Obituaries

GEETA DHAKAL, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Madhu Dhakal, passed away at the St. Michael's Health Centre - Palliative Care Unit, on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at the age of 77 years.

MARY MALESZA, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Walter Malesza, passed away in Lethbridge on Monday, January 26, 2026 at the age of 98 years.

CHERYL ANNE BEARD, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Robert Beard, passed away peacefully at Edith Cavell Care Centre on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at the age of 79 years.

EDWARD RALPH GRINNELL passed away when his heart beat it’s last, in the comfort of his own home on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

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.

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.