Saturday, January 17, 2026
By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on January 17, 2026.
HENDRICKSON, Lawrence LAWRENCE HENDRICKSON 1935 ~ 2026 Lawrence Eugene Hendrickson, beloved husband of Lorraine Hendrickson of Medicine Hat, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospice on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the age of 90 years.Lawrence was born on March 8, 1935, to Einar and Ruth Hendrickson in Cabri, Saskatchewan. He and his sisters were raised in Pennant, Kyle and Swift Current.
Lawrence began his life long career as a plumber when he was a young man working for the Co-op and Waterman and Waterbury in Swift Current.
While tobogganing with friends, he met Lorraine Carnrike who became his wife on January 14, 1956. January 14, 2026, would have been their 70th wedding anniversary!
They began their life in Swift Current, and in 1961, they adopted their daughter, Lori followed by a son, Todd in 1964. With their family complete, they made a decision to move west to the mountains of BC, settling in Summerland, where they lived until 1978. While in Summerland, he started his own plumbing business, Lawrence’s Plumbing, as well as working for NOCA Dairies, in Penticton, in the warehouse shipping and receiving.
Eventually Lawrence and Lorraine moved to Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Swift Current and eventually back to Medicine Hat where they resided until his passing.
Lawrence and Lorraine enjoyed travelling as well and enjoyed a trip to Hawaii for their 25th Anniversary and a trip across eastern Canada on Via Rail.
Lawrence was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He enjoyed fishing, dancing and spending time with his grandchildren whenever possible.
Lawrence, Gramps, is lovingly remembered and missed by his wife, Lorraine; his son, Todd Hendrickson and his daughter Lois; his daughter, Lori (Peter) Sereda; grandchildren, Nicholas (Kristie) and their children, Westin, Montgomery and Beau; Nathan (Naomi); Nolan (Caylee) and their daughter, Isabella; and Nevin (Charlee); Sisters, Eleanor Knight and Iona Vanbocquestal; brother-in-law, George (Winnie) Carnrike and numerous nieces and nephews.
Lawrence was predeceased by his parents, Einar and Ruth; his sister and brothers-in-law, Phyllis and Omar Pedersen, Vivian and Lloyd Endicott, Larry Knight, Manny Vanbocquestal and Janice Hendrickson.
Everyone always said that mom and dad were the cutest couple and we will miss him and cherish all our many happy memories.
Many thanks to the staff at Meadowlands Retirement Home, Medicine Hat Hospital 4 West, St Joseph’s Hospice and Dr’s Kruger and Jani for their dedicated compassionate care that went above and beyond expected and we are forever grateful.
A private family service will take place at a later date in Swift Current. Lawrence will be laid to rest in the Swift Current Cemetery.
To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 2V6. Please call 1-866-526-2214 for further information.
LIPPA, Marie LIPPA MARIE EILEEN LIPPA (née Brown), aka GIGI, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at the age of 69 years.
She is survived by her children: Lisa Lippa (Kenny) of High River, and Randy Lippa (Richele) of Lethbridge; grandchildren: Dylan, Larissa, Alle, Zach, Trinity, Aisley, Khale, Seth and Sage; the absolute loves of her life, her great-grandchildren: Michael, Blake, Alex and Lance; as well as her brothers, Gerald and Bruce Brown, of Lethbridge.
A Celebration of life will be held at WESTMINSTER COMMUNITY HALL, 411 – 16 Street North, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, January 30, 2026 from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Attendees are asked to wear blue in memory of Marie.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
MARTIN, Ella ELLA ELSIE MARTIN 1935 ~ 2025 Ella Elsie Martin passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday, December 26, 2025. Her journey on this earth was marked by love, compassion, and an unwavering faith in God, and her absence has left an immeasurable void in the hearts of her family and friends. We ask that you remember her not for the burden of Alzheimer’s in her last years, but for her true nature and the beautiful impact it had on all those whose lives she touched.
Ella was born on January 3, 1935, in Eatonia, Saskatchewan to Tobias and Emilie Klein. She grew up on the family farm together with her cherished siblings: Anne, Helmut, Alfred, Alma, Hilda and Irvin. As a devoted Nurses’ Aide at the local hospital, she was known for her “magic touch” – especially with sick children. After exchanging 223 letters during a courtship of just over a year, she married the love of her life, Reverend Harold Martin, on June 20, 1956.
