It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of KATHLEEN JOAN KOSHMAN, beloved wife of the late Alex Koshman, on Monday, August 9, 2010 at the age of 86 years.

Kathleen was born in Bethnal Green, England, on September 11, 1923. She married Alex in 1943 where she embarked on her great life’s adventure as an English War Bride starting in Shaughnessy, AB., as a coal miner’s wife. After many years, Kath and Alex resided in Lethbridge until her passing.

Kathleen leaves to mourn her loving children; Bette of England, Terry, Ken, Edward (Rose), Chris (Peggy) and Jennifer (Sandy) all of Lethbridge; grandchildren; Jordan, Tanner, Ashley, Everley, Justin, Derrick and Stephanie as well as great-grandchildren; William and Dominik. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters; Alf (Sylvia), Sybil and Janet, sister-in-law Audrey Koshman as well as numerous nieces and nephews, including her great-niece Victoria who was very special to her. She also leaves behind her best friend and adopted sister Joan Arelis.

The family would especially like to thank Koryn Godsalve who became her buddy, as well as Lethbridge Family Services, Linda Roth and her team as well as the nursing staff on 4C & 4B who cared for mom.

A Celebration of Kathleen’s Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB., on Friday, August 13, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. with Canon James P. Robinson officiating.

A Private Graveside Service will be held at Mountain View Cemetery prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, it was mom’s wish to have donations made in her name to the Lethbridge Humane Society (SPCA), Box 783, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1H 3Z6.

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