All Obituaries

It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of ROY HYRUM PILLING, loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and grandpa. Roy passed away peacefully on November 17, 2021. He is survived by his two brothers Heber (Florence) and Glen. Dad always said we are a family, and all his children include: Jennie, Lori, Tena, Tex, Jason, Debra Lyn, Clifford, Richard, Rudy, Casey, Vincent, Sheldon, Shane, Bobbi Rae (passed), and Darolyne. He will be dearly missed by his many grandchildren and...

With every call our family receives we hear the impact of the ready smile and the mischievous twinkle in our dad’s blue eyes. Dan passed peacefully in the wee hours of November 6th to join his wife Gerry and daughter Danita who passed before him. We imagine the love in the crowd awaiting him that includes his parents, sisters, and a whole lot of dogs, each one in his opinion ‘the very best dog’. Dan was born in Whiskey Gap, Alberta and grew up on the family farm in Del...

Florence (Kim) Norsworthy passed away Friday, October 22, 2021. Kim was born in Ingersoll, Ontario on September 7, 1952 to parents Ivan and “Nellie” Young. She was beloved partner of Terry Norsworthy, cherished Mom to Suzanne (Lawrence) Fraser and Terri Anne (Troy) Pfeiffer, adored Nana to grandchildren Kyle (Leah) Pfeiffer, Mackenzie (Kevin) Logan, Skyler Deuschle and great granddaughters Emmie and Evie Logan. Kim was an incredibly gifted seamstress and shared her...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved, Darlene Rose Smith (nee Huisman) on October 17, 2021, at the age of 79 years. Darlene is survived by her loving and devoted partner and husband of 41 years, Rick; 3 children and their families; daughter Michelle (Dana) Lee, grandchildren Brittany (Neal) Sunderland, Jesse (Kelly), Alyssa (Trevor) Maskey, daughter Roxanne (George) Dalton, grandchildren Braden, Kyle (Jessica); son Darren Collins, grandchildren Keiyvan...

It is with great sadness and broken hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Simone Yvette MacNeil. Simone MacNeil was born August 26, 1969, in Red Deer, Alberta. She is survived by her husband Kelvin Kellar, mother Eileen MacNeil; her two loving sons, Jessy and Justin MacNeil; brothers and sister Donnie, Randy, Heather and Cory MacNeil. Her parents in law Ronnie and Gayle; extended family Margaret, Gladys, Jean, Kyle, Lisa, Brian, Casey, Charlie, Mason, Robyn, Natasha, Brett,...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear father, Rolf Peter Thoma, October 2nd, 2021 in Lethbridge. Rolf was predeceased by his loving wife Donalda Jean in 2014 and his daughter Lyla in, 1982. Rolf was born in Germany (Mother Anna Maria and Father Willie Thoma). He spent much of his childhood in Sumatra, Japan, Germany and Austria. He experienced WWII as a 7-year guest of Japan where he learned to speak fluent Japanese and although he suffered the atrocities of war,...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mom, grandma, sister, auntie, “coach” and teacher; Jackie Lyn Sawa, at the young age of 72 years old. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Center on Sunday, September 26, 2021 after a short battle with cancer. Jackie was the daughter of the late Jack and Sybil Williamson. She was born in Lethbridge and raised within the surrounding area. Jackie’s...

Eva Josephine Goodman, 82, beloved wife of Brad Goodman, Lethbridge, AB passed away peacefully on September 22 surrounded by her loving family. Eva was born in Mozart, Saskatchewan, to parents Jim & Olga Bjornson, and loved being a big sister to twin brothers Garth & Gary. In 1958 she met Brad, and they were wed three years later, on December 27, 1961. Brad 'n' Eva were inseparable for nearly 60 years.  They had 2 boys, Jim & Donn (Ashley) and a very special...

Grandson Jesse:  I wrote this tribute and summary of Gpa Don Frantz's life. I sure miss him! But truly rejoicing for him!   My grandpa was an amazing man. He was born in 1934 and grew up in the hills of California, riding horses, and exploring the brush.   He joined the coast guard for four years which took him to Europe, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.   He was saved while serving, and immediately invested in books on spiritual growth and became the...

Thomas F Cronkhite of St. Therese Villa, Lethbridge passed away on Thursday, September 2 at the age of 96 &1/2 years. Arrangements will be announced when completed.