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JOSEPH “JOE” ANTONIO FORTUNASO, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Eda Fortunaso, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Health Centre – Palliative Care Unit, on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at the age of 97 years.

JUDY MAE DAVIES was the much-loved daughter of George and Dorothy Davies of Milk River, where she lived her early years.  Growing up, she attended Dorothy Gooder School in Lethbridge and, as an adult, the Lethbridge Ability Resource Centre (the ARC).

JOHN HENRY UNRAU, brother of Ruth Neufeld, went to be with his Lord and Saviour, on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at St. Michael’s Health Centre – Palliative Care Unit. He was 76 years old.

Best known to his friends as “Uncle Joe”, Dad lived a good life. He worked hard, he played hard, and he created a lot of memories along the way. At the age of 103, he is starting his final journey to reunite with his beloved wife, Martha “Marty”.

With deep sadness but gratitude for a life well lived, the family of JOE DRENT wishes to announce that he has passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 87 years. 

It is with great sadness and broken hearts we announce the passing of JIM RATKE, beloved husband of Doris, on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at the age of 89 years.

It is with deep sadness that the family of JOAN INNES announce her peaceful passing at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Monday, December 4, 2023.   

JOAN MARIE BARRETT, of Lethbridge, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital, on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at the age of 81 years.

JAMES "JIM" MCCULLEY of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Pat McCulley, passed away on September 1 2023 at the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge at the age of 88 years with loved ones by his side.

JOHN THIESSEN, beloved husband of Lydia Thiessen, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home, on Wednesday December 6, 2023 at the age of 91 years.