The University of Lethbridge expresses its deep condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Doug Pinder, who passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the age of 84.
Pinder was a friendly and familiar face in the ULethbridge weight room particularly and throughout Sport and Recreation, serving as a sessional instructor from 2000 through 2007 and then as a PSII instructor from 2008-2010, coaching swimming and supervising student teachers. A teacher by trade, he taught in both Granum and Fort Macleod and was renowned for the supportive relationships he developed with his students as well as his willingness to support extra curricular activities, including coaching many sports teams.
A Celebration of Doug’s life will be held at Cornerstone Funeral Home (2825 – 32 St. S.) on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 11 a.m. The University will lower its flag in his honour on that day.
For more, view a full obituary on this Cornerstone web page.
Contact:
Trevor Kenney | trevor.kenney@uleth.ca | cornerstonefuneralhome.com/obituaries/douglas-pinder