Obituaries

It is with profound sadness, yet gentle relief, that we announce the peaceful passing of BUZZ (DARRELL) CARPENTER, surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at the age of 72 years.

It is with deep sadness we announce that on October 31, 2025 Patrick (Pat) Johnston, loving and devoted husband of 56 years to his ‘Sweet Marie’, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Health Centre – Palliative Care Unit. He was born on July 25, 1945 in Galahad, Alberta to his parents Ralph & Clara Johnston.

RICHARD THOMPSON, of Shaughnessy, AB, beloved husband of Marie Thompson, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at the age of 83 years.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of ESTHER FAITH HAUGHTON, who passed away peacefully in Lethbridge, Alberta, on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the age of 86. 

With deep sorrow and heartfelt gratitude for a lifetime of cherished memories, the family of Mr. Hans (John) Braun of Coaldale, beloved husband of Mary Braun, announces his peaceful passing on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at the age of 101.  

ROGER GORDON ROMBOUGH, of Lethbridge, AB, beloved husband of the late Barbara Rombough, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on Saturday, November 1 2025, at the age of 78 years.  

SHIRLEY CAROL FOLKINS, wife of the late Howard Folkins, passed away peacefully at Cedar Creek Adaptacare on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at the age of 98 years.

COLEMAN MITCHELL HUGH GOODSTRIKER, of Lethbridge, AB, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at the age of 36 years.

He made us laugh, he made us proud, and he filled our hearts with love. It is with great love and sadness that the family of  Ikkinaapsii  (Gentle One), ROB FIRST CHARGER, announce his passing. Rob was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, whose laughter and humor brightened every gathering. 

STEPHEN “STEVE” ARTHUR GILLIES, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Marilyn Gillies, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Edith Cavell Care Centre on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at the age of 84 years, after a lengthy battle with bone marrow cancer.