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PATRICIA ANN BATES nee McTighe passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the age of 77. A Come and Go Reception will be held for Pat at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME - 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Cremation entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home.

BRENDA BURKE, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Fred Burke, passed away at the St. Therese Villa, on Monday, May 15th, 2017 at the age of 87 years. Brenda is survived by her son Pat (Shirley Tedder) Burke, as well as Brenda's grandchildren Crystal (Ronald) Marshall and their children Tabatha, Charlie, and Hunter, Melissa (Jo?l) Larochelle and their children Trevor, Charlie, Jordan and Angela. Brenda is also survived by her brother Don Oates as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

JOHN ANTONIUS MACHARNIS BEVERS passed away on April 27, 2017 in Lethbridge at the age of 87. John was born and raised on a farm in the town of Gemert, Netherlands. He was the second eldest in a family of 12. In 1954, John and Mary were married in the Netherlands, shortly thereafter they immigrated to Spring Coulee, Alberta. This then became their new home where they farmed and raised their family.

STANLEY VINCENT BODIOU passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, March 25, 2017, at the age of 72 years. Stan is survived by his son Ian (Melodie), sisters Valerie, Sandra and Elaine (Brent); grandchildren Ainsley, Emily and Aidan; nephews Randall (Carla), Duane and nieces Paula (Tonia) and Wanda (Calvin); as well as great-nephews and great-nieces. He was predeceased by his son Stanley Neil, his parents Yves and Edith, nephew Wayne and great-niece Brandi-Lee.

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear mother and grandmother who will always hold a special place in our hearts. Maxine leaves behind her two loving children; Jane (Barton) Heine and Jerry Buckland; seven grandchildren; Laura (Tim) Pearce, Gordon (Bonnie) Heine, Daniel Buckland and David and Thomas Nearing. She cherished her time with her grandchildren and spent as much time as possible with them.

IRVIN JAMES BENNETT, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at the age of 84 years. Irvin was born May 16, 1932, on the family farm in Armada, Alberta to Albert and Nina Bennett. He shared his birthday with his twin sister Iva. He grew up on the farm and took over when he was 17 years old, after the death of his Dad. Irvin was a meticulous and diligent farmer up until he retired in 1992.

It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of FRANK BARTOSEK, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, who passed away February 24, 2017 at the St. Michael's Health Centre. Frank was born August 27, 1921 in Liderovice, Czechoslovakia and emigrated with his family in 1926 to begin a new life in Raymond. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in August 1942 and served until September 1945. After his time in the Air Force he worked for Roger's Sugar, Depew Ranch, County of Warner and then farmed mainly sugar beets in the Raymond area.

ALEXANDER "ALEX" BENE, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, February 14th, 2017 at the age of 87 years. Alex is survived by his beloved brother Peter (Sharon) Bene of Lethbridge and sister Annie (Joseph) Szalavary. Besides his siblings, he will be missed by his nieces and nephews as well as numerous great and great great-nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Peter Sr. and Juliana Bene.

INEZ EILEEN BOGNER (nee Shimp), beloved wife of the late Tom Bogner, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 12, 2017, at the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge at the age of 88 years. She is lovingly remembered by her children, Carol (Tiv), Wayne and Randy (Jane); grandchildren, Quincy (Brent), Fraser (Trish), Cameron (Candace), Sophie (Colton), Alexandra (Logan) and Emma (Jeff); and great-grandchildren, Taylor, Danielle, Ashton, Chandler and Finley. Inez was predeceased by her sister Iris and brothers, Bill and Babe.

Bajnoczi On Thursday, January 12, 2017 in Taber, George Stephen Bajnoczi beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather, passed away with his family at his side at the age of 61 years. George will be forever remembered by his wife and best friend Deirdre, and his children, daughter Stephanie (Jesse), son Daniel (Kristan), and daughter Jennifer (Randi), his five grandchildren, Caira, Satariah, Tayven, Ravenna, and Presley, and by his sisters and brothers Maryanne Hynes, and Cheri Brown, Frank (Rhona) Bajnoczi, Mike Bajnoczi.