Thursday, March 19, 2026

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on March 19, 2026.

MYKYTIUK, Donna MYKYTIUK It is with great sadness that we announce that MRS. DONNA JOLAYNNE MYKYTIUK, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Edward Mykytiuk passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the age of 85 years.
Donna was born August 30, 1940, in Lethbridge. Donna took her elementary and high school education in Lethbridge, she excelled at math, typing and accounting and went on to become a business teacher. In the early years, she taught at Picture Butte High School and Lethbridge Collegiate Institute and in her later years, she moved to the Lethbridge Community College. Throughout her career, Donna loved interacting with students and often mentioned them in her post retirement years.
Donna is survived by her children, Blayne Thomas and Jill (Bruce) Cassidy; grandchildren, Brennan (Adrianna) Cassidy and Sarah Cassidy; brother Shane (Dianne) Porter; nephew Thomas Porter (Holly Dalton); niece Laura (Gabor) Bart; great-nephew Brandon Bart and great-niece Victoria Bart; as well dear friends, Ron (Twyla) Hleucka.
Besides her loving husband Ed, Donna was also predeceased by her parents, William and Lois Porter.
Our Mom, sister and grandma will be forever loved and cherished in our hearts. We will miss her deeply and continue to remember special times together. Donna was the happiest when surrounded by her family (even when we would be loud bunch and drive her crazy with teasing!). She particularly enjoyed camping with Ed and their friends, events at the Italian Canadian Club, outings with her brother (Timbits!!), doing puzzles and time with her son, daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren.
The family wishes to extend thanks to the Healthcare Staff at Good Samaritan Park Meadows Village for Mom’s care during her time there, and the staff at Garden View during her brief stay. Thank you to Dr. Cunningham for care the last few years and Dr. Koegler for care over many years as her family doctor.
There will be no formal funeral service. A private interment with immediate family only will be held.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer Society- Lethbridge #40, 1202 – 2nd Avenue South, Lethbridge AB, T1J 0E3.

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BLACK, David DAVID BLACK 1950 – 2026 Mr. David Black, of Milk River, loving husband of Jennifer Black, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 13, 2026, at the age of 75 years.
Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.
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KURJANCZYK, Josephine KURJANCZYK JOSEPHINE KURJANCZYK, of Lethbridge, AB, beloved wife of the late Arkadiusz Kurjanczyk, and mother of the late Barbara Szalynski and the late Edward Kurjanczyk, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Health Centre Long-Term Care on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the age of 93 years.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. BASIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 604 – 13 Street North, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:00PM with Father Luke Tran celebrating.
Following the Mass, Josephine will be laid to rest at Mountain View Cemetery.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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RENNING, Tabetha RENNING TABETHA DAWN RENNING, of Lethbridge, passed away suddenly at home on Monday, March 16, 2026 at the age of 51 years.
A Visitation will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2825 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB on Sunday, March 22, 2026 from 2:00 – 4:00pm.
A Celebration of Tabetha’s Life will be held in the near future, details to be announced when completed.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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VAN HIERDEN, Ryan RYAN VAN HIERDEN 1986 ~ 2026 We are devastated with the sudden passing of our dear son and brother, Mr. Ryan Hendrik Van Hierden at the age of 39 years. He was taken from us suddenly in a workplace accident near Waldheim, SK on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Ryan was born on October 19, 1986, Tracey and Rick’s oldest of three children. He grew up on the Van Hierden family dairy farm just outside of Fort Macleod, living there most of his life. When Ryan was 9 years old, his Dad suddenly passed away, and as the oldest sibling he often felt it was his responsibility to protect and take care of Rick and Brittany.
He went to school in Fort Macleod and graduated from F.P. Walshe in 2004. He then attended the University of Lethbridge and earned his Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology in 2012, while continuing to work on the dairy. To explore his curiosity, Ryan even took some Criminal Justice courses with Brittany, and wrote and passed the RCMP entrance exam for fun. Ryan liked to explore and be challenged academically.
Working alongside his mom, he managed the farm for many years, sometimes together with Brittany, but especially in later years, often taking care of the herd on his own.
In 2023, after the cows were sold, Ryan moved to Michigan for 2 years. Ryan always expressed his desire to watch major league sporting events in the Detroit area, cheering for the local teams.
In August of 2025 he moved to Saskatchewan and spent his time helping Tracey take care of Brittany who was battling cancer. Brittany was comforted knowing Ryan was living in her Rosthern home during this time, taking care of her much loved dog. His love and compassion for his sister as she fought and succumbed to her illness will always be remembered; Ryan spent many nights keeping Brittany company and attending to her needs so his Mom could rest.
Ryan will be remembered as exceptionally kind, somewhat quiet and introverted, but with a great sense of humor. Everyone will agree that if you knew Ryan, you liked him. He loved his family beyond measure, was proud of Rick and Brittany’s accomplishments, and was always willing to work hard to keep the farm going, milking twice a day for many years, rarely taking a break. Ryan enjoyed watching sports, curling, kicking back a beer with his friends and cousins, good food and his coffee.
Ryan recently started a new job in Rosthern, SK. He was well-liked and quickly known for his eagerness to learn, hard work, friendliness, and his characteristic big smile.
Ryan is survived by his mom Tracey, his brother Rick and Rick’s partner Kelly, his grandpa Mike Degenstein, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins to whom he was very special.
Ryan was predeceased by his dad Rick, his sister Brittany, his grandma Patricia Degenstein, Opa (Hendrik) Van Hierden, and Oma (Jenny) Van Hierden.
Ryan, you will be deeply missed and loved forever!
” … we do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him.” I Thessalonians 4:13-14 Condolences will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the UNIVERSITY DRIVE ALLIANCE CHURCH – 55 Columbia Blvd W, Lethbridge, Alberta.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the UNIVERSITY DRIVE ALLIANCE CHURCH.
Interment will follow at the FORT MACLEOD UNION CEMETERY – 3050 9th Avenue, Fort Macleod, Alberta.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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