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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.

BERNARD (Bernie) ROY THOMPSON peacefully left us after a brief illness on December 28, 2012 at the age of 89 years. Bernie is survived by Betty Thompson, his beloved wife of 66 years as well as a large and supportive family. Those left behind to miss him include: Wayne (Pam) Thompson, Gary (Gail) Thompson, Gayle (Nick) Bowes, Sherry (Alan) Norris, Joy (Bill) Derry, Teri (John Ondrik) Johnston, Trevor (Wendy) Thompson, Shaun (Michelle)Thompson; grandchildren Shane and Chad Thompson, Tracey and Gerald Wagner, Dan and Lorie Lashley, Jason and Jami Thompson, Jody and Andrea Carpenter, Tyler and Cherie Bowes, Derek Bowes and Sandra McMurray, Mike and Haley Renner, Brad and Dana Johnson, Jesse and Amanda Norris, Shannon Derry, Cameron Derry, Conner Derry, Kyle and Cheryl Johnston, Erin Johnston, Drew Thompson and Jack Thompson.

BERNARD CARL BASTIAN, beloved husband of Rae, was called home peacefully to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at the age of 82 years. Left to cherish his memory are his best friend and loving wife of 30 years, Rae; one sister, Bernice; one son, Donald; daughter-in-law Linda Malesza, two grandsons, Garrett and Ward Bastian; numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, as well as many cousins.

MR. BERNARD TALLMAN “Siipistapii”, beloved husband of Mrs. Rita Tallman, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, October 11, 2010 at the age of 84 years. Bernard was born on July 8, 1926 in Cardston, Alberta. Through a traditional customary adoption as a baby of five months, he became the child of his grandparents Spitaikowan Tallman and Saokiisinopakii Bibi. Bernard married the love of his life Rita Healy on April 17, 1949 and shared 61 years together.

BERNARD G. WEHLAGE of Milk River, AB, passed away at the Milk River Hospital on Saturday, June 6, 2009 at the age of 91 years. Ben is survived by two brothers Edwin (Yvonne) Wehlage and Elmer (Marjorie) Wehlage, both of Milk River, AB. and his sister - in - law Marie Wehlage of Lethbridge, AB. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Ben was predeceased by his parents Anton and Anna Wehlage, two brothers Arthur and Albert (Olive) Wehlage, and his sister Hilda (Frances) Belisle.

BERNE WILLIAM DOW beloved husband of Marjorie of Lethbridge passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 14, 2009 at the age of 90 years. Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.