Saturday, July 12, 2025
By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on July 12, 2025.
HEWARD, Wilfred Dwight HEWARD, Wilfred Dwight October 21, 1949 – June 27, 2025 Dwight Heward, “Papa”, passed away peacefully on June 27 at the age of 75, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 51 years, Margaret Heward, his two daughters, Allison Foreman (Michael) and Mackenzie Graham (Troy), and his younger brother Lynn (Michelle). His memory also lives on in the hearts of his five grandchildren, Madisen, Kherys, Ryker, Jace, and Juno, who stole his heart the minute they were born. He also leaves behind many other family members and friends who will sadly miss him.Dwight was born in Claresholm, AB, to the late Joseph and Evelyn Heward. He was predeceased by his older brothers Dale and Dennis.
Dwight graduated from the Ponoka School of Nursing in 1973. He went on to practice as a psychiatric nurse, spending most of his 31-year career at the Lethbridge Correctional Centre. He worked hard, allowing him to provide for his family and take an early retirement. He lived his 20 years of retirement to the fullest, traveling the world and spending time with family. He loved playing cards, reading, puzzles, and especially trips to Vegas. Dwight had a knack for details and was a planner to the very end. His interests and quirks live on through his children and grandchildren, and are a true testament to the impact he had on their lives.
The family would like to thank the amazing health care workers at the following locations – FMC surgical unit, Jack Ady, Medicine Shoppe 374, Arthur Child, and AgeCare SkyPointe Hospice. Some of you were there for the fight and some of you were there for the end, but you all made a difference and we can’t thank you enough. Also a giant thanks to all of the friends and family that stepped up to help in whatever way you could; your kindness did not go unnoticed and we are forever grateful.
It was Dwight’s wish that he return to Claresholm to be interred alongside his family. The family and close friends will hold a private gathering in August to celebrate his life. We ask that any memorial donations be made to Jack Ady or Arthur Child in lieu of flowers.
Rest in peace, Dragon. We love you.
HAZELL, Douglas Douglas Hazell 1926 – 2025 Woodrow Douglas Hazell, beloved husband of Joan Hazell, passed away in Magrath on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at the age of 99 years. The Funeral Service will be held at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Monday, July 14, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. with Life Celebrant Shelly Bassett officiating. 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 10:45 A.M. on Monday, July 14, 2025. Barring any technical difficulties, the livestream will begin at 11:00 A.M.
The Burial Service will be held at Archmount Cemetery, 2710 Westside Drive West, Lethbridge on Monday, July 14, 2025 at 2:30 P.M.
Douglas is survived by his loving wife Joan Hazell of Taber; son Lorne (Judy) Hazell of Grassy Lake; grandsons Christopher (Angela), Trevor, Scott (Kelsey) and great grandchildren Rhyan, Blake, Blair, Connor, Graydon, Ainsley and Anniston.
Douglas was born in Medicine Hat on March 26, 1926. He was the middle child of Sam and Clara Hazell. Douglas spent his first two years in Viking, Alberta and in 1928, his family moved to the Hazell homestead south of Grassy Lake.
Douglas loved telling stories about growing up on the farm. He fondly recalled attending both the Flickenger and Skiff schools and being both a bus driver and janitor as a part time job at the Skiff School. From 1946 – 1948, he attended Olds College. Upon completion of his diploma, he returned home to farm with his dad and brother Curtis.
On January 22, 1954, Douglas married Joan Burns Turnbull of Grassy Lake. They had one son Lorne, who they raised on the family farm. Lorne was the apple of Douglas’s eye and he was so proud when Lorne officially joined Hazell Farms in 1976.
Douglas and Joan moved to Grassy Lake in 1981 where they quickly became a part of the local community. Douglas was a member of the Masonic Lodge in town. They spent countless hours riding bikes and attending community functions with the neighbors. In 2001 they moved to Taber where they continued their friendships with the old Grassy neighbors and met new friends in the neighborhood. Douglas was a kind and gentle soul. He always had a smile, a joke and a word of encouragement for everyone he met.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Douglas’ name may be made directly to The Good Samaritan Society Garden Vista in Magrath by visiting http://www.gss.org/ways-to-support/donate-in-honour-or-memory and in the “I want to support” field, please choose “Garden Vista”, to ensure the donations specifically support the Magrath location.
The family would like to extend a huge thank you to the staff of both the Clearview Lodge in Taber and The Good Samaritan Society Garden Vista in Magrath for the exceptional care they provided to Douglas over the past few months.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.
HOOPER, Pat Memorial Reception for PAT HOOPER Friends and Family are warmly invited to a Memorial reception in memory of Pat Hooper on Saturday July 19, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Agri Hub (north entrance), 101 Exhibition Way South, Lethbridge.
