Chris Mikalson

1949 - 2026

Sara Christine Mikalson, beloved wife of the late Ivan Mikalson, passed away peacefully in Lethbridge, with family by her side, on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at the age of 77 years.

Christine is survived by her loving daughters Rhonda (Wil) Klok of Barnwell and their family Kayden and Cole; Denise (Jason) Sadlemyer of Redcliff and their children Bradie (Theia) Jensen of Lethbridge and Shondie Jensen of Lethbridge. She will also be remembered by her honorary grandson Josh Lawlor of Spruce Grove; her special friend Dennis Severtson of Claresholm and his daughter Chelsea (Matt) of Calgary; sister-in-law Shawne Halvorson of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island; sister Dorothy (Tom) Larsen of Kelowna, British Columbia; sisters-in-law Marilee Halvorson of Raymond and Pauline Halvorson of Lethbridge; brother Bob (Marie) Halvorson of Lethbridge. She is also survived by Ivan’s family, sister-in-law Brenda (Terry) Rombough of Taber, sister-in-law Judy Mikalson of Wetaskiwin, brother-in-law Bill (Karen) Mikalson of Coaldale, sisters-in-law Agnes Mikalson of Bassano and Kim Mikalson of Redcliff as well as nineteen nieces and nine nephews including her special nieces Jamie and Sheridan (Serenity, Zane, Addilynn) Peirens.

She was predeceased by her Husband Ivan Mikalson, parents Peter and Sarah Halvorson (née White), infant son Peter Martin Mikalson; brothers Tony Halvorson and John Halvorson; Ivan’s parents Birger and Regina Mikalson (née Bendicson); Ivan’s brothers Wayne Mikalson, Gary Mikalson and Clarence Mikalson.

Chris was born in Lethbridge on July 4th, 1949 at the Galt Hospital, the third oldest of her siblings. She grew up in Raymond. On October 28, 1967, she married Ivan Mikalson in Coaldale.

After moving to Taber in 1976, she started working at O & R Irrigation as a bookkeeper. Upon the closing of the business, she went to work for Paradee Pontiac Buick until her retirement.

Many summers Chris could be found up at Dutch Creek camping, enjoying the wildlife and having fun with their summer community.

She loved her birds. At times we weren’t sure who was the boss her or them. She enjoyed doing Reiki and spiritualism was a big part of her daily life. She was a pretty accomplished artist her love was doing pet portraits.

Chris had a wonderful sense of humor, every visit was full of laughs. She will be dearly missed.

The Funeral Service will be held at the Heritage Inn, 4830 – 46 Avenue, Taber on Friday August 21, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. Private burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden. 

Those who are unable to attend and wish to view the service online may do so by visiting Chris’ obituary page on our website and clicking on the livestream link that will be available at 10:45 A.M. on Friday, August 21, 2026. Barring any technical difficulties, the livestream will begin at 11:00 A.M.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Chris’ name may be made directly to ALS Society of Alberta, 7874 - 10 Street NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8W1 or the Taber and District Health Foundation, 4326 - 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N9 www.tdhf.ca.