Marshal Iwaasa was last seen by his family on November 17 (Photos supplied by Alexis Iwaasa)

By Justin Goulet

Candlelit vigil for missing Lethbridge man being held on Friday

Jan 2, 2020 | 11:26 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – The family of a missing Lethbridge man is hosting a candlelit vigil this week.

Marshal Iwaasa was last seen by his family on November 17, 2019. Police say he told his family he was heading to Calgary before he went missing.

On November 25, a burned-out vehicle was found by Pemberton RCMP in British Columbia. Officials later confirmed that the vehicle belonged to Iwaasa. This led to the man being reported missing.

Lethbridge subsequently took over the missing person’s case from Pemberton RCMP and Calgary Police.

To help raise awareness about the situation, a candlelit vigil will take place on Friday, January 3 at Winston Churchill High School (1605 15 Avenue North) in Lethbridge at 6:30 p.m.

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January 3 also happens to be Iwassa’s 27^th birthday. Candles will be provided by the family and according to a notice on the FIND MARSHAL IWAASA Facebook page, the family plans on live streaming the vigil for anyone who is unable to attend.

Since launching, the Facebook page has amassed over 8,600 members. Missing posters have been placed around various communities as the search for Iwaasa continues.

Iwaasa is described as 5-foot-11, around 170 pounds with brown eyes, shoulder-length brown hair that is usually worn tied back, and a mustache. When he was last seen, he was wearing a green hoodie, grey toque, red hi-top shoes, and black pants.