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There will be a few unused tags this season MR. HORST FAUSER, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Calgary Foothills Hospital, Burn Unit, on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at the age of age of 82 years. He is survived by his three children and their families, Ulla Susanne (Paige and Michael), Robert (Sandy) and Elke (Shawn, Sébastien, Heather, Geneviève, Marc-Antoine and Jennifer). Horst is also survived by his sister, Ingrid in Weimar, Germany, her two daughters Karin and Dagmar, their families and his beloved Ellen.

It is with profound sadness the family announces the passing of Horst Harry Torkel after a brief illness. He leaves to mourn his passing; his beloved wife of 56 years Anna (Nee Kutzner), sons Brian and Ralph Torkel, daughter Irene Torkel (David Finch-Field) and granddaughters Whitney and Desiree Torkel-Finchfield. As well as his sisters Linda (Walter) Hoffman and Ingrid (Charles) Hutton. He is predeceased by his parents Max and Meta Torkel, older sister Ursula and younger brother Klaus.

MARY ELIZABETH HOVAN February 21, 1921 - May 15, 2010 Mary Elizabeth Hovan (nee Donkin), the beloved wife of the late Albert Hovan, passed away on May 15, 2010 in Lethbridge at the Chinook Regional Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband Al, her son David and grandson Michael. She survived by her brother Bob Donkin, son Tom (Sharon), granddaughters; Chrissy (Jacob) Roecker of Elgin, Oklahoma, Kimmie (Scott) Ully of Lethbridge, and Dian (David) Stewart of Thatcher, Arizona, 6 great grandchildren: Eliza, Daniel, Rainey, and Michael Roecker, and Makynna and Oryn Ully, and many nieces and nephews.

BELLEW MR. HOWARD ESTEL BELLEW, beloved husband of Mrs. Mid Bellew of Lethbridge, formerly of Milk River, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at the age of 89 years. Howard was the third of five children born to Estel Bellew and Elizabeth Bellew Swanson and was born on April 9, 1921 in Redford, Saskatchewan. The family returned to the United States where the youngest child was born and then located to Handel, Saskatchewan where they lived until 1933.

OLGA ELIZABETH HOWARD, of Lethbridge, passed away with her family at her side at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, March 6, 2012. Olga was predeceased by her husband, W.L. (Roy) Howard, two brothers; one sister, and a son-in-law Clifford Block. She is survived by one son, Shane (Mary) Howard; one daughter, Rochelle Block (Brian Heyboer); four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Mom (known by her nick-name “Hap”) was a very accomplished seamstress and creative craftsperson in her earlier years.

With heavy hearts, we announce that our Dad, JOHN WALTER HOWES, has joined our Mom in Heaven on May 9th, 2017, 4 hours and 50 minutes before his much-anticipated 90th Birthday. On May 8th, we were so blessed to join him in celebrating his special day while he was fully conscious and in such high spirits. What a huge blessing we will always be so grateful for. He will be forever remembered and loved by his son Ted (son Logan), daughters Debbie & Rob (Carrie, John and Jayde), Penny & Dale (Kathryn), Rose & Greg (Emily), (Garry's children, Beau, Darcy, Desiree and Dionne) (Shannon's children, Brandie and Amber) as well as many great grandchildren.

MRS. ARLENE HOWG, beloved wife of Mr. Norman Howg, of Coaldale, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at the age of 75 years. Arlene was born to Walter and Carrie Baker on August 20, 1935 in Lethbridge. She was raised in the Sundial-Turin area. On July 27, 1953 she married the love of her life, and her best friend, Norman Howg. Together they farmed in the Enchant district for the next 45 years.

HOWG, ELLIA (BEATRICE) May 4, 1934 ~ August 31, 2012 Beatrice Howg passed away peacefully in Lethbridge at the age of 78 years with her daughters by her side following a lengthy battle with lung disease. Beatrice was born at the Galt Hospital and was the youngest child of Edward and Grace Drake. She grew up in the Enchant/Sundial area until the age of 7 years when her parents passed away.

With thankful hearts for the joy of sharing her life, the family announces the passing of our mother and grandmother, DOROTHY HRABIC. Dorothy leaves behind precious memories with those who knew and loved her. Mourning her loss and cherishing memories of her kind and gentle spirit are her daughters Judy (Murray) and Lorna (Ed). She will continue to live forever in the hearts of her three grandchildren; Travis (Debbie), Jennifer (Steve) and Alissa (Evan) who always brought a smile to her face.

RICHARD “RICK” GEORGE HRANAC, August 15, 1957 - December 20, 2011, passed away suddenly of a heart attack on the family farm at the age of 54 years. He was the beloved son of Mary and the late Fred Hranac. He is also survived by his brother, Garry (Rita), sisters, Bev (Darin) and Christine Ehnes, as well as nieces & nephews, aunts and cousins. Besides his father, Rick was predeceased by his brother-in-law Brian Ehnes, as well as other family members within the Hranac’s, Powell’s and Hazuda’s.