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It is with great and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our Son, Father, Husband, Grandfather and Brother, DARCY ALBERT BIG THROAT, "Ninaapiitaohkiitopii" (Eagle Chief Riding), of Lethbridge, at the St. Michael's Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit, on Sunday, June 12th, 2016 at the age of 55 years. Darcy is survived his loving soulmate Donna Oka. His Mother and Step-father Veronica and Raymond Brewer. His six daughters, Janelle (Adam) Veronica (Darryl) Darcelle, Amanda (Jaye) Simon, Michelle (Cody) and Hannah.

ROSE passed away peacefully at St. Therese Villa in Lethbridge, Alberta on Tuesday, June 14th, 2016 at the age of 95 years. She was predeceased by her husband Mike (Michal) in 1980, her infant son Mike, parents Frank and Amalia Benci, as well as her younger brother Louis and sister-in-law Mary. She is survived by her son, Jerry (Ann) of Turin, grandchildren Stephanie (Jon), David (Andrea), Nancy, and Shelley (Derek). She is also survived by her daughter: Ann (Stan) Varva and family; her brother, Frank (Helen) Benci, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

ALEX O. BROWN, of Lethbridge, passed away quietly, surrounded by his family at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at the age of 58 years. He is survived by his children Jeff and Brittney (and their mother Bernice), mother Ann Brown, sister Mary (Shane) Howard, brother John (Carol) Brown as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Simon and brother Jerry. Alex had a passion for sports, whether it was playing hockey and baseball in his younger years, or coaching later on.

ALEX SANDOR BETHLEHEM, 82, passed away peacefully at home on February 15, 2016 with family by his side. A service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. A drop-in reception will follow at the ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. RSVP via text to Irene, 4033086640.

GEORGE FRANKLIN BRENNAN, of Lethbridge, AB, passed away peacefully at St. Michael's Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at the age of 85, two months before his 86th birthday. He is survived by his close friends, Terry Makus, Lyle and Vivian Grover and family, and Colleen Grover. George was predeceased by his wife Vivian and son Patrick as well as his parents, two sisters and one brother.

It is with sadness that we announce the death of HARRY STEPHEN BURDEN, at St. Therese Villa on Friday, January 26th, 2016 at the age of 73. He is survived by his twin brother Larry Herbert Burden of St. Therese Villa and his sister Jacqueline Gail Haugland of Edmonton. Also surviving Harry are his step sisters Nancy, Leslie, and Sandy (Willis) as well as his step brothers Greg and Nick Willis.

CLAIRE M.K. BEACH, beloved husband of Sophie Beach, of Coaldale, passed away at their home on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at the age of 67 years. He is the loving father of Ken (Rochelle Lavieille) Beach of Medicine Hat, AB. and Derek (Marcy) Beach of Taber AB., a cherished grandfather to Alyssa of Bigfork, MT. USA, Emma of Medicine Hat, AB. Avery of Medicine Hat, AB.Rebecca of Medicine Hat, AB. and Rylan of Taber, AB.

BASIL BEK of Barons, AB. and beloved husband of Tracey Szpuniarski, passed away peacefully at the St. Michael's Health Centre, on Monday, January 4, 2016, at the age of 64 years. Along with his wife Tracey, he is lovingly remembered by his stepchildren: William Leishman from Lethbridge, Shane (Brianne) Leishman from Lethbridge and Blair (Brandy) Leishman from Coaldale, grandchildren: Brady Hoffman, Tyson, Kyle, Alexander and Elizabeth Leishman, sisters Helen (George) Acheson and Irene Bek both of Sherwood Park, as well as his nieces: Keri (Bryan) Facchin, Zoe and Jasmin, Sherry Acheson and Cole Clark.

COLLETTE BLACK FACE, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at the age of 61 years. A Family Service will be held at the LETHBRIDGE CENTRAL CHURCH OF CHRIST, 716-23 Street North, Lethbridge, AB., on Friday, December 11, 2015 at 6:00 P.M. with Pastor Ken Kissick officiating, followed by a Wake Service from 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. A Funeral Service will be held at the LETHBRIDGE CENTRAL CHURCH OF CHRIST on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 1:00 P.

SHIRLEY YVONNE BEANE (nee HELMER), beloved wife of the late Oren Beane, passed away peacefully after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Shirley is lovingly remembered by her children Karen Bader (Tom Sanders) of Lethbridge, Randy Horne (Sue Tegart) of Carbon, Jack Horne of Lethbridge, Darren Horne of Venezuela, stepchildren; Jeff (Cathy) Beane, Tim (Heather) Beane, both of Wainwright, Rory Beane of Calgary, Michael Bean and Kelly Harris as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.