Mrs. Mary Yvonne Briltz of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Kevin Briltz, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Health Centre on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the age of 68 years.
Mary was born on May 31, 1957, at St. Michael’s Hospital in Lethbridge to Ovide and Yvonne Bourret. She was the fourth of nine children and was raised in Lethbridge and Foremost, Alberta.
Mary met Kevin in Foremost, and they were married on November 16, 1974. Throughout her life, she provided childcare services to many families and cared for numerous loved ones in their times of need.
She was blessed with three children: Robert, Carrie, and Notasha. Mary had many interests, including bowling, golfing, softball, and watching the Lethbridge Hurricanes. She especially loved supporting her grandchildren in their activities, as she was truly their biggest fan.
Mary was an active member of the Catholic Women’s League (CWL) in Foremost. She also cherished time spent with her grandchildren and friends, particularly playing cards and Yahtzee.
Besides her loving husband Kevin, Mary is survived by her daughters Carrie Briltz and Notasha Borland (Mike); her son Robert Briltz (Jody); and her grandchildren Alexander Briltz, Celise Briltz, Alyssa Briltz, Kristen Borland, and Jordyn Borland. She is also survived by her sisters Doreen Robertson and Theresa Schmold (Andy); her brothers Bob Bourret (Torill), Ed Bourret (Susie), Andy Bourret (Colleen), Jim Bourret (Flo), and Dan Bourret (Melissa); her brother-in-law Rod Bollinger; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and their families.
Mary was predeceased by her parents, Ovide and Yvonne Bourret; her sister Peggy Bollinger; and her brother-in-law Frankie Robertson.
Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026, at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 – 12 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Father Santiago Torres officiating. Mary will be privately laid to rest by her family.
Flowers are gratefully declined. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to St. Michael’s Palliative Care, 1400 – 9 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 4V5, or to a charity of your choice.
Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.