All Obituaries

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Perry Benedict Iwaasa on June 3, 2021, at the age of 59, at the Calgary Foothills Hospital.  He is survived by his eternal companion of 25 years, Myrna (Atwood) Iwaasa, his children, Paige (Dawson) Fogen, Marshal Iwaasa (missing), Mark Yip, Danae Stone (Dave), Erin (Darcy) Hildebrandt, Kylee Stone (Ben), his grand-children Haylee and Atlas, his 14 year old faithful four-legged friend Mochii, his mother Miiko Iwaasa, 4 brothers and 18...

It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Guy Grubel. Guy is survived by his loving partner Diane Vanden Hoek and his pride, joy and best friend, son Derek Guy Grubel. Guy is also survived by his mother Carol Grubel, sister Sherry (John) Lang, sister Dawn (Dennis) Griffin, brother Darin Grubel, Derek’s mother Lesley Grubel and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews, and cousins. Guy was predeceased by his father Herb Grubel. At Guy’s request there...

Mr. Perry Wilson of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Desire Wilson passed away on May 21, 2021 at the age of 62 years. Perry was beloved father of Sheldon Wilson and Jessica (Ken) Albiston and grandfather to the joys of his life, his grandkids Taylor, Brooklyn and Brody.

Joseph Paul Dobbs passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021, at the age of 83. After several months of declining health while being graciously cared for at Edith Cavell Care home and a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease, Joseph died peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital with his beloved wife Maxine and their children by his side.  He is survived by Maxine, his loving wife of 56 years, his two children, Brian Dobbs of Lethbridge, and Lori (Dobbs) Ruziska, her husband Bill and...

It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Robert Louey on May 14th, 2021. Bob passed away at his home peacefully with his wife of 57 years by his side in Lethbridge, Alberta. Robert is survived by his wife Susan (Friesen) Louey, his four children Deborah Daub, Wanda Fleury (Wade), Warren Louey (Sharon), and Kevin Louey (Linda). Bobby was also graced with 8 grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren. Bobby is also survived by sisters, Irene Gareau, Laura Clay, and many nieces and...

Mr. Brett Lumley passed away at home on May 12, 2021. Brett is survived by his father Donald Lumley, his sister Shannon (Garnett Wood), brothers Kerry (Shelly), Hugh (Peggy), Kelly (Rae), and Wyatt (Billie) Lumley. Brett was predeceased by his mother Sylvia in 2010. A Celebration of Brett’s life will be held at a later date, to be announced.

Frank Wilkinson of Coalhurst passed away on April 28 at the age of 72 after a year long battle with lung cancer.  He will be missed by his wife Sylvia and his son Ryan (Lynda), their daughters Sarah and Sydney, his daughter Kellie (Jesse) Emerson, their daughter Riley, his sisters Doreen (Murray) Williams and Dianne Fergstad, and his many family members and friends. Frank established FRS Electric in Lethbridge over 40 years ago and built a successful electrical contractors...

Mr. Lane Johnstone passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at the age of 82 years, at the Coaldale Health Centre. We would like to thank the staff at the Sunny South Lodge as well as the Long Term Care nurses for the care and compassion they have given to Lane over the years.

Mr. Dennis Frank Payne of Lethbridge passed away peacefully, surrounded by his children, on April 25, 2021. Dennis was born on November 10, 1952 on a small homestead near Mountain View, Alberta. He was fortunate to call many places home during his sojourn on Earth, including Lethbridge, Cardston, Calgary, and Grande Prairie. He is survived by his 7 children: Avril Payne, Dustin (Elisabeth) Payne, Tiffany Doig, Bronwen (Dan) Howarth, Jessica (Shaun) Dowell, Jonathan Payne, and Heather (Ben)...

Mrs. Lorraine Martha Nickel, beloved wife of Peter J Nickel, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at the age of 78.  Besides her husband  of 61 years, Lorraine is survived by her children; LaRie (Andy) Wilson, Tammy Nickel (Rendy Shuya), Peter, and Dale (Heidi), daughter in law Shelley Nickel. Sisters; Valery Koenig and Sharon Wong, and sister-in- law Helen Nicholauson, nine grandchildren, and four great grandchildren, nieces and...