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JIMMIE MELVIN BIG SMOKE, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, August 18, 2008 at the age of 55 year old. Jimmie was born to Tom and Madeline Big Smoke on May 19, 1953. He will be sadly missed by his loving and faithful wife of 27 years, Elaine, his daughter Nadine (Jerimiah), Son, Jimmy Jr. (Teresa), two brothers, Wilton (Hazel) of Brocket and Mark of Calgary; two sisters Alice (Patches) of New Dayton and Edna of Edmonton; mother-in-law Mary Louise Brass; brothers-in-law Randy, Carline and Colin; sister-in law Dale (Ken) Hinves; his two favorite nieces Sheila (Roland) of Calgary and Billy Jo (Ryan) of Lethbridge as well as numerous nieces and nephews whom he loved very much.

JIM WELCH, beloved husband of Arlene Welch, of Cardston, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Friday, December 12th, 2014 at the age of 83 years. Besides his loving wife Arlene, Jim is remembered by his family, James (Lisa) of Glenwood, AB, Ken (Elisabeth) of Sweden, Bill of Calgary, Linda (Dwayne) Huber on a farm S.E. of Cardston, nine grandchildren, one great grandchild. Jim is also survived by one brother Glen (Virgina) Welch of Wainwright, AB.

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father, Jimmy Wells, September 20, 2009, at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre at the age of 72 years. Jim was born in 1937 at the old Indian Hospital on the Blood Reserve to Molly (Long Time Squirrel) and Jim Wells II. Jimmy is survived by his beloved wife Barbara, his daughters Connie and Melanie, his grandchildren Robert, Vanessa, Buddy (Vanessa Knife) and Aeron, adopted sons Alexander Smith and Destry and adopted granddaughter, Cassandra Smith.

The Lord lovingly called MRS. JOAN GIBSON home on April 21, 2013 at the age of 77 Years. She is survived by her children; Owen (Linda) Gibson, Jane (Darcy) Brann, Jennifer (Duane) Schaffer; grandchildren Lucas Gibson, Lindsay (Mark) Devine, Jeremy Brann. She is also survived by a great grandchild Mikinlee Devine, sister and best friend Anne Gustavson. Joan was predeceased by her husband Robert (Bob) James Gibson. Joan's greatest joy in life were her kids and much loved dog Maggie.

It is with great sadness that the family of JOAN KATHERINE COREY announce her death at her home on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at the age of 85 years. Our beautiful Mom, Grandma Joan, “GG” (great-Grandma), Sister and Aunt left this earth with family at her side, courageously fighting a brief battle with cancer. Joan was born in Calgary on September 17, 1927 - entering the world with a twin brother - Don.

MRS. JOAN FLORENCE STEELE, beloved wife of the late Mr. Lance Steele, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, August 18, 2013 at the age of 78 years. She is survived by her son, David Steele of Lethbridge, daughter, Maureen (Bill) Gaehring of Lethbridge, grandsons, Tyson and Jack Gaehring of Lethbridge, brother, Don (Beth) Weiers of Humboldt, Sask., sisters-in-law, Kathy Weiers, Margaret Weiers of Toronto, Ont., and Frieda Weiers of Kelowna, B.

JOANNE BETH (MUNRO) HYDE, beloved wife of Don Hyde of Lethbridge passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital, after a lengthy and courageous battle with non-alcoholic liver disease on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at the age of 65 years. Besides her loving husband, she is survived by her son Jayson (Deb) Munro of Lethbridge and their sons Brady and Mark, and Deb’s family; Verna (Gabe) Mabin and Colby Auld and families of Lethbridge.

JOANNE KARREN MOSER, beloved wife of the late Gerald Moser, passed away at Taber Continuing Care on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at the age of 77 years. She is lovingly remembered by her four children; Lori (Alan) Seely of Lethbridge, AB and their daughter Lynnae (Daniel) Wright; Donna (Jeffery) Hamilton of Taber, AB and their children, Jessica, Tanner and Caitlyn; Bradley Moser of Coaldale, AB and Darryl (Sue-anne) Moser of Taber, AB and their children, Courtney, Taylor, Langley and Carter.

JOANNE CREIGHTON WELLS MIA’NISTAWAISTAMIAAKI (MANY DIFFERENT FLAG WOMAN) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 01, 2013 at the Chinook Regional hospital. She is survived by husband, Robert, children; Stan & Clo-Ann (Lynzee), Leslie (Jozee & Jada), Bo & Cheyenne (Stran) granddaughter, Brooke (Mason), mother-in-law Beauty Wells and sister-in-law Roberta (Darcy). Brothers/sisters; Cooky, Ritzie (Ivan), Charlene (Tim), Diki, Bill (Rae-Ann), Pat (Rose) Fox. She is also survived by adopted children, grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

HAROLD ‘JOCK’ WHEELER MARSHMAN, beloved husband of Viola ‘Vi’, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 11, 2008 at the Chinook Regional Hospital with his loving family at his side at the age of 86 years. Jock is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Viola, daughters Marilyn and Suzanne (Bud) Grouette, granddaughter Amanda and mother-in-law Mary Lebsack. He also leaves to mourn two sisters-in-law, 3 brothers-in-law and many nieces and nephews and a wealth of friends.