Ella dedicated her life to working side by side with Harold in a ministry that spanned 8 Lutheran congregations over 40 years. She volunteered with numerous organisations, served as church secretary and a team captain for the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen, taught Sunday School, initiated Women’s service groups, hosted social events, won awards for designing church banners, sang in the choir, and meticulously cleaned every inch of the church. Her creativity, organisation, gracious manner, and sense of humor together with her tireless work ethic, were skills for which she was admired. When asked for her most significant accomplishment, however, she wrote: “I gave birth to 2 wonderful daughters!” While Lori and Lynette grew up to appreciate many of Ella’s own hobbies of reading, camping, travelling, singing, and live theatre, their greatest gift was their mother’s boundless love, time, and guidance. In later years, Ella continued her support by amazing her grandchildren with her ability to create things from scratch, treating them to personalised adventures and thematic lunches, and babysitting with gentle joy.
Ella is survived by her daughters, Lorelle Cholka (David), Lynette Kostiuk (Raymond), grandchildren Tamara Kostiuk and Aleah Paterson (Scott), and great-grandchild Grayson Paterson. She was predeceased by her husband of 69 years, Harold, her parents and parents-in-law, 6 siblings, 4 brothers-in-law, and 2 sisters-in-law.
Believing that “whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s” (Romans 14:8), Ella now rests in the eternal grace of God.
Many thanks to those who helped to care for Ella during her illness: Dr. Walsh, Maggie Wall, Bonnie Quinn, Bridge Home Care, and the staff at Cedar Creek.
A Funeral Service will be held at 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.
Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, donations may be made to Christ Trinity Lutheran Church. (e transfer – christ.trinity2020@gmail.com).
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POMMEN, Margaret MARGARET BERYL POMMEN 1924 ~ 2025 Mrs. Margaret Pommen, beloved wife of the late Mr. Ed Pommen, passed away peacefully at St. Therese Villa on Thursday, December 18, 2025, a month shy of her 102 birthday.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 75 years, Edward; grandson Kevin Rasmussen and siblings Alice, Bertha, Albert and Oscar.
She is survived by her children Norma (Lenard) Rasmussen, Judy (William) Logan, Gordon (Diane) Pommen, Joan Pommen; grandchildren Craig, Karyn, Stacey, Jennifer, Courtney; 11 great-grandchildren as well as her siblings Jean, Louise, Alvin, Audrey, and Roy.
Margaret was born in Readlyn, Saskatchewan in 1924. She was the first born of 10 children of Anna and Thomas Clark. Even at an early age she was a great support to her parents as she helped raise her siblings and helped with all household chores. During the Depression it was not all work and no play. Margaret loved music and she learned to play the guitar and loved to dance. After moving to Raymond in 1940 she met Ed, and they married in 1941. While raising her own four children Margaret continued to remain very close with her siblings.
Farming life was very busy and in the early years there was no electricity and no indoor plumbing. Margaret helped in all aspects from milking cows, mending irrigation canvases, and baking and cooking meals for all the farm workers. She also was active in the Raymond United Church. Her generosity was noted and many lasting friendships were formed. Her children were her priority, and she encouraged them in all their endeavors. She was very proud of her family.
Margaret was also very creative. She became an accomplished seamstress and also knitted, crocheted, quilted and did ceramics. Everything was done to a high standard. Margaret excelled at recycling as she could find a second-hand use for almost everything. She welcomed anyone and everyone into her home, but she had a magical touch with young children, especially her grandchildren.
In 1983 Ed and Margaret bought a lot in Lethbridge. Margaret then designed the house they built which was a great accomplishment. She soon became involved in the community, enjoying clogging at the seniors’ centre and joining the Creative Fingers group at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. During this time, she also spent many hours looking after her aging mother.
Margaret had many roles during her long life, but the one that she consistently had from an early age was caregiver. She was thankful for her many God given talents and strove to share them and help others. Even when she moved to St. Therese Villa, she continued to help the other residents and participated in community projects. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
The family would like to thank the caregivers at St. Therese Villa for the exceptional care provided to our mother. She truly cherished each and every one of you.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet the family on Friday, January 23, 2026, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, 2406 – 11 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Therese Villa, or to a charity of one’s choice.
For those who wish to watch the service via livestream, please visit http://www.mbfunerals.com and go to Margaret’s obituary page.
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HYDE, Jonathan Jonathan Hyde 1948 ~ 2026 We would like to announce the passing of Jonathan Hyde of Coaldale, Alberta, on January 14, 2026.
A service will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00 am at the Mennonite Brethren Church in Coaldale (2114 18 Street, Coaldale) with Pastor Gary officiating.
To send condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca
FERGUSON, Suzanne “Susan” FERGUSON SUZANNE “SUSAN” ROBERTA FERGUSON, of Lethbridge, the beloved wife of the late Harold Ferguson, passed away in St. Michael’s Health Centre – Long Term Care on Tuesday, January 13th, 2026, at the age of 101 years.
