Obituaries

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of our loving mother, HEATHER ANNE DODDRIDGE, of Lethbridge, at the Chinook Regional Hospital surrounded by family, on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at the age of 80 years.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of RYAN SMITH, a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend. He battled addiction with strength, determination and support from those who loved him dearly but tragically, it took him from us too soon. In his passing, Ryan's legacy of giving lives on as he donated his organs, offering hope and a second chance at life to six fortunate individuals.

It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of SABINA SAZALSKI, beloved wife of Jim Sazalski, with family by her side, at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at the age of 69 years. 

DONALD "DON" BERNHART, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Joyce Colley, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at the age of 76 years.

JOAN FLORENCE BRAUN, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Ellsworth Braun, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at the age of 88 years.

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Shirley Sept of Lethbridge, on October 4, 2023 at the age of 78 years.

TONY VAN LEUKEN, beloved husband of the late Lorraine Van Leuken, passed away peacefully with family by his side at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday October 2, 2023 at the age of 90 years.

ANNELIESE CLAASSEN (née Thimm), beloved wife of the late Herbert Claassen, passed away peacefully at Edith Cavell Care Centre, on Monday, September 25, 2023 at the age of 91 years.

ANNE WESSELMAN (née Brunner), of Lethbridge, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital, on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at the age of 92 years.

EDWARD BRYMERSKI, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Irena Brymerski, passed away peacefully at Buffalo Grace Manor, on Friday, September 22, 2023 at the age of 96 years.