Recent obituaries published in the Lethbridge Herald and through local funeral homes for the week of April 26 to May 1, 2026, include several long-time residents and community members. Recent Death Notices (April 27 – May 1, 2026)The following notices have been finalized and shared via the Herald and local service providers:Helena “Lena” Vredegoor: Passed away on April 29, 2026. (Cornerstone Funeral Home) Iris Marlene Marie Ulriksen (84): Passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026, after a battle with dementia. (Southland Funeral Chapel) Irene Constance Bourassa: Passed away on April 28, 2026. (Cornerstone Funeral Home) Harvey Ralph Pepneck (67): Passed away in Lethbridge on April 26, 2026. Beloved husband of Kathy Pepneck. (Southland Funeral Chapel) Otto Piekema: Passed away on April 27, 2026. (Cornerstone Funeral Home) Sheryl Joanne Bartlett: Passed away on April 27, 2026. (Cornerstone Funeral Home) Lorraine Theresa Catherine Sander: Passed away on April 27, 2026. (Cornerstone Funeral Home) Brian Curtus Kondor: Passed away on April 27, 2026. (Cornerstone Funeral Home) Lynne Williamson: Passed away on April 27, 2026. (Cornerstone Funeral Home) Jean Mary Suurd: Passed away on April 26, 2026. (Cornerstone Funeral Home) Notices from Late April 2026James “Jim” Bremner (60): Passed away on April 21 after a courageous battle. He was a well-known figure in the local community. Wayne Delbert Cook (76): A resident of Lethbridge and husband to Lawana Plume; he passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026. Dagmar Amalie Sokownin (99): Passed away at Legacy Lodge on April 18, 2026. Funeral arrangements are being coordinated this week. Yoland “Yo” Mae Urquhart (83): Passed away on April 18. A celebration of her well-lived life was noted in recent publications. Where to Find Full TributesFor complete life stories, funeral times, and digital guestbooks, you can visit these primary local sources:Lethbridge Herald (LethbridgeHerald.com): The official “Obituaries” section contains the formal newspaper listings.Cornerstone Funeral Home: Often handles many of the city’s largest services and maintains an up-to-date online registry.Salmon and Sons Funeral Home: Another primary source for local and traditional LDS community notices.Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels: A long-standing provider in Lethbridge with detailed online obituaries.Lethbridge News Now: Frequently aggregates major death notices and community memorial announcements.Verification Tip: If a specific name is missing, it may be because the family is waiting for a specific weekend to publish or is holding a private service. Search results for the Herald are typically updated daily around 10:00 AM.

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