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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.

The Brodoway Family sadly announce the passing of their husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, MR. ADAM BRODOWAY, beloved husband of Mrs. Shirley Brodoway, on September 26th, 2015 at the age of 80 years. Adam Brodoway set the standard for dedication and perfection to his wife and family and to his community. Adam was born on April 1st, 1935 in Melfort, Sask, the sixth of 11 children to Michael and Anne Brodoway.

MARY LILLIAN BLAIR, beloved wife of the late Robert Blair, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Foothills Medical Centre, on Friday, August 7th, 2015 at the age of 85 years. She is the loving mother of LeRoy (Dolores) Lazarick of Calgary, AB, Priscilla Lazarick, of Lethbridge, AB, Wayne (Cindy) Lazarick of Lethbridge, AB, Gloria (Larry) Trentini of Coaldale, AB, and Brenda (Ron) Latimer of Kingston, ON as well as 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families.

MR. DON VERNON BERENT, loving husband of the late Lucille Berent, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness, surrounded by family at St. Michael's Health Centre - Palliative Care Unit on Tuesday July 14, 2015 at the age of 80 years. Don was born to Pat and Lenora Berent on December 25, 1934 at the family home in Claresholm. He was brother to Faye (Bob) Whitlock, Rita (Ross) Lyon, Gerry (Kathie) Berent, Deanna (Don) Niemetz, and Darrell Berent.

HILDA MARGARET BIG SWAN of the Piikani Nation, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, June 26, 2015 at the age of 85 years. She is lovingly remembered by her son Hiram (Cynthia) Big Swan, grandchildren Inez Yellowhorn, Zachery (Jayme) Big Swan, Isaiah Big Swan and Kalib Smith and great-grandchildren Piper Yellowhorn, Malakai Big Swan and Mirika Steele. She was the last descendant from the lineage of the late Chief Phillip and Annie Big Swan (nee Meat Face).

DIANE "DINIE" BERNS, beloved wife of the late Theodore "Ted" Berns, of Lethbridge, AB., passed away at the Foothills Medical Centre on Sunday, June 21st, 2015 at the age of 84 years. She is the loving mother of John (Isabelle) Berns, George Berns, Ted (Lorrie) Berns, Andy Berns & Nancy (Roy) Schaefer, as well as the adoring grandma of 17 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Besides her loving husband, Diane was predeceased by her parents, two brothers, one sister and a daughter-in-law.