Susan was born in Fenn Alberta on January 25, 1924, the fifth child of eight born to Charles and Anne-Marie Wilfort. Susan grew up on the family farm, milking cows starting at the young age of eight and riding horseback to attend school. She was a devoted daughter and sister within her close-knit family.
As an independent young adult, Susan worked at a bank and enjoyed the leisure activities of playing baseball and ice skating. In 1957, she met and married her husband Harold and moved to the town of Innisfree, where Harold ran the Innisfree Meat Market. Together, fulfilling her dream of having a family, they raised their five children.
Susan had a very strong faith in God. She was a very devoted wife and mother as well as an active member of the Catholic Women’s League and the Legion. Her love and passion for children inspired her to babysit in her home. She opened a Day Home when the family moved to Lethbridge in 1979. She continued to babysit and lovingly care for children until grandchildren began to arrive on the scene.
Grandma Susan’s was a favorite place for the grandkids to visit and she devoted many hours to joyfully looking after grandkids whenever she was needed. She was always quick to lend a helping hand to others and opened her home in her ‘grandmother’ years to adults who had mental health needs. It was also at this time that she joined the church choir and volunteered to sing at funerals.
Susan loved her children and her grandchildren deeply and said many prayers and rosaries for them. She was a shining example of great love and faith. She was a constant source of support, her encouragement and generosity inspiring her family to follow their passions and create careers with lasting impact.
At the age of 85, Susan moved to Sunrise Village, an assisted living facility. In 2018, she moved to long term care. Susan was well taken care of by her devoted children and the wonderful staff at St. Michaels Health Centre.
Susan loved to sing! She could frequently be heard singing many songs by heart to staff and fellow residents.
Susan leaves to mourn her loss, her sister Sister Jeanne Wilfort of Ste Sophie, Quebec. She leaves to mourn her five children: Len (Heather) Ferguson of Lethbridge and their kids Steven and Kara (Matthew) Mah and great grandkids Annalise and Hayden; Mary-Anne (Noel) Going and their kids Ryan (Alanna), Alissa (Matteus) and Shaelynn (Casey); Joanne Fletcher and her children Shaniah (Brett) Tamayose, Jessica, Clayton; John (Dawna) Ferguson and son Jesse (Teerin); Marguerite (Mark Barber) Ferguson and their daughter Sophia. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Susan was predeceased by her parents Charles and Anne-Marie Wilfort, her siblings: infant Charles (1916), Charlotte (1988), John (1996), Carlos (1999), Paul (2008), and Marie-Cecile (2016); her husband Harold (1993) and her stepson Brian (2005).
The family would like to send out a heartfelt gratitude to all of the individuals who provided Susan with such excellent care in her later years of life beginning at Sunrise Village to Sunny South in Coaldale to St. Michael’s Health Care Centre.
A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. with Deacon Bruce Barnett officiating.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. MARTHA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 355 Columbia Blvd. West, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Valentine Suum celebrating. Both the Prayer Service and Funeral Mass will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Susan’s obituary on the Cornerstone website at their respective times.
Following the Funeral Mass, Susan will be laid to rest in Mountain View Cemetery.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
BEVANS, Marjorie BEVANS MARJORIE LOIS (LARSON) (GERHART) BEVANS, beloved wife of the late Oscar Bevans and Edward Gerhart, passed away in Cardston, Alberta on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at the age of 94 years.
Left to mourn are her 10 step children; Brock (Diana) Bevans, Brent (Marjorie) Bevans, Marvin (Margaret) Bevans, Delbert (Maralon) Bevans, Terry -deceased (Kim) Foggin, Deland (Denise) Bevans, Tony (Teresa) Bevans, Jolayne (Mark) Hennessey, Gerald (Karen) Bevans, Joseph Many Fingers, 68 grandchildren, and many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Cardston Alberta West Stake Center on Tuesday, January 20th at Noon. Interment in the Cardston Cemetery.
To Watch the Service or send condolences please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca
PLATO, Robert ROBERT A. PLATO September 11, 1949 – January 15, 2026 Robert passed away peacefully at the age of 76. He is survived by his wife Carolyn, children Paul, Laurie (Gord), Terra (Jody), numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren and predeceased by his son Lane.
As per Robert’s request, a private family sevice will be held.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca
HUVENAARS, Adrian Adrian Huvenaars
1934 – 2026
Adrianus Wilhelmus Huvenaars, beloved husband of Wilma Huvenaars, passed away in Lethbridge on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at the age of 91 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber, on Monday, January 19, 2026 at 6:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 5009 – 48 Avenue, Taber, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 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.
HANEY, Peter PETER HANEY 1945 ~ 2026 Peter Haney of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Robin Haney, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at Chinook Regional Hospital at the age of 80 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced once completed.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.
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