Thursday, May 29, 2025

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on May 29, 2025.

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.

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ARCHER, Gladys GLADYS ARCHER 1937 – 2025 Gladys passed away May 27, 2025 at the Chinook Regional Hospital age of 88.
The Funeral will be held on Saturday May 31, 2025 at 1100am at Salmon & Sons Funeral Home Located at 433 Stubb Ross Rd S. Following the service will be the interment at Mountain View Cemetery and a reception.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca

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BADER, Helen HELEN BADER 1932 ~ 2025 Mrs. Helen Bader of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Erwin Bader, passed away at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at the age of 92 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta. With burial to follow in the Mountain View Cemetery.
For those who wish, memorial donations in Helen’s name may be made to the St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre.
To watch the Service via livestream, please visit https://youtube.com/live/l8ig-coO6W8
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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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.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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WOBICK, Ronald “Ron” WOBICK RONALD “RON” KENNETH WOBICK, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the St. Michael’s Health Centre on Thursday May 8th, 2025, just shy of 91 years. With heavy hearts, we know that he is now free of pain and is at eternal rest.
A Celebration of Ron’s life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. The Celebration of life will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Ron’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.

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

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KAUPP, Gordon GORDON HOWARD KAUPP 1957 ~ 2025 With heavy hearts we write to advise you that Gordon Kaupp passed away on May 14, 2025, with family at his bedside at the Lethbridge Regional Hospital. Gordon was born October 28, 1957. He would say that he was a 57 Chevy.
Gordon loved his life. He had many happy moments growing up on the family farm a mile west of New Dayton, Alberta. Gordon played sports with his brothers, including hockey and baseball as well as other pursuits such as curling. We were farmers and athletes.
Gordon loved his parents, Howard and Frankie, and attended many family get-togethers and parties in the beautiful yard at the farm. Gordon learned much from his farm life, including mechanics, the love of fast cars, and his fondness for beer.
In April of 1978, Gordon married the love of his life, Pam Frache. They were married for 47 years and had three children: Kim, Curtis and Tyler. Gordon was very proud of his children and four grandchildren: Bailey, Reece, Ally and Aria. Gordon and Pam and the kids loved country music. It was like oxygen to them. The family attended many concerts in the U.S. and Canada. There were happy nights dancing together with the kids to a country tune. Gordon also owned a boat with his brother, and there were many fine memories fishing and water skiing.
Gordon enjoyed watching sports including hockey, football and baseball. He won many curling bonspiels with his brother Bill, Farley Kuehn and Bill Paulson. As a young man, Gordon attended SAIT in Calgary to study heavy duty mechanics. He also did plumbing and got a certificate in refrigeration. Gordon worked at the County of Warner for over 30 years and retired with a good pension. He started a baseball pool many years ago with Carson Mueller and won the pool a few times.
Gordon had his faults, as do we all, but he never thought he was better than anyone. Gordon made friends easily and will be greatly missed. Gordon Kaupp was 67.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00PM, MAY 31, 2025, AT THE LETHBRIDGE FAIRGROUNDS GRANDSTAND BUILDING, ROCKY MOUNTAIN TURF CLUB, 3401 PARKSIDE DRIVE SOUTH, LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, on the 3rd floor. Bring your Gordie stories!
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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ZAJANCAUSKAS, Norbert “Norby” ZAJANCAUSKAS NORBERT “NORBY” JACOB ZAJANCAUSKAS, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at Edith Cavell Care Centre, on Monday, May 26, 2025 at the age of 75 years.
As per Norby’s request, no funeral service will be held.

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

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