Obituaries

THERESA HOPE SOICE, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Tony Berger, passed away peacefully, with her mother and son by her side, at Chinook Regional Hospital ICU at 1:35 A.M. on Monday, January 12, 2026 at the age of 58 years, due to complications from type A influenza with her mother and son by her side.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of WAYNE R D MARTIN on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at the age of 83 years.

MAY 25, 1943 - FEB 1, 2026 "Better then nothing, but thanks for asking" was the phrase Ron always said when anyone asked how he was. He was rough on the outside but he was a big teddy bear on the inside, however, he never let alot of people know that. He loved his family and would always give his best advice on things. Ron joined the navy at a young age and also worked for the Canadian Pacific Railway for many years.

BORIS CAROLUS HORVATH, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Fern Ann Lys Horvath, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, January 30, 2026 at the age of 82 years.

HUBERT (HUBERTUS) MARTIN OVERES, beloved husband of the late Marjorie Overes, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Health Centre – Palliative Care Unit on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at the age of 90 years.

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.

PHILIP MARIUS JORGENSEN, died Monday, January 26th, 2026 at the age of 91 years. He commends himself to God’s mercy alone, body and soul. He was the dear husband of his beloved, Irene, his partner and helper for 67 years. Together they raised four children: Jina, Michael, Gloria, and Mara; and enjoyed 7 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren with 2 on the way.

WALTRAUD “WALLY” ERIKA JENSEN, beloved wife of the late David Jensen, passed away peacefully at Buffalo Grace Manor on Monday, January 26, 2026 at the age of 91 years.

ROY LESLIE PENNINGTON, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Helen Pennington, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Good Samaritans West Highland Centre on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at the age of 92 years.

JERRIE LYNN PERLEY, of Milk River, AB, passed away peacefully at St. Therese Villa in Lethbridge, on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at the age of 83 years.