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JULIA (TSUYA) GOETZ, age 88, of Lethbridge, Alberta, died suddenly after a brief illness, on Saturday, April 7th, 2018. She leaves behind three adult children; Othelia (Andr?), Marta (Don), Jonathan (Karen) and four grandchildren; Callie, Carla, Jenna and Easton. As everyone who knew Julia can attest to, she very much enjoyed living in her own home, on her own terms, until the end. Julia had a strong spirit and a strong will.

DONALD RAY GELLATLY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 21st, 2018 at his home in Lethbridge, Alberta after a 10 year tug-of-war with cancer. Don was born in Calgary, Alberta on June 29th, 1959. He spent all of his youth playing various sports from bowling to football but his primary love was basketball. He attended Mount Royal College and played basketball with the MRC Cougars who won a national championship in his second year.

March 24, 1946 - January 14, 2018 ROBERT WILLIAM "BOB" GALLOWAY, beloved father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at the age of 71 years. Bob is survived by his wife Margaret, his sons Joe (Charlene) and Patrick (Michelle) as well as his grandchildren Jared, Trent, Brooklyn, London, Kiersten and Hunter. Bob was raised by his loving parents Joe and Olive in Vivan, MB and later settled and raised his family in Anola, MB.

ELSIE ELIZABETH GRISAK, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Michael Grisak, passed away peacefully at the Fairmont Extendicare on Thursday, January 11,2018 at the age of 99 years. Left to cherish her memory are her children: Jacquelyn (Wade) Chipman, Gerald (Pat) Grisak, Michelle Hamilton as well as her grandchildren: Kevin and Robin Ross, Jesse and Daniel Grisak, Nicole Sims, Robbie and Andrew Grisak and four great grandchildren: Tanna, Lexxi, Cierra and Connor Ross.

With great sadness we announce the passing of ANITA ANTOINETTE GRANT on December 30, 2017 at the age of 68 years, with her family and friends at her side, having fought a courageous battle with cancer. Anita is survived by her son Jason (Jennifer) Grant of Christiansburg, Virginia, son Mark (Kristin) Grant of Lethbridge, daughter Christyn (Thomas) Nelis of Lethbridge, sister Marjo (Don) Mars?-Thompson and cousin Marlene (Garth) Iking-Daniel. Anita was the proud Oma (Grandmother) to six amazing grandchildren: Brayden and MacKenzie Grant, Julianna and Evan Grant, and Gavin and Madison Nelis.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, GEORGE MATHEW GROSS, who passed with family at his side, on Monday, December 18, 2017 at the age of 84 years. Affectionately known as Poppa, George is survived by his loving wife Jean; his daughter Terri, twin sons Tim (Kelley) and Tom (Sue) and daughter Patty (George); his grandchildren Scott (Carlie), Tysun, Jarid (Brittany), Challis, Eastyn, Ainsley (David), and Haley (Keegan); and great-grandchildren Brody, Kaycee, Avery, Ada and Oliver.

MICHEAL JOHN GERZANICH, of Lethbridge, beloved partner of Karen Miller, passed away peacefully at the St. Michael's Health Centre - Palliative Care Unit on Thursday, November 30th, 2017 at the age of 58 years. Mike was laid to rest during a private family Graveside Service.

ELIZABETH "BETTY" GAL, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Edith Cavell Care Centre on Sunday, October 15th, 2017 at the age of 81 years. Betty is survived by her nieces and nephews: Lori Finch and children Brian (Jordana) and Leanne (Jacinda) of Calgary, Rick and Deb Gal and children Taylor and son Jayke (Courtney), Blake (Elizabeth) Mackenzie (Kaede) of Lethbridge, Margaret Gal of Calgary, Brad and Kordi Gal and children Matthew, Lauren, Meghan and Logan of Calgary and Bruce and Deb Gal and children Madison and Sadie of Lethbridge.

ROBERT MARTIN "MARTY" GADD, beloved husband of Vikki Gadd, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, September 8, 2017 at the age of 61 years. Marty is survived by his wife Vikki, daughter Michelle (Jarom) Leafloor, son Brad (Marissa) Gadd, mother Clarice Gustafson of Red Deer and father Robert "Bob" (Shirley) Gadd of Fort Frances, Ontario, as well as grandsons Nathan and Benjamin Leafloor, Cohen Southcombe, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and acquaintances whom he all dearly loved.

LOUISE GAST, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2016 at the age of 76 years while being prepared for bed at the Edith Cavell Care Facility in Lethbridge. Her last words were "I won't need that anymore," when told that her usual glass of water was at her bedside. Louise was the fifth of six children, born to her parents, Magdalina and Jacob Gast Jr. She was predeceased by her parents, her brothers Kenneth (Leagh) Gast and Arthur Gast, her sister Gloria Duncan, her niece Debbie Tonner and her nephew Neil Postle.