It is with great sadness we announce the passing of a loving father, brother and grandfather, John Wagantall of Magrath. John passed away at the St. Michael’s Health Centre Palliative Care on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at the age of 82 years. He is survived by daughter Debi Baldwin of Calgary; son John (Cindy) Wagontall of Lethbridge; daughter Shirley (Darrell) DiPalma of Calgary and was a loving grandpa to 5 wonderful grandchildren, Chelsey Will, O.J. and Brett Wagontall, Kirk McDonald and Brandon DiPalma. He is also survived by his sister Tilly Herman; brothers Henry (Clara) Wagantall, Ernie (Myra) Wagantall; step brothers Tom Stanko and Ed Stanko as well as numerous nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his loving wife of 51 years, Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Wagantall and parents Otto Weichenthal and Wilhelmina Stanko. John was born in Evergreen, AB and raised in the East Coulee area. John married Betty in 1953 and together they raised their 3 children spending the greater part of time in Lethbridge. John held numerous jobs before retiring from the City of Lethbridge where he worked for 26 years. He worked at the Power Plant until its closing, and later for the Water Treatment Plant as an Operating Engineer. During his retirement he spent many hours gardening, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. John could also be found every morning at the Magrath Senior Centre playing cards and pool with his buddies. Special thanks to the staff at St. Michael’s Palliative Care for their kind and attentive care. In Memory of John, the family invites you to make donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or charity of your choice. A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Marty Wagantall officiating. Cremation to follow.