Friday, November 14, 2025

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on November 14, 2025.

BORN, Hartmut “Hart” HARTMUT R. BORN It is with sadness and heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our uncle Hart, step-father and grandfather “Grandpa Hart”.
Hart passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, at the age of 85 at the Chinook Regional Hospital after a lengthy battle with pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF).
He is survived by one of 3 sisters Helga Hopewell, of Axminster UK, his longtime friend and ex-wife Jean Nystrom and her family, as well as nieces and nephews from a previous marriage to Fay Whitford.
Hart wishes to express his most sincere gratitude to the management and Staff at the Pemmican Lodge which he called home for the past 4 years and to the Doctors and Staff at CHR for their love and care in preparation for his passing.
His wishes and requests that there be no formal Funeral or Celebration of Life. There will be an Interment at Mountain View Cemetery for family to attend at a later date.
Donations to the Lethbridge Food Bank or the Heart & Lung Foundation can be made in his memory.

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SPEAR CHIEF, Betty SPEAR CHIEF Betty Ann Spear Chief, beloved spouse to Kelvin Spear Chief, passed away on November 9, 2025 in Lethbridge, Alberta at the age of 60 years.
The wake service will be held at Old Agency Hall, Blood Reserve on Monday, November 17, 2025 from 5:00 – 11:00 pm. The Funeral service will also be held at Old Agency Hall on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 11:00 am. Interment to follow at St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Blood Reserve.
To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

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DOYLE, Dierdre DOYLE With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of DEIRDRE DOYLE, of Picture Butte, AB, beloved wife of the late Dr. James Doyle, at the Chinook Regional Hospital, surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
Deidre is survived by her children: Eoin (Shannon), Fionnuala, and Siona (Francis); and her grandchildren, Athena and Carsten. She is also survived by numerous relatives in Ireland; most notably Frank, Roger and Una Lee.
Deidre was born December 24th 1925 in Galway, Ireland to Patrick and Winifred (Una) Geraghty. She attended school at the Dominican Convent in Galway, before graduating with a B.Comm and Higher Diploma in Education from Galway University. She taught for four years before helping her father run the Bridge Mills in Galway. Deirdre married James Doyle in 1958 and upon her father’s passing in 1978, they emigrated to Canada, only to return to Ireland and emigrate to Canada a second time in 1977. They settled permanently in Picture Butte in 1981.
Deirdre had an absolute love of nature and painted many of the landscapes she so loved. She was an avid reader and loved travelling to Vancouver Island every summer. She was an active member of the CWL and St. Catherine’s Parish.
A Funeral Mass will be held at ST. CATHERINE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 762 Crescent Avenue, Picture Butte, AB, on Monday, November 17, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Iqbal Khurshid celebrating. For those unable to attend, a recording of the Funeral Mass will be available at a later date.
A private Family Interment will be held.

