Obituaries

GARY KEITH WARD Sr., of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Mary Ward, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, October 20, 2025 at the age of 93 years.

PAUL P. HOFER, beloved husband of the late Mary Hofer, passed away at the Plain View Colony – at home, on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the age of 95 years. 

WILMA JOYCE BARE SHIN BONE (HEALY) - Naatoyi Na’aa beloved wife of John (Staamiksosaahk - Bull Back Fat) passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at the Peter Lougheed Hospital in Calgary, AB on Sunday, October 12, 2025.

WILMA VRIESELAAR, of Coaldale and formerly of Chilliwack, BC, beloved wife of the late Ted Vrieselaar; cherished mother to Tammy (Brian) Trelenberg, Jason Vrieselaar, and Amanda (Martin-John “Charlie”) Slingerland; nana to Jaxson and Olivia; as well as step-nana to Christian (Jordin) and their daughter Raven, passed away peacefully at the Sunny South Lodge, in Coaldale, AB. on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at the age of 76 years. 

AGNES JEAN ALKERTON, beloved wife of Ken Alkerton, of Lethbridge, passed away in Lethbridge on Sunday, October 19th, 2025, at the age of 67 years.

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our mother, HELEN SMITH (née Szabo), of Lethbridge, AB, surrounded by her close loving family at Edith Cavell Care Centre on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at the age of 82 years.

LESLIE “LES” CARL ADAMS, of Lethbridge, beloved partner of Darlene Roan, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025 at the age of 62 years.

CATHY HANDLEY of Lethbridge, AB, beloved wife of Roger Handley, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the age of 75 years. 

DARLENE CAROLYN HEINITZ (née Hilderman), of Taber, Alberta, passed away peacefully at St. Theresa Villa in Lethbridge on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at the age of 76 years. 

DORENE ANNA PERSLEY, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late William Persley, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love on Friday, September 19, 2025 at the age of 89 years.