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GIESBRECHT RODNEY KURT GIESBRECHT, beloved husband of Joan Giesbrecht of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 25th, 2017 at the age of 70 years. Rod and Joan lived in Canmore for many years, owning the local NAPA store before moving to Lethbridge. They were truly blessed with a wonderful family as well as being able to travel many times to wonderful places and to see their daughter Lisa (Steve) and grandson, Liam in California.

It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of ANTHONIUS (TONY) GIESKE on February 5, 2012 at the age of 93 years, surrounded by his family. Tony was predeceased by his wife Elisabeth (Betty) nee: Lamboo, on December 5, 1983, his sisters Adriana and Riet, and brothers Herman and Edward. He is survived by his children: Tony (Karen) Gieske, John Gieske, Betty (Don) Fuller, Allan (Shannon) Gieske and Tracey Gieske.

After a long and dignified battle with Alzheimer’s disease, Dad passed away peacefully on October 28, 2012 at Taber’s Long Term Care Facility. Dad was predeceased by his father Albert Watmough and mother Mable Crowe, brothers Roy Watmough, Harvey Watmough, Albert Watmough, and sister Doris Pearson. Dad was also predeceased by sisters-in-law Shirley Watmough and Eileen Watmough and brother-in-law Norm Pearson. He was also predeceased by numerous nephews and nieces. Dad will be missed by his children Gayle (Jack) Kwantes of Vancouver, BC, Don Watmough of Peterbrough, Ont, Tracy Watmough of Peterbrough, Ont, Step son Rick (Lynn) De Long of Belleview, Ab, Kimberly Watmough of Peterbrough, Ont and Cynthia Watmough of Lethbridge, Ab.

GILBERT JOSEPH FRADETTE passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at the age of 58 years. A private family service will be held at a later date in Saskatchewan.

The Creator called home GILBERT FRANKLIN WOLF PLUME suddenly on Thursday, May 6, 2008, in Calgary, AB. Gilbert, who chose his grandfather’s name, Makoyiisaapo’pa, was a caring and kind-hearted person who would give the shirt off his back to people who asked. He was a man who took on many challenges in his all-too-short 53 years of life. In his younger years, Gilbert had many accomplishments including the sport of boxing.

GAYLA DAWN GILBORN of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Stewart Gilborn, passed away peacefully at the Lethbridge Regional Hospital on October 8th, 2016. Gayla is survived by her husband, Stewart Gilborn, daughter LaRae (Wayne) Murphy, daughter-in-law Karen Gilborn and sister Neva (Robert) McNab; grandchildren, Kasey, Leah, Brett, Madison, Shelby and Johnny. Gayla was predeceased by her mother and father, John and Donna Bair and son, Layne Gilborn. Gayla married Stewart Gilborn in 1964.

DOUGLAS LEROY GILLESPIE, of the Enchant-Vauxhall region, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at the age of 68 years. He is the loving father of Dawn (James) Krahn, George (Brad) Gillespie, Douglas (Tammy) Gillespie, and Lee (Kim) Gillespie. He is survived by seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, friend and former wife Sylvia Gillespie, and sister Sharon Gillespie. He was predeceased by parents George and Mary (ne?

HAROLD W. GILLESPIE, beloved husband of Margaret Gillespie, of Lethbridge, formerly of Winnipeg, passed away unexpectedly at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at the age of 68 years. Along with his loving wife Margaret, he is survived by his mother Shirley Gillespie of Winnipeg, his sister, Shirley Gillespie and brother Doug (Barb) Gillespie, mother-in-law, Julia Harding and brother-in-law, Doug (Donna) Harding. Harold will be deeply mourned by his children Tracy (Jim) D'Angelo of London, ON, Jennifer Selland of Lethbridge and stepdaughters, Heather (Norbert) Klatt of Winnipeg, MB, Christine (Cameron) Campbell of Alonsa, MB and Adrienne Laramee (Jordan Ingram) Tyndall, MB.

MR. STANLEY ROY GILLIE, beloved husband of 57 years to Mrs. Edith “Jean” Gillie of Lethbridge, passed away suddenly at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, February 22, 2010 at the age of 80 years. Besides his loving wife he is survived by daughters Gail (Barry) Zonta of Brooks, AB, Patti (Craig) Oswald of Lethbridge, AB and Lisa (Kendall) Grosh of Bassano, AB, and one granddaughter, Melissa (Mick) McVaugh of Nampa, Idaho.

C. FLOYD GILLIES, beloved husband of Yoko Gillies of Picture Butte, passed away suddenly at home on Friday, May 6, 2011 at the age of 84. Besides his loving wife of fifty years, Floyd is survived by his sons, Darren (Arlene), Grant (Sandra) of Picture Butte and daughter Cindy of Calgary; grandchildren Dustin and Brady, step-grandchildren Jennie Grimes, Derek (Kim), and great grandson, Ryker Grimes; sister, Celia Drake and sisters-in-law Ritz Misumi, Tats (Aki) Oshiro and Toki (Kiyo) Nishijima; and numerous nieces and nephews.