Wednesday, December 17, 2025
By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on December 17, 2025.
AUCOIN, Lois LOIS AUCOIN 1928 ~ 2025 Mrs. Lois Aucoin passed away in Lethbridge, surround by her loving family, on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at the age of 97.Lois will be lovingly remembered, and her life will be celebrated privately by family.
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BINNING, Leonard BINNING, LEONARD We are heartbroken to share that Leonard Binning passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on December 14th at the age of 60.
Leonard was a beloved husband to Debra; a devoted father to Brooke, Macaul (Travis), and Clarke (Mackenzie); a cherished grandpa to Ruby, Lucy, Molly, and Cooper; and a dear friend to many.
A funeral service will be held on December 19th at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2410 28 Street South.
You are invited to meet the family on Thursday, December 18th, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Salmon & Sons Funeral Home, or on Friday, December 19th, from 10:00-10:45 a.m. at the church.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca
BROWN, Dani Dani Brown 1959 – 2025 Dani LeeAnn Brown, beloved wife of Murray Brown, passed away unexpectedly near Scandia on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at the age of 66 years.
Dani is survived by her husband Murray; children Rory (Jenna) Brown, Rikki Lee (Daniel) Pillibeit, Michael (Damara) Brown and four grandsons, Ben, Luke, Holden and Jesse. She is also survived by her mother Norma Zobell, brother Monte (Laurie) Zobell, sisters Kelly (Orran) McMullen and Jody (James) Evanson and sister-in-law Donna Brown (Dave). She will be missed by numerous other extended family and friends.
She was predeceased by her father Burt William Zobell and by her in-laws, Donald and Verna Brown.
Dani was born to Burt and Norma (née Cook) Zobell in Magrath on December 9, 1959. She was raised in Magrath and Vauxhall, graduating from Vauxhall High School. She then went on to attend Lethbridge College where she received a certificate in rehabilitation. On November 8th, 1980, forty five years ago, Dani married Murray Donald Brown. The pair lived and raised their family on the Brown family farm in Vauxhall.
Before Dani became Gramma Dani, she was simply known as Mom. Her son Rory made her a mother, her daughter Rikki Lee made her a girl mom and Michael was her baby and always introduced as such. She was fiercely proud of her children and never missed an opportunity to share their stories. Dani showed up for every failure with a hug and encouragement and every success with a smile, applause and her camera close at hand. The countless photo albums she spent hundreds of hours creating are filled with proof that she was always there, even if she was often behind the lens, quietly making memories special.
Dani was the heart of her family, devoted, selfless and endlessly loving. Family was her greatest joy, especially her four grandchildren, Ben, Luke, Holden and Jesse. They were her world. She attended every hockey game, piano recital, dance recital and event, no matter how big or small. She was always babysitting, folding laundry, lending a hand and making life easier for those she loved. Her grandchildren knew without question how deeply Grandma Dani loved them.
A loving and supportive mother at home, Dani extended that same care far beyond her own family. She had a remarkable gift for knowing when someone needed a little extra effort, patience, or love. She was a second mom to many, from her children’s teammates to the kids Murray coached over the years. Known as Mrs. Brown in the school and community, she touched countless lives, often forming special bonds with students who needed just a little more. Even after her older children moved out, she found ways to keep a full house by becoming a billet mom for the Vauxhall Academy of Baseball.
Dani found joy in the simple things and taught others to do the same: family close by, good food in the oven, a treat in the cupboard, laughter around the table and an ice cold beer or a glass of red wine shared in good company. She appreciated sunsets and sunrises, blue skies and starry nights, comfortable jeans, a favorite t-shirt and a good jacket.
She was incredibly talented and generous with her gifts. Dani had a green thumb like no other. The farm was always immaculately kept, with rows of potatoes, carrots, pumpkins and tomatoes grown to share with friends and family. Her flower gardens overflowed with zinnias, petunias, pansies, cosmos and dahlias in every color. No one ever left her home hungry. Her cooking and baking were legendary, from home-cooked meals and fresh bread to Rice Krispie and puffed wheat squares, homemade cookies and her famous chocolates and caramels, carefully made and packaged to give away to neighbours, friends and family.
Dani also shared her creativity with her grandchildren, passing on her love of art, tradition and togetherness. Christmas was magical in her home, planned months in advance and filled with warmth, generosity, and love.
“Thank you, Mom, for giving so freely of your time and energy, for allowing your family and community to feel your love, and for the care you poured into everyone around you. Thank you for being our rock, our person and our example of what it means to give wholeheartedly. However you were known, Mom, Dani, Gramma Dani, Mrs. Brown, you were deeply loved, and you will be missed more than words can say.”
