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CATHERINE (née MLACAK) GRBAVAC, beloved wife of the late Andrew Grbavac, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2018 at Legacy Lodge in Lethbridge, AB at the age of 94 years. Catherine is survived by her six loving children, Robert (Jana) Grbavac, Susan (Charles) Klaver, Diane (Aurelio) Delbello, William (Shawn) Grbavac, Nancy Hamilton, Carol (Paul Sacco) Grbavac, fourteen grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, her sister-in-law Vi Peterson (née Grbavac) and her two brothers Mike Malack and William Mlacak.

ANNE GIBBONS, beloved wife of the late Earl Gibbons, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at the age of 84 years. This marks the end of the life of a gracious, gregarious and drop dead gorgeous gal. Anne Rita Gibbons was the only daughter and first Canadian child born April 20, 1934 to Peter and Katia Boras of Vitina, Herzegovina. Her brothers Ivan (Doris), Walter (Ancica) and Michael (Helen) had travelled with their mother from Europe the year before to a prairie homestead where Peter had worked for five years to bring his family a more hopeful future.

CATHERINE THERESE GLEASON, beloved wife of John "Jack" Gleason of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at the age of 74 years. Cathy was predeceased by her mother, Rose, her father, Lawrence Irvine and her sisters, MaryAnne Lomax, Margaret Steele and Patricia Imeson. She is survived by her husband, John "Jack" of 53 years, her children, John (Angela) of Lethbridge, Paul (Judy) of Red Deer, Laura Kerr (Jim) of Lethbridge, and Tim of Calgary.

MARGUERITE "MARGE" ROSE GARNER, (formerly Derksen, née Turski), beloved wife of Royston Garner of Lethbridge, fought but lost her brave battle against cancer and passed away peacefully at the St. Michael's Health Centre on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at the age of 78 years. Besides her husband, she is survived by her children, Kim Cote (Lorne) of British Columbia, Russell Derksen (Patti), Bruce (Kim) Derksen and Gregory (Tammy) Derksen, all of Lethbridge, her stepchildren, Wendy (Bill) Blumer and Wayde Garner, both of New Brunswick and Wesley Garner of Calgary, as well as her eight grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren.

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.