Obituaries

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.

CONNIE CROP EARED WOLF, of the Blood Reserve, beloved wife of Andy Crop Eared Wolf, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at the age of 71 years.

SHALENE KANESHA BLACK, beloved daughter of Roy and Geraldine Black, passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by family at Peter Lougheed Centre on Sunday, November 2, 2025 in Calgary, AB at the age of 32 years old.