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Ben Eringfeld, beloved husband of Sini Eringfeld of Coaldale, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2012 surrounded by his family. Ben was born on March 29, 1931 in Breedenbroek, Holland. He was the second oldest child in a family of 13 children. Besides his loving wife, Sini, he is survived by seven children: Marilyn (Rob) Hansum, Cecile Dixon, Frances (Keith) Judson, Albert (Gina) Eringfeld, Angela (Ed) Ruzycki, Carmen (Chris) Little, and Patricia (Scott) Walls.

BERNHARD ‘BEN’ PANKONIN, of Lethbridge, Alberta, passed away at home on September 29, 2008 with his loving wife of 41 years, Colleen, by his side. Ben is survived by his 2 daughters, Anita (Darcy) Haley of Lethbridge, and Tracy (Rocky) Scheer of Coaldale; 6 grandchildren, Tanner and Tyrell Petersen, Lee Haley of Lethbridge, Jessica, Dalton and Shy-Lynn Scheer of Coaldale; his sister Erma (George) Lemke of Sydney, B.C.; his brother Paul (Rita) Pankonin of Lethbridge; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

BENJAMIN RICHARD FULTZ of Lethbridge born March 21, 1938 in Fort Frances, Rainy River District, Ontario passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, May 6, 2008. He is survived by his children Rick (Peggy), Teresa (Allan) and Mike (Shauna), grandchildren; Krystle, Brandon, Brittnie, Chad, Shaun, Delaine and Ryan. He is also survived by his partner in life Marie of Lethbridge and her children Celia and Brian and granddaughter Legacy.

MRS. BARBARA LUCILLE BERENT, beloved wife of Mr. Don Berent, passed peacefully away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at the age of 74 years surrounded by family and friends. Lucy was born to Earl and Kathleen Jensen on June 8, 1938 in Cardston Alberta. She was a sister to Karen (Len) Steinbrenner, Larry (Dawn) Jensen and Francis (Allan) Young. Lucy is survived by her loving husband Don Berent and their three children: Jim (Sheri), grandchildren Meaghan (Elliot) Tweedy, Mackenzie Berent; Darla (Tim) Superkoski, grandchildren Kahlaya (Graison) Clarke; Roger (Becky) Berent.

With deepest sadness the family of EDWARD JOHN BERENT announce his passing on the morning of Saturday, January 7, 2012 at the age of 102. Pat was born in Twin Butte, Alberta on April 25, 1909, his given name was Eduard Johann Behrendt. It was his nickname Pat that stuck and is what he was known by. His beloved wife Lenora Evelyn Berent (Dahl) predeceased him on May 2, 2010; they were married for 78 years.

With deepest sorrow, the family of LENORA EVELYN BERENT (DAHL) announce her passing on the morning of Sunday, May 2, 2010 at the age of 98 years. Lenora and her husband would have celebrated their 78th wedding anniversary on May 15, 2010. She is survived by her loving husband Edward J. (Pat) Berent, 6 children; Fay (Bob) Whitlock, Don (Lucille) Berent, Loretta (Ross) Lyon, Gerald (Kathy) Berent, Deanna (Don) Niemetz, Darrell (Patty) Berent, 17 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

MRS. KATIE BERG, beloved wife of the late Mr. Frank Berg, of Coaldale, passed away at Legacy Lodge on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at the age of 93 years. Katie is survived by her children; Gilbert (Adeline) Berg, Merrill (John) Unger, Harley (Esther) Berg and Dorothy (John) Hubert, grandchildren; Russell (Connie) Berg, Andrew (Candace) Berg, Trevor (Nicole) Berg, Matthew Berg, Michael Berg (Kris Antonius), John (Melanie) Unger, Lori (Jon) UngerBrandt, Vincent (Melinda) McCannell-Unger, Heather Unger (Paul Cruse), Joleen Berg (Rob Mosley), Kevan Berg (Jodi Vander Woude), Vicky Berg, Gayle (Roland) Petker, Jeff (Janine) Hubert, Charles Hubert and Joel Hubert (Sherae Evans), 24 great grandchildren, sister Anne Huebert, brother-in-law Herman Berg and sister-in-law Susie Neufeld.

LEO C. BERG, beloved and devoted husband of Linda, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018 at St. Michael's Health Centre - Palliative Care Unit. Leo's wife and sons were by his side when he left to be with his much-loved Mom & Dad. Leo was a kind and gentle man and he passed these traits onto his sons, Rod & Chris. Left to cherish his memory are his granddaughters, Bailey & Courtney, his grandson, Alex, his brother-in-law, Kirby, his nephew, Gary, his niece, Ang and his great-niece, Sara.

MR. HANS BERGEN passed away on August 17, 2010 at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Unit following a courageous battle with cancer. Hans was born on February 13, 1940 in the Ukraine. After the war, his family moved to Paraguay for eight years, then to Vauxhall, AB. and finally to Coaldale, AB. Upon graduating from Kate Andrews High School, Hans attended the University of Alberta and began his teaching career in Grassy Lake, AB.

ELIZABETH RUTH BERKHOFF, beloved wife of the late Karl Berkhoff, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at the Park Meadows Good Samaritans, on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at the age of 88 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her three daughters: Leah Berkhoff, Joanne Bonnett & Kathy Johnson and her 5 grandchildren. As per Elizabeth's wishes, a private family service will be held in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Donations in memory of Elizabeth may be made to your local Humane Society.