Friday, June 6, 2025
By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on June 6, 2025.
TOTH, Carole Toth, Carole 1946-2025 We are saddened to announce the passing of Carole Toth.Carole passed away after a brief illness in Ottawa, Ontario on May 28, 2025.
At Carole’s request, there will be no service.
SHEPPARD, David “Dave” DAVID “DAVE” SHEPPARD November 26, 1936 ~ May 3, 2025 David Henry Sheppard of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the age of 88 years.
He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Jean; daughter Kathleen (Lethbridge); son in law Rob Miller; sister Judith (Lethbridge) and brother Alan (Ft. Worth Texas).
He was predeceased by his parents Rex and Joy Sheppard of Apache Junction, Arizona.
Dave was born in Lacombe, Alberta on November 26, 1936, and moved to Lethbridge as a young child. Dave loved the natural world, and after graduating high school in Lethbridge, he attended the University of Alberta where he applied his interest in animal behaviour and ecology to obtain a B.Sc in Conservation Biology and a M.Sc in Wildlife Ecology (studying mule deer). Following his time at the University of Alberta, Dave studied at the University of Saskatchewan, earning a Ph.D in Animal Ecology for his research on chipmunk behavior. He received many rewards and scholarships throughout his years of study.
While at the University of Saskatchewan, Dave met Jean who was pursuing a Masters of Science Degree. They married in 1965.
In 1966 he joined the faculty of the biology department at the University of Regina, where he taught for eleven years. In 1977 he moved, with Jean and daughter Kathleen, to the foothills of southern Alberta, west of Pincher Creek. They built their log home there and grew extensive gardens. The home was heated with wood and Dave did the collecting, sawing and chopping of firewood by himself, along with the snow shovelling, market gardening and fence repairing.
Dave loved the mountains, and he spent much of his free time exploring and hiking in Waterton Lakes National Park and the Castle River area. In 1990, Dave and a group of like-minded people formed the Castle Crown Wilderness Coalition to advocate for the protection of the Castle area. Dave received a Parks Canada Award for his work in trying to protect the Castle in 1996. However, it wasn’t until 2017 that Dave saw his dream of a protected Castle Wilderness come to fruition with legislative protection when the Alberta government announced the formation of the Castle Provincial Park and Castle Wildland Provincial Park, ensuring the long-term protection of the area.
In 2014, Dave and Jean decided to move to a less onerous life in Lethbridge. While he still could, Dave hiked the coulees along the Oldman River.
Dave was buried in a wicker casket in a green burial on the edge of the coulees at Royal View Cemetery in north Lethbridge.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dave’s name directly to the Nature Conservancy of Canada, EcoJustice Canada, or the Castle- Crown Wilderness Coalition or the same via CanadaHelps.org website.
Everyone is welcome to attend a gathering of friends to honour Dave’s life, which will be held from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at the HORIZON VILLAGE AMENITIES BUILDING, 135, JERRY POTTS BLVD W, Lethbridge, Alberta.
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WINGS, Melody WINGS WINGS (Crop Eared Wolf), Melody, passed away on May 27, 2025 in Pincher Creek, Alberta at the age of 61 years.
A wake service will be held at the Yellow Wings Residence, Piikani Nation, Alberta on Friday, June 6 2025 from 6:00pm and continuing all night. A funeral service will also be at Yellow Wings Residence on Saturday, June 7 at 11:00 am. Interment to follow at Yellow Wings Family Plot, Piikani Nation, Alberta.
To email condolences, please visit http://www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com
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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WHITTAL, Connor CONNOR WHITTAL 2023 ~ 2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear son and little brother, Connor Whittal, who passed away at his home on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the tender age of 20 months.
Left to mourn his passing are his parents, Leith and Celine, big sister Lily, and big brother Cooper.
A Celebration of Connor’s young life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta. Connor’s service will be livestreamed, and can be viewed at https://youtube.com/live/WXBDiGGiTlE
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TYBERG, Rose TYBERG ROSE ANTONIA TYBERG, passed away suddenly at Fairmont Extendicare on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at the age of 90 years.
Rose will be laid to rest in a private Family Graveside Service.
A Come and Go Reception will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 P.M.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
DORAM, Donald “Don” DORAM DONALD “DON” ROY DORAM, beloved husband of the late Lynnette “Lynne” Doram, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully in Calgary at St. Teresa Place on Sunday, May 18th, 2025 at the age of 86 years.
