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. 

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Aloysius “Al” Vas, beloved husband of Evelyn, announces his passing in Lethbridge on Monday, February 9, 2026.

It is with great sadness we share the passing of our sister, aunt, great aunt and friend, LINDA SCHAFER at Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge, on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

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. 

DONALD JOHN RANDALL of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Donna (Triska), passed away peacefully, after a short battle with cancer, on Feb. 13,2026 at the age of 80. Don was born in Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire, UK on Feb. 2,1946. As a young lad he moved with his family to Maidenhead, Berkshire, UK. Don’s first job was with a mapping company in England.

It is with great sadness that we announce that MR. WILLIAM “BILL” THOMAS of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Sharon Thomas, passed away peacefully at St. Therese Villa on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at the age of 87 years.

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.