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CHRISTINA GENEVIEVE LAVALLEE, beloved wife of the late Raymond Lavallee, passed away at the Good Samaritan Society - Park Meadows Village on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at the age of 83 years. Christina is survived by her daughter Anne Langlois of Lethbridge, grandchildren Chrissy (Gregg) Langlois-Petryga of Lethbridge and Michael (Miriam Quiroga) Langlois of Lethbridge, great-grandchildren Caden, Celeste, Xander, Scarlette, Gatlin and Logan. She is also survived by three sisters; Helen, Katherine and Connie.

LORETTA EILEEN LAVALLEY passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, at her home in Lethbridge on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at the age of 94 years. Loretta is lovingly remembered by her children; Janice (Jack) Thys, Barb (Rod) Moore, Doug (Karen) LaValley, Bev (Jim) Fraser, Marina (Rick) Ramias, Donna (Eugene) Wehlage, Rick (Theresa) LaValley, and 18 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, Edward Smith.

The family of LAWRENCE MERVIN STRAND, husband of the late Iris Strand, are saddened to announce his passing on May 17, 2008 at the age of 76. He was cared through his final days by the deep love of his family and the kind and supportive care of the staff and doctors at the Raymond Hospital and Long Term Care Unit. Lorne was born on November 5, 1931 in Preeceville, SK.

TERESA LAZZARETTO (née Cecco) passed away peacefully in hospital on the morning of Friday, April 27, 2012 at the beautiful age of 96 years. She will be well-remembered by all who knew and loved her. She was born on March 6, 1916, in the town of San Vito al Tagliamento, Italy. There, she met and married her beloved husband, Luigi, and the pair had two children. In 1956, Teresa and her young family moved to Canada and settled in Lethbridge.

TACH LE (PHAM, THI - DIEU HOA) beloved wife of the late Vu Van Le, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Park Meadows Good Samaritans on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the age of 88 years. She is the loving mother of two sons and five daughters: Diep (Tan) Le of Texas, Diep (Dung) Le, of Lethbridge, Lien (Hung) Le of Toronto, Lac Le, Cuong (Chin) Le all of Lethbridge, Vinh (Ngan) Le of Toronto and Hoa (Son) Le of Lethbridge; 18 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

December 19, 1960 - January 2, 2014 Leah passed away peacefully at the St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre on Thursday, January 2nd, 2014 at the age of 53 years with Glen by her side. Left to mourn her passing are her beloved spouse Glen Thompson of Iron Springs, Alberta: his family, Son Greg (Debbie) and grandchildren Katherine, Andrew and Cody Thompson; Dad Merlin Thompson (Marg Hunt); Sisters Maxine (Carl) Johnson and Brenda (Rick) Stokes and their families.

WADE LEAVITT passed away in Lethbridge, Aug. 23, 2016 with his family at his side. He was predeceased by his brother Kelly Leavitt. He was survived by his daughter Ashley Leavitt of Lloydminster, sister Lori (Mike) Waldner of Lethbridge and parents Carol and Darryl Leavitt also from Lethbridge. There will be no service held.

RONALD “RON” JOSEPH LECLAIR of Picture Butte, passed on at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 at the age of 60 years. He is remembered by Yves (Marcella) Leclair of Picture Butte, Denis (Cheryl) Leclair of Picture Butte, Celeste (John) Zeinstra of Lethbridge, Gilles (Marie) Leclair of Lethbridge and Brenda Leclair of Callingwood, Ontario. As well as eight nieces and nephews, numerous cousins and close friends Bryan, Rudy and Steve.

Lamarr ‘Lee’ Tucker passed away August 9, 2008 at the St. Michael’s Palliative Care Unit after a courageous battle with cancer. Lee is survived by his wife Grace, 3 children, son Tim (Alison) of Taylor BC, daughter Starr (Rick) Davies, daughter Tam Tucker (Mike Calvert). He was the proud Grandpa of Taylor Davies and friend Rosalie, Laura Heptonstall (Steve), Angela Tucker, and his first great grandbaby, Kamryn Grace Heptonstall. Lee was predeceased by his Mother, Catherine Tucker (nee Webber), and his brothers Frank and Harold.