BERNHARD ‘BEN’ PANKONIN, of Lethbridge, Alberta, passed away at home on September 29, 2008 with his loving wife of 41 years, Colleen, by his side. Ben is survived by his 2 daughters, Anita (Darcy) Haley of Lethbridge, and Tracy (Rocky) Scheer of Coaldale; 6 grandchildren, Tanner and Tyrell Petersen, Lee Haley of Lethbridge, Jessica, Dalton and Shy-Lynn Scheer of Coaldale; his sister Erma (George) Lemke of Sydney, B.C.; his brother Paul (Rita) Pankonin of Lethbridge; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Ben is predeceased by his mother and father Natalie and Gustov Pankonin; his uncle Leopold Pankonin; and his aunt Frieda Pankonin. Ben was born in Zhitomir, Russia on November 22, 1939. He immigrated to Canada in 1957, settling in Lethbridge where he has remained until his death. A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. with Mr. Terry Brown officiating. Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. In memory of Ben, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317-10th Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2M7.