Friday, October 24, 2025
By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on October 24, 2025.
BLACK PLUME, Boyd BLACK PLUME Boyd Norman Black Plume “Big Indian”, passed away on October 9, 2025 in Cardston, Alberta at the age of 57 years.A candlelight service for Norman will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025 at 6:00 pm at Eric White Man Left’s residence. A two day wake service will be held at the Moses Lake Community Hall, Blood Reserve, Alberta on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 from 5:00 – 11:00 pm and then on Wednesday, October 29 from 1:00 – 11:00 pm. A funeral service will also be at Moses Lake Community Hall on Thursday, October 30 at 11:00 am. Interment to follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery, Blood Reserve.
To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca
BLACK RIDER, Stone BLACK RIDER It is with great sadness that the family of Stone Black Rider announce his passing on October 20, 2025, on the Blood Indian Reserve.
Candle Light Vigil – Friday, October 24, 2025 at the Late Alphonse Eagle Bear Residence, 6:00 pm. Wake Service – Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Gladstone Hall 5-10pm. Funeral Service – Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Gladstone Hall 11am. Interment – St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Blood Indian Reserve. Feast to follow Interment at the Gladstone Hall.
To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca
REYNARD, Kenneth REYNARD, Kenneth George May 14, 1945 ~ October 17, 2025 It is with great sadness the family of Kenneth Reynard announces his passing on Friday, October 17, 2025, at the age of 80 years after a continuous decline of his health.
Ken was born in Kenora, Ontario, on May 14, 1945. He is predeceased by his loving wife Bev; his parents, Joseph and Anne; brothers, Brian, Ed, Ray; sisters-in-law, Thelma Reynard and Margaret Dowswell; and brother-in-law, Donald Chartrand.
Left to cherish his memory are Ken’s son, Kevin and his wife Deborah; and his daughter, Nicole and her partner Sean Gerstenbuhler; his grandchildren, Kevin, Heather (Dimitri), Mathew, Hannah, Rowan, Preston, Elise, Ferris, Debora and Jeremy; and his great grand-daughter, Brinley; his sister, Joanne Norlen; and brother, Warren (Sharon) Reynard; as well as sisters-in-law Jeanne Chartrand and Joyce Reynard. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, family, friends, and of course, his beloved puppy, Abby.
Ken met the love of his life, Bev, at age 15, and after 6 years of courtship, they were married on May 21st, 1966. Ken worked at the local paper mill MANDO (Minnesota Ontario Pulp and Paper Company) which then changed names numerous times over time. During his career, he worked his way up to management and retired as a finishing floor supervisor. This gave him the opportunity to see some of the world (Finland, and parts of the US) to garner new techniques in the paper industry.
Ken loved working with his hands, especially woodworking. He built everything from a carport to Muskoka chairs to sheds to furniture. Always offering to help friends, neighbours, and family whenever possible. He never passed up the opportunity to lend his expertise with projects and many people have benefited from this. There are many pieces of furniture he built that can still be found in homes in Kenora.
Ken was never the same after the loss of his “Bride”, Bev. This was often how he referred to her throughout their 56 years of marriage. He missed her dearly and it was evident to all that visited him or spoke with him over the past few years. Now he is with her, and resting in peace.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude for all the support and kindness received over the past few years during Ken’s health struggles. We are especially grateful to his great-niece, Stephanie (Smith) Bryan and to his homecare support worker, Andrea.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Canadian Lung Association (www.lung.ca)
Condolences may be forwarded to http://www.evergreenfh.ca
WARD, Gary WARD GARY KEITH WARD Sr., of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Mary Ward, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, October 20, 2025 at the age of 93 years.
Gary is survived by his sister Joy Nisgard; daughter, Elizabeth (Michael Gaudet) and Liz’s family: Chad Dunn, Nicky Dunn and their family Kylee, Kyra, and Josh Dunn; son, Bob Ward (Jude Haller) and his family Catherine (John Stewart), Mackenize, and Brody; and son, Gary Ward (Michelle Elder) and their family Courtney (Jared Koch), Levi and Abigail, Brittany and Lindsay.
Gary was predeceased by his loving wife of 65 years who he loved and missed dearly since her passing in 2021. Gary was also predeceased by his son-in-law Gordon Wiggil, his brother-in-law John Nisgard, and his very special nephew Mike Schimanski.
Dad grew up in the Crowsnest Pass, Bellevue, AB. His favorite past time when he was young was hiking the trails in the mountains with his dog. As he grew older, he worked in the mines and the local bakery. Many don’t know this but there was a gang called the Night Riders who rode horses in Bellevue. Dad would tell us stories of his gang and the trouble they would get into with the law. We laugh now at those stories but eventually his mom sent him to live in Calgary to live with his aunt to get his away from the trouble. The Night Riders were well known in the Pass as trouble makers. As far as we know dad was the last member of the gang until his passing.
Dad met mom through family members who were pen pals. They eventually married in 1955 and recently, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary before mom passed away. After they were married, they lived in the Pass for a while but eventually work was hard to find so they moved to Calgary and then settled in Lethbridge. This is where dad eventually got on with the City of Lethbridge and drove city bus for 32 years, retiring in 1993. Over the years, they enjoyed camping and spending time with their children and grandchildren.
We would like to say a special thank you to Dr. Lagadin, the nurses and caregivers of Floor 4B at the Chinook Regional Hospital for their professional help with Dad. Their kindness, warmth, compassion, and manners were absolutely amazing.
As per Dad’s wishes, we will be having a private service. In dad’s memory, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society (cancer.ca)
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
FIRST CHARGER, Ikkinaapsii FIRST CHARGER IKKINAAPSII ROB FIRST CHARGER, of the Blood Reserve, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, surrounded by family on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at the age of 68 years.
A Wake will be held at THE GALT MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES, 502 – 1 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Sunday, November 2, 2025 from 7:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M.
A Funeral Service will be held at SENATOR GLADSTONE HALL, Blood Reserve, AB, on Monday, November 3, 2025 at 12:00 Noon with Wilton Goodstriker officiating. For those unable to attend in person, a recording of the Funeral Service will be available at a later date.
Following the Funeral Service, Rob will be laid to rest in Pioneer Cemetery, Blood Reserve, AB.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
QUINTON, Ruby QUINTON RUBY QUINTON, beloved wife of Keith Quinton, passed away in Cardston, Alberta on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at the age of 87 years.
Ruby and Keith were blessed with 6 children: Brenda (Jim) Beck, Nadine (Boyd) Leavitt, Rhonda (Ray) Smith, Teresa (deceased), Steven (Darilyn) Quinton and Kevin (Shelley) Quinton.
Funeral Services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, South Hill Chapel, Cardston on Saturday, October 25th, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Friends may meet the family from 9:00-9:45 a.m. prior to the service. Interment to follow at the Cardston Cemetery.
To Watch the Service or send condolences please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca
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