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GIULIO CARMINE DIROCCO passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Chinook Regional Hospital, on Friday, March 2, 2018 at the age of 92 years. Born in the town of Castel Castagna in the Province of Teramo in the Abruzzo region of Central-Southern Italy, on April 7, 1925, he was the seventh and youngest child of Rosina and Rocco DiRocco. As a young boy he grew up working on the family farm with his siblings.

MARY DICK passed away at the Coaldale Health Centre on February 6, 2018, just shy of her 92nd birthday. She is lovingly remembered by her children, Esther and Ed and their families. Mary was predeceased by her husband Ernest in 1982. Mary was born on March 23, 1926 in the little Mennonite village of Sparrau, Ukraine - the eldest child of Maria and Isaak Wall. Her childhood was very difficult and Mary suffered famine and life under a brutal communist government.

KHOUNE DOUANGPHRACHANH, passed away peacefully at Legacy Lodge, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at the age of 98 years. A Celebration of Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 1:00 P.M.

LESLIE RICHARD DAY CHIEF, beloved spouse of Annie Bare Shin Bone and cherished son of June Day Chief and the late Leslie Richard Buckskin, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at the age of 46 years. A Family Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME - 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB. on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 5:00 P.M. with Pastor Rocky Brave Rock officiating.

It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of ADELA MABEL DIETERLE, at the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge, on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at the age of 84 years after a brief illness. Adela is survived by her brother-in-law Paul Michaud of High River, AB, sisters-in-law Joyce Neigam of Medicine Hat, AB, Gladys Dieterle of Medicine Hat, AB and Edna Dieterle of Burstall, SK as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

"Well done, My good and faithful servant... enter into the joy of your Lord". CHRISTOPHER "CHRIS" TERENCE DYCK, of Coaldale, AB, was welcomed home by his Heavenly Father in the late afternoon of Saturday, July 22, 2017 at the age of 38 years. Chris passed away suddenly and swiftly as a result of a tragic farm accident. Left to mourn and cherish his memory is his devoted soulmate, and best friend, Sheri; his loving parents Terry and Hilda; his precious sister Allison Rempel, Ty, Brielle, and Crew.

"Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." - Psalm 23:6 It is with great sadness but, quiet relief, that we announce the passing into glory of MATHYSJE "MATTIE" DYKSTRA (nee Pater), beloved wife of Glenn, on July 20th 2017 in her home at Legacy Lodge at the age of 88 years. Along with her husband, she is lovingly remembered by her children: Alice (Alvin*), Derrick (Connie), Betty (Wade), Bernice (Rick), 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild as well as her siblings, Annie (Bill) and Ralph (Theresa*); and her siblings-in-law, Wyke (Fred*), Peter (Nancy) and Shirley (John).

KEITH DAWSON, beloved husband of Faye Dawson, passed away with his family at his side at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Friday, June 23rd, 2017 at the age of 83 years. Besides his wife, Faye, Keith will be lovingly remembered by his family: sons Orin (Vicky), Trent and Kevin; grandsons Ryan (Rachel) and Shane; granddaughters Shanisse and Emma; great-grandson Ethan as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Keith was predeceased by his parents Henry and Lily Dawson; grandparents Wm and Lily Gold and Harry and Helen Crawford; father-in-law Albert (Blanche) Willford; brother-in-law James (Elaine) Willford; sisters-in-law Julia (Gordon) Clark and Bertha (Irvin) Stevenson.

HELEN DAYE, beloved mother & grandmother, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at the age of 71 years. Helen is survived by her son Richard (Lisa) Daye, her grandchildren Makayla Roberts and Sydney Daye. She is also survived by a large extended family. A Funeral Service will take place at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME - 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive, South, Lethbridge, AB. on Thursday, June 29th, 2017 at 11:00 A.

APRIL ROSE "ROZIE" DAY RIDER, of the Blood Reserve, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Monday, June 19th, 2017 at the age of 45 years. Left to cherish her memory are her loving father Johnny Day Rider, her "Ma" Aggy, her precious daughter Ashley and beloved granddaughters Scarlett and Paris. She is also survived by her siblings: Lisa (Gary), Norma-Jean, Johnny Jr. (Tammy), Vernon (Candace), Andy Jr.