KARMIN LINDA ELL (nee McKay) passed away suddenly in Foothills Hospital CCU on November 10, 2007 at 44 years of age. Karmin was born in London , Ontario on September 26, 1963. Her parents were both in the Air Force and the family moved frequently when Karmin was a child. In 1985 Karmin met David Ell and they were married on March 3, 1986. Karmin was widowed on June 2, 1998. In June of 1999 Karmin moved into an approved supported home under the care of Anita Janzen (Ofner). Once Karmin moved she had a “new” family that included grandparents, four sets of Aunties and Uncles as well as numerous cousins. On November 1, 2003 Karmin proudly acted as Honourary Bridesmaid at Anita’s Wedding to Keith Ofner of Vauxhall and once again Karmin added to her family unit. Karmin ‘decided’ who she would adopt as her ‘family of choice’. She was a part of a large loving family with whom she was very loving and accepting. She was always there to greet you with a hug and a smile. Karmin worked at Rehoboth, Quest and Peak Vocational Services. She participated in Best Buddies, Special Olympics, Leadership Today, S.A.W. Board, CMHA and LMHA activities. Her love was working with the animals at the Humane Society. Karmin will be hugely missed by her ‘family of choice’: Anita ‘Mom’ Janzen Ofner and ‘Papa’ Keith Ofner of Lethbridge, and her ‘bros’ David Ofner of Vauxhall and Paul Ofner of Calgary; Abe and Erna ‘grandma and grandpa’ Janzen of Coaldale and all their children and families. Her close friends: ’ Auntie’ Kim Judd Skou and family of New Westminster BC.; ’ Auntie’ Lori (Ross) Petersen of Lethbridge; ‘Nana’ Barb Pellerin of Coaldale; “Papa” Moe and “Momma” Anne Lefebvre of Lethbridge and “Auntie” Suzanne of New Brunswick as well as ‘her other family’ Marie, Ed and Tash Gray of Lethbridge. Karmin will be remembered by many friends and acquaintances as the one with the wide smile, the huge heart and all the jokes. A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Friday, November 16, 2007 at 2:00 P.M. Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.