Tuesday, October 21, 2025
By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on October 21, 2025.
BROWN, Annette ANNETTE BROWN 1933 ~ 2025 Mrs. Annette Brown, of Lethbridge previously Calgary, beloved Wife of Burt Brown, passed away at Edith Cavell Care Centre on Friday, October 17, 2025, at the age of 91 years.Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapel.Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.
HOFER, Paul HOFER PAUL P. HOFER, beloved husband of the late Mary Hofer, passed away at the Plain View Colony – at home, on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the age of 95 years.
Paul is lovingly survived by his children: Elizabeth (Sam) Wipf, Lena Hofer and Peter Hofer, as well as numerous grandchildren and great- grandchildren.
A Funeral Service will be held at the PLAIN VIEW COLONY, Warner, AB, on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 12:00 Noon.
Following the Funeral Service, Paul will be laid to rest at the Plain View Colony Cemetery.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
WARD, Gary WARD GARY KEITH WARD Sr., of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Mary Ward, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, October 20, 2025 at the age of 93 years.
Arrangements will be announced once completed.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
ADAMS, Leslie “Les” ADAMS LESLIE “LES” CARL ADAMS, of Lethbridge, beloved partner of Darlene Roan, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025 at the age of 62 years.
As per Les’ wishes, a private family service will be held.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
OSEEN, Larry LARRY OSEEN 1937 ~ 2025 Larry Melvin Oseen, beloved husband of Pat Oseen passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, October 17, 2025.
Larry was born and raised in Sundial, the third of five boys. He married Patricia McKenzie on October 12, 1957. They farmed in Sundial and the Blood Reserve until 1967. They then bought and moved to their farm north of Taber where they raised their four children.
He was athletic in his younger years playing baseball, hockey, curling and in later years golfing and skiing.
Larry loved watching his grandchildren playing their sports. He watched all six grandsons play hockey and his granddaughters in dance and rugby.
Larry and Pat travelled the world by plane, cruise ship, motorhome and Harley. Dad got his Harley license at the age of 65 and rode with Mom until the age of 82. Enjoying many miles across Canada and the U.S. with their son, family and friends.
Dad lived a full life. He worked hard and was a dedicated and successful farmer. But the most important thing to him was the love of his family, always! One of his wishes in his last few years was to take everyone to Maui, as that was one of his favorite destinations.
Dad was an amazing man, he was a good friend, kind and generous with his love and his time. He maintained his sense of humor to the end, always making us laugh with his joking manner and his funny stories of his life well lived. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, kindness and love which will continue in all that knew him.
Larry was predeceased by his loving parents, Alfred and Ellen Oseen, brothers Harold and Dennis, nephew Shawn Oseen, mother and father-in-law Louise and Bill Mueller, and sister-in-law Skip Oseen.
He leaves behind his loving wife Pat and his four children Shelly (Don) Oseen, Kim (Toni) Oseen, Sherry (Bob) Oseen-Thompson, and Tammy (Ed) Meier. Grandchildren Evan (Kate) Oseen, Ariel (Rory) Oseen, Joel (Brenna) Oseen, Jordan (Kaho) Oseen, Amanda (Brent) Anderson, Dylan Thompson, Justin Meier, and Tyson Meier. Great-grandsons Cohen and Leo-Cruz Oseen, with a third to arrive in January 2026. Brothers Charles (Doreen) Oseen, Dean Oseen, Brother-in-Law Bryan Oseen, Sister-in-Law Donna Oseen and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend a huge thank-you to Dr. Bridge and the staff at Fairmont Extendicare. Their care and compassion for Dad was so appreciated during the last year.
In lieu of flowers you may make donations to the Alzheimer’s Society or Alberta Cancer Foundation.
Larry will be privately remembered by his loving family.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.
VITKOVIC, Josip “Joe” JOSIP “JOE” VITKOVIC January 16, 1938 – October 16, 2025 JOSIP “JOE” VITKOVIC of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mary VÃtkovic, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025 at the age of 87.
