Thursday, April 2, 2026

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on April 2, 2026.

HOVEY, Leroy HOVEY, LEROY Celebration of Life Saturday, April 4, 2026 1:00pm to 3:00pm The Lethbridge Legion, 2019 – 4 Ave. South, Lethbridge Family & Friends are invited to share memories and honour his life. ~Troy Hovey

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RICKERT, Rosalia ROSALIA “ROSA” RICKERT 1933 ~ 2026 Rosalia (Rosa) Rickert of Coaldale, Alberta beloved wife of the late Johannes (John) Rickert, passed away peacefully with her children at her side at the Chinook Regional Hospital on March 24 at the age of 93.
Rosa was born in Koehler, Russia to Josef and Magdalena Macht. She and her family made the long arduous journey from Russia to Germany and then to Canada, arriving in the Coaldale area in 1953. Rosa’s fiancé John arrived shortly after and were married February 27, 1954.
In the beginning she worked doing farm labour, then at the Medalta Pottery in Medicine Hat and domestic jobs in Lethbridge. Later in her career she took on the job as caretaker at St. Joseph’s School in Coaldale until retirement. At this time she took on her best job looking after her grandchildren.
Rosa was a good seamstress making many of her young daughter’s clothes. She also enjoyed crocheting, gardening, baking and cooking. Later in life Rosa took up fishing, much to the chagrin of John, as she was a better fisher person. Rosa was a long-time member of the St. Ambrose Senior Church Choir and CWL. But her best enjoyment was attending the sporting and school events of her grandchildren. She also cherished spending time with family and extended family.
Rosa will be sadly missed by her children Gerry (Joan) Rickert, Irene (Scott) Heck, Reinhold Rickert, Josef Rickert; cherished grandchildren and great grandchildren; loving sister Lydia Franke; sister-in-law Johanna Macht; niece Elisabeth Vogel, along with many nieces and nephews in Canada and Germany.
She was predeceased by her parents Josef and Magdalena; brothers Emmanuel, Leo, Peter and Joseph; along with numerous in-laws.
Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held at 6:00pm on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00am on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1513 – 23 Avenue, Coaldale with Father Iqbal Khurshid, Celebrant.
Private interment in the Mountain View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation Cardiac Sciences Capital Campaign (chrfoundation.ca click on Donate and choose the “Cardiac Sciences Capital Campaign).
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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EAGLE BEAR, Nora EAGLE BEAR Nora Eagle Bear, passed away on March 30, 2026 in Cardston, Alberta at the age of 79 years.
A wake service will be at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Blood Reserve, Alberta on Monday April 6, 2026 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. The Funeral service will also be held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 11:00 am. Interment to follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery.
To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

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MCLEOD, Wendell McLEOD WENDELL LEE McLEOD, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Vera Mary McLeod, passed away peacefully at Good Samaritan West Highland Centre on Monday, March 30, 2026 at the age of 96 years.
He is the loving father of Jack Lee (Penny) McLeod of Lethbridge; and grandsons: Scott McLeod, Trevor (Angela) McLeod and Keith (Lacey) McLeod.
Cremation entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home. A Private Family Graveside will be held in Osoyoos, BC, where Wendell will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife, Vera.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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FICEK, Chancelor FICEK CHANCELOR RAY FICEK, of Lethbridge, AB, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026 at the age of 27 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced once completed.

To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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