Wednesday, December 3, 2025

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on December 3, 2025.

MCGRATH, Vance McGRATH VANCE ALEXANDER McGRATH, of Monarch, beloved husband of Brenda McGrath (née Lockmuller), passed away peacefully in the Fort Macleod Health Centre on Monday, December 1, 2025 at the age of 63 years, following a courageous battle with cancer.
A Celebration of Vance’s life will be announced in Spring 2026.

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

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CALLING LAST, Ernie “Pumpkin” CALLING LAST Ernie “Pumpkin” Calling Last, passed away on November 26, 2025 in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 63 years. A wake service will be at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston on Sunday December 7, 2025 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm. The Funeral service will be held at Moses Lake Community Hall, Blood Reserve on Monday, December 8, 2025 at 11:00 am. Interment to follow at Blood Band Cemetery, Blood Reserve.To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

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YOUNG, Susan SUSAN YOUNG 1957 ~ 2025 Susan Young, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of David Webb, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at the age of 68 years. She will be lovingly remembered by all those who knew her.
Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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BORAS, Michael MICHAEL FRANK BORAS 1938 ~ 2025 MICHAEL FRANK BORAS of Coaldale, Alberta, beloved husband of the late Helena Dorothy Boras, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Sunny South Lodge in Coaldale, AB on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the age of 87 years.
Dad was born on the farm near Raymond, Alberta March 12, 1938, fourth child of Angelo and Anika. His early years were spent on the farm in Raymond and later he moved to the farmstead just east of Coaldale, Alberta. He attended R.I. Baker School until grade 11 when he committed to working the family farm full-time. While attending school, Dad met the love of his life and future wife Dorothy. They were married in Coaldale June 4, 1966, and together raised 4 children. As their family grew, they enjoyed road trips to visit family and trips to Disneyland and the Okanagan. Mom and Dad enjoyed trips together, playing cards (especially crib), curling, and working in the yard. Curling was a big passion for Dad, winning many bonspiels and wowing everybody with his mastery of the stick. After the farm was sold, Dad continued to serve the farming community delivering fertilizer and helping many of his friends with harvest. In 1989, Mom and Dad built their retirement home in Coaldale, and he continued living there after Mom’s passing in 2004. Dad was forced to learn many household tasks. While never a gourmet chef, he managed to satisfy his appetite and always appreciated meals provided by others. Dad moved to Sunny South Lodge in 2021 where he was reunited with many of his old friends and made numerous new ones. His final months were challenging and the care he received at the Lodge was loving and compassionate. The staff often commented on how special Dad was and how much they enjoyed his salty sense of humour. Dad will be missed by many.
Michael will be lovingly remembered by his children and their families, daughter Judeth Boras and children Avalon (Quinton), Nicola (Dan), and Elexandra (Garrett); daughter Lorelei (Bill) Gridley and children Cody (Celeste), Christopher (Ashley), and Rebecca (Rhys); son Darren (Anthea) Boras and children Riley, Ailysh, and Shalyn (Alexandro); and daughter Donna Ramsum and children Sebastian, Aglician, and Gabrielle along with twelve great-grandchildren. Michael will also be lovingly remembered by his brother Ivan (Lydia) Boras, sister Helen (John deceased) Kovacs, brother-in-law Leo Rondeau and sister-in-law Deb Boras as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. Michael was predeceased by the love of his life Helena Dorothy, parents Angelo and Anika Boras, sisters Jane Boras and Eve Rondeau, brother George Boras, and nieces Gail and Dawn Boras.
Dad will be laid to rest beside Mom in a private graveside service Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Dad’s name to the Coaldale Granite Club, Sunny South Lodge or a charity of your choice.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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VANDENBERG, Gerald GERALD JOHN VANDENBERG December 25, 1973 – November 29, 2025 Gerald John Vandenberg, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Amanda Vandenberg, passed away suddenly at Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the age of 51 years.
Gerald is survived by his loving wife Amanda, his daughter Katie, sons Trevor and Nick; sisters Brenda Van Schothorst, Geraldine Van Esch, Evelyn Klok, and Petula Bloemert; and his brothers Henk, Rex, Elbert, and Tony.
Gerald was born in Picture Butte to Henry & Gerry Vandenberg. He attended Calvin Christian School before he began his 35+ year career as a truck driver. As a young man, Gerald participated in several hobbies including motocross, working with horses, and he enjoyed working on his family farm. He married his best friend, Amanda, in 2001 and started their family with the birth of their first son, Trevor. Soon after, Nick and then Katie were born.
Gerald enjoyed traveling and doing family activities like camping, boating, quadding, or anything with his kids. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Gerald is predeceased by his parents Henry & Gerry Vandenberg, brother-in-law Peter Klok, and sister Patricia Klok.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 5:00pm and 8:00pm on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 ST S, LETHBRIDGE.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am on Friday, December 5, 2025, at NOBLEFORD COMMUNITY HALL, 122 KIPP ST, NOBLEFORD, with Dr. Bruce Martin officiating.
Interment will follow at Archmount Cemetery.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who with to may make memorial donations in Gerald’s name directed to the Cardiac Wing at Lethbridge Regional Hospital.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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