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With sadness, we announce the passing of DORIS BALCOVSKE on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at the age of 92 years. Doris was born and raised in Lethbridge, where she worked at the Bank of Montreal after high school and was the proprietor of Margo Ladies Wear through the 1950's. She then moved on to caring for her family, enjoying her friends and serving her community. Doris lived her life with gusto, and was first in line to help out, lend a hand or offer an opinion and a hug.

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved husband, VICTOR BZDELL, of Lethbridge, at the St. Michael's Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit, surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at the age of 87 years. He is the loving father of Sharmaine (Perry Mirkovich), loving grandpa to Kayla (Bruce Carbert) and Kelsey Mirkovich. He had a great love for his daughter and two granddaughters.

DAWN LORRAINE BISHOP, passed away in Meridian, Idaho, surrounded by her children and grandchildren on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at the age of 67 years. Dawn is survived by her three children and eight loving grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, Herb and Adrianne Bishop, sister-in-law Nola Bishop and her sweetheart Kirk McIlwraith. Dawn was born on February 6, 1949 in Raymond, Alberta. She was the oldest of seven siblings.

It is with sadness and gentle relief, that we announce the passing of BRYAN NICHOLAS BOLOKOSKI, beloved husband of Elaine, on Thursday, July 28, 2016, after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Lethbridge on November 2, 1948 and lived on the family farm, east of Warner until completion of high school. Bryan attended LCC for two years in Business Education and spent his life in retail; with Woolco, Eldorado RV, Allied Moving, Glidden Paints and Field of RV Dreams.

CLARENCE "COYOTE" PAUL BULL CHILD of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, July 29, 2016, at the age of 54 years. He is lovingly remembered by his brother, Jason Bull Child; aunties Lillian (Don) Head and Garnet Bull Child, Uncle Leonard Bull Child, special friend, Jody Alston as well as numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Also left to mourn his passing are his extended family in the Bull Child, Bad Arm, Prairie Chicken, L'Hirondelle, Big Bull, Plaited Hair, King and Nadeau families.

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.