A Memorial Service will be held at ST. AUGUSTINE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 411 – 11 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Canon James Robinson officiating. The Memorial Service will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Don’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
GRAHAM, Kenneth “Ken” KENNETH LEROY GRAHAM December 9, 1952 – May 24, 2025 As a tribute to Ken, please arrive in your antique or classic cars for the funeral.
Prayers will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825-32 St. S., Lethbridge, on Friday, June 6th, at 7:00 P.M.
A Funeral Mass will be held at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405-12 Ave. S., Lethbridge, on Saturday, June 7th, at 11:30 A.M., with Father Kevin Tumback, Celebrant.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
BRYANT, Shirley Shirley Bryant 1933 – 2025 Shirley Marguerite Bryant, beloved wife of the late Elwood Bryant, passed away in Lethbridge on Monday, June 2, 2025 at the age of 91 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Sunday, June 8, 2025 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
The Burial Service will be held at the Vauxhall Cemetery on Monday, June 9, 2025 at 1:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 324 – 2 Avenue North, Vauxhall on Monday, June 9, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Shirley is survived by her children Coreen (Terry) Unruh of Red Deer County and their children Justin (Lena) Unruh (his children Branden and Payton), Dalyce (Steven) Jacobson (their daughter Denver); Ellen Bryant of Calgary; Joy Bryant of Lethbridge; Darren (Jackie) Bryant of Lethbridge and their daughters Jordyn and Dani Bryant. She is also survived by her sister Fay Martin and sister-in-law Colleen Bryant.
She was predeceased by her husband Elwood Bryant; parents Jack and Marguerite Horton; brother Gale B. Horton; brother-in-law Max Martin.
Shirley was born in Vauxhall on September 18, 1933, the daughter of Jack and Marguerite Horton. She grew up in Vauxhall and later married her high school chum Elwood Bryant. Shirley and Elwood moved to British Columbia where Elwood was employed with BC Power. They returned to the prairies in 1958 and settled in Vauxhall where they started their family, living in Hays, Enchant and then back to Vauxhall. Shirley worked at the Bank of Nova Scotia prior to having children. In 1979 Shirley became employed with Canada Post, where she had life long friends. She worked there until her retirement. Shirley loved her garden and flowers. She loved to travel, which included an African safari, west to east coast of Canada and a wedding in Mexico for her granddaughter Dalyce. She was an active member in the communities of Hays and Vauxhall, volunteering at the church, senior’s centre, library and cemetery. Shirley enjoyed celebrating St. Patrick’s Day and sending cards to her family and friends. Shirley loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Shirley’s name may be made directly to the Vauxhall Seniors, P.O. Box 751, Vauxhall, Alberta T0K 2K0 or to the Vauxhall Cemetery Committee, P.O. Box 849, Vauxhall, Alberta T0K 2K0.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.
MICHELSON, Glen MICHELSON It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Glen Barton Michelson, on June 4, 2025, at the age of 101 years.
Glen was predeceased by his loving wife, Betty Jo and their son, Barry. He leaves to mourn his daughter-in-law Laurie, his grandchildren Jill Campbell of Coaldale, Alberta, Heather (Sam) Gazes of Reno, Nevada, and his great grandchildren Hayley, Alyssa, Brooklyn, Elias and Lexi.
Glen was born March 12, 1924 in Stirling, Alberta to Rasmus and Lulu Pearl Michelson. Glen and his brothers Ralph (deceased), Dwaine (deceased), Bruce (Maple Ridge, British Columbia) and sisters Marie (deceased) and Arlene (Salt Lake City, Utah) grew up on the family farm together where they learned valuable life skills.
Some of the accomplishments he was most proud of was his involvement with Ducks Unlimited, and his service with the RCMP and Lethbridge Police. He retired from LPS in 1984 but it continued to play a huge role in his life.
Glen lived an amazing life full of stories that everyone loved to listen to. He will be greatly missed by his family and all of the many friends he met along the way.
The Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday June 9, 2025 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 205 Fairmont Blvd S. Lethbridge, Alberta , with Bishop Mike Smith conducting.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family, prior to the services, in the Relief Society Room of the church at 10:00 am.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca
PETTIFER, Ken PETTIFER KEN PETTIFER, of Lethbridge, beloved partner of Margaret Davidson, passed away peacefully at Good Samaritans Park Meadows Village, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at the age of 85 years.
A private Family Service will be held at a later date.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
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