Obituaries

RICHARD MERLIN EAVES, of Coaldale, AB, beloved husband of Holly Eaves, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at the age of 78 years.

It is with profound sadness that the family of IRIS RICHARDSON announce her passing on May 17, 2025.

ELIZABETH “LIZ” SCHNEYDER, beloved wife of the late Johnny Schneyder, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday, June 13, 2025 at the age of 89 years.

After a courageous five-year battle with cancer fought with unwavering faith and strength, ANDREW PHILIP HAYWARD, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Lorissa Hayward and father to Leah, Kinsley and Aria, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at the age of 36 years. He was an inspiration to all who knew him.

MAXWELL WADSWORTH, of the Blood Reserve, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Wadsworth, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at the Fort Macleod Extendicare, on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at the age of 88 years.

ALYA SIOBHAN SELF, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary, on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at the age 15 years.  Alya will be deeply missed by her loving parents, Sherri and Robert Self and her furry best friend, Zara.

CHRIS TSHETTER, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Sharyl Tschetter and father of Travis Tschetter, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at the age of 72 years.

ED DAVIES, of Picture Butte, passed away peacefully at Piyami Place, surrounded by family and lots of love on Friday, June 20, 2025 at the age of 96 years.

BARBARA BIANCHI-THIELEN, also known as Grandma Barbie, aged 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the Milk River Health Centre.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother, CAROLINE ELIZABETH WIEST (née Trapp) of Lethbridge, Alberta. She was 82. Carol passed away gently in her sleep on Saturday, June 28, 2025 with her loving husband Clifford of nearly 57 years by her side, and with her son Craig, and daughter Cara nearby.