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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.

ALFRED WILLIAM HRYWKIW passed away peacefully at St. Michael's Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit, with his beloved wife Lillian holding him, on Sunday, November 4, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. Alfred is survived by his loving wife Lillian, daughter Tamara Wyant (Adrian) and their children Spencer and Hudsyn, brothers Norman (Joyce) of Edmonton, AB, Clifford( Sandra) of Oshawa, Ontario, John (Debbie) of Courtice, ON and many nieces and nephews.

HENRY CAMILLE HUARD, beloved friend of Mae Lewis of Picture Butte, AB., passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge, AB., on Saturday, July 10, 2010, at the age of 84 years. Henry was the loving father of; Betty (Frank) Pollard of Shaughnessy, AB., Beverley (Larry) Saretzky of Kelowna, BC., Barbara (Bryan) Harrison of Lloydminster, SK., Rodney (Elaine) Huard of Wainwright, AB., Douglas Huard of Vernon, B.C., Wendy (John) Sirovyak of Edmonton, AB.

HUDA JUBRAIL, of Fort Macleod, passed away at the Fort Macleod Health Centre on Sunday, July 20, 2014 at the age of 82 years. Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.

ANNE ILENA HUDSON, beloved wife of Don Hudson of Picture Butte, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge on Sunday, August 25th, 2013 at the age of 67 years. No formal service will be held. Cremation, with a private interment at a later date.

HUGH LOGAN MELVIN, beloved husband of the late Mazie Melvin, passed away at the Lethbridge Extendicare on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at the age of 93 years. He is survived by his nieces, nephews and their spouses. Besides his loving wife Mazie, Hugh was predeceased by his parents Agnes Melvin-Garett and Hugh Melvin, brothers Bill Melvin, Jim Melvin and Alex Melvin and sisters Jean Willcocks and Nancy Mossey. Hugh was born on July 5, 1914 in Lethbridge, AB.

HUMMEL, GEORGE ALFRED February 25, 1927 - April 12, 2010 Beloved husband of Alice, adored father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 83 after a long illness. George was born and raised in Champion, Alberta, where he farmed from the age of 17 until retirement in his mid-70s. He loved agriculture, aviation, big band music, southern Alberta and Canada’s north country, but most of all loved his family.