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It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of KATHLEEN JOAN KOSHMAN, beloved wife of the late Alex Koshman, on Monday, August 9, 2010 at the age of 86 years. Kathleen was born in Bethnal Green, England, on September 11, 1923. She married Alex in 1943 where she embarked on her great life’s adventure as an English War Bride starting in Shaughnessy, AB., as a coal miner’s wife. After many years, Kath and Alex resided in Lethbridge until her passing.

Mary Jean Koskoski, 82, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully on Feb. 14, 2017 at Foothills Hospital after a brief struggle with cancer. Mary Jean was predeceased by John Koskoski, her loving husband of 62 years and Jeff Koskoski, much loved grandson. Mary Jean will be lovingly remembered by her sons, Ken (Cheryl) from Vancouver, and Dave (Candice) and grandson Mathew, all from Calgary. Also survived by her sister Betty Dodd, two sisters-in-law; Jean Koskoski and Pat Miskulin.

Stephen Frederick Kotch May 30, 1943 - March 28, 2017 Steve Kotch Jr. was many things, to many people: 3rd generation owner/operator of various transportation businesses, which offered various destinations like ski resorts, concerts, private charters, tours to Disneyland, and much more. Cardinal Coach Northern Bus Lines Canada West Transportation Exotic International Travel and Tours Kotch's Alberta Wildrose Charter Coaches Kotch's Exotic International Travel and Tours "The Spirit Bear" motorcoach (seen above) Alderman - City of Lethbridge, Alberta Canada (1969-1974) Director of The Chamber of Commerce and Tourist Association (1969) Owner/operator of High Chaparral Western Clothing Store Creator and manager of the Annual Christmas Lights Tours throughout Lethbridge (1962-2016) Designed and patented the worlds first ultra-light double-deck motorcoach.

JOHN KOVACS, beloved husband of the late Jolane Kovacs of Coaldale, passed away peacefully after a brief illness at the Coaldale Health Centre on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at the age of 89 years. He was the loving father of Jolane (Fred) of Osoyoos, B.C.; John (Susan) of Calgary and their sons Matthew and Jesse; Kenneth (Beverly) of Calgary and their children Chelsea, Sydney and Adam; Donald (Debbie) of Lethbridge and their daughter Marina.

ALEX KOWAL, of Lethbridge, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2009 at the age of 58 years. Alex was born in Lethbridge, AB. on March 18, 1951 and had resided around this area all of his life. He had made a lot of friends in the trucking business during his hauls around the country. He is survived by his special and best friend, Blanche Pelletier and his sisters Lydia Carmen, Donna (Doug) Burrows, and Nina (Brian) Humphries; sister-in-law Mary Kowal, and numerous nieces and nephews.

ETHEL KOZAK, beloved wife of the late Michael Kozak, passed away peacefully in Lethbridge on Saturday, September 2nd, 2017 at the age of 92 years. A Private Family Interment will be held at Mountain View Cemetery with the Reverend Canon James Robinson officiating.

DOROTHY ELSIE KRALL, beloved wife of the late Wallace Krall, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Edith Cavell Care Centre on Monday, February 14, 2011 at the age of 82 years. She is the loving mother of; Janice (Guy) Brown of Lethbridge, and their children Shelley of Calgary and Dexter (Tara) of Lethbridge; John (Bev) Krall of Diamond City and their children Dale (Maria) of Lethbridge and Kelsey of Diamond City; and Brenda (Dick) de Boer of Coalhurst and their children Melanie (Ryan) Mueller of Lethbridge, Daniel of Coalhurst and Tammy of Lethbridge, and great grandmother to Evan & Aiden Mueller and Zachary Brown.

MR. JERRY KRAMPL, beloved husband of Shirley of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, February 4, 2010 at the age of 58 years. Relatives and close friends are invited to meet with the family at the RAMADA HOTEL 2375 Mayor Magrath Drive S., Lethbridge, AB. on Saturday February 20th, 2010 from 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1.

‘Via Condios’ Thank you to all who helped. Memorial Donations may be made on Kristina’s behalf to the Lethbridge ASPCA, Box783, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1H 3Z6.

With absolute heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our mother, SHARON ELAINE KRISTJANSON, of Lethbridge, Alberta, on Wednesday, April 27th, 2016, at the young age of 54 years. Sharon is faithfully remembered by her children; Mallory, Kellon, and Brianna of Lethbridge, and her beloved grandson, Lucas Jordan. Sharon is also survived by her father, John Bodnaruk, brothers, Brian (Beatrice) and David Bodnaruk, as well as many special nieces and nephews.