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With great sadness, we announce the passing of BILL KERR (James William), beloved husband of the late Pat Kerr. Bill passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at the age of 84 years. Bill was a loving dad to Kelly (Al) Rypien, Sandy Williston, Jim (Laura) Kerr and grandpa to Taylor and Matt Rypien, Aislinn and Emily Williston and Sydney and Sam Kerr. He was predeceased by his parents Gordon and Lottie Kerr.

DR. LAWRENCE JOHN KOTKAS passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at the age of 85. Lawrence was born in Raymond, Alberta on January 30, 1932. He was the oldest child of Jack and Margaret Kotkas. Following high school in Raymond, Lawrence completed training at the Royal Military College in Kingston, Ontario, and served in the reserves. He graduated with his B.

JOSEPHINE "JOSIE" KUBIK, the beloved wife of the late Emil Kubik, formerly of Picture Butte and the Blackrock Lodge in Lethbridge, passed away peacefully with family by her side at the Fort MacLeod Extendicare on Thursday, December 21st, 2017 at the age of 96 years. Josie is survived by her children: Vikki Scott, Geri Rempel (Mike deScossa), Emily (Wayne) Gryschuk and David (Lorri) Kubik; grandchildren: Cindy (Ken) Bedford, Rob (Dannie) Slater, Rick Rempel, Darren (Angie) Rempel, Karma (David) Braun, Kara (Keisuke Revill) Kubik, Jerrad (Maren) Kubik and Jennifer (Jason) Gill; great-grandchildren: Ken (Nicole Hein) Bedford, Hailey (Travis) Gajdostik, Jessica (Shane) Kratch, David Slater, Briar and Bronwyn Kubik, Samantha, Olivia and Isabella Rempel, Olive and Clover Gill, and Brinley Braun; and great-great-granddaughter Josephine "

KEDAR NATH KUIKEL, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the St. Michael's Health Centre - Palliative Care Unit on Friday, October 13th, 2017 at the age of 73 years. A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME - 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB on Sunday, October 15th, 2017 at 9:00 A.M.

MICHAEL JOHN "JACK" KINAHAN passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family at the St. Michael's Health Centre - Palliative Care Unit in Lethbridge on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at the age of 91 years. He is survived by his loving wife Leona, his children, Brian (Linda) Kinahan, Michaela (Jim) Sloot, Patrick (Carrie) Kinahan, Theresia (Jim) Berry, Kevin (Christine) Kinahan, Kathy (Carlos) Kinahan, and Michael (Heather) Kinahan, his 22 grandchildren, Theresia (Chris) Reid, Shannon (Rick) Panter, Bryan (Lyndsay) Beattie, Graham Kinahan, Timothy (Kira) Kinahan, Brandon (Desirae) Kinahan, Kelsey (Glen) DesRoche, Jason, Aaron and Josh Van Kasteren, Jennifer (John Peter) van Zelm, Bradley (Briar) Hartwell, Matthew (Amanda) Kinahan, Christina (Dallas) Kinahan-Cobey, Kirkland (Michelle) Wieler, Kathleen (Adam) Wieler, Geoffrey (Randi) Wieler, Kevin (Sarah) Burris, Sean Burris, Mickenzie Kinahan, Raeanne Kinahan, Donovan Kinahan, Tyler Kinahan, Riley Kinahan and Amber Kinahan, his 20 great-grandchildren, Darian Reid, Aiden Reid, Sydney Reid, Jonathan Panter, Payten Kinahan, Avarie Kinahan, Linkin Kinahan, Sawyer Kinahan, Breckyn Kinahan, Braylee Kinahan, Raylyn DesRoche, Rory DesRoche, Evelyn van Zelm, Lawrence van Zelm, Frances Hartwell, Knox Kinahan, Ashton Kinahan-Watson, Cassidy Kinahan-Wemekamp, Phoenix Cobey, Peightyn Williams, Cohen Hoyt, and unborn Baby Girl Wieler, his sisters in laws, Geri Kinahan, Blanche Kinahan, Terri Ducie and Helen Heisler as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

ERIC WILLIAM "BILL" KRONLUND, beloved wife of the late Inga-Lil Kronlund, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Legacy Lodge on Tuesday, August 15th, 2017 at the age of 81 years. He is the loving father of Laurel Lind Grbac of Langdon, AB., William Dean Kronlund of Kelowna, B.C., Robert Darren Kronlund of Monarch, AB., and James Anders Kronlund of Hamilton, ON. Bill's memory will also be cherished by his seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of DOROTHY KLEINSASSER. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband Willie and their family. She is now resting in peace after many years of suffering from heart conditions. A Funeral Service will be held at the Miami Colony in New Dayton, AB on Monday, May 29, 2017 at 12:00 P.M. To send a condolence, please visit www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

VERA KALUSKA, beloved wife of the late Vincent Kaluska, of Lethbridge, passed away at the St. Therese Villa, on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at the age of 108 years. She is the loving mother of Kay (Einard) Haniuk of Lethbridge and is lovingly remembered by extended family in Lithuania. She was predeceased by her husband Vincent and 11 brothers and sisters. Vera was born April 7, 1908 in Cyrailiu, Lithuania. She came to Canada in 1929 with her new husband Vince and they settled in Lethbridge.

WIESLAWA KRYSA, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, March 8th, 2017 at the age of 68 years. A Prayer Vigil will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME - 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB. on Thursday, March 16th, 2017 at 6:30 P.M. with Deacon Isaac Driedger officiating.

STJEPAN KOSTECKI, beloved husband of late Marija Kostecki of Lethbridge, passed away at St. Therese Villa in Lethbridge, Alberta on Saturday, February 18, 2017, at the age of 84 years. He is survived by his daughter Bo?ena Kostecki and her children, Jonathan Ruzek (Melissa) of Lethbridge and Jessica Ruzek of Halifax, and daughter Marijana Turuk (Zvonko) and their children, Anamaria Turuk of Lethbridge, Tasha (Jesse) and Ethan Turuk of Taber.