MARIA HILDEBRAND passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, February 3, 2011 at the age of 81 years. Maria was predeceased by her husband Henry in 1990, brothers and sisters Herman, John, Jake, Tina, and Liz and parents Herman and Marie. She is survived by her son James Hildebrand, brothers and sisters George (Ellen) Neufeld of Lethbridge, Walter (Eva) Neufeld of Saskatoon, Alvin (Marry Anne) Neufeld of Winnipeg, Harry (Ann) Neufeld of Winkler, Manitoba, Abe (Nellie) Neufeld of Winkler, Manitoba, Rose Neufeld of Monarch and Eva Vondongen of Winnipeg, as well as one grandchild. Although Maria and granddaughter Shawna Lori did not get to see each other very often she was loved and cherished; as well as special friend and sister-in-law Sarah Neufeld of Surrey, BC. Maria worked as a nurse for 30 years at the Claresholm Care Center. After retirement she worked as a private care giver. She enjoyed volunteering at the senior center, as well as bowling and knitting. The love of life was her devotion to her pets. Maria was a compassionate, thoughtful and honourable woman who loved her family and animal companions, she will be deeply missed. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Lethbridge and District Humane Society, P.O. Box 783, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 3Z6. A Visitation will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Lloyd Kohl officiating. A private Interment will follow at the Claresholm Cemetery. Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone (403) 381-7777. E-mail: care@cornerstonefh.ca