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PETER JOHN LANGEMANN, beloved husband of the late Edna Langemann, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at the Chinook Regional Hospital after a brief illness. Surviving his passing are his sisters, Kay Cahoon of Langley, BC., Anne (John) Dunn of Vanderhoof, BC., and Agnes Thibert of Lundbreck, AB. and in-laws Maxine (George Griffiths) Vogt, Ron (Betty) Salahor of Calgary, AB. and Russ (Connie) Salahor of Victoria, BC., many nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

MR. WILLIAM “BILL” ERNEST LANHAM, beloved husband of 64 years to Mrs. Stephanie Louise Lanham of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre on Thursday, October 28, 2010 at the age of 88 years. Besides his loving wife, he is survived by his children Anita Louise Lanham of Lethbridge and Monica Lynn Lanham of Lethbridge, grandchildren Kayla Louise Lanham and Kelsey Lynn Lanham as well as numerous nieces and nephews in Canada and Belgium.

PRATT WAYNE PRATT, beloved husband of the late Donna Pratt, of Welling, AB, passed away in Calgary, Alberta on July 20, 2012 at the age of 68 years. He is the loving father of Rob (Anita) Pratt of Kamloops, Ron (Tina) Pratt of Calgary and Vikki Pratt of Nelson. He is also survived by his 8 grandchildren and his sister Bunny. Wayne was predeceased by his wife Donna. Wayne was born in Melford, Saskatchewan on June 19th, 1944.

Frankly, we are more than a little surprised at the passing of PATRICIA ANNE LAPLANTE in the wee hours of May 27th, 2011. Her illness was brief, which is just how she liked illnesses to be. Its brevity was a good thing, too, because she would never have had the patience to linger very long in ill-health, having told us - spanning many years - to “just ’trip’ over the plug if you have to”.

LAPOINTE ERNEST (ERNIE) WILLIAM October 22, 1936 - March 19, 2011 It is with sadness that we send Ernie on his final journey to walk with the Lord. Ernie passed away suddenly at the Foothills Hospital surrounded by his family. Ernie is lovingly remembered by his wife of 52 years Clara. His children Leonard (Susan), Maurice (Marlene), Bernadette (Bob Stratychuk), Vidette (Richard Reiner), Yvonne and Brice (Margaret). His grandchildren Jessie & Family, Bonny Jean & Family, Jennifer, Stephanie, Nicole (Art), Michael, Aimee, Tyler, Garrison and Danielle.

PATRICIA LILLIAN LARLHAM, (nee Boyda), beloved wife of the late Roy Larlham, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Saturday, December 12th, 2015 at the age of 80 years. Pat was predeceased by her husband Roy, parents Thomas and Mary, step-father Mike Serna, sister and brother-in-law Pearl and William Kiefuik, brothers-in-law Albert Bourassa and Francis Wright as well as Roy's Siblings. Pat is survived by her sisters Elaine Wright, Irene Bourassa, sister-in-law Dorothy Larlham and many nieces and nephews.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father and brother at the age of 68 years. Born October 12, 1939 in Lacombe, AB, Larry joined the military at the age of 17 and during his career spent 11 years in Germany and several tours in Cypress and Egypt. Larry then spent three years in Ottawa in charge of the Ceremonial Guard of Canada. He retired in 1991, with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer.

LARRY VIELLE from the Blood Reserve passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at the age of 45 years. During the summer on June 24, 1962 Larry was born to Alberta Vielle and the late Lawrence Eli. Larry brought joy and happiness to this wonderful couple. Larry is survived by his sisters Sandra and Shirley (Gilbert), brother Robert (Betty), children; Jarvis (Shastina), Waylon and Ramona, grandchildren; Brandon, Paula, Lakota, Burton, Aaliaha, Alex, Karsen, Nathanial and Cyrus, aunts; Elsie Vielle, Janet Vielle, Marlise (Sonny) Vielle, Josephine Vielle, Alva Eli, Hazel Eagle Bear, Madeline Eli, Angeline Cress, Melva (Sidney) Black and Pauline Three Persons, uncle Martin (Elizabeth) Vielle, nieces and nephews; Lance, Jean (Desmond), Joan (John), Todd, Bert (Amanda), Darcie, Kelly, Carmen, Melissa and Danielle and Larry’s extended family including the Vielle’s, Eli’s, Crow Chief’s, Across the Mountain’s, Goodrider’s, Crow’s, Spear Chief’s and Wells and their families.

FREDERICK ALEXANDER LASTUKA, born December 5, 1917, passed away August 1, 2010. Fred joined the army in 1940 and served for 4 years, 10 months. He saw action in Belgium, France and North Africa. He had celebrated his birthday sailing from Halifax to Liverpool. Prior to joining the Canadian army Fred was employed with Brewster Bus Lines in Banff, Alberta and then worked with John Deere and Company for 30 years.

MARGARET LASTUKA born January 3, 1916 to Mary and Jacques Gogan, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2010. Margaret was predeceased by her parents, two sisters and one brother. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Fred Lastuka, her sons Jim (Doris), Brian (Pamela) and Rick (Christa). She is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Margaret’s great passion was her family and she was so very proud of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.