April 21st, 2025

Obituaries

To send an obituary: Please email lhobits@lethbridgeherald.com. If you are submitting the obituary privately, we do require a picture of the death certificate. Please call 403-328-4433 if you have any questions.

THURSDAY, October 26th, 2017

CYRUS (RUSS) RALPH BECHTEL was born in Lethbridge, AB 27 January 1936 and passed away 12 October, 2017 at the Raymond Hospital, Raymond, AB, at the age of 81 years. He is suvived by a sister, Jackie Greeno as well as a daughter, Kimberly Magill and many truly dear friends whom he considered to be


WEDNESDAY, October 25th, 2017

SMITH 1924 – 2017 John T. Smith of Raymond, Alberta, beloved husband of Norma Litchfield Smith, passed away at the Raymond Health Centre on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at the age of 92 years. A Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, TAYLOR ST. CHAPEL – 221 N


Tuesday, October 24th, 2017

JOHN TERRANCE SMITH 1924 -2017 John T. Smith of Raymond, Alberta, beloved husband of Norma Litchfield Smith, passed away at the Raymond Health Centre on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at the age of 92 years. Details will be announced after arrangements are completed. To send condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca FINNERTY (1915-2017) ELSIE FINNERTY passed away


MONDAY, October 23, 2017

BURR MERNA DEONE OSLANSKI BURR, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital in the loving arms of her family, on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at the age of 68 years after a valiant battle with lung cancer and pneumonia. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 301 Main


SUNDAY, October 22, 2017

Lillian “Avis” Hunt 1927 – 2017 Mrs. Avis Hunt of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Cyril “Cy” Hunt, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at the age of 89 years. Family and Friends are invited to pay their respects between 5:00 and 6:00pm on Sunday, October 22,


SATURDAY, October 21, 2017

BURR MERNA DEONE OSLANSKI BURR, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital in the loving arms of her family, on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at the age of 68 years after a valiant battle with lung cancer and pneumonia. Merna was born on February 4, 1949 in Raymond, AB, to Gabriel and


FRIDAY, October 20, 2017

BLACK PLUME It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of RANDALL MORRIS BLACK PLUME, 52, on Thursday, October 12, 2017 in Lethbridge, AB after a valiant battle with Cancer. His devotion to his family, friends and his firm belief in our Creator supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace.


THURSDAY, October 19, 2017

Dirk Pool 1949 – 2017 Mr. Dirk Pool, born March 18, 1949, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather; an encourager and a strong man of faith. He will be missed by his 5 remaining siblings and joining his 5 siblings; 2


WEDNESDAY, October 18, 2017

BURR MERNA DEONE OSLANSKI BURR, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital in the loving arms of her family, on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at the age of 68 years after a valiant battle with lung cancer and pneumonia. Merna was born on February 4, 1949 in Raymond, AB, to Gabriel and


TUESDAY, October 17, 2017

ANDERSEN LEO ANDERSEN, beloved husband of Edith Andersen the mother of his children, of Picture Butte, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, October 9, 2017 at the age of 86 years. Relatives and friends are invited a Funeral Service that will take place at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive


MONDAY, October 16, 2017

ANDERSEN LEO ANDERSEN, beloved husband of Edith Andersen the mother of his children, of Picture Butte, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, October 9, 2017 at the age of 86 years. He is the loving father of Mads (Tracey) Andersen of Calgary, Peder Andersen of Calgary, Susan (Rick) Thomas of Calgary and