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GREG VAN DE BENNET, beloved husband of Karen Van de Bennet of Lethbridge, AB., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at the age of 48 years. Besides his loving wife Karen, he is survived by his mother Emily Van De Bennet, brothers; Jeff (Evie), Marc, and Joey, his nephew Tate, and niece Tia. Greg is survived by Karen's daughter Candice (Rodney) Miller as well as many extended family members.

ALEX GEPNERIS of Lethbridge, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 29, 2014 at the age of 55 years. He is the loving son of Helen Gepneris, brother to Allan (Judy) Gepneris, uncle to Stacy Gepneris (Eric Outrame) and Christopher Gepneris. He is predeceased by his father Alex Gepneris. Alex was born and educated in Lethbridge, attending the U of L as an accountant. He has been working as the senior vice president and controller of Tollestrup Inc.

TONDU GWEN M. TONDU beloved wife of the late Terry Tondu, of Granum, passed away at the Taber Health Centre on Wednesday, September 17th, 2014 at the age of 72 years. She is survived by her 4 children: Robert Tondu of Edmonton, Gwendoline (Darcy) Marsden of Taber, Teresa Tondu (Mark Holzwarth) of Lethbridge and Dixie Tondu of Taber. Gwen is also survived by her 4 grandchildren: Trevor & Bradley Marsden of Taber, Elizabeth Gaucher of Lethbridge and Tyson Holzwarth of Lethbridge.

Giuseppe "Joe" "Pepe" Viani Friday September 12, 2014 was a very sad day for the Viani Family. Giuseppe Viani passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 84 years. His battle with Alzheimers is finally over. The Viani Family lost a husband to Giuseppina, a father to sons Angelo (Pam) and Tony (Linda), a grandfather to Bryan and Kimberley, and a great grandfather to Kyeler and Lexie. He is survived by brothers Giovannino (Maria), Michele (Anna), and Felice (Denia) and sister Vincenzela (Nicolino), in Italy.

ANNE GIBSON, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at home on September 6, 2014 at the age of 83 years. She is the loving mother of Lora Jefferson of 150 Mile House, B.C., Kevin Gibson of Edmonton, AB, and Troy (Cindy) Gibson of Edmonton, AB as well as four grandchildren, J.D. Jefferson, Karly Jefferson, Alexandra Gibson and Jessica Gibson. A Celebration of Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Monday, September 15, 2014 at 1:00 P.

GEORGE ROBERT "BOB" McLAREN, beloved husband of Lila, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on September 4th, 2014 at the age of 72 years. Besides his loving wife Lila, he is survived by his daughter Roberta (Pat), son Tom (Val), grandchildren Cory, Madison and Taylor, daughter Belinda and family, son Tim and family, brothers Hugh (Florence) and family, Bill (Elaine) and family, and Butch (Dusky) and family. Bob was born September 17th, 1941 in Tisdale Sask.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mom GLORIA JEAN VIROSTEK (nee Shaw) on August 8, 2014 at the age of 72. She will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her children, Pam (Murray) Fry, Bruce (Bev) Virostek, Rhonda (Jerry) Prins, Dana (Bill) Whytock, and her grandchildren, Darren and Darcy Fry, Jordan Virostek, Katlyn and Josh Prins, and Hannah and Lauren Whytock, as well as many wonderful friends and family members.

BARBARA GASQUE, beloved wife of David Gasque, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, June 7th, 2014 at the age of 73 years. Besides her loving husband Dave, she is survived by her daughters Suzanne Marie Louise Plouffe of Lethbridge and Jill Denise Marie Plouffe of Lethbridge as well as two grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents Myron and Mata Kemper and son Michael Leon Joseph Plouffe.

It is with great sadness in our hearts we announce the sudden passing of our Mother and Grandmother, GLADYS MARY McNEELY on Saturday, April 5, 2014. Gladys was predeceased by her Mom and Dad, Ida and Tom Dudley, one son, Melvin McNeely and 2 sisters and 3 brothers. She is survived by two sons, Keith McNeely of Lethbridge, Eugene (Jane) McNeely of Lethbridge and two daughters, Brenda (Richard) Gesinghaus of Calgary and Roxanne (Dan) MacInnis of Calahoo, 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren, 3 brothers and 2 sisters.

GARRY FREDERICK HRANAC passed away suddenly on April 1, 2014 at the age of 55 years with his family by his side. Garry was the loving husband of Rita (nee Giesbrecht), and father to Nolan and Joel. Garry is also survived by his mother Mary Hranac, sisters Beverly Hranac (Darin) and Christine Ehnes, father-in-law Bill Giesbrecht (Elfriede), sisters-in-law Karin Rempel (Stan) and Linda Giesbrecht. Nephews Tyler Ehnes and Scott Rempel, nieces Jacquie Beverly, Allison Haugseng, Vickie Vanderpyl, Jennifer Giesbrecht, Caitlyn and Shannon Stone, and Tennille Ehnes.