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JOHN LONNIE FLYNN, of Lethbridge, Alberta, passed away at the Peter Lougheed Centre in Calgary, AB on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2014 at the age of 60 years.

JOHN MARTIN MOTYCKA, beloved husband of Anne Motycka, of Lethbridge passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Friday, September 11, 2009 at the age of 79 years. Besides his loving wife, he is survived by Garry (Leslie) Motycka of Lethbridge, AB., Karl (Josje) Motycka of Okotoks, AB., Ron (Rina) Motycka of Raymond, AB., Francie Martin (Jim Mahood) of Edmonton, AB., Jean (Greg) Kautz of Calgary, AB., Judy Collett of Lethbridge, AB.

With profound sadness we must announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, John Moshurchak, on May 17, 2009 after a sudden illness. He was surrounded by his family and encompassed by their love as he passed over to God’s care. He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Daisy, his daughter Kim (Brian) of Edmonton, his son Erle (Sandra) of Calgary, and his 3 precious grandchildren Emma, Ben and Sam.

JOHN ‘SOONER’ NAKAMURA, of Coaldale, AB, passed away suddenly in Lethbridge on Thursday, December 18, 2008 at the age of 71 years. John is survived by his son Clayton (Kerry) Nakamura and their children Megan, Nick and Carter, of Spruce Grove, AB; his son Richard Nakamura of Lethbridge; his daughter Charmaine Nakamura of Airdrie, AB; and their mother Ruby Nakamura of Airdrie, AB. John is also survived by his brother Bud Nakamura of Whitehorse, YK; his sisters Mary (Su) Yamamoto of Winnipeg, MB; his sister Mina Nakamura of Japan; and by his nieces and nephews and their families.

JOHN OTTO KASZAS of Lethbridge passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2009 at home at the age of 86 years. Surviving and left to honour his life are his wife Mary; daughters Patti (Rudy Peters), Betty “BJ” (Weldon Hobbs), Susan “Su” (Tim McCuaig); grandson Jesse McCuaig; sisters Beth Livingstone and Vilma Chizmazia, as well as several nieces, nephews and their families. He was predeceased by his brothers Charlie and Joe and sister Marion.

JOHN "SAM" McGEE, beloved wife of the late Elsie McGee, passed away at home on Monday, December 15, 2014 at the age of 95 years. Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.

JOHN PAULS, beloved husband of Anne, went peacefully to be with his Lord, surrounded by his much loved family and music. He passed away April 3, 2008 in his home after a year long battle with cancer. Besides his loving wife Anne, he leaves his children and their families to mourn his passing: Marilynne (Marcel) Hebert of Calgary, Bev (Mark) Bellamy of Lethbridge, Brian (Tracy) Pauls of Taber, Darrell (Carolyn) Pauls of Coaldale, Deb Maerz of Edmonton, Lori (Marty) Sperling of Suffield, Tim (Sonya) Maerz of Medicine Hat, Terry (Jackie) Maerz of Taber and Anne’s two sons, Warren (Becky) Molnar of Coaldale and Doug Jensen of Lethbridge.

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of JOHN SCHWENGLER, who died suddenly on February 3, 2014. For everyone that knew him I think it would be safe to say, that our Dad was no ordinary man. Growing up on the farm in Saskatchewan, his stories began and lead to a life time of family and adventure, beginning with his marriage to our mom Mary, who passed away in 2007.

JOHN MALCOLM POOLE, beloved husband of Doris Poole, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at the age of 83 years. He is the loving father of Philip (Caroline) Poole and their children Katherine, Jack, Francesca and Sam, of Canterbury, UK; Martin (Cristiana) Poole, and children, Oliver, William and Leo, of Montefiascone, Italy; Lynne and Frederick Schwarz and their daughter, Jenna of Indian Harbour, Nova Scotia.

MR. JOHN RACZ, beloved husband of Julia Racz, passed away peacefully after a brief illness at the age of 87 years on Wednesday, September 23, 2009, with his family by his side. He will be loved and remembered by his wife of 57 years, Julia, his children John (Vicki) and Debbie (Rick), and his grandchildren Michael and Allyson. Besides his immediate family, he is survived by brothers Joseph Racz Jr. and Jim Racz, sisters Mary Hass and Leona Kvello, and many nieces and nephews.