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

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BAPTISTA, Bosco BAPTISTA Our cherished dad, Bosco Baptista, beloved husband of Prisca, passed away peacefully at home in Lethbridge on Saturday, November 8, 2025.
Bosco is survived by Prisca and their children: Brenda (Graham) Walker of Calgary, Daphne (Luke) Sander of Lethbridge, and Savio (Christine) Baptista of Lethbridge; his beloved grandchildren: Iain (Rebecca), Sean, Aidan, and Declan Sander; Kira, Holly and Gavin Walker; and Allison, Emily, Lindsay and Xavier Baptista; and his first great-grandchild, Ronan Sander, who he was thrilled to cuddle this past Thanksgiving weekend. He is also survived by his sister Bertha (Bernardino) Luis, brother-in-law Stanley D’Souza, sister-in-law Philomena Baptista, brother-in-law Francis (Cybele) Noronha, sister-in-law Felicia Vas (John Amendt), sister-in-law Anita Desa; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and siblings: Ophilda, Auta, Simplicio (Annette), Bruno, and Alexio; brothers-in-law Eugene Vas and Joseph Desa; and niece Clarice.
Bosco was born in Eldoret, Kenya, in 1943, to Caetano Salvador Baptista and Ninfa Antonia da Conceicao Pacheco. His father’s work required moving the family every few years, but they eventually settled in Nairobi where Bosco met Prisca Noronha, whom he married in 1968. Their two daughters, Brenda and Daphne were born in Kenya. With the support of the K. N. Stewart family, who farmed near Cardston, AB, they immigrated to Canada in 1973. Their son, Savio, was born in Lethbridge, where Bosco and Prisca made their home. With the friendship and support of their new Stewart family, the family settled happily into their new lives. After working at Young, Parkyn, McNab Accounting, Bosco found a position as Assistant Secretary Treasurer at the Lethbridge Catholic School Division, until his retirement. Well-respected, his many accomplishments included writing a published centennial history book of the school division. Following retirement, he served three terms as a Trustee on the Catholic School Board.
Dad lived for his children and grandchildren. He played an active role in their faith journey and took a keen interest in their educational and athletic endeavours, often driving them to piano, sports, and other activities after feeding them Grandpa’s Famous Soup. He was a great listener who gave everyone the gift of his time. He was always thrilled when friends and family indulged his longstanding obsession with ABBA. Dad really enjoyed making people laugh with his quick wit and quirky humour. He kept his children and grandchildren laughing at his silly jokes and funny antics, especially while playing games like charades and Minute-to-Win-It.
Dad was well respected for his tremendous intelligence, unsurpassed general knowledge, incredible generosity (even with his beloved Kit Kats and Pineapple Fanta), and immense kindness. Our jovial, well-spoken, patient, and gentle dad will be sorely missed. As a humble man and devout Catholic, he passed away as peacefully as he lived. All of us who were blessed enough to be part of his life would have chosen his passing to be many years hence, but, in his easy going way, we are certain that he went happily to his Maker.
Dad had many causes that were close to his heart and to which he donated generously. We ask that in lieu of flowers, please donate to the Oblates of Mary Immaculate – Kenya Mission http://www.omilacombe.ca.
We love you, dad. Please keep looking out for us, until we meet again.
A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, November 21, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. with Francis and Lisa Noronha officiating.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at ST. MARTHA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 355 Columbia Blvd. West, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Valentine Suum celebrating. Both the Prayer Service and the Funeral Mass will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Bosco’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.
Following the Reception, Bosco will be laid to rest in Mountain View Cemetery.

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

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LEFFINGWELL, Darin DARIN LEFFINGWELL 1970 ~ 2025 Mr. Darin Edwin Leffingwell, of Pincher Creek, passed away in Pincher Creek on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the age of 55 years.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00PM on Sunday, November 16, 2025, MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL 610 4TH STREET S, LETHBRIDGE.
Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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PEDERSEN, Shirley Shirley Pedersen
1951 – 2025
Undeniably loved and loving wife, mom, and grandma, Shirley Ann Pedersen of Taber, took her final breath at St. Michael’s Health Centre in Lethbridge on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at the age of 74 years.
Dearly treasured and immeasurably cherished, Shirley was a person whose Evangelical Christian beliefs made her one to always put the care and feelings of others, whether family member or stranger, before herself. Along with that, her irresistible sense of humour, unending empathy and gregarious personality are traits commonly mentioned by anyone who encountered Shirley, as just a few of the innumerable reasons as to why she was so widely adored.
Shirley is survived by her husband Ken, son Martin Pedersen of Calgary (his daughter Lauren), daughter Mindy (Geoff) McHardy of Ottawa (their daughter Addison), along with many beloved siblings-in-law, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
She was predeceased by her grandson Connor McHardy.
Early next year, on what would’ve been her 75th birthday, a Celebration of Life for Shirley will be held at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Shirley’s name may be made directly to the Royal Canadian Legion, 5205 – 48 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1S8 (www.legion.ca).
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

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