Obituaries

BRIAN LOUIS EDWARD SHOCKEY, affectionately known as "Boulder," passed away on Monday, April 8, 2025, in Lethbridge, Alberta, following a series of illnesses. Born on May 29, 1958, in Taber, Alberta, Brian lived a rich and multifaceted life marked by creativity, dedication, and love for his family and community.

MARGARET “JEAN” DIXON (née Calquhoun), of Lethbridge and formerly of Calgary, beloved wife of the late John Dixon, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at the age of 90 years.

MAX DAVIES, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Shirley Davies, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday May 28th, 2025 at the age of 85 years.

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.