All Obituaries

Mrs. Helen Bader of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Erwin Bader, passed away at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at the age of 92 years.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta. With burial to follow in the Mountain View Cemetery.

For those who wish, memorial donations in Helen’s name may be made to the St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre.

     Mrs. Jo-Ann Elizabeth Houthuys of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Garry Houthuys, passed away at St. Michael’s Health Center on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the age of 84 years.

     Jo-Ann was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Her family moved to Toronto in 1946 and then settled in Pickering in 1947. Jo- Ann went on to graduate as a nurse in 1963 and worked at Toronto General Hospital. Jo-Ann met and married Garry in 1974 and welcomed her son Andrew in 1979.

     In 1983 Jo-Ann, Garry, and Andrew moved to Lethbridge. In 1987, Brandon joined the family. Jo-Ann went back to work in 1990 and put in over 20 years with Alberta Health Services.

     In retirement, Jo-Ann volunteered at many places including 10 Thousand Villages, Meals on Wheels, and the gift shop at Lethbridge Regional hospital. Jo-Ann found gratification in helping with the many initiatives at Park Meadows Church.

     Jo-Ann was a resilient woman, who loved gardening, travelling and enjoyed nature.

GONE BUT FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS.

     Jo-Ann is survived by her son Andrew (Laura); son Brandon; sister Irene (Raymond)

     Jo-Ann was predeceased by her parents John and Irene Porter.

     A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at PARK MEADOWS BAPTIST CHURCH, 2011 15 Ave N, Lethbridge, Alberta.

     For those who wish, donations may be made to Operation Smile Canada, https://operationsmile.ca/ , the Canadian Cancer Society, https://cancer.ca/en/ or the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation, https://crhfoundation.ca/content.php?p=home

Mr. Emil Knodel, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Karen Craig, passed away in his home on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at the age of 76 years.

Emil is survived by his daughters Amanda (Donivan) Hastings, Shannon (Dominik) Knodel; grandchildren Riley and Jeremiah Hastings.

A Celebration of Emil’s Life will be held at 1:00pm on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta.

Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.

Mr. Gordon Howard Kaupp of Warner, beloved husband of Mrs. Pamela Kaupp, passed away peacefully at Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the age of 68 years.

Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.

Ian Robin Wilson Kinnell passed away peacefully and gracefully on May 12, 2025.

Our hearts are filled with love and warm beautiful memories because of the efforts Ian (Dad) put into his and our lives. Born on June 18th, 1934, in Bexhill, Sussex England, Ian grew up as an only child to his mom Winifred and father Thomas. Family meant everything to him, so he dedicated his life to raising the best possible family unit. He was the most amazing husband and wonderful father. His love for travel and food saw him planning the next family vacation or event, usually on the heels of finishing up the previous one.

Ian and his loving wife Mary Ann (a nurse at Penticton Hospital) were married in Penticton in 1959, prompting a beautiful family. He is survived by Mary Ann and four children Greg (Robyn), Vicki (Dan), Glenn (Carrie), Geoff and his one grandson, Harrison.

Ian was educated in Victoria B.C where he earned his Chartered Accountant Degree in 1957. He moved from Edmonton to Lethbridge in 1963 where he joined Williams Tanner Bell Chartered Accountants (now KPMG) as a partner. He was awarded his FCA by the Alberta Institute of Chartered Accountants in 1994. He retired in 1995 to enjoy time with his golf buddies and be reunited with his old Kinsmen friends.

Besides serving numerous committees of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, he also served on the board of many local organizations including Lethbridge Pre School Services, Yate Memorial Theatre, Lethbridge Musical Theatre, McKillop United Church, Lethbridge Kinsmen Club, Lethbridge Swim Club, United Way, Canadian Cancer Society, University of Lethbridge Foundation, Southern Alberta Rehabilitation Society and the Lethbridge Community Foundation.

He will be joining his parents, granddaughter Sally, brother-in-law Andy, parent-in-laws, good friends and family members who have paved the way to greet him.

We would like to thank the Buffalo Grace Manor staff and beautiful residents who have graced all of our lives over the past two years.

Ian (Dad) will be greatly missed by us all.

There will be no funeral service at Ian’s request as the family will meet privately. In lieu of flowers the family invite you to do an act of kindness or charity for someone in need.

Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapel.

Mrs. Lisa Roberts, beloved wife of the late Mr. Howard Roberts passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the age of 53 years.

Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapel.

Mrs. Din Chow of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Mon On Chow, passed away in Calgary at the Rockyview General Hospital on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the age of 93 years.

Din is survived by her four children Dickson Chow (Fen), Lisa Lin (Victor), Kayton Chow (Lorraine) of Calgary, and Kit Sum Chow (Jason) of Lethbridge; six grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband Mon On Chow.

A Visitation will be held from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm, on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.

It is with sadness in our hearts, but thankful for all the love he has surrounded us with, we announce that it has pleased the Lord, at His time and in His way, to take out of our midst, my dearly beloved husband, our loving father, father in law, stepfather and Opa.

Jacob was born on January 29, 1937, in Terneuzen, the Netherlands. He married Wilhelmina Kolijn on May 20, 1959, and together they had 4 children: Nancy (Jan) Pannekoek, Frank Hubregtse, Marianne (Peter) Klok, Adrian (Sheri) Hubregtse, and 15 grandchildren. They moved to Canada with their children in 1985, where they farmed in the Fort Macleod area until his wife's passing in 1995.

