Tuesday, October 14, 2025

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on October 14, 2025.

STROMSMOE, Gladys

STROMSMOE GLADYS LORINE STROMSMOE, (née Rasmussen), beloved mother of Nyle (Vicki) Stromsmoe, Maureen (Chris) Alexandropoulos, and Clinton Stromsmoe, passed away at St. Therese Villa in Lethbridge on Monday, October 6, 2025 at the age of 94 years.
Also left to mourn her passing are her cherished grandchildren: Tara (Jon) Vande Griend, Susan Esau, Skyler (Rachel) Stromsmoe, Demitrius (Katie) Alexandropoulos, Laurel Alexandropoulos and Joshua (Jesse) Alexandropoulos; and great-grandchildren: Ava, Sadie, Ruby, & Ty Vande Griend, Grayson & Wren Esau, Jett & Knox Stromsmoe. She will also be deeply missed by her surviving sibling Dick Rasmussen, and sister-in-law Mary Rose, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
She was predeceased by her husband Jerome, two infant sons, Wyndel and Merle, parents, Richard and Minda Rasmussen and siblings: Lloyd, Helen, Ruth, Gordon, Violet, Walter, Margaret, and Carole.
Mom grew up on a farm in Orion, Alberta. She had a happy childhood in a loving family amid close neighbours and friends. School for Mom started close to home in the one room Barby School, where most of students were Rasmussens. When it closed, she was bused to Orion. Part of her high school was completed in Medicine Hat, and the remainder in Foremost. After teaching school for a year in the rural community of Pendant d’Orielle, she took a job at the General Store in Etzikom. It was there she met Jerome, marrying him in 1953. They spent their married life busy on the Stromsmoe farm just south of Etzikom. Mom enjoyed work, and you could often hear her whistling as she went about her day. Besides busy days spent milking cows, feeding chickens, sewing and baking, she found time to be very involved in the community. Sewing and baking were a joy to both her and others to whom she generously shared these treats with. Her home always had the welcoming smell of fresh bread or another delicious aroma. Her donuts were legendary.
After the death of Jerome, Mom found comfort in her grandchildren as well as a new career in working for Bow Island Home Care, which she did until retirement. She then discovered travel & enjoyed many trips with family and friends to places such as Egypt, Australia, Norway and Hawaii.
After a few bad falls, she spent the last 12 years in Lethbridge at St. Therese Villa, thinking every day of what she would like to bake that day. She was able to quilt for the first few years and spent hours at it.
A family Graveside Service will be held at the ETZIKOM CEMETERY on Saturday October 18, 2025 at 11:00 A.M.
A Funeral Service will be held at the ETZIKOM COMMUNITY HALL, Etzikom, AB, on Saturday October 18, 2025 at 2:00 P.M., with a luncheon to follow.
For those who wish, memorial donations in Gladys’ name may be made to the Etzikom Museum.

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PERSLEY, Dorene

PERSLEY DORENE ANNA PERSLEY, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late William Persley, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love on Friday, September 19, 2025 at the age of 89 years.
A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, October 17, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. with Deacon Jim Manzara officiating.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 – 12 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Santiago Torres celebrating.
Following the Funeral Mass, Dorene will be laid to rest in Mountain View Cemetery.

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BREWIN, Marjorie

MARJORIE BREWIN 1940 – 2025 Mrs. Marjorie Brewin of Calgary, Alberta passed away at the Foothills Country Hospice in Okotoks on September 30, 2025 at the age of 85 years. A celebration of her life will be held at the Highwood Golf and Country Club on Sunday, October 26th at 1:00 p.m.
Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funerals of High River 403-652-4242

KLEISSEN, Herman

HERMAN KLEISSEN 1949 ~ 2025 Mr. Herman Kleissen of Coaldale, beloved father of Nina van den Munckhof and Tessa Kleissen, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025 at 76 years of age.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00am on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at ST. BASIL’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 604 – 13 Street North, Lethbridge, Alberta with Father Santiago Torres, celebrant.
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FLEMING, Stuart

FLEMING STUART MATHIESON FLEMING of Lethbridge, AB, passed away at St. Michael’s Health Centre – Palliative Care Unit, on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the age of 59.
As per Stuart’s wishes, no funeral service will be held.

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KELLY, Allan

KELLY ALLAN KELLY of Lethbridge, AB, beloved husband of Jo Ann Kelly, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the age of 70 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.

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SALMON, Melvin

SALMON MELVIN THOMAS SALMON beloved husband of the late Patricia Salmon (née Coppieters) passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025, at the Raymond Health Centre at the age of 87.
Melvin is survived by his children: Lorelei Rose, Sharon (Stewart) Thompson, Todd (Kathy) Salmon and Nancy Churchill; 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
We would like to thank the many doctors, nurses and staff at the Raymond Health Centre as well as homecare staff, neighbours and friends in Raymond that cared for him over the years.
A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South Lethbridge, AB on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 11:00 A.M.
Melvin will be laid to rest in Mountain View Cemetery.

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KNOCH, Suzanne

KNOCH 1966-2025 We are heartbroken to share that our beautiful wife, mother, daughter, grandmother and friend, SUZANNE ELIZABETH KNOCH, has gone to be with the Lord.
Suzanne Elizabeth Knoch was born January 18, 1966 in Calgary and passed away October 9th, 2025 in the Calgary Foothills Hospital. She is predeceased by her father, Stephen Jermyn and survived by her mother, Eda Jermyn and brother, Robert Jermyn, as well as her husband, David Knoch (married 1994) and six children: Jeremiah (Shayla), Naomi (Kalen), Samuel, Selah (Washington), Joel and Isaiah Knoch.
The Celebration Life will be held at MARANATHA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, 260 McGill Blvd West, Lethbridge, AB on Friday, October 17, 2025 at 12:00 P.M., with lunch to follow.
For anyone who wants to pay their last respects – there will be an open casket viewing at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 7:00 P.M.

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STROUD, Maxwel “Max”

STROUD MAXWEL “MAX” GLEN STROUD, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Jacqueline Stroud, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at St. Therese Villa on Saturday, October 11th, 2025 at the age of 86 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.

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