Tuesday, December 16, 2025

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on December 16, 2025.

FLAWS, Agnes Agnes Flaws
1952 – 2025
With deep sadness the loving family of Agnes Flaws announces her passing in Lethbridge on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at the age of 73 years.
Left to mourn are her siblings Bert (Janice), George, Anne, Darlene (Bill), Heather (Howard), Doug Flaws, John Flaws, Marilyn Flaws; sisters-in-law Lucy and Bonnie; special friend Walter as well as several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents Cecil and Isa Flaws; siblings Isabel (Jerry), Lloyd Flaws and sister-in-law Sandy.
Agnes was born September 28, 1952 to Cecil and Isa Flaws. We remember Agnes, a truly kind and gracious woman whose life was defined by her love for people and her devotion to family. She passed away peacefully leaving behind a legacy of warmth, compassion and connection.
Above all, Agnes was the thread that held her family together. She remembered every birthday, reached out just to check in, and made sure no one ever felt forgotten. Her steady love created bonds that will continue for generations.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 between 1:00 P.M. and 2:00 P.M. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

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AUCOIN, Lois LOIS AUCOIN 1928 ~ 2025 Mrs. Lois Aucoin passed away in Lethbridge, surround by her loving family, on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at the age of 97.
Lois will be lovingly remembered, and her life will be celebrated privately by family.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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BROWN, Dani Dani Brown
1959 – 2025
Dani Leeann Brown, beloved wife of Murray Brown, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at the age of 66 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, December 19, 2025 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
The burial service will be held prior to the funeral service at the Vauxhall Cemetery, corner of Township Road 131A and Highway 36, Vauxhall on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00 A.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Vauxhall Community Hall, 417 – 4 Street North, Vauxhall on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.

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VANDENHEUVEL, Sharon VANDENHEUVEL SHARON VANDENHEUVEL, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Leo VandenHeuvel; mother of James, and Christina (Jeff); and grandmother of Braeden and Colten, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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SMART, Thomas “Tom” SMART THOMAS “TOM” ALBERT SMART, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of 48 years to the late Karen Smart, passed away peacefully at Legacy Lodge on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at the age of 83 years.
A Celebration of Tom’s life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Daniel Surya officiating. The Celebration of life will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Tom’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.

To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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BULVA, Thomas “Tom” BULVA THOMAS “TOM” ANTHONY BULVA, of Picture Butte, beloved husband of Elsie Bulva, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at St. Michael’s Health Centre – Palliative Care Unit on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at the age of 82 years.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at ST. CATHERINE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 762 Crescent Avenue, Picture Butte, AB, on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Iqbal Khurshid celebrating. The Memorial Mass will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Tom’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.
Following the Memorial Mass, Tom will be laid to rest in Huntsville Cemetery, Iron Springs, AB.

To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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WESTLING, Ronald “Ron” WESTLING RONALD “RON” ELDON WESTLING, aka Duke, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Lillian Westling, passed away peacefully at home in Lethbridge on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at the age of 77 years.
A private Family Memorial will be held. A Celebration of Ron’s life for friends will be announced at a later date. Cremation entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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BODIE, Pauline BODIE PAULINE BODIE, of Coaldale, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at the age of 91 years.
At Pauline’s request, no formal funeral service will be held. Cremation entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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DARVEAU, Joe DARVEAU JOE DARVEAU, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the St. Michael’s Health Centre on Monday, December 15, 2025 at the age of 55 years.
As per Joe’s wishes, no funeral service will be held.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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AUCOIN, Andy ANDY AUCOIN 1945 ~ 2025 Mr. Andy Aucoin passed away peacefully with his loving daughters Lisa, Denise and Janet by his side at St. Michaels Palliative Care Centre on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the age of 80 years.
Funeral details to be announced once completed.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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GERGELY, Tibor “Ted” TIBOR “TED” GERGELY 1944 ~ 2025 Mr. Tibor “Ted” Gergely of Coaldale, beloved husband of Mrs. Joyce Gergely, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at St. Michael’s Palliative Care on Saturday, December 6, 2025, just days shy of his 81st birthday.
A private family graveside service will be held.
Please join the family for a Celebration of Life on Saturday, December 20th, 2025, between 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm at the Coaldale Community Centre. There will not be a formal program; please drop in as you are able.
Flowers gratefully declined. Please consider donations to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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