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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.

Garry George Bowes, beloved husband of Sharon Bowes of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at St. Michael's Health Centre Palliative Unit in the early hours of Wednesday, January 11th at the age of 75 years after a lengthy battle with Cancer. Garry is survived by his loving wife Sharon, children Steven (Tracey) of Okotoks, Kristyn (Bob) of Virginia, USA, Rick (Robyn) of Saskatoon and Greg (Kendall) of Lethbridge plus his grandchildren Ashley, Mackenzie, Jackson, Isabelle, Luke, Aubrey, McKinley and Paisley.

Bird-Vold, Adalaide 'Blakely' Margurite My Lord, the baby is dead! Why, my Lord--dare I ask why? It will not hear the whisper of the wind or see the beauty of its parents' face--it will not see the beauty of Your creation or the flame of a sunrise. Why, my Lord? "Why, My child--do you ask 'why'? Well, I will tell you why. You see, the child lives. Instead of the wind she hears the sound of angels singing before My throne.

LEONARD BULL CHILD, passed away at the Edith Cavell Care Centre, on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at the age of 69 years. The Family Service will be held at STREETS ALIVE MISSION, 323 - 4th Street South, Lethbridge, AB on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 5:00 P.M. with the Wake to follow from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. The Celebration of Leonard's Life will be held at STREETS ALIVE MISSION, on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at 10:00 A.

Leslie Andrew Baczuk passed away peacefully on December 11, 2016. He is predeceased by his loving wife Mary, parents Andrew and Elizabeth Baczuk, sister Mary Suthons, father in law George Andrekson, mother in law Sarafima Andrekson, as well as numerous other close relatives. Leslie is survived by son Terry Baczuk ( Debby Furman ) of Medicine Hat, daughters Mona Elliott ( Allan McDougall ) of Calgary and Donna Rucker of Milk River.

ANNE PATRICIA BROWN, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Edith Cavell Care Centre on Monday, November 21st, 2016 at the age of 87years. She is the loving mother of William (Hui) Brown, Fiona (Brian) Kinnee and Elisabeth (David) Mayne and grandmother of Katrina, Stephanie, Matthew and Justin. Anne was predeceased by her husband Mac, an infant son, her parents and a sister. Anne was born in Oldbury, England in 1929. She married Mac in the winter of 1957 before immigrating to Canada in 1958 and settling in Edmonton.