Obituaries

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lieutenant Colonel (Ret'd) John Stuckart, CD, on October 14, 2025, at the age of 70, in Kingston, Ontario. John passed away peacefully, following a swift but courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his wife Wendy, son Mike, and daughter Kayla.  

LYDIA MARY BRUNNER, of Lethbridge, AB, beloved wife of the late John Brunner, passed away at Buffalo Grace Manor on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the age of 93 years.  

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Allison Meabry at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, November 13th, 2025. 

Dorothy Sumiko Tomita, 92, passed away peacefully at Legacy Lodge on August 30, 2025, surrounded by love. Born into a life she filled with grace, devotion, and quiet strength, Dorothy’s 92 years were marked by her unwavering commitment to family and her gentle, generous spirit.

ERIK THOMAS MARTINUS DONKERSLOOT, of Coaldale, beloved husband of Jean Donkersloot, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at St. Michael’s Health Centre – Palliative Care Unit on Monday, November 17, 2025 at the age of 76 years.

It is with profound sadness that the family of Lynda Frank announces her passing. Lynda was called home unexpectedly, leaving a deep void in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

PATRICK WILLIAM GIBBONEY, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital with his beloved wife Norene by his side on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at the age of 77 years. 

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of ROBERT “BOB” EARL IVANCO, of Athabasca, AB, at St. Michael’s Health Centre in Lethbridge, on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at the age of 77 years.

SHARON ELIZA THOMAS, of Lethbridge, beloved daughter of Elaine Love, passed away peacefully at the St. Michael’s Health Centre – Palliative Care Unit on Friday, November 14, 2025 at the age of 65 years. 

With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of DEIRDRE DOYLE, of Picture Butte, AB, beloved wife of the late Dr. James Doyle, at the Chinook Regional Hospital, surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.