Friday, February 27, 2026

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on February 27, 2026.

LIZZI, Curt LIZZI Curt Lizzi, caring husband, father, nonno, son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 16th, 2026, after a hard-fought battle with Glioblastoma.
Born in Lethbridge, Alberta, the eldest of five siblings, he attended St. Mary’s Elementary School and later graduated from Catholic Central High School. Throughout his school years, he formed lasting friendships that remained strong for over 60 years.
Curt began his academic journey at Lakeland College before attending the University of Alberta, where he earned his degree in Geology. He started his career in the field he studied but soon discovered his true passion in the energy industry – specifically energy trading. Curt went on to build a long and successful career trading natural gas, later transitioning into business development. His work took him across the United States, where he spent many meaningful years in Dallas, Omaha, and Houston before ultimately returning home to Calgary.
It was back in Calgary where he met Leah, and together they built a beautiful life. They shared many passions, especially travel, embarking on worldwide adventures – first as a couple and later as a family after welcoming their twin boys, Erik and Marcus. In retirement, while raising the boys, Curt continued to pursue what he loved. On any given day, you would most likely find him enjoying the outdoors, reading books, listening to jazz records, or fixing bikes in the garage. Following one final move to Houston, the family returned home to Calgary in 2023 to spend cherished time with long-time friends and family.
A proud and loving father, Curt shared his children Mitch and Cara with Margot, and his twin sons Erik and Marcus with Leah. The mere mention of any of their names brought a smile to his face. Curt was an adventurer at heart and loved mountain biking, hiking, traveling, cooking, and exploring new hobbies – always eager to learn something new. He had an extraordinary gift for connecting with people. Curt loved meeting others and discovering their stories. His warmth, authenticity, and genuine curiosity made him a friend to all and a lasting presence in any room he entered.
Curt’s legacy lives on in his children, his family, and the countless people whose lives he enriched with his kindness, generosity, and curiosity. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered with love and gratitude.
Curt is survived by his loving family: his wife of 15 years, Leah Lizzi (nee Schuett); his children, Mitch (Cori), Cara (Jesse), Erik, and Marcus; his granddaughters, Paige and Ava; and his former wife, Margot Nesbitt. He is also survived by his mother, Joyce Lizzi; his siblings, Gail, Diane (Bruce), Mark (Patti), and Brenda (Keith); and countless nieces and nephews who will forever remember him with love. He was predeceased by his father, Reno Lizzi.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 11th at 12 PM at the Italian Cultural Centre, 1511 St Edward Blvd N, Lethbridge, AB.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating in Curt’s memory to the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada: https://www.braintumour.ca/ways-to-give/donate-now/, and/or the Foothills Country Hospice: https://fchs.givecloud.co/give

