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Dad passed away at his home on January 19, 2010 and it comforts us to know that he was ushered into his Heavenly home so peacefully. He was predeceased by his great-granddaughter Emma, brothers; Tom and George and sisters; Mary and Jean. For many years, dad loved to go for long walks and in his later years, he really enjoyed working alongside his grandsons on different projects they were involved in.

MARGA BANKONIN, beloved wife of Alex Bankonin of Coaldale, passed away at home on Saturday, October 20, 2012, at the age of 77 years. Besides her loving husband, she is survived by her daughters: Carmen Bankonin and Christine Bankonin; and brother Gunther Hesse of Germany. She is also survived by cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son Andreas Bankonin, her mother Else Hesse and stepfather Arthur Podletski. Marga was born and raised in Vienenburg, Germany and met Alex at the age of 15.

BARBARA ROGOZ of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at the age of 59 years. A Celebration of Life will be held at CASINO LETHBRIDGE - Boardroom marked Private, 3756 - 2nd Avenue South, Lethbridge, on Thursday, March 27, 2014 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Please bring some stories of Barb to share. In lieu of flowers, donations maye be made to the Humane Society: 2920 16 Ave N, Lethbridge, AB T1H 5E9

MR. IRVIN ALEXANDER BARBY of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Palliative Care on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at the age of 69 years. Irvin is survived by his children Michelle Barby and Troy Barby both of Calgary. He is also survived by a brother Terry (Karen) Barby of Lethbridge, a sister Wyonne Spring of Calgary, as well as nieces, nephews and their families. Dad was an avid sports fan who particularly enjoyed basketball and golf.

BARRY DOUGLAS JOHN KRALL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones at St. Michael\'s Palliative Care Centre, on October 27, 2013 at the age of 69 years. He is survived by his wife, Johanne (nee Liboiron) and his daughter, Karla (Shea) Patsula and two grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Jordan. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME - 2825 32 Street South, Lethbridge, Ab.

In Loving Memory Edward G. Bartel 1958-2013 ED BARTEL, beloved husband of Leona Bartel, of Lethbridge, passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 30, 2013 at the age of 55 years. Ed was born on June 27, 1958, in Lethbridge, Alberta, to Edward E. and Katherine Bartel. During his childhood, Ed and his family enjoyed many activities including skiing and taking vacations together. This is also when he developed his strong love for motorcycling and for music in singing, piano, guitar, trombone, and organ.

CHARLES ELMER BARTHA, beloved husband of Faith Arlette Bartha of Picture Butte, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at the age of 79 years. Besides his loving wife he is survived by his family; Carlina (Rick) Caruso and their children Anthony, Deanna and Carley; Kevin (Pam) Bartha and their children Danielle, Trevor (Kristin) and Tyler; Brenda (John) Vander Heyden and their children Curtis (Melissa), Shawn (Amy), Ashlyn and Travis.

HERBERT BARTKE passed away at the St. Michael's Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit, on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at the age of 87 years. A Private Family Interment will be held at a later date.

MR. KENNETH “KEN” WAYNE BARTLETT, beloved husband of the late Kathleen “Kaye” Bartlett of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at home with his son and two special angel caregivers on Wednesday, Sept 29, 2010 at the age of 84 years. He is survived by his son Terry of Calgary, two grandsons Chris (Tracy) of Edmonton and Kevin of Edmonton and three great-grandchildren, Natalie, Haden & Calin. He is also survived by two brothers, Vernon of Picture Butte and Eugene of Calgary, two sisters, Zona (Ivan) Long of Calgary and Grace Galambos of Lethbridge.

PATRICIA (PAT) BARTLETT passed away at the Legacy Lodge on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at the age of 96, after a long and full life. Pat was born and lived the majority of her life in Lethbridge. She was the sixth of nine children born to Harry & Barbara Forbes. Pat is survived by her son Gary (Sheryl), her grandchildren Tobi Bartlett-Baugh (Ryan) and Eric (Glenda) Matthews, her sister Roberta (Alan) Kimber, son-in-law Gordon Matthews, five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.