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WILLIAM ‘BILL’ YANKE, beloved husband of 52 years to Marion Yanke of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at the age of 78 years. He was a loving father and grandfather to many. A Memorial Service will be held at THE ARMY, NAVY & AIRFORCE VETERANS IN CANADA, 517 - 5th Avenue South, Lethbridge on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. with Major Glen Habkirk officiating.

MR. MARIANO "MARIO" BISCAGLIA, beloved husband of Antonia Biscaglia, passed away at St. Michael's Palliative Care in Lethbridge, Alberta, on Thursday, August 9th, 2012 at the age of 89 years. Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed. Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone (403) 381-7777. E-mail: care@cornerstonefh.ca

TERRY BISH, beloved husband of Linda Bish, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at the age of 55 years. He is the loving father of Adam Bish, Kristi Bish and Tannis Hofmann, all of Lethbridge; one granddaughter, Fierra Hofmann. He is also survived by his parents, Grant and Audrey Bish of Lethbridge; two brothers, Gregory (Olive) Bish of Stettler, AB and Phillip (Cindy) Bish of Abbotsford, B.

THELMA BLACKMER, beloved wife of the late Jim Blackmer, passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side. in Milk River, on Friday, April 13, 2012 at the age of 87 years. She was predeceased by her loving husband Jim, one son, James Jr., and two grandsons, Paul & Kevin. Thelma is survived by her children, Raymond (Joyce) Blackmer of Milk River, Linda (David) Belisle of Lethbridge, Peggy (Randy) Plomp of Calgary, Dave Blackmer (Charlene) of Coutts, Tom (Linda) Blackmer of Medicine Hat, Kim (Rob) St.

Blair Allen Beswick passed away in the early morning of July 2, 2009 at the age of 52. He was the youngest child of Lillian and Tom Beswick. He spent his childhood and young adulthood on the family farm in Spring Coulee, and made Lethbridge his home as an adult. He was a quiet, solitary gentleman who was kind to others. Blair was predeceased by his parents and two older brothers (Ken and Barry).

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of BLAIR ROSS PEACOCK at the age of 66 years after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years Pat Peacock, daughter Caylee (Rob) Rothe, brothers Del (Shirley), Garry (Deanna) as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Hector and Rita Peacock. Blair was born and raised in Lethbridge.

KEN (KENNETH) BLAIR went peacefully to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at the age of 79 years. He fought a courageous battle with cancer. Ken was born in Hanna, AB on August 18, 1930. Left to mourn are; Ken’s life friend and companion, Josephine “Dixie”; his 5 children: Kirk (Sherry), Wendy (Randy) Kroeker, Boyd (Julie), Richard (April) and Shannon Talerico; 8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; brother Bob; extended family Brian (Lorraine), Muriel (Dieter), Dennis and their families.

MRS. BLANCHE KEITH, beloved wife of Mr. Ronald Keith of Lethbridge, passed away at the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at the age of 82 years. Blanche was the loving mother of her three children, Kevin (Patricia) and their children Lauren and Ally of Lethbridge, Sheryl (Barry) Eccleton and their children Daniel, Jeff, Nick and Andrew of Ladner, B.C. and Brian of Edmonton. She is also survived by her sister Stephanie (Art) Charlesworth of Lethbridge, brother Raymond Doren of Boyle, and brother-in-law George Mueller of Lethbridge.

MR. ALBERT JOHN BLOCK passed away suddenly in Lethbridge on Thursday, June 3, 2010 at the age of 73 years. He is survived by 2 brothers, George of Pincher Creek and Henry of Milk River; 4 sisters, Anne Tacholsky of Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Marion (Robert) Andres of Sparwood, B.C., Selma (Henry) Reimer of Herbert, Saskatchewan and Adeline of Herbert, Saskatchewan. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.

BLUST MRS. LENA C. BLUST, of Milk River, AB., passed away peacefully in the Milk River Health Care Centre, surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 2nd, 2012 at the age of 87 years. Lee is survived by Bernard, her loving husband of almost 49 years, her children, Steve (Jacquie) Cooney of Charleston, S.C., their children Leslie (Kevin), Lucas (Kelly), Emily & Rebecca (Caleb); Paul (Charlotte) Blust of Milk River and their children Stacy (Aaron), Adam (Lea), Michael and Warren; Janine (Rick) of Gilford, Ont.