Saturday, October 18, 2025
By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on October 18, 2025.
CROMBEZ, Carole CROMBEZ The family of Carole Joan Crombez who passed away August 24th 2025, would like to extend an invitation to all who knew her to a memorial service in her honor. The service will take place Friday, October 24th, 2025 at 11am at Southminster United Church 1011 4 Ave. South, LethbridgeMOULTON, Carol CAROL ANNE MOULTON (nee McNeilly) Carol Anne Moulton (nee McNeilly), of Coaldale, passed away peacefully after a long illness on July 18, 2025 at Good Samaritan Society Park Meadows Village. A come-and-go memorial reception will be held from 1:00-4:00pm on October 18, 2025 at the Army, Navy & Airforce Veterans Club of Lethbridge, 517-5th Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta.
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GILLIES, Stephen “Steve” GILLIES September 7, 1941 – October 9, 2025 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.
Mourning his loss is his loving wife Marilyn, daughter Tobi (Myles) Kasun and Frankie the cat; sister Cheryl (Bob) Crowe and their children, Shelly (Cal) Jacober (Carly and Dylan); Scott (Lana) Crowe and their children, Avery and Ashton; brother Frank’s children, Cameron and Vickie; brother-in-law Thomas Wheeler and his children, Kyle and Scot; and step-sister Sara Murray and her children, Murray and Sonja.
He was predeceased by his parents, Ken and Marie and brother, Frank Gillies.
Steve was a vibrant, busy guy; he loved his family, friends and fun. He loved golfing at the Lethbridge Country Club with all his buddies, the Toronto Blue Jays, Edmonton Oilers and excelled in sporting endeavours from his past including curling, snow skiing and baseball.
Steve had a very strong faith and became a member of McKillop United Church when his family moved to Lethbridge in 1956.
During his working years, he was employed at Canbra Foods for forty years (now James Richardson and Sons), a lab technician, and later, as a bulk oil manager.
Volunteering was important to Steve; for over ten years, he gave countless hours to the Interfaith Food Bank, and Lethbridge Soup Kitchen for McKillop Church, to name a few.
A Celebration of life will be held at MCKILLOP UNITED CHURCH, 2329 – 15 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 1:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the Lethbridge Interfaith Food Bank or a charity of your choice.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
TOMPKINS, Catherine “Toni” TOMPKINS CATHERINE “TONI” ANTOINETTE TOMPKINS passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at the remarkable age of 102 years.
Born and raised in Beaver Mines, Alberta, Toni was one of eleven children born to Antoinette and Guillaume Biron. After graduating high school, Toni attended Henderson College and earned a business diploma. She worked as Executive Director at the YMCA, a role she cherished and frequently spoke of with fondness.
In 1949 Toni married the love of her life, Patrick and together raised seven children. As a devout Roman Catholic, she was a strong supporter of the re-opening of St. Patrick’s Church where she was married and attended with her family. Patrick volunteered on the construction of St. Pat’s Church.
From 1976 to 1999 they owned and operated the Gift Gallery in the Elrancho Motor Hotel (now the Coast Hotel). Mom had excellent taste and imported beautiful giftware from around the world. In 1983 she founded Tompkins Jewellers, a business now run by daughter Lisa Tompkins, continuing her mother’s legacy.
She is survived by her children: Mallory (Renee) Tompkins; Patricia (Tom) Toney; Mark Tompkins; Michele (Tom) Mihalik; Annette (Jaye Asplund); and Lisa Tompkins (Eric Deringer). She is also survived by her sisters Lillian Gallagher and Gloria Higgenbotham. Her memory lives on in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She joins in memory her husband Patrick, son Gregory, and granddaughter Lana Toney – whose absence is deeply felt.
Mom’s ‘secret’ to a long and healthy life was a perpetual desire to learn new things and stay active in mind and body. We will remember her laughter, sense of adventure, love for family, and firm belief that life is meant to be lived with curiosity, kindness, purpose and faith.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to the nurses and staff at Good Sams West Highlands for their compassionate care, and to the doctors and nurses at Lethbridge Regional Hospital for their gentle support and dignity during mom’s final days.
A Prayer Service will be held on Monday, October 27, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, with Deacon Bruce Barnett officiating.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. at ST. MARTHA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 355 Columbia Blvd West, Lethbridge, AB, with Father Valentine Suum celebrating.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
HANDLEY, Cathy HANDLEY 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.
Arrangements will be announced once completed.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
VRIESELAAR, Wilma VRIESELAAR 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.
A Funeral Service will be held at BETHEL NETHERLANDS REFORMED CHURCH, 8920 Broadway Street, Chilliwack, BC, on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. Afterwards, Wilma will be laid to rest with her beloved husband in the Chilliwack Cemetery.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
AOKI, John AOKI John Masao Aoki, beloved husband of Rita Aoki, passed away on October 14, 2025 at the age of 92 years
A Private Service will be held at a later date.
Koden, flowers, and donations are gratefully declined.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca
BEAZER, Heber BEAZER HEBER JAMES BEAZER, beloved husband of Rebecca (Brandley) Beazer, passed away peacefully in Cardston, Alberta, on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the age of 89 years. Born in Cardston, Alberta in 1936 to Delbert and Vinnie Beazer. Heber grew up as one of 10 children. He is survived by his five children Douglas, Darla, Diane, Carolyn and Mark. Heber was known for his unwavering faith, quiet strength, and deep love for his family. His kindness and example touched the lives of all who knew him, leaving a legacy of service, laughter, and devotion. Friends may meet the family at Legacy Funeral Home on Thursday, October 23, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Temple Street Chapel (355 3 St W, Cardston) on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.
To Watch the Funeral Service or to send condolences please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca
OSEEN, Larry LARRY OSEEN 1937 ~ 2025 Mr. Larry Oseen, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Patricia “Pat” Oseen, passed away at the Extendicare Fairmont on Friday, October 17, 2025, at the age of 87 years.
Funeral details will be announced once completed.Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.
VITKOVIC, Joseph JOSEPH VITKOVIC 1938 ~ 2025 Mr. Joseph Vitkovic, beloved husband of Mary Vitkovic, passed away at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the age of 87 years.
Funeral details will be announced once completed.Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.
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