Please join us as we gather to share memories and celebrate Pat’s life.
HARTIGAN, Michael Michael Herbert Hartigan July 9, 1950 – June 3, 2025 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Michael Herbert Hartigan on June 3, 2025, at the age of 74.
He was predeceased by his wife Brenda Copeland-Hartigan (2021) and parents Daniel and Rosalie. We take comfort knowing they are together again.
Mike leaves behind his brother Pat (Betty), sister Colleen, son Christopher (Carla), daughter Lisa (Brad), grandchildren Zoe and Coen and many dear family, friends and community members.
Mike was born July 9, 1950 in Sydney, Nova Scotia and moved to Calgary as young lad. His artistic abilities led him to the Alberta College of Art and Design – he was known for his drawings and paintings. Mike went on to purchase and operate a carnival named Canadian Northland Shows. Eventually he sold the carnival and went on to open Village Woodsmith in Barons, Alberta along with his wife Brenda. Mike and Brenda retired to Jordan Bay, Nova Scotia where their days were spent homesteading, volunteering, visiting with friends and family and caring for their beloved pets.
The family would like to pass on our sincerest gratitude to those who shared their time and efforts to help him along his journey and to help him stay home as long as it was possible.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Huskilson’s Funeral Home, Shelburne. A celebration of Mike’s life will be held at a later date. On-line condolences may be left for the family at http://www.huskilson.net. Should Friends and family desire, donations in his memory may be made to a local arts or heritage organization of your choice.
DURANT, Joan Joan Durant 1948 – 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joan Marie Durant (née Meikle) in Lethbridge on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at the age of 76 years.
The Burial Service will be held at the Taber Memorial Garden, 7600 – 50 Street, Taber on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Joan is survived by her brother Sam (Terry) Meikle of Sylvan Lake; sister Beth (Rod) Olson of Lethbridge; nephews and nieces Dalena Meikle, James Meikle, Brad Meikle, Chad Olson, Lyndon Olson and Raechel Mandin. She had countless friends who all cherished their time with her.
She was predeceased by her parents Jim and Gladys Meikle.
Joan was born November 2, 1948 in Taber. She grew up on the family farm in Hays and moved to Lethbridge after high school to go to college. Joan then moved to Calgary where she spent many many years as a mortgage specialist. She moved to Lethbridge in 2012 to the Blue Sky Lodge. Joan was a cherished sister, aunt and friend.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.
BRUCE, Marvin BRUCE, Marvin 1930 – 2025 In the words of Marvin, “I’ve had a wonderful life!”. Marvin was born on July 22, 1930 and passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, at the age of 94 years. He’d been really looking forward to his 95th birthday festivities in Calgary with his family, including a Blue Jays watch party as he was a true fan. He was deeply loved and will be deeply missed.
He was raised on a farm near Bawlf, Alberta and was the oldest of the six children to John and Sophia Bruce. Although he left the farm to attend school in Camrose for Grade 10, he always loved a drive in the countryside to check out the fields.
Marvin spent his whole career in Education. He started teaching in a one-room schoolhouse in 1949. He taught at Dodds, Ryley and Tofield, and served as the Superintendent of Schools of both Killam School Division and the County of Beaver. He ended his career as Director of Alberta Education in Lethbridge and later Red Deer, retiring in 1987 after thirty-five years. He then served as Executive Director of CASS, now the College of Alberta School Superintendents, from 1987 to 1992.
Marvin loved sports his whole life, including baseball, golfing, and curling, both playing and watching. He volunteered with the Kiwanis Clubs in both Lethbridge and Red Deer, serving in retirement as Chairman of the Red Deer Twilight Homes Foundation for years and helping numerous fund-raising organizations.
Marvin and Karen (Enghoj) were married for fifty years before her passing in 2013. They had three daughters, Sonja Bruce (Roger), Marilyn Ablett (Terry), and Gail Smith (Darren). He had three grandchildren whom he adored, Andrew Dion, and Megan and Erin Ablett. He was predeceased by his parents and by his siblings, Eleanor, Elmer, Roger, Merlin, and Janet.
Our family would like to thank his extensive circle of friends for the wonderful friendships you had with our Dad over the years. It meant the world to him. We would like to thank the wonderful staff and the fellow residents at Optima Inglewood for making his last seven years so enjoyable. We would also like to thank the caring and compassionate staff at the Innisfail Health Center for taking such good care of him in his last few days.
A Celebration of Marvin’s Life will be held at Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer, Alberta, on Friday, July 18 at 1:00 p.m. For those unable to attend the Celebration of Life, please go to http://www.parklandfuneralhome.com and click on the Live Stream button just prior to 1:00 p.m. If desired, Memorial Donations in Marvin’s honor can be made to the Red Deer Twilight Homes Foundation online at http://www.canadahelps.org or to a Charity of the donor’s Choice. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed at http://www.parklandfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements in care of Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403-340-4040.