Joe was born on January 16, 1938, in the town of Sveti Kris, Croatia. At the young age of 17, he escaped communist Yugoslavia and found refuge in Moose Jaw, SK. A few years later, he brought his bride Mary to start a family and begin a better life. With little more than a dream, Joe crafted a successful career in construction, relocating to Lethbridge in 1972. Joe founded Deluxe Painting and Decorating and for the next 40+ years, it seemed like Deluxe painted every house in town!
Joe was a founding member of the Lethbridge Canadian Croatian Club, and extremely proud of his Canadian citizenship. He loved his family, friends, a good soccer game, and was always the first to lend a helpful hand.
Mourning his loss is his loving wife Mary, son John Vitkovic (Lana) and daughter Suzy Christiansen (Darryl). Most of all, he was proud “Papa” to grandchildren Nicholas, Joshua, Daniel, and Adam (Caitlyn). He is survived by his sister Kathy Stayner (Alex), as well as an extended family throughout Canada and Croatia.
A Prayer Service will be held on Thursday October 23 at 7:00 PM at MARTIN BROTHERS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 610-4th St. S. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2415-12 Ave. S. on Friday, October 24 at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.
ZYLKA, Margery MARGERY ZYLKA 1942 ~ 2025 Mrs. Margery Zylka of Lethbridge formerly of Calgary and Pincher Creek and beloved wife to Mr. Lloyd Zylka, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the age of 83 years.
Besides her husband Lloyd Zylka, Margery is survived by her children to Sherri (Mike) Schmidtler and Darryl (Sara) Zylka; grandchildren Chris (Ashleigh) Schmidtler, Luke Schmidtler, Mia Zylka, Jack Zylka; siblings Carol Rushworth, Barb (Rudy) Richter, Dick (Betty) Petersen, Deb (Greg) Armstrong.
Margery is predeceased by her parents August and Beatrice Petersen as well as brother Garry Petersen.
Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.
ALKERTON, Agnes ALKERTON AGNES JEAN ALKERTON, beloved wife of Ken Alkerton, of Lethbridge, passed away in Lethbridge on Sunday, October 19th, 2025, at the age of 67 years.
Arrangements will be announced once completed.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
WORKMAN, Rhonda WORKMAN Rhonda Workman, beloved wife of Orene Workman, passed away in Lethbridge on Monday, October 20, 2025 at the age of 68 years.
Funeral Arrangements will be announced when completed.To send condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca
SMITH, Helen SMITH With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our mother, HELEN SMITH (née Szabo), of Lethbridge, AB, surrounded by her close loving family at Edith Cavell Care Centre on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at the age of 82 years.
Helen is survived by her children: Cindy Frech (Robert Kovacs), Jim Frech (Connie), and Linda Frech (Chris); her grandchildren: Ryan Yee (Kelly), Taylor Yee, Cierra Frech and Jayde Kovacs; her brothers, Zoltan Szabo and Charlie Szabo; her nieces and nephew: Gloria Szabo, Laura De Groot (Szabo), Melody Szabo, Joe Szabo and Lauire Szabo; and godparent to Frank and Peggy Szing.
Helen was predeceased by her parents Ilona Helen Szabo (née Szarka) and Karoly “Karl” Szabo; her daughter Lydia Magoline Frech; and her brother Laszlo (Leslie/Taylor) Szabo.
Helen was born in Hungry on August 12th, 1943, then later immigrated to Canada with her mother, father and brothers and started a family of her own.
Helen enjoyed singing, dancing, writing songs, gardening, painting, making people laugh, collecting rocks, four leaf clovers, camping, fresh mountain air, and especially taking her grandsons on road trips to British Columbia. Helen also had a love for animals, especially the many cats she rescued.
