Tuesday, January 13, 2026
By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on January 13, 2026.
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.
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ROTH, Brian BRIAN ALEXANDER ROTH January 12, 1956 – July 31, 2023 A prairie boy who loved the wind A life well lived – Remembered Forever in the hearts of family and friends.
HUBER, Pauline “Paula” HUBER PAULINE “PAULA” HUBER, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Peter Huber, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at the age of 95 years.
Pauline is survived by her daughter Elfriede (Wayne) Heighington, grandson Tim (Sheri-Lynn) Heighington, granddaughter Kathy Kremenik, grandson Ivan Heighington and seven great-grandchildren.
At Paula’s request, a private funeral service will be held.
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PENNINGTON, Roy PENNINGTON ROY LESLIE PENNINGTON, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Helen Pennington, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Good Samaritans West Highland Centre on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at the age of 92 years.
Roy is survived by his three daughters, one son and his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements to be announced once completed.
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TALLOW, Pauline TALLOW PAULINE TALLOW (Naato’kyaawayakiaa – Hits Two Times), of the Blood Reserve, beloved wife of the late Roy Tallow Sr, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, January 9, 2026 at the age of 83 years.
A Wake will be held at ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Blood Reserve, AB, on Friday, January 16, 2026 from 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
A Funeral Service will be held at ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 12:00 Noon with Reverend Jacquie Durand officiating.
Following the Funeral Service, Pauline will be laid to rest in St. Paul’s Cemetery on the Blood Reserve.
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GAUDET, Michael GAUDET It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of MICHAEL JOSEPH GAUDET on Monday, January 5, 2026, in Lethbridge Alberta at the age of 85.
Michael was a loving and devoted son, husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife, Diane (Lacey), his brother Paul (Beti), his children: Michael Sean (Catherine), Kevin (Maki) and Kathryn (Greg), and his grandchildren: Colton, Caleb, Jack, Georgia, Rachel, Gabriel, Madison, and James. His children’s character and accomplishments were an immense source of pride to him. He fully embraced the role of grandad and donned many a princess tiara and tutu to play with his granddaughters.
Michael was born in London, Ontario on May 11, 1940 to Jack Casey and Eilleen Casey (Knowles). Lieut. Casey died fighting for Canada in Normandy in June 1944, and Michael was adopted by his second father, Albert Walthen (Walt) Gaudet of Charlottetown, P.E.I., who served with the Royal Canadian Navy during the war. Mike loved Walt, but never forgot his first father and honoured his memory in his heart throughout his life. Michael followed in his fathers’ footsteps by serving as a Lieutenant in the Intelligence Corps of the Canadian Armed Force Reserve.
Mike was raised in Charlottetown with his three brothers, Patrick, Gage and Paul. He graduated from Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, which is where he met a vivacious red-headed beauty who, by playing hard to get, swept him off his feet. Diane and Michael were married in 1963, and promptly had three children, Michael Sean, Kevin and Kathryn.
Mike worked in the oil and gas industry, starting his career with Shell Oil in eastern Canadian and moving on to Petro-Canada in western Canada. His jobs saw him transferred between Halifax, Saint John, Pointe Claire, Charlottetown, Mississauga, Calgary, Regina, Lethbridge, and Sylvan Lake, some cities more than once. Mike and Diane retired in Lethbridge, where they lived near the Coulees.
Michael was an avid reader, enjoyed the Opera, was a fan of Luciano Pavarotti, was a skilled skeet and target-shooter, and was an aficionado of Cuban cigars and fine Scotch. He was a proud Shriner and honed his motorcycle-riding skills raising money for charity. He was a long-suffering fan of the Chicago Bears, and was thrilled when the Bears defeated the Patriots in Super Bowl XX in 1986.
“Old Blue Eyes” will be missed by all who knew him.
A service celebrating Mike’s life will be held in the summer of 2026 in Lethbridge.
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BERG, Eileen Eileen Berg
1940 – 2026
Eileen Rochelle Berg, passed away in Bow Island on Friday, January 9, 2026 at the age of 85 years.
Further information will follow once arrangements have been finalized.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.
NIKKEL, Gail GAIL NIKKEL 1953 – 2026 Gail Susan Nikkel (nee Sleightholm), born August 19, 1953, of Lethbridge, Alberta, passed away peacefully at the St. Michael’s Palliative Care Unit on January 3, 2026. She went to be with her Lord and Saviour at the age of 72 after a long battle with cancer.
A Celebration of Gail’s Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Pastor Gary Dupuis officiating.
For those who wish to watch the service via livestream, please visit http://www.mbfunerals.com and go to Gail’s obituary page.
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GIESBRECHT, William “Bill” WILLIAM “BILL” GIESBRECHT 1929 ~ 2025 Mr. William “Bill” Giesbrecht of Coaldale, beloved husband of Mrs. Elfriede Giesbrecht, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Coaldale Long Term Care on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the age of 96 years.
A Graveside Service will be held at 12:00pm on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the COALDALE MENNONITE CEMETERY, located just off of Highway 845 behind the Gem of the West Museum
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the COALDALE MENNONITE CHURCH, 2316 17 Street, Coaldale.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill’s memory to the Coaldale and District Handi-Ride Association Ltd, PO Box 463 Stn Main, Coaldale, AB T1M 1M5
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MARTIN, Ella ELLA MARTIN 1935 ~ 2025 Mrs. Ella Martin of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Pastor Harold Martin, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, December 26, 2025 at the age of 90 years.
A Funeral Service will be held on 11:00 am on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at CHRIST TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 416 12 St S, LETHBRIDGE, AB., with Pastor Olivier Ravelojaona officiating.
A Graveside Service will be held at ROYAL VIEW MEMORIAL CEMETERY following the Funeral Service.
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SCOTT, Helen HELEN SCOTT 1928 ~ 2026 Mrs. Helen Scott of Picture Butte, beloved wife of the late Mr. Gerald Scott, passed away peacefully at home at Piyami Place, on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the age of 97 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
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STELLA, Anna STELLA ANNA STELLA, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Tommaso Stella, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at the age of 73 years.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 – 12 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. with Father Kevin Tumback celebrating.
A private family Interment will be held.
In lieu of flowers and in memory of Anna, donations may be made to the Canadian Red Cross (redcross.ca)
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
GAFF, Richard GAFF RICHARD JOHN GAFF, beloved husband of the late Ida Winnifred Gaff, was born February 1, 1934 in Burnaby, BC, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Health Centre – Palliative Care Unit on Friday, January 9, 2026 at the age of 91 years.
Besides his wife, Ida, he was predeceased by his daughter-in-law Susan Fox Gaff, granddaughter Jenna Marie Gaff and grandson Richard Stattler.
Richard and Ida had three children: Donna Marie Stattler (David), Douglas Richard Gaff (Joanne), and Larry John Gaff (Susan Fox – deceased).
Richard served with the Royal Canadian Air Force for 25 years, as well as 14 years with the Safety Branch of Alberta Transportation.
At Richard’s request, no funeral will be held. Cremation entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
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