he was golfing. He threw two perfect games in his bowling career and made it to Nationals in 1997. Doug and Jeremy played in several tournaments and won the majority of them. He said it was due to his short game but Jeremy knew it was thanks to his long drives. “We let Doug have the win”. He would have the best tan lines on his legs from his golf socks up to his shin and his golf glove.
Doug was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2016, Kidney Failure in 2021 and Dementia in 2023. His health continued to decline over the years, resulting in having to move into a Long Term Care facility in March 2024. In the Fall of 2024, his health took a significant decline and continued to worsen, which ultimately lead to his passing.
Doug will be missed by many friends and family. His family and friends are comforted knowing that Doug has been reunited with Rhona, the love of his life, along with other family members and friends who predeceased him.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Doug’s name may be made directly to Taber Lost Paws Society, 5710 – 66 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1B8 (www.taberlostpawssociety.com) where Nala was adopted from.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.
VERVOORT, Guy VERVOORT GUY DENIS VERVOORT passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the Chinook Regional Hospital with family by his side. Guy is predeceased by his first wife of 58 years, Wilma; by his parents Peter and Regina; brothers Gus, Louie, and Frank; and sisters Jean and Julian.
Guy is survived by his second wife of 5 years, Ruth Rittenhouse; sons Guy (Mary Helen), Ron (Corinne), Denis (Mary-Ann), and Richard (Joanie). Guy has 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Guy is also survived by his sisters Mary, Josee, and Hilda; and in-laws Jack and Mary, Gerrit, Grad and Annie, Mary, and Irma and Bill.
Prayers will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825-32 St. S., Lethbridge, on Thursday, May 29th, at 6:00 P.M.
A Funeral Mass will be held at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405-12 Ave. S., on Friday, May 30th, at 11:00 A.M., with Father Kevin Tumback, Celebrant.
Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
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VAN HUIGENBOS, Peter VAN HUIGENBOS PETER VAN HUIGENBOS, of Claresholm, AB, beloved husband of Abigaile Van Huigenbos, passed away suddenly during a workplace accident on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at the age of 37 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
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