All Obituaries

 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mom Bertha Mae Passey of Magrath, who passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at the age of 89 years. A Graveside service will take place at the Magrath Cemetery Thursday, April 6, 2023, at 11: 00 a.m. A gathering to follow with friends and family, details to be announced at a later date.

Much Loved Mom” Janet Grebinsky lost her 16-year battle with MS on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at the too young age of 66 years. In her new home in Heaven she will be reunited with our first Son Tein Grebinsky; her dad Peter Kopek; grandmother Helen Marcinko; mother Anne Kopeck and her great friend Jo-Ella. Left to heal from her absence are her husband of 49 years Bob Grebinsky; daughter Tammy (Rene) Grebinsky; son Adam (Heather) Grebinsky; grandchildren Tein and Sheadin Grebinsky;...

Frederick Paul Montford of Coaldale, Alberta, passed away December 29th at Lethbridge Regional Hospital at the age of 71 years. He is survived by his Partner Eliah Farrell, siblings Bobby (Judy) Montford, Ronnie Montford and girlfriend Sherry, Terry (Lucie) Montford, Marsha (Jim) McKenzie and Doug (Yvonne) Montford, his children Melvin Rafuse, Misty (Scott) Cooke, Tia (Chris) Stevens and Rachelle Kuchka. As well as several grandchildren. (Melvin) Cassandra, Chantel, Nick and Nathen. (Misty)...

Shelley Denise Semak (née Douglas), beloved wife of Alexander Semak, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at the age of 63 years. Shelley is survived by her husband Alex Semak, her son Mark Semak, grandson Kysen Semak, brother Garry (Karleen) Douglas as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Michael (Dutch) and Norma Jean (nèe McCutcheon) Douglas. Shelley was born and raised in...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nancy Jean Vinette House, beloved wife of the late Ron House, on November 30, 2022 at the age of 91 years. Jean leaves to mourn her passing her sons Barry, Murray (Sheri), Kevin, her daughter Arlene, and daughter in law Lillian. Jean is also survived by eleven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Jean was predeceased by her parents George and Helen Croy, her son Blair in 2001, her husband Ron in 2014, and her brother Keith in...

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Robert (Bob)James Coates of Coaldale Alberta. Bob was born in Northwood, North Dakoda, September 3, 1961 and passed away on November 30th, 2022 in Lethbridge Alberta at the age of 61. Bob and his family moved to Canada in 1968 to the Moose Jaw area where Bob grew up.  After high school, Bob returned to his U.S. roots and joined the U.S. Navy in 1981, where he trained as a Boiler Technician.  He travelled the world on the USS...

Anna Marie Ruppert (nee. Chase) passed away in her sleep at the Sunny South Lodge in Coaldale on November 20, 2022. She was born in Woodstock, N.B. and there she married Pete Ruppert on November 1, 1942. As she said, "He went to Europe on our honeymoon." When he returned from WWII in 1945, they began raising their family in Woodstock. In 1949, they moved west settling in Lomond, AB. There they raised their five children. Anna was an active volunteer with many organizations such...

With profound sadness and heavy hearts, the family of Kinley Rachel Mercer share of her passing on Saturday November 12, 2022, at the age of seven months. Kinley passed away peacefully in her parents’ arms, comforted by the love of her family. Born on April 10, 2022, Kinley is loved by all who had the pleasure of meeting her.  She spent her short life surrounded by family; camping, giggling, and playing super girl with her big sister Oaklynn.   Kinley was happy, curious, and...

     (Edward) Brian Gee passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Unit in Lethbridge, AB on November 10, 2022, at the age of 70 years. Born in Edmonton he was the son of the late Gilbert Gee & Sylvia (nee Charlesworth).             During Brian’s childhood he would accompany his parents to Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff staying in the beautiful historic railway...

Steve Supina, beloved son of Arlene Supina, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at the age of 62 years. Besides his mother, Steve is survived by his brother Dave (Pam) Supina, and his sister Cathy (Scott) Penich. He is also survived by his nieces Alison (Andrew) Davison of Calgary, Joella (Mike) Gerstenbuhler of Lethbridge, and Tessa Penich of Calgary. The absolute joy of his life were his nieces along with his great nephews Tye, Jake and Cruise...