Obituaries

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.

GUY DENIS VERVOORT passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the Chinook Regional Hospital with family by his side. Guy is predeceased by his first wife of 58 years, Wilma; by his parents Peter and Regina; brothers Gus, Louie, and Frank; and sisters Jean and Julian. 

Nov. 17, 1928 – May 28, 2025 IDA WINNIFRED GAFF (née Hedlund), of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Richard Gaff, passed away peacefully at the St. Michael’s Health Centre – Palliative Care Unit, on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at the age of 96 years.

NORBERT “NORBY” JACOB ZAJANCAUSKAS, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at Edith Cavell Care Centre, on Monday, May 26, 2025 at the age of 75 years.

GARRY JEROME GLASSER, a cherished husband, father, grandpa, great-grandad, brother and friend, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, with his beloved wife Norma by his side, on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at the age of 82 years.

KAREN JOYCE SMART, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Thomas Smart, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at the age of 86 years, after a fierce two-year battle with cancer. Her spirit was unyielding, marked by a tenacious drive to embrace every moment of life. 

PETER “PETE” NELSON SCHIKOWSKY, beloved partner of Michelle Tatel, passed away at home in Lethbridge, on Friday, May 2, 2025 at the age of 47 years.

It is with great sadness that the family of ALBERT HALLDORSON, announce his peaceful passing at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, May 1, 2025.

DOROTHY BARBARA KOMETZ (née Kurtz) of Lethbridge, AB, passed away peacefully at Good Samaritan Park Meadows on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the age of 90 years.

DONALD “DON” FRASER WHIMSTER passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27th, 2025, at the age of 56 years old.