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MR. MAURICE C. KIRBY, beloved husband and loving father, quietly passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, December 10, 2010 the age of 78 years. The youngest of 10 children, Maurice is survived by Pat, his wife of 45 years, sister Peggy Kirby, daughters Cathi Durrell (Glen) of Kelowna, BC, Maureen Hughes (Dave) of Calgary, AB, and son Sean (Dawn) of Lethbridge AB, his grandchildren Liam Durrell, Owen and Nick Hughes, Quinn, Ben, and Emerson Kirby and numerous nieces and nephews in both Canada and Ireland.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of BERNICE KIRCHNER, (pronounced Burnis) (nee Kovach), beloved wife of Mr. Jerry Kirchner, after having lost a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, November 22, 2010 at the age of 65 years. Besides her loving husband of 36 years, Jerry, she is survived by her son Barry Ober, step-children Brent, Todd and Jody and their families, sister Elizabeth, aunt Anne Duzs, many nieces, nephews and cousins, many many friends and her ever-loyal dog Misty.

KIRK McILWRAITH, passed away at the Partners In Care Hospice in Bend, Oregon on Thursday, August 14, 2014 at the age of 58 years. Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.

MARGY KIRK-HADDAD, beloved wife of the late George Haddad of Lethbridge, passed away at the Good Samaritan Society on Sunday, December 20, 2015 at the age of 99 years. Margy is survived by her step daughter Beverly Harmon of Nanaimo, B.C. as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents Richard and Nazara, Six brothers; Nazem, George, Sam, Joe, Bill and Alfred, and two sisters; Marie and Hannah.

Loreen Edythe Kirk, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at the age of 78 years. Besides her beloved husband, Gary, Loreen is survived by: her three sons; Richard (Chris Olchoway) of Calgary, Kevin (Teresa) of Lethbridge, Brad (Sandy) of Lethbridge; six grandchildren; Justin Kirk and Brandon Kirk of Calgary, Tiffany (Cameron) Mills of Lethbridge, Megan (Taylor) Baraniuk of Calgary, Carissa Kirk and Mckenna Kirk of Lethbridge; one great-grandson; Sullivan Mills; her mother Mitz Wooldridge of Lethbridge; four sisters; Doreen (Richard) Harley of Ottawa, Kaye Bathgate of Lethbridge, Faye (Stuart) McMillan of Athabasca, Gaye (David) McVean of Calgary; two sisters-in-law; Bonnie Kirk of Lethbridge and Barbara Bosnak of Calgary; numerous nieces, nephews; family and good friends.

MR. ALVIN KIRSCHENMAN, beloved husband of Elaine Kirschenman, passed away suddenly at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at the age of age of 76 years. He is the loving father of Cindy (Ron) Boehm of Beaumont, AB, Brad (Karen) Kirschenman of Beaumont, AB, Terry Kirschenman, Cheryl Guest of Vancouver, BC, Angie Gauthier, as well as 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Alvin came from a large loving family, and was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather.

ROSE MARIE KITTLESON, beloved wife of 56 years to Alan Kittleson, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at St. Therese Villa, on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at the age of 91 years. Rose is survived by her children, Linda (Bill) Fraser, Gloria (Chris) Oates, Donna (Robin) Soenen and Norman (Shannon) Kittleson, as well her 13 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by one grandson, two brothers, three sisters and her parents.

John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. The Van Leeuwen family would like to announce the passing of Clarence (Klaas) Van Leeuwen. Born on June 19, 1933, Born again in April, 1964 Passed from this world to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 5, 2013 Loving Husband of Nita for 53 years.

Psalm 116: 1 “I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy.” KLAAS VELDMAN, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 30, 2012 at the age of 78. Klaas was born in Klazienaveen, Drenthe, The Netherlands, on March 30, 1934. He was one of eleven children with four sisters and six brothers. Klaas came to Canada in 1952 and worked in the sugar beet fields.

It is with great sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of AUDREY KLASSEN, beloved wife of Abe Klassen, of Coaldale, Alberta and loving mother of Carol, Gail, Sherry and their families. Passed away on Wednesday, January 21st, 2015 at the age of 91 years. At Audrey's request, no formal Funeral Service will be held. Cremation entrusted to CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME.