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RONALD “RON” LAWRENCE HECK, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, surrounded by family on Friday, July 18, 2025 at the age of 83 years.

RICHARD EAVES “Alberta Slim”, of Coaldale, Alberta, beloved husband to Holly Eaves, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at the age of 78 years, after a courageous battle with cancer.

It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of RAYMOND DEWAYNE BLACKMER of Milk River, AB, who left us on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at the age of 80 years.  

ROBERT EDWARD “ED” DAGG, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Esther Dagg, passed away peacefully at St. Therese Villa on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at the age of 85 years. Ed was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather — a good and faithful man!

RUSSELL FRANKLIN SHAW, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Erma Shaw, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at the age of 86 years.  

February 1931 – July 2025 With sad, yet joyful hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our dear mother, Pastor RUBY MAY ANHELHER in the evening of Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at the wonderful age of 94 years.  

With broken hearts, the family of REGINALD “REG” WILLIAM CARTWRIGHT, our husband, father, grandfather and best friend, announce his peaceful passing at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, June 16, 2025 at the age of 83 years.

RITA ELIZABETH KAUPP, of Lethbridge, quietly and peacefully put on her Angel’s wings at the Chinook Regional Hospital, with family at her side on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at the age of 63 years.

RONALD “RON” KENNETH WOBICK, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the St. Michael’s Health Centre on Thursday May 8th, 2025, just shy of 91 years. With heavy hearts, we know that he is now free of pain and is at eternal rest.

ROBERT JOHN DESCHAMPS, of Lethbridge, AB, beloved husband of Sharon Deschamps, passed away suddenly at home on Friday, May 9, 2025 at the age of 61 years.