JAMES “JIM” GERARD HEGEDES, beloved husband of Kathy Hegedes, of Lethbridge, AB, passed away with family by his side, at Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at the age of 65 years.

Jim was predeceased by his parents, Kalman and Regina Hegedes, his brother, Kalman Hegedes and his mother-in-law Phyllis.

He is survived by his loving wife, Kathy; their children, Eric (Nisali) and Allison (Coleton); and his cherished grandchildren, Beauden, Kindra, and Kalista. Jim is also survived by his brother, John (Cynthia), and their children, Anton and Karlo; his brother-in-law, Mike (Tracy), and their children, Bryce (Ashley), Lexi (Logan), and Tucker (Rebecca); Lexi and Logan’s children, Eleanor and Clara; and his brother-in-law, Tim and father-in-law George.

Jim was proud to have been born in Banff on April 8th, 1961. He spent his childhood years in Canmore before his family moved to Lethbridge, where he completed his education in Business Management, and met the love of his life. Jim began his career at the Lethbridge Correctional Centre in 1988 before a brief transfer to Medicine Hat. He married Kathy in 1989, and after building their first home, they returned to Lethbridge, where they raised their family. He dedicated 38 years to the Lethbridge Correctional Centre.

Jim was a devoted family man whose love for his family was at the center of everything he did. In his free time, he enjoyed golfing, pickleball, camping, and travelling. He also spent many years building homes with his father, helping with his son’s hockey team, building his income tax business and later working at Cornerstone and Lethbridge Toyota. Jim was known for his dry humour, generosity, and ability to make friends wherever he went.

Jim was protective, loyal, and deeply committed to his family. He led by example, instilling strong values and approaching life with dedication and pride. For the past nine years, he faced cancer with strength and courage. Anyone who knew Jim knew he always had a smile on his face and a joke to share. Jim leaves this life to be reunited with his family and Muffy. His memory will continue to inspire strength, kindness, and love.

A Memorial Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM with Deacon Jim Manzara officiating. For those unable to attend in person, the Memorial Service will be livestreamed and it may be viewed through Jim’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim’s memory to the Alberta Cancer Foundation at www.albertacancer.ca

 

To send a condolence, please visit www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

• Date : 2026-07-08
• Location : Lethbridge, Alberta