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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.

STEVE GRUNINGER, beloved husband of the late Eva (nee Powell) Gruninger of Magrath, passed away at the Good Samaritan Society Garden Vista, on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at the age of 91 years. He is lovingly remembered by his children, Afton (Ray) Johnson of Champion, AB, Bryan (Elaine) Gruninger of Lethbridge, AB, Richard (Doris) Gruninger of Magrath, AB, and Margaret (Gerry) Henry of Del Bonita, AB; 15 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren as well as his sister, Elizabeth Stanek of Magrath, AB.

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of ELVA MARION GRAHAM, (formerly Buchanan, nee Easterbrook) at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, June 12, 2017. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, Alan, daughter Beverley (Cliff) Maron, son Roland (Frances), step-children Dick (Joanne) LeMaistre, Jean Wiekle and Margot (Terry) Mack, grandchildren, Scott (Kara) Maron, Matthew (Heather) Maron, Ryan (Patty) Van Gilder, Sheree (Shannon) Buchanan-Pacholuk, Thomas (Nadine) Buchanan, Alicia Gray and Graham (Renee) Fix.

DEVI MAYA CHHETRI GHORSAIN, passed away at the St. Michael's Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit, on Monday, March 27, 2017 at the age of 51 years. A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. To send a condolence, please visit www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

GRAHAM GREENSLADE, beloved brother of Irene Parker of Lethbridge, AB and Jim (Sally Jones) Greenslade of Shaunavon, SK, passed away at his home in Hanna, AB on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at the age of 85 years. He is also lovingly remembered by his sisters-in-law BettyAnn Greenslade of Calgary, AB and Ruth Greenslade of Brantford, ON as well as his nieces and nephews and their families who meant so much to him; Gwen Vergouwen, Merilee, Dan (Louise) and Joanne (Ron Pineau) Greenslade, Sandra Davis and Brad Greenslade, Cindy Greenslade, Kathy (Ben) Zimmerman, Tom (Kathy) Greenslade, Betty (Kevin) Lewis, Karen (Grant) Verdoold, Cindy (Phil Andree) Middleton, Jerry (Pat) and Les (Kay) Parker, Trish (Ric) Wallace, and Reg (Carrie) and Grant (Sandie) Greenslade.