He was remarried on Jan 30, 2002, to Hermina Oskam, and together they enjoyed 23 wonderful years of married life. He was a talented woodworker and made many beautiful wood creations.

Besides his dear wife, he deeply loved his children and adored his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The last few years they resided at the Bethesda care home, where he was lovingly cared for until his passing.

He will be deeply missed by his dearly beloved wife; his loving children and stepchildren; grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also left to mourn his passing are his brothers lzaäc Hubregste, Bram (Nel) Hubregtse; and sister-in-law Adrie Kolijn.

He was predeceased by his wife Wilhelmina; sister Corrie Overbeeke; stepson in law Henk-Jan Van Maanen; and many brothers and sisters-in- law.

Condolences will be held at 7:00 pm, on Monday, May 12, 2025, at the NETHERLANDS REFORMED CONGREGATION OF PICTURE BUTTE, 601, 3A STREET, Picture Butte, Alberta.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm, on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the NETHERLANDS REFORMED CONGREGATION OF PICTURE BUTTE, 601, 3A STREET, Picture Butte, Alberta, with Rev. H.D. den Hollander, officiating.

Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.

Mr. Wilfred Kobe of Lethbridge, Alberta, beloved husband of Mrs. Deborah Kobe, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Health Centre on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the age of 86 years.

A service will be held at a later date.

Mr. David Sheppard of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Jean Sheppard, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at the age of 88 years.

A Private family green burial will be held.

A Celebration of Dave’s Life will be held at a later date.

Edward “Mister” Hunt of Lethbridge, beloved son of Bernice and the late Alex Hunt Jr., passed away at home on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the age of 60 years.

Mister was born in Lethbridge on October 22, 1964, to Bernice and the late Alex Hunt Jr. He and his siblings were raised on the family farm and ranch in the Fort Whoop Up area on the Blood Reserve.

Mister is survived by his loving mom Bernice; brother Andrew; sisters Ada (Pete), Arlene (J R) and Sandra (Stoney); nieces Andrea (Jamison) and Savannah; nephews Waylon (Chantelle), Jeremy, Adam, Andrew Jr. (Tamara), Joshua, Jason (Bobbie), David (Nikki), Aaron, Matthew, Samuel, Luke and Chad; great nieces Lakeisha, Hayley, Sierra, Arianna, Aurora and Isabella; great nephews Malachi, Brody, Roman, Johnny, Jude and Sullivan.

He was predeceased by his dad, Alex; sisters Ida and Anne; brother Clarence; grandparents Sam Red Crow, George and Emma First Rider; grandfather Alec Hunt Sr; aunt Claudia Red Crow; uncles Keith Red Crow and Willie Hunt Sr.; cousins Keith Red Crow Jr, Wilbert Day Chief, Alvin Bull Calf, Alvin Bull Calf Jr, Willie Hunt Jr, Wilma Hunt, Lloyd Chief Calf; Patrick Hunt, Nora Hunt, Clara Hunt, Darlene Hunt. We apologize if we missed anyone.

A Wake will be held at 6:00 pm, on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the FIRST NATIONS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Cardston, Alberta.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am, on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the FIRST NATIONS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Cardston, Alberta.

Edward will be laid to rest next to his dad, brother and sister on the Hunt family plot.

Cornelius “Corey” Pauls, surrounded by the love of his family, was ushered peacefully to be with his Lord and Saviour on May 3, 2025, at the age of 96 years.

Born to Abram and Katherina Pauls, Corey’s younger days were spent enduring the hardships of rural life on the family farm near Grassy Lake. In 1950, Corey met Anne (nee Boschman), and they married in 1951. The young couple purchased the family farm where they raised their family. Corey also drove his school bus for Hudson School and Kinniburgh School and was recognized for 23 years of service during this time.  In 1974, Corey and Anne moved to Taber. Then, in 1982, they settled in Lethbridge, enjoying their retirement years.

Together Corey and Anne created wonderful memories, many with family and friends. They travelled throughout Canada and the United States spending many of their winters in Arizona. Being part of a musical family, he enjoyed playing piano, violin, banjo and mandolin. Corey was an avid fisherman, golfer, and skier. He was able to live independently until age 95. In his later years he enjoyed doing Word Searches, building jigsaw puzzles and going for coffee.

Corey is lovingly remembered by Rod (Dianne) Pauls, Sheryl (Eric) Dyck, Arnold (Shauna) Pauls; 5 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; his siblings and their spouses, David (Iris) Pauls, Ann Traber, Lydia (Alvin) Sawatsky, Janet Braun, sister-in-law Eva Pauls and many nieces and nephews.

Corey was predeceased by his parents; stepmother Helen; Anne, his loving wife of 64 years; brothers Abram, John, Peter; and sisters Katherine “Tina” Regehr, Margaret “Marge” Burwash and Helen “Lena” Boschman.

A devoted husband, father and grandfather, Corey had a great love for his family.  His commitment to his faith, his gentle spirit and his kind, generous nature will be missed by those who knew him. Though we mourn his passing, we are comforted by the memories of his love, his easy laugh and the example he set for us all. We will forever hold him in our hearts.

The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to Dr. Strank and the staff and caregivers at Extendicare Fairmont in Lethbridge. Their care and compassion were deeply appreciated.

Donations in Corey’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.