Wednesday, January 7, 2026
By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on January 7, 2026.
BROWN, Gerald BROWN Gerald Walter Brown, beloved husband of the late Deanna Brown, passed away in Lethbridge on Friday, December 19, 2025 at the age of 64 years.Gerald is survived by his two children; Danielle (Brock) Bodnar and Christopher Brown, six grandchildren; Haley Brown, Logan Bodnar, Brenden Bodnar, Kaesyn Brown, Lynden Brown and Aspynn Brown, two sisters; Carol (Clarence) Byma and Diana (John) Gerlitz; one brother; Jim (Sharon) Brown and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home, 703 – 13 St N. Lethbridge at 11:00 a.m.
To send condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca
NOWLIN, Everett “Evy” EVERETT “EVY” NOWLIN 1940 ~ 2025 Everett “Evy” Wayne Nowlin, of Lundbreck, Alberta, loving husband to Patricia Nowlin, passed away at the Pincher Creek Health Center on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the age of 85 years. He will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by his friends and family.
Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.
A Celebration of Evy’s Life will be held later this Spring.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.
ELI-WOLF TAIL, Allen ELI-WOLF TAIL Allen Dean Eli Wolf Tail, passed away on December 25, 2025 on Blood Reserve, Alberta at the age of 60 years.
A wake service will be held at AJ Mistaken Chief’s residence, Mountain View, Alberta on Thursday, January 8, 2026 from 5:00 pm – all night. A funeral service will be at Moses Lake Community Hall on Friday, January 9 at 11:00 am. Interment to follow at Eli Cemetery, Blood Reserve.
To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca
ZAJAC, Vicky VICKY ZAJAC 1949 – 2025 Victoria “Vicky” Zajac, of Lethbridge, loving wife of Jerry Zajac, passed away at Foothills Medical Centre on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the age of 76 years. Her life and memory will be cherished in the hearts of her friends and family.
Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.
Vicky will be privately remembered by her family.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.
NIKKEL, Gail GAIL NIKKEL 1953 – 2026 Gail Susan Nikkel, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Harvey Nikkel, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the age of 72 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.
DELORME, Bev BEV DELORME 1944 ~ 2026 Beverley Ann Delorme, of Lethbridge, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at the age of 81 years. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by those who knew her.
Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lethbridge and District Humane Society, or the Last Chance Cat Ranch.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.
ROCKWELL, Bruce ROCKWELL BRUCE GORDON ROCKWELL, of Lethbridge, beloved partner of Elsie Steven, and father to Alexandria and Rebecca, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, January 5, 2026 at the age of 75 years.
At Bruce’s request, no service will be held. Cremation entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
CROW CHIEF, Patrick CROW CHIEF PATRICK CROW CHIEF, Ii’ssoo, passed away on January 1, 2026 in Cardston, AB at the age of 72 years. The Wake Service will be held on Friday, January 9 from 6:00 – 11:00 pm at Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 10 at 11:00 am at Gladstone Hall. Interment will follow at St. Catherine’s Cemetery in Stand Off, AB.
To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca
BRUNEAU, Simone “Terry” BRUNEAU With deep sadness, we announce the sudden passing of SIMONE THERESE “TERRY” BRUNEAU (née Zook), of Lethbridge, at home on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at the age of 77 years.
Terry was a devoted wife to her husband, Roch Bruneau, and together they shared a life grounded in kindness, commitment, and mutual care. She was a loving and dedicated mother to her sons: Darren (Corina), Byron, and Nathan (Karla), and to her daughter, Rochelle Hines (Dustin). She was a proud and deeply cherished grandmother to Coby and Gabriel, and to Talus and Torsten, who brought her great joy.
Terry is survived by her brothers: Jim (Linda), Paul (Kim), and Brian (Barb) Zook, as well as her sister-in-law, Susan Zook, all of Lethbridge. She is also remembered with love by her nieces and nephews, who held a special place in her heart and shared many meaningful moments with her.
She was predeceased by her parents, Elvin and Betty Zook; her brother, Tom Zook; and her parents-in-law, Guy Roger and Antoinette “Toni” Bruneau.
Terry dedicated her professional life to education as an elementary school teacher. Teaching was more than a career to her; it was a calling. She approached her classroom with patience, gentleness, and genuine care, creating a space where children felt safe, supported, and encouraged to grow. A lifelong lover of books and an avid gardener, she believed deeply in nurturing curiosity, tending growth, and allowing each child to flourish in their own time. Her influence extended far beyond the classroom and remained with many long after they moved on.
Family was the true center of Terry’s world. She was thoughtful, nurturing, and quietly strong, always offering encouragement and love without hesitation. She cared selflessly for her aging mother and stood unwaveringly beside her husband. She took great pride in the lives of her children and grandchildren and followed their journeys closely, celebrating their milestones and achievements with sincere joy.
Terry was known for her kind heart, calm presence, and unwavering devotion to those she loved. She was a true confidante, listening empathetically and holding space for so many. Her legacy is one of compassion, service, and deep familial love. She will be profoundly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at ST. MARTHA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 355 Columbia Blvd. West, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Valentine Suum celebrating.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
PACK, Lambert “Murray” LAMBERT MURRAY PACK (November 28, 1936 – January 4, 2026 ) (Lambert) Murray Pack, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, at the age of 89.
Murray was born on November 28, 1936 in Sudbury, Ontario, to Myrza and Mabel Pack.
He married (Alice) Lavonne Shaw on October 11, 1957, and they were sealed for time and eternity at the Cardston, Alberta Temple on June 8, 2010. Their life adventure took them and the growing family to Salt Lake City and the University of Utah, for a degree in Electrical Engineering. Edmonton where he worked as an X-Ray tech and in management with Picker X-Ray for over 20 years before returning to farming and moving to Etna where he also started his own X-Ray Inspection service travelling across the province with Lavonne doing the invoicing from home. Murray and Lavonne moved back to Raymond building their present home in 2006, a homecoming to their shared childhood as proud members of the Raymond High School class of 1955.
Throughout his life, Murray was known for his great integrity, attention to detail, and focusing on completing the job before him the right way. When Murray determined he was going to do something, or accepted an assignment, it was going to be done and done to standard. That applied to Home Teaching, preparing for and attending the Temple, pouring a foundation, constructing a home or barn, wiring a house, certifying x-ray equipment, maintaining a car, planting trees on a bare acreage, installing sprinklers and pumps or preparing for a drive in the winter. And if a son, daughter or son in law showed up in the winter without a shovel, and proper emergency equipment in the vehicle…well that was not good.
Murray is survived by Lavonne; his children Kevin (Loren), Chauna (Rick), Darren (Cory) and Monte (Shaunlee); 13 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents Myrza and Mabel and brothers Alan and Dalen. He is also survived by brothers Ron, Gary, Devar and little sister Julie.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 9 at 2:00 p.m. in Raymond, Alberta, at the Westridge Chapel 221 North 400 West, Raymond. Interment will follow at Raymond Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to attend and celebrate a life well lived.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca
GOUW, Mary Mary Gouw
1951 – 2026
Mary Gouw, beloved wife of Bill Gouw, passed away in Taber on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at the age of 74 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber, on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 4:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 5009 – 48 Avenue, Taber, on Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Those who are unable to attend and wish to view the service online may do so by visiting Mary’s obituary page on our website and clicking on the livestream link that will be available at 10:45 A.M. on Monday, January 12, 2026. Barring any technical difficulties, the livestream will begin at 11:00 A.M.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.
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