Tuesday, September 23, 2025
By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on September 23, 2025.
HAGEN, James “Don” JAMES DONALD “DON” HAGEN 1929 ~ 2025 James Donald “Don” Hagen, beloved husband of the late Trish (née Brayne) and formerly of the late Jean (née McLeod), passed away peacefully at the Edith Cavell Care Centre on September 17, 2025, at the age of 96 years. He is lovingly survived by his children Scott, Brad, and Melody; his stepchildren Geoffrey, Lee, and Andrew; and his cherished grandchildren: Michael, Kevin, Emily, Christopher, Nathan, David, Justin, Tyler, and Devon.Don was well known throughout southern Alberta as a dedicated lifelong educator, serving with distinction in both teaching and administrative roles – primarily in Picture Butte and Lethbridge. Beyond the classroom, he was a gifted musician: a talented tenor who graced many weddings with his voice and delighted audiences as part of a barbershop quartet. He also shared his musical passion through guitar and piano, inspiring others through his teaching.
Above all, Don was a devoted father and grandfather who loved his family deeply and took immense pride in their accomplishments. His warmth, wisdom, and musical gifts touched countless lives throughout his long and meaningful life. He will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at McKillop United Church (2329 15 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB), with a light lunch to follow. A private family interment will take place at Mountain View Cemetery.
To send condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca
MERCER, Lloyd LLOYD MERCER 1945 ~ 2025 Lloyd Alexander Mercer, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at the age of 80.
Lloyd grew up on a dairy farm near McNally School with his parents Ernest and Marion, and his siblings Della, Ernie, Donnie, Audrey, Myrna, and Clayton. He graduated from Kate Andrews High School and went on to study Agriculture at SAIT. He farmed with Russell and Lois Greeno near Wilson Siding and became interested in the seed industry. After marrying their daughter Connie, they started their own seed business, Mercer Seeds in 1975. They raised their children Ryan, Tammy, and Troy on the family farm and shared many happy memories there with family and friends.
After retiring, Lloyd spent his winters in Arizona, where he enjoyed playing baseball, tennis, pickleball, and singing karaoke. He had a wonderful voice and loved to share it with others, spending hours entertaining at seniors’ lodges and special events. He always enjoyed motorcycles and recently bought a Spyder and he and his partner Edna spent a lot of time together riding and camping at Payne Lake. The family would like to thank the staff and his fellow residents at Buffalo Grace Manor for all their care and compassion during his time there.
He will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by his friends, family and son Ryan (Annette) along with their children Ananda (Micaiah) & Rurie van Eyk, James and Raylene. His daughter Tammy (Les) Bolstad along with their children Leslie, Russell and Lois. And youngest son Troy (Tamie) along with their children Tayden, Tianna and Torin.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at 7:00pm on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, September 26, 2025 at MCKILLOP UNITED CHURCH, 2329 – 15 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta with Reverend Trevor Potter, officiating.
For those who wish to watch the service via livestream. Please visit the church’s website at mckillopunited.ca.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.
WOLLERSHEIM, Sharon WOLLERSHEIM SHARON DARLENE WOLLERSHEIM, of Milk River, AB, beloved wife of Paul Wollersheim, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the age of 77 years.
A Prayer Service will be held at ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 301 Main Street NW, Milk River, AB, on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. with Father Pawel Andrasz O.M.I. officiating.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Pawel Andrasz O.M.I. celebrating.
Sharon will be laid to rest during a private Family Graveside in the Milk River Cemetery.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
FRAPPIER, Patricia “Pat” FRAPPIER It is with great sadness we announce the passing of PATRICIA “PAT” MAY FRAPPIER (née Low), born in 1949, who left us on June 11, 2025, at the age of 76 in Lethbridge, Alberta.
A Celebration of Pat’s life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 11:00 A.M.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
DAVID, Eunice DAVID EUNICE VIDA DAVID, beloved wife of the late Ken David, passed away peacefully in Lethbridge on Saturday, September 20th, 2025, at the age of 87 years.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, September 29th, at 11:00 A.M., at ST. AUGUSTINE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 411-11 St. S., Lethbridge, with Reverend Steve Bateman officiating.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
TOKAI, Shirley TOKAI SHIRLEY JOYCE TOKAI, of Lethbridge, AB, formally of Picture Butte, beloved wife of the late Joseph Tokai, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at the age of 87 years.
Shirley is survived by her children; Doug of Lethbridge, Brenda (Ray) of Lethbridge, Ron (Richelle) of Picture Butte, Brian (Darlene) of Lethbridge, Randy of Sorrento, BC, and Sandra of Picture Butte; as well as 14 grandchildren, eight great- grandchildren and two great- great-grandchildren. Shirley is also survived by her brother, Howard (Lana) Tonge; sister-in-law, Brigitte; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Shirley was predeceased by her husband Joseph, her son, Gary; grandson, Derek; son-in-law, Dan; parents, Bert and Tina; sisters, Donna, Sharon and Joan; brothers, Harold, Stewart and Dale.
A Celebration of life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 32 Street S, Lethbridge, on Friday, September 26, 2025 at 11:00 with Pat Siedlecki to officiate.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
PERSLEY, Dorene PERSLEY DORENE ANNA PERSLEY, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late William Persley, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Cedar Creek Adaptacare on Friday, September 19, 2025 at the age of 89 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
BATTY, Kent KENT BATTY 1953 ~ 2025 Mr. Kent Batty of Lethbridge, passed away in his home on Friday, September 19, 2025 at the age of 72 years.
As per Kent’s wishes, family and friends will remember him privately.
For those who wish, memorial donations in Kent’s name may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.
URBANCZYK, Edward URBANCZYK EDWARD PAWEL URBANCZYK, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Agnieszka Urbanczyk, passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at the age of 75 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
SAMESHIMA, Chris CHRIS SAMESHIMA 1951 ~ 2025 Mr. Chris Sameshima of Coaldale passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, September 21st, 2025, at the age of 74 years.
Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.
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