Thursday, July 31, 2025

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on July 31, 2025.

BENNETT, Gerald BENNETT GERALD FLOYD BENNETT, beloved husband of Shirley (Taylor) Bennett, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025 in Magrath, Alberta at age 85.
A Funeral Service will be held Saturday August 2nd at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Garden Place Chapel, Magrath (170 N Center St.). Friends may meet the family from 10:00-10:45 a.m. prior to the service. Interment to follow in the Magrath Cemetery.
To Watch the Service or send condolences please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

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ANDREKSON, Joan ANDREKSON JOAN NELLIE ANDREKSON, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late George Andrekson, passed away peacefully, at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at the age of 88 years.
A Celebration of Joan’s life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, August 1, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Glenda Wert officiating.

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

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WIEST, Maisie “Edna” WIEST MAISIE “EDNA” WIEST, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Roy Wiest, passed away after a short struggle, surrounded by family, at Buffalo Grace Manor, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at the age of 94 years.
Arrangements will be announced once completed.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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VASAS, Carl CARL VASAS 1938 ~ 2025 It is with the deepest sadness we share the passing of Carl Vasas, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Carl passed away peacefully on Monday, July 28, 2025, at the age of 86 surrounded by loving family.
Carl was born September 25, 1938, in Tiszanagyfalu, Hungary and immigrated to Canada with his family arriving in Lethbridge on December 24, 1948.
Besides his loving wife Ida of 63 years, Carl is survived by his sister Ava in Tiszanagyfalu, Hungary. His children Brenda Vasas, Rodney (Sonya) Vasas & David Vasas. Grandchildren Brandie (Jason) Hannen- Williams, Gabrielle (Joel) Houweling, Kyle Vasas, Hannah (Peter) Bos, Bailey (Curtis) Tams & John Vasas. Great grandchildren Lucian & Finn Hannen-Williams, Naomi, Landon, Seth & Caleb Houweling, Everly & Burke Bos and two more on the way.
Carl was predeceased by his sisters Eva of Lethbridge, Elizabeth of Tiszanagyfalu, Hungary and his great granddaughter Edie of Vancouver, BC.
A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00pm on Friday, August 1. 2025 at MARTIN BROTHERS FUNERAL CHAPELS, 610 – 4 ST. S, LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30am on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2405 12 AVE S, LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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OUDMAN, Marsha Marsha Oudman 1970 – 2025 Marsha Lynn Oudman, passed away in Edmonton on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at the age of 55 years.
A private burial service will be held at the Taber Memorial Garden prior to the funeral service.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Evangelical Free Church, 5431 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, August 1, 2025 at 11:00 A.M.
Those who are unable to attend and wish to view the service online may do so by visiting Marsha’s obituary page on our website and clicking on the livestream link that will be available at 10:45 A.M. on Friday, August 1, 2025. Barring any technical difficulties, the livestream will begin at 11:00 A.M. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Marsha is survived by her sisters Hetty (Ken) Ames, Patrice (Philippe) Maldiney, Janice (Hart) Lemmle and BJ (Karen Sytnick) Oudman, and her brothers Jack (Marion) Oudman, Andy (Willetta) Oudman, Wilbur (Sarah) Oudman, Greg Oudman and Rob (Leslee) Oudman; her thirty two nieces and nephews and thirty two great nieces and nephews.
On the evening of July 27, 2025, Marsha Lynn Oudman passed away peacefully in her sleep, and was reunited with her parents Homer and Betty Oudman in Heaven. She was special since the day she entered the world on April 19, 1970, the last of the ten children. Family was the most important thing to Marsha, and she will be lovingly remembered by her five brothers, four sisters and their families, as well as her very large extended family including aunts, uncles, cousins, room-mates, teammates, church members, friends and so many others who were part of her life.
Marsha had an endearing personality, and an infectious laugh that touched every single person she met along her life’s fifty five year journey. Marsha had an incredible memory for people’s names, rarely forgetting birthdays of her entire extended family circle.
Marsha was born with Down Syndrome, but that did not limit her ability to live a fulfilled life. She attended school all the way through grade twelve, thanks to the tenacity of her Mom to fight for her integrated education. She loved animals, and was often called the dog whisperer, stopping to pet and receive wet kisses from all the canines she met. She loved kids, especially babies, working with them patiently for over twenty years at Narnia Daycare as well as the Family Centre in Lethbridge. She was a very active participant in Special Olympics, excelling at swimming, winning medals and awards over many years in the pool. She loved hockey, and could never understand when someone did not know all the players she talked about by their name, team and position.
Marsha lived with family in Taber until she moved into her own home in Lethbridge when she was in her twenties. She had live-in supportive room mates, many who became part of her extended family. She and Charlene, her roommate for thirteen years, moved from the house to a condo in Lethbridge until Charlene retired in 2024. Due to declining health, Marsha moved to a supported living home in Edmonton to be closer to family.
Marsha loved adventure and experienced many trips and weekends away. When asked what her favourite memory of a particular activity was, she always replied “everything”, earning her the nickname of Switzerland. She travelled to attend almost every family wedding, never wanting to miss out on any special occasion celebrations.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Marsha’s name may be made directly to Special Olympics Alberta, Jerry Forbes Centre, 3, 12122 – 68 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5B 1R1 (www.specialolympics.ab.ca).
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

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ZOOK, Thomas “Tom” THOMAS ZOOK 1952 ~ 2025 Thomas “Tom” Zook, of Lethbridge, Alberta, beloved husband of Susan Zook, passed away at St. Michael’s Health Centre on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at the age of 73 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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