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GOODELL, Hazel HAZEL GOODELL 1942 ~ 2026 Mrs. Hazel Goodell of Lethbridge, beloved mother of Bonnie de Beaupre and Brenda Alkerton, passed away peacefully at St. Therese Villa on February 20, 2026, at the age of 84 years.
A come-and-go reception will be held at 2PM on Saturday May 9, 2026, at MARTIN BROTHERS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 610-4th Street South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4P3.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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MARSHALL-WEASEL MOCCASIN, Taylor TAYLOR MARSHALL -WEASEL MOCCASIN 2001 ~ 2026 Taylor Marshall-Weasel Moccasin, of Lethbridge, passed away at Guelph General Hospital on Friday, February 13, 2026, at the age of 24 years.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026, at ST. MARY’S IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Blood Reserve, AB, Ft. Roy Jayamaha.
Taylor will be laid to rest following the service at One Spot Cemetery, Blood Reserve, AB.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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BAILEY, Elizabeth “Betty” BAILEY ELIZABETH ‘BETTY’ JANE BAILEY passed away the evening of Friday, February 20th, 2026, the greatest teacher, and mother, any of us could have ever hoped for.
Betty is survived by her daughter Jennifer (Jason) deBoer and granddaughters Ceili and Bridget; and son Sean (Shanna) Bailey and grandsons Connor and Ryder. Betty will be greatly missed by her family.
Teaching was what you were put on this Earth to do, and you taught all of us so many things, proper grammar, spelling, the War of 1812, and even the Dewey Decimal system, when that was still around. You tried to teach me about patience and understanding, even when it seemed like that wasn’t possible. You taught Jenn how to clean her room and pick up her stuff, even if that took longer than it should have. And it wasn’t just us, you were an educator to all of our friends, to those that stuck around and to those that moved on. As well as all of your students, which if my rough math is close, is probably over sixteen thousand kids, all said and done. A lot of them loved you, a lot of them liked you, and I’m sure a few of them “hated” you, but that never mattered, you treated everyone the same, you treated them fair and with respect, and maybe that’s the most important lesson of all.
At Betty’s request, no funeral service will be held. A Celebration of Life will be held in the Summer.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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HORVATH, Boris HORVATH With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of BORIS CAROLUS HORVATH, beloved husband of Fern Ann Lys Horvath of Lethbridge, Alberta, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, January 30, 2026, at the age of 82.
A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, February 27, 2026 7:00 P.M. with Deacon Bruce Barnett officiating.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. MARTHA’S PARISH, 355 Columbia Blvd. West, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Valentine Suum Celebrating.
Boris will be laid to rest in Archmount Cemetery.
The Prayer Service, Funeral Mass and Graveside will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Boris’ obituary on the Cornerstone website.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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STEWART, Dewayn DEWAYN LAMONT “BUD” STEWART Dewayn Lamont “Bud” Stewart was born December 12, 1932 in Cardston, Alberta to Bert Floyd Stewart and Lena Rose Wheeler and passed away peacefully February 19, 2026 at home in Fort Macleod, Alberta at the age of 93. He was predeceased by his siblings, Bernice Faye Orcutt, Floyd Junior Stewart, Stanley Hugh Stewart and leaves to mourn his sister Dorothy Karen (Ron) Murphy.
During his lifetime Bud excelled in many ventures including 8 years service in the U.S. air force during the Korean War; aerial crop sprayer in Canada and the U.S.A.; rancher on both sides of the border, breaking land on the Blood Reserve; long-haul trucker.
Bud formed many friendships on the Blood Indian Reservation which resulted in him being honored with the Blackfoot name of Thunder Rider (English spelling) because of his pilot status. He once joked,”I guess I made a lot of noise flying my planes over the reserve.”
Bud, in his own words, has said, “I have raised 12 good children, have travelled and seen a lot of the world. I have sung and recited cowboy poetry on both sides of the border and been on TV and radio. I have been blessed to have people help me along life’s journey and have tried my best to help people along their path in life.”
The funeral service for Bud will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the Fort Macleod chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 643-20 St. Friends are invited to pay their respects to family from 10:00 – 10:45.
To send condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca

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ANDERSON, Gladys GLADYS ANDERSON 1935 ~ 2026 Gladys Anderson of Lethbridge passed away surrounded by family at Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at the age of 90 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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NORBY, Patricia PATRICIA MAE NORBY Beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026, at the Willow Creek Community Care Centre in Claresholm, Alberta, at the age of 98.
She was predeceased by her parents, Walter and Bessie Dobbin; her first husband, Ernest Rosvold; her son, Blair Rosvold; her sister Myrna and her husband Eddie Tayler as well as her sister Colleen, and her son Jeff Hall.
A memorial and celebration of Patricia’s life will be held on February 28 at 2:00 p.m. (MST) / 1:00 p.m. (PST) at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 4807 2A Street East, Claresholm, Alberta.
Photos, cherished memories and condolences may be shared at http://www.zentnerfuneralhomes.com 1-844-ZENTNER

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