Big huge thank you to Dr. Colin Walsh, Dr. Walters, Palliative Care doctors and nurses at Arthur Child Cancer Centre, all the paramedics from Lethbridge and Calgary, as well as the staff at Edith Cavell Care Centre.
Helen will be deeply missed by her family and so many more.
Cremation is entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home. A private family inurnment ceremony will be held at a later date.
If you wish, donations on Helen’s behalf may be made to Arthur Child Cancer Centre (albertacancer.ca), Last Chance Cat Ranch (thelastchancecatranch.com), the Cats Sass Rescue (catssassrescue.com), and the Edmonton Cold Weather Animal Rescue Society (edmcwanimalrescue.ca).
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
BARE SHIN BONE, Wilma BARE SHIN BONE (HEALY) WILMA JOYCE BARE SHIN BONE (HEALY) – Naatoyi Na’aa beloved wife of John (Staamiksosaahk – Bull Back Fat) passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at the Peter Lougheed Hospital in Calgary, AB on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
A Wake Service will be held at OLD AGENCY COMMUNITY HALL, Stand Off, AB, on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 6:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be held at the ST. CATHERINE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Stand Off, AB, on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 2:00 P.M.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
BUNDUS, Myron BUNDUS Myron Allan Bundus, passed away on September 23, 2025 at the age of 57 years.
His interment will be held at 10:00am, on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at The Royal View Cemetery, (5920 13 St. North, Lethbridge, AB.)
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca
POYTRESS, Dale “Shawn” DALE “SHAWN” POYTRESS April 14, 1962 – October 16, 2025 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dale “Shawn” Poytress on October 16th, 2025, at the age of 63. Shawn passed away suddenly, yet peacefully in his home, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and loyalty.
Born in Edmonton, Alberta, on April 14th, 1962, Shawn was adopted as a baby by his parents Charles Alfred and Joan Marie (Littlewood) Poytress. He grew up surrounded by love, and his bond with his late father, Charles, remained one of the most cherished relationships of his life. We take comfort in knowing they are now reunited.
Shawn is survived by his devoted mother, Joan, and his loving children: Jennifer Renee Hyggen (Blake), Matthew Shawn Poytress (Christina), and Andrew Paul Poytress. He was a proud and constant presence in the lives of his five grandchildren: Jayce Adam Hyggen, Laryn Renee Hyggen, Austin Shawn Poytress, Ashlyn May Hyggen, and Rowan James Poytress. They were the light of his life, and he never missed a chance to cheer them on or share how much he loved being their Grandpa – a role he wore with deep pride and joy.
Shawn is also survived by his siblings Alan Poytress (Lorraine), Lynn Knight (Gary) and Faye Funa (Tevita) as well as many nieces and nephews. Shawn will now be with his brother, Glen Poytress who passed before Shawn was born.
Shawn was known for his sincerity, big heart and sense of humour. He took care of those he loved and was a fierce protector. He made friends wherever he went and left a lasting impression on all who knew him. His favourite place to be – when not with his family – was on the open road, riding his Harley-Davidson. The rumble of the engine and the wind in his face brought him peace, and his passion for motorcycles was a true part of who he was.
A Celebration of Shawn’s Life will be held on October 27th at 2:00 p.m. at the Northside LDS Chapel in Lethbridge (2213 6A Ave North). All who knew him are welcome to join in honouring a life lived with love and a passionate dedication to family.
In lieu of flowers, and in keeping with what Shawn would have wanted, the family invites you to honour his memory by supporting what he loved most – his grandchildren. Whether that is through a kind gesture, sharing a memory with them, cheering a little louder at their next game or event or contributing toward their future in some way, your love and support would mean the world to him.
Ride free, Shawn. You will be deeply missed and forever remembered. To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca
LAU, Chung CHUNG KEN LAU 1934 ~ 2025 Mr. Chung Ken Lau of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Yick Fuen Tsang Lau, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the age of 91 years.
Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.
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