Obituaries

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.

GEORGE MANN, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Nellie Mann, passed away peacefully at Park Meadows Good Samaritans Society on Monday, September 15, 2025 at the age of 94 years. 

STEPHEN “STEVE” ARTHUR GILLIES, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Marilyn Gillies, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Edith Cavell Care Centre on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at the age of 84 years, after a lengthy battle with bone marrow cancer.

CATHERINE “TONI” ANTOINETTE TOMPKINS passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at the remarkable age of 102 years.

SHARON ROSE OLIVER, beloved wife of Brian Oliver and mother to Rhonda and Renae, passed away peacefully after bravely battling cancer on Tuesday, October 14th 2025.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of ALLAN GEORGE KELLY at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the age of 70 years.

MIKE STEVENS, of Lethbridge, AB, beloved husband of Cathy Stevens, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at St. Michael Health Centre – Palliative Care Unit, on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the age of 74 years.

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. 

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.