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ARIE DEKLERK, passed away at the Foothills Medical Centre, on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at the age of 70 years. He is lovingly remembered by his devoted wife of 47 years on (May 2nd), Martha: his children: Sandra (Ted), Debra (Naz), Ken (Jodi) and Curtis (Catherine) and 11 grandchildren. In addition to his immediate family, he also enjoyed being the Canadian father to the many foreign students who stayed at their home.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing away of our dear father and opa, Theodorus Wilhelmus deGroot (known to many as Ted). He passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at the age of 82 years at the Chinook Regional Hospital with family by his side. Ted is survived by his daughter Margaret DeGroot (Shawn Breland) of Calgary, son Frank (Charlene) DeGroot of Lethbridge, daughter Wendy DeGroot (Tim Carroll) and her son Brandon Kahl of Chilliwack, BC, and son John (Sandra) DeGroot and their children Steven and Andrea of Hays.

Born near the front in 1917, AnneDuzs {nee} Kormous. Daughter of Istvan and Rosella Juhasz baptized her Anna on September 12, 1918 at Meszes Hungary. With the revolution coming her family migrated to southern Alberta by the spring of 1928. By the time winter arrived the 9 year old Anna's remaining parent Rosella was renting rooms to keep a roof over them and would do so for many years. With the produce from the garden and seasonal work at the cannery in town they managed to get by until the opportunity to work as a riveter on the liberty ships being built at The Burrard docks in Vancouver gave Anne the chance to earn a man's wage.

The family wishes to announce the passing of Deb on January 3, 2016 at the Palliative Care Unit, St. Michael's hospital. Deb died peacefully at the age of 62 after a lengthy battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Stephen, and her daughters Elaine Fischer (husband Kris) and Jenna Greene (husband Scott). She was predeceased by her parents Marion and William (Bill) Reith. Deb devoted most of her life to raising her two daughters.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved DENNY DENNIS, who passed away in Lethbridge on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at the age of 69 years. Denny will be lovingly remembered by his children, Kris (Sarah) Dennis and their children, Mitchel and Spencer; Jodi (Brantley) Boisclair and their children, Baylee and Jessi; 4 Brothers; 2 Sisters, numerous nieces nephews, cousins, in-laws and extended family and friends.

The family of WILLIAM (BILL) DITCHUK are saddened to announce his passing in Lethbridge, AB., on Saturday, December 5, 2015, at the age of 81 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his children: Diane (Ron) Huculak, Wayne and Danny Ditchuk and Debbie (John) Bader as well as eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB., on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 11:00 A.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of LEONARD ELDON "DIGGER" DUNN at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, November 15, 2015 at the age of 83 years. Missing him and his laughter are his wife and longtime partner, Vicky Dunn, his children, Holly (Norbert) Baier and Judy (Nestor) Wheeler, grandchildren, Ceejay (Shane), Kimberly, Shayla and Denae (Brody), great-granddaughter Lennon and step-grandchildren, Cody and Tyler. Also left to mourn are his brother Ken Dunn and sisters Joye Johnson and Ruth Matthews.

AUDREY IRENE DAVIS passed away peacefully at the Raymond Health Centre on Tuesday, October 20th, 2015 at the age of 65 years. Audrey was predeceased by her parents; Wendell & Irene Sander and one brother Stephen Sander. She is survived by one son, David (Regan) Tennyson of Lethbridge, AB, one daughter Shonna (Clayton) Tennyson of Raymond, AB, three brothers, Martin (Julia) Sander of Trail, BC, Terry (Christie) Sander of Lethbridge, Rick Sander of Trail; one sister, Teresa (Randy) Joblonkay of Lethbridge; six grandchildren, and her cat Amie.

CAPTAIN DON DALKE C.D., of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Marjorie Dalke, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at the age of 84 years. He proudly served over 16 years of military service. His career started at age 14 in the local Army cadets, then joining the local Militia at age 16 with the 20th Independent Field Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery. While as a Sergeant during a Command Contingent Course in Camp Shilo, Manitoba, Don took his commission during summer training 1949 as a Survey Officer with 2nd Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery.

TETJE "TERESA" de GRAAF, beloved wife of Pieter de Graaf, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at the age of 90 years. Besides her loving husband, she is survived by: Hennie (Bill), Dirk (Phyllis), Jetty (Marinus), Janet (Jim), Pearl (Paul - deceased), Sid (Anita), John (Deb), and Ivan, 25 loving grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters-in-law Shirley and Alice Vander Ploeg as well as a number of Pieter's siblings in Holland, Edmonton, and Washington State, USA.