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GLORIA MARIE SPEAR CHIEF (NORTH PEIGAN) passed away in Lethbridge on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at the age of 44 years. Gloria is survived by her special friend Larry Vielle, their children Waylon (Delia), Ramona and Jarvis (Shastina). She is also survived by her grandchildren Brandon, Burton, Paula, Lakota, Alex, Aaliyah, Chloe, Cyrus, Nathaniel and Carson as well as many other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents; Robert North Peigan and Maryann Mills; sisters Sally, Anna and Harriet; brothers Jordan and Gordon; granddaughter Chloe Spear Chief and a Goddaughter Aletha Spear Chief.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of MR. CHARLES RICHARD GLOVER. Charlie passed away peacefully in the Lethbridge Regional Hospital at the age of 85 on Wednesday, September 19th, 2012. Charlie was born on March 1st, 1927 in Morden, Manitoba and was raised in Roland, Manitoba. He was a member of the "Associated Canadian Travellers" (ACT) working as a salesman for 50 years, first with H.J. Heinz and then DuBois Chemicals until his retirement.

MRS. GOLDIE-MAE ROSSLER, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at the age of 74 years. Goldie-Mae is the loving mother of Stan (Sherry) Christensen of Coalhurst; Sheila-Mae (Ken) Balkwill of Calgary; Russelle ‘Rusty’ (Glen) Watmough of Calgary. Goldie-Mae is survived by her two grandchildren, Christina Christensen of Coalhurst; and Logan Watmough of Calgary; and by her great grandchild, Lexah Christensen. Goldie-Mae is also survived by her aunt Freda Kinniburgh and other extended family including Carey-Ann (Gene) Thomson and their children Bailey and Hunter; her nieces Cheryl (Phil) Young, Linda Foote and Melody (Ron) Lehman.

ALLAN GORDON (GORD) RIES, beloved husband of Alice (Leibel) of Lethbridge passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Sunday, July 5, 2009 at the age of 63 years. Besides his loving wife, he is survived by: His children, Chantal (Don) Rennie of Lethbridge, Brett (Heather) Ries of Lethbridge, and Cerina (Chad) Knox of Victoria, B.C. His beautiful grandchildren; Shayne, Chase and Anelise Rennie, Scott, Mark, Blake and Jack Ries and Payton and Lucas Knox.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of MRS. ANN GORDA, beloved wife of the late Mr. Frank Gorda, passing away at Fairmont Extendicare on April 13, 2014 at the age of 89 years. Ann is survived by her children Brenda Quigley, Mary Ann Weiss, Debbie Clark, Bill Gorda, Larry Gorda, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is predeceased by numerous brothers and sisters, as well as her loving daughter Diane Schimanski.

MR. FRANK GORDA passed away at the Lethbridge Extendicare after a lengthy illness on Sunday, March 14, 2010 at the age of 82 years. Frank was born in Coalhurst on April 17, 1927. He was the beloved husband of Ann Gorda (Bodnar), dear father to Brenda (Neil) Quigley, Debbie (Trevor) Clark, Larry (Loan) Gorda, Bill (Pansy) Gorda, Mary Ann Weiss. Frank is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Frank was predeceased by his daughter Diane, his parents, six brothers and one sister.

CONINE April 5, 1936 - January 3, 2014 It is with great sadness that the family of GORDON “GORD” BRUCE CONINE, beloved husband of the late Joyce Conine, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge on Friday, January 3rd, 2014 at the age of 77 years. He leaves behind his devoted and loving family, daughter Debbie (Ron) Gretzinger, grandchildren, Brad, (Shannon) Cory, and Paige, and his great grandchildren, Miranda, Zack and the love of his life Brayden.

GORDON KROEKER, beloved husband of Debbie Kroeker, passed away peacefully at the St. Michael’s Health Centre on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at the age of 60 years. Besides his loving wife Debbie, Gordon is survived by his daughter Darcy (Terry) Melusi, daughter Amanda (Sean) Mainzer and their children Brianna, Triston and Jada, son Vince (Tara) Kroeker and their children Shyana, Cloe and Ryder. He is also survived by his siblings; Julene, Wayne, Joanne, Randy, Gerry and foster brother David Hill.

Mr. Gordon Stewart of Monarch, beloved husband of Betty Mae passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2009 at the age of 87 years. Besides his loving wife of 54 years, he is survived by his three daughters Laurie (Bob) Hacker of Lethbridge, Barb Stewart (Ron Poole) of Monarch and Patti Stewart (Peter Marshall) of Edmonton, and three granddaughters - Emma Hacker, Jillian Hacker and Hope Stewart-Marshall - all who brought enormous sunshine to his life.

MR. GORDON LEROY THOMPSON, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Norah Thompson of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the Edith Cavell Care Centre on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at the age of 95 years. Gordon and his family were blest to be able to commemorate two major milestones in the last month of his life: his 95th birthday was 12 days before his death and the 9th anniversary of his wife’s passing was just 5 days prior.