Fonda (Nalder) Hanna

Fonda Nalder Hanna, beloved wife of the late Robert (Bob) Hanna of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Health Centre on May 8, 2026, at the age of 90 years.

She is also the loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother of:

Randy - Arlene and their son Kyle (Terri) and children Daelund (deceased), Danika (Kris), Jaelyse, Keara, Braylee, and Cyane; daughter Jodie McDonnell (Billy) and their children Dakota (Ashton) and Dylon; son Ryan (Kari) and their children Taylor and Braxton; daughter Kristin Magierowski and her children Paxton and Hayden; son Brennen (Stephanie) and their children Lexi and Jason.

Doug - Marianne and their daughter Laura Hayasaka and her children Rylie, Kiera, and James; son Mark (Mallory) and their children Claire, Kate, and Elaine; son Brandon (Natalie) and their children Clark, Elsie, Aiden, and Sean; son Logan (Michal).

Marvin - MaryAnn and their son Linden (Becca); daughter Ashley; son Devin (Naomi) and their children Connor and Rachael.

Karen - Robert Butler and their son Chase (Mindy) and their children Caroline, Gordon, Sadie, and Iyla; son Jordan; son Chance; son Caleb (fiancée Kaytie); daughter Kaylawnni (Zane) and daughter Jazzalynn.

She is also survived by her sister Carlene, sister-in-law Marge, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Robert (Bob) Hanna; brothers Theron, Gordon, and Gene; and sisters Euvada and Velda.

Fonda, the youngest of seven children, was born at home in Raymond on September 28, 1935, to Roy and Verona Nalder. The family later moved to Picture Butte, where she was valedictorian of her graduating class. She met Bob, and they were married on August 5, 1953. She then moved to the Hanna family farm in Diamond City.

Fonda was always busy doing something. For many years, she worked weighing beets at the sugar factory in Picture Butte until it closed. She also spent many years cleaning the church in Diamond City. She dedicated many hardworking years as a teacher’s aide at Dorothy Dalgliesh Elementary School in Picture Butte, where she touched the lives of many students. Simultaneously with these work endeavours, she was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and spent countless hours helping others in Diamond City, Lethbridge, and at the temple in Cardston.

A favourite hobby of hers was covering hangers with yarn. Several family members’ closets are filled with these precious labours of love. Even in her later years, when she was not as agile as she once had been, she spent much of her time crocheting afghans, some for family and many more for donation to different organizations. Recently, she had also been learning to speak Spanish.

At Fonda’s request, there will be no funeral service. A private family viewing and burial will be held.

She will be deeply missed.

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