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, December 19, 2025 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
The burial service will be held prior to the funeral service at the Vauxhall Cemetery, corner of Township Road 131A and Highway 36, Vauxhall on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00 A.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Vauxhall Community Hall, 417 – 4 Street North, Vauxhall on Saturday, December 20, 2025 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 Dani’s name may be made directly to the Vauxhall Baseball Academy Society, Box 618, Vauxhall, Alberta T0K 2K0.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.
LAPIERRE, Shirley LAPIERRE (nee Styner/Marshall) SHIRLEY LYNN LAPIERRE, of Lethbridge, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at the age of 79 years.
Lovingly remembered by sons and grandchildren: Wade (Brooklyn, Dylan, & Katelynn); Corey (Deanna & Kadee); sister and brother-in-law, Dixie and Darcy; as well as nieces, a nephew, and cousins.
Shirley was predeceased by her Mom and Dad, Ethel and Dick; brother Ken; sister and brother-in-law, Lois and Ed, all of whom will be waiting for her with open arms.
We love you, Shirley. Forever in our hearts.
At Shirley’s request, no funeral service will take place.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
SALMON, Calvin “Cal” SALMON CALVIN ROBERT SALMON, beloved husband of the late Marilyn Joan (Sandusky) Salmon, passed away in his home on Monday, December 15, 2025 in Cardston, AB at the age of 90 years. Calvin is survived by his children Mark (Jannette), Karen (Wade), Cheryl (Pete), Colleen (Rod), Laura (Blake); 23 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren; five siblings, Max (Barbara) Salmon, Pat (Burton) Shields, Ralph (Judy) Salmon, Mel (Jean) Salmon, Barry (Carol) Salmon.
Cal is also predeceased by a sister, Joanne Anderson, brother-in-law, Rex Anderson, sister-in-law, Karen Salmon and granddaughter Tyra Anderson.
Friends may meet the family on Friday, December 19th, from 7:00 – 8:00 pm at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston, or at the Church on Saturday from 10:00 – 10:45 am, prior to the service.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Temple Street Chapel (355 3 St W, Cardston) on Saturday, December 20th, at 11:00 am. Interment will follow the service in the Cardston Cemetery.
To Watch the Service or send condolences please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca
AUCOIN, Andy ANDY AUCOIN 1945 ~ 2025 Mr. Andy Aucoin passed away peacefully with his loving daughters Lisa, Denise and Janet by his side at St. Michaels Palliative Care Centre on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the age of 80 years.
A Prayer Service will be held at 5:00pm on Friday, December 19, 2025, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4 ST. S, LETHBRIDGE, AB, with Deacon Jim Manzara presiding.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 12:00pm on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at ST. BASIL’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 604 13 ST. N, LETHBRIDGE, AB, with Father Santiago Torres presiding.
Andy and Veronica will be interred together at a private family event.
In lieu of flowers please consider making donations of gift cards to Good Samaritan’s Society – Park Meadows for their recreation programs in the care of Leslie Jastrau and Rita Fruson.
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BERGMAN, Melba BERGMAN Melba Joan Bergman (nee Dewsbery), beloved wife of the late Melvin Bergman, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025 at the age of 92 years.
A Funeral will be held on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Salmon and Sons Funeral Home, 433 Stubb Ross Road S. at the entrance to the Lethbridge Airport.
Friends are welcome to meet with the family on Monday, December 22, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at the funeral home.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca
FEIST, Cameron FEIST, CAMERON NEIL On December 15, 2025 Cam Feist of Lethbridge, Alberta passed away at the age of 77 years with his beloved wife and family by his side.
Cam will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 56 years, Diane; children Jodi (Theo) Eyckelhoff and Shawn (Joanne) Feist; 5 grandchildren: Sierra (Jared), Nathan, Cole, Kaylee, Travis; one great grandson Rhett (Cam’s little man) as well as his mother-in-law Norma Firth. He is also survived by a brother Philip (Marion), 2 sisters Janet Meier and Rhonda (Jim) Koester as well as numerous brothers and sisters- in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends.
He was predeceased by his parents Simon (Sam) and Mildred (Millie) Feist; Sister Patricia (Patsy) Havervold; father-in-law Edwin Firth; brother-in-law Philip Meier.
If friends so desire donations can be made directly to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada, Alberta and NWT Chapter: https://alzheimer.ca/ab/en
At Cam’s request, cremation will take place with no formal funeral services.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca
ZADAN, Nick Nick Zadan 1940 – 2025 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Nick Zadan announce his passing. Nick passed away at his home in Lethbridge of heart failure on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at the age of 85 years.
The Funeral Service will be held at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, December 19, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.
BLACK PLUME, Larry LARRY BLACK PLUME 1957 ~ 2025 Mr. Lawrence “Larry” Black Plume passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the age of 68 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.
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