Obituaries

VICTOR WILLIAM SMAILES, of Coaldale, beloved husband of Deanna Smailes, passed away at home on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at the age of 68 years.

FRANK HUSZAR finally took the last step in his dementia journey on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at St. Michael’s Health Centre, Lethbridge, Alberta at the age of 84.

It is with great sadness we announce that MORRIS HILLSTEAD passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at the age of 83 years. 

AL VAS, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Ev Vas, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 at the age of 66 years.

It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of MRS. BARBARA MOZGALA, who left us peacefully on Monday, February 9th, 2026 at the age of 77. Barbara was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose kindness, resilience, and unwavering love shaped the lives of all who knew her. 

BARRY LODERMEIER was born on February 11, 1954, in Lethbridge, Alberta, and passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, in Coutts, Alberta, one day shy of his 72nd birthday.

HELEN MARJORIE GUNN passed away peacefully at St. Therese Villa on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at the age of 85 years.

Loretta Pearl Simmill (née Slemko), beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and devoted friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at the Peter Lougheed Hospital in Calgary. She was 70 years old.

JOE RAFA, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Gina Rafa, was born February 23, 1953, and passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at the age of 72 years.

It is with deep sadness the family of LOTTE STEIN, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Ludwig Stein, announces her peaceful passing at Legacy Lodge on Monday, February 9, 2026 at the age of 94 years.