RICHARDSON, Iris RICHARDSON It is with profound sadness that the family of IRIS RICHARDSON announce her passing on May 17, 2025.
A Come and Go Reception will be held at the GALT MUSEUM & ARCHIVES, 502 – 1 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, beginning at 5:00 P.M., with a formal service to start at 5:45 P.M.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
SCOUT-CHIEF MOON, Kim SCOUT-CHIEF MOON KIM RUTH SCOUT-CHIEF MOON, Ik’tsa’ki, passed away on July 3, 2025 in Edmonton, Alberta at the age of 56 years. A Wake Service will be held at the Cardston Civic Center (67 3rd Ave West, Cardston) on Monday, July 14 from 6:00 – 11:00 pm. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception Church, Blood Reserve on Tuesday, July 15 at 11:00 am. Interment in Pioneer Cemetery, Lavern.
To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca
DICK, Dianne DICK (FOREMAN) DIANNE KATHLEEN DICK (nee Foreman), of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at the age of 72 years.
A Celebration of Dianne’s life will be held at KING OF KINGS FELLOWSHIP, 539 – 18 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. A potluck reception will follow at the church.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
MATKIN, James “Jim” JAMES MATKIN April 7, 1956 ~ July 5, 2025 Jim Matkin of Lethbridge, Alberta, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the age of 69 years. He will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by all those who knew him.
Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.
A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Further details will be announced closer to the date.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.
STROMSMOE, Cameron CAMERON STROMSMOE 1983 ~ 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cameron Jade Stromsmoe, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, who left us on July 7, 2025. Cameron was 42 and is survived by his cherished wife Judy and his two wonderful children, Noah and Quin.
Cameron was a loving son to Sharon and Mylo Stromsmoe, and a best friend and brother to Tiffany Schooten and her husband Mike. He took immense pride in being an uncle to his beloved nieces, Georgia and Paisley, and his nephew, Walker, who loved Cam deeply.
Cam had a unique ability to make everyone feel special, worthwhile, and loved. He cherished his family and friends fiercely, always going above-and-beyond to create lasting memories. Whether it was planning trips or gathering friends for a night of laughter, Cam brought people together. Known for his incredibly generous heart, Cam never hesitated to show up for others- whether with a helping hand, a thoughtful gift, or simply his time and presence.
Cam’s passions included tattoos, sports cars, and the love of life. He was an avid pickleball, golf, and “uppy” ball enthusiast, always ready for a friendly competitive match. He enjoyed cold beers and delicious wings while sharing good times with loved ones. Cam had a zest for life that extended to his love of motorbikes, travelling and his two dogs Olive & Zoey.
Cam’s faith in Jesus guided his life and actions always. He will be remembered not only for his passions but also for the connections he forged throughout his life. He battled cancer with extraordinary grace and determination, showing the same strength, humour, and heart that defined him every day of his life. Tatted with love, filled with faith, and always the life of the party- heaven gained a real one!
A celebration of Cameron’s life will be held at 1:00pm on July 17, 2025 at the Evangelical Church of Lethbridge. Family and friends are invited to join us in honoring the remarkable life he led. Those who attend are encouraged to arrive early, starting at 11:30am to write a loving message, or, place your favourite sticker onto his casket prior to the service.
Our family would like to recognize the special caregivers at the Jack Ady Cancer Center as well as the tremendous team on unit 4B at the Chinook Regional Hospital. Their authentic and genuine care and love for Cam and our family during the hard moments was extraordinary. We have been truly blessed by them. To our family and friends who have journeyed beside Cam, thank you, and God bless you as our family expresses our most heart-felt gratitude.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to a GoFundMe page that will be set aside for Cam’s two boys, Noah and Quin.
Cam’s absence leaves a space that can never be filled. The ache of missing him is as deep as the love he gave – fierce, real, and unforgettable. He will be missed in the quiet moments, the loud laughter, the small traditions, and the big milestones. His love is woven into the very fabric of our lives, and while the world feels dimmer without him, we carry his light with us- ALWAYS.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF LETHBRIDGE, 4717 24 AVE S, LETHBRIDGE, AB.
Following the Funeral, a Graveside Service will be held at ROYAL VIEW MEMORIAL CEMETERY, 5920 13 ST N, LETHBRIDGE, AB.
Guests are invited to join the family at EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF LETHBRIDGE for a Reception following the Graveside Service.
To view Cameron’s service via livestream, please visit https://www.youtube.com/live/OqV6Uuca3EQ?si=Y-CtIZiYpN6h33bP
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.
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