ELLINGSON, Wallace

ELLINGSON WALLACE BERRY ELLINGSON passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at the age of 96 years.
Wally was born on September 10, 1929 at the Isolation Hospital in Lethbridge. He was raised on the family farm in Newlands District and later attended school there and at Nobleford High School.
Wally was predeceased by his parents, John and Anna; brothers: Hans, John and Floyd; sisters, Alma and Esther, his first wife Violet; second wife Joyce; son-in-law Richard; and son David.
Wally is survived by his children: Patricia and Jim, grandchildren: Levi, Dallas, Danny, Kim, Shelby and Madison; great-grandchildren: Layne, Michael and Aspyn; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Wally served in the RCAF for 23 years as an Airframe Technician. While in the service, he completed a Radio-TV course, which he put to good use when he retired. Wally also started up his own business- Ellingson’s Organ Service, which he ran for 26 years.
Wally was an avid camper, finally giving up the motorhome when he was 87 years old. He enjoyed listening to classical music and a glass of red wine.
Wally was a long-time member of the Legion, Norbridge Senior’s Centre and the Cardston Boat Club.
The family would like to thank Dr. Wong and the staff of the Dialysis Unit, as well as the staff of Edith Cavell Care Centre, where Wally resided since April of 2025.
A Celebration of life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, February 6, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. with Pat Siedlecki officiating. The Celebration will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Wally’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation (crhfoundation.ca) or the Kidney Foundation (kidney.ca)

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