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RUDY KRISKO, beloved husband of Lavelda Krisko, passed away in Coaldale on Friday, February 17th, 2017 at the age of 79 years. Rudy was predeceased by his parents, his sisters Anna & Maria and one nephew Lenard Ravoy. He is survived by his wife Lavelda (married July 15th, 1961), three sons, Kim, Simon (Aurora) and Scott, one chosen daughter, Lucille, seven grandchildren, one great-grand child, two sisters, Valerie (Louis) Ravoy and Joeanna (Bob) Zobell.

MARIJA KOSTECKI, (née Pergar) beloved wife of Stejpan Kostecki, of Lethbridge, passed away at St. Therese Villa on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at the age of 84 years. Besides her loving husband, Marija is survived by her daughter Bozena Kostecki and her children, Jonathan Ruzek (Melissa) of Lethbridge and Jessica Ruzek of Halifax, and daughter Marijana Turuk (Zvonko) and their children, Anamaria of Lethbridge and Tasha and Ethan of Taber as well as three brothers; Milan, Andrija and Vlado (Sofija) Pergar of Croatia.

TONY KUNZ passed away with his family at his side at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, December 16th, 2016 at the age of 82 years. Tony was predeceased by his parents, three brothers & two sisters. He is survived by his sons, Marty (Lucille), Clayton, Todd (Fran), Doran (Darla) and Darren (Cindy); 13 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, his Special grandchildren, Daylu, Dereck, Markus, Mariah, Chad, Marie, Caylen and Taryn. He is also survived by one brother, Don (Colleen), three sisters, Alvina (Jack), Deloris & Hilda; his special friends, Rod Burton, Donald McCoy and Sam Perry.

January 10, 1924 - Norden, Germany December 14, 2016 - Lethbridge, Alberta ERNST SIEBO KLOEPPER, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Dora, passed away peacefully at the St. Michael's Health Centre, on Wednesday, December 14th, 2016 at the age of 92 years. Besides his loving wife of 68 years, he is survived by his children, Karl (Helen) Kloepper, Gesine Kloepper, Gordon (Donna) Kloepper, Harald (Kim Spencer) Kloepper, Alan (Angela) Kloepper and Irene (Rene) Kutzner.

MAX RICHARD KURZE, beloved husband of Kathy, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2016 at the age of 88 years. Max loved his family. He is survived by his daughters: Doreen (Ed) and Cheri, sons Ernie, Robert and Richard (Judy), stepdaughters Tammy (Tim) and Cheryl, siblings Doreen (Don) and Michael (Doreen) as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Max was predeceased by his daughter Wendy (George) and sister Margaret (Neil).

ROBERT KLUCZNY, beloved husband of Patricia, of Lethbridge, AB, passed away at the St. Michael's Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at the age of 82 years. Besides his loving wife, Robert is survived by their children: Kelly Kluczny (Larry Ivan), Scott Kluczny and Bryan (Stacey) Kluczny, all of Lethbridge; grandchildren: Chanelle and Adam (Katie) Clampitt , Nicholas and Alexander Kluczny as well as one great-grandchild, Avarie.

PAUL KATONA, beloved husband of Isabel Katona, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at the age of 92 years. He is survived by Isabel, his loving wife of 72 years. Paul's love of life and people touched the lives of all those who knew him. He was a compassionate, thoughtful and honourable man who loved his wife and playing golf. Isabel would like to thank Tina Leusink, Eric Wilde, and Mike Soroka for all their love and support.

JOHN KURUTZ of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Mable Kurutz, passed away suddenly at his residence in Garden View Lodge on Wednesday, October 26th, 2016 at the age of 89 years. John is survived by his daughter Loretta (Lawrence) Craddock, his two grandchildren, Tim (Dayna) Craddock and Kelly Jo Craddock (Bob White), one great-grandchild Crosby Craddock and his sister Marjorie Ferguson as well as numerous extended relatives. Besides his loving wife Mable, John was predeceased by his parents John and Martha, sister Angeline, brothers-in-law Richard Ferguson, Eugene Chollak and sister-in-law Helen Evans.

ANDY KOOPMANS, beloved husband of Barbara Koopmans, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at the age of 80 years. Besides his loving wife, Andy is survived by his children: Jodie (Jason) Knott (Janelle, Jared, Jenna) of Lethbridge, Rebecca (Grant) Boyd (Braydon, Jathen, Eden) of Medicine Hat, Jonathan (Tanya) Koopmans (Carter, Mylie, Zoe) of Lethbridge, Christopher Koopmans of Sherwood Park and Tamara Koopmans of Lethbridge.

FRANCIS JOHN KUYTEN, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, nephew and friend passed away at the St. Michael's Health Centre - Palliative Care Unit, on Tuesday, September 13th, 2016 at the age of 78 years. A Graveside Service will be held at the MAGRATH CEMETERY, on Saturday, October 8th, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. with John Weing officiating. Following the Graveside Service relatives and friends are invited to a light reception at the Magrath Senior's Centre.