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"Fathers hold their children's hands for just a little while but hold their hearts forever." "My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could ever give another person, he believed in me." JOHN "JACK" CARL LILJA, beloved husband of the late Beverly Fay Lilja passed away peacefully, surrounded by his ever-loving family on October 15, 2016 at the age of 86 years old. Jack "Red" Lilja was born in San Francisco on September 22, 1930, the middle child and only son of Gustav and Elaine Lilja.

Lillian Gibson passed away peacefully in her sleep with her family by her side, at St. Michaels’ Palliative Care on August 10, 2009 at the age of 82 years. Lillian was born on July 7, 1927, in Diamond City, Alberta, to Elena and Adamo Chiste. Lillian grew up on the Chiste family farm until she moved to Lethbridge to begin her career and raise her family. Lillian was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

January 25, 1934-January 19, 2013 LILLIAN “JEAN” JEANETTE GEIGER, beloved wife of the late Anton “Tony” Geiger, passed away on January 19th, 2013 after a short stay at St. Michaels Health Centre. She is survived by and will always be lovingly remembered by her son Don Geiger; daughter Deanna (Zenon) Malec; grandchildren: Sheri-Lynn, Joshua (Sheri), Nicole (Jon), Hayley (Matthew) and Mark (Judy); great-grandchildren: Mason, Parker, Kelsi, Chloe, Scarlett, David and Kyle; her sisters: Georgina, Audrey (Alan); brothers: James (Hilda), Kenneth (Ann Louise), Keith (Bernice), Charles (Edith) and numerous nieces and nephews.

It is with great sadness that the family of MRS. LILLIAN JANE RUTHERFORD (nee Bowman) announce her peaceful passing at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at the age of 84 years. Words cannot express the profound sadness that her passing leaves in the lives of all who hold the honour of knowing her. Lillian was born in Star City, Saskatchewan in 1923 in her grandmothers’ home. With her father working on the railroad, she grew up in Souix Lookout, Nelville, Radville and Kindersley.

LILLIAN FAY WANDLER beloved wife of Ralph Wandler of Stirling, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on August 14, 2008 at the age of 73 years. Besides her loving husband, she is the survived by; Faye (Murray) Miller of Suffield, AB, Arlene (Darrell) Bye of Lumby, BC, David Wandler of Fort Macleod, AB, Darrell Wandler of Stirling, AB, Perry Wandler of Fort Macleod, AB, Brent Wandler of Stirling, AB, 11 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren.

LILLY ALICE MANN, beloved wife of Norman W. Mann of Turin, AB., passed away peacefully at St. Michael's Palliative Care Centre on Tuesday, October 23, 2013 at the age of age of 73 years. A Memorial Service will be held at TRINITY UNITED CHURCH, 528 Maple Crescent, Picture Butte on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Glenda Wert officiating. Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1.

LINDA LEE NASH, beloved soul mate of Rob Wolfe of Lethbridge passed away at home, on Monday, August 24, 2009 at the age of 42 years. Besides her loving soul mate she is survived by her loving mother Barbara Snowden and stepfather George Snowden of Lethbridge, AB., and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter Tanya Nash, father Gordon Nash, sister Barbara Nash-Hilmer, grandmother, aunts and uncles.

MRS. LINDA M. NYHOFF (nee Skretting), beloved wife of Ken Nyhoff, of Lethbridge, passed away at St. Michael’s Health Centre, Palliative Care, on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at the age of 68 years. Besides her loving husband, she is survived by her children Tracy Enns, Michael (Elizabeth) Nyhoff, grandchildren Shelby & Dakota Enns, mother Mary Skretting, sister Jean (Jim) Fritz, brothers Ken (Josie) Skretting, Allan (Patty) Skretting and Stan (Linda) Skretting as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

LINDA ANN NEIS, passed away at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre, after a brief battle with cancer on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at the age of 60 years. Linda is the loving wife of Jack Neis and the wonderful mother to Garnet (Lori), of Lethbridge, AB, Marty (Melissa), of Brooks, AB and the proud nana of Mackenzie, Jayson and Ross. Linda is remembered by her siblings, Rose of Wetaskiwin, AB, Lawrence (Lorna) of Edmonton, AB, Ned (Barb) of Hobbema, AB, Glen (Antonette) of Calgary, AB, Marlene (Doug) of Cayley, AB, Pat (Sam) Goodfish Lake, AB Dennis (Loretta) of Lloydminster, AB, as well as her chosen family, parents Jim and Marion Mackenzie of Mirror, AB, and siblings, Herb (Laura) of Redwater, AB, Bonnie of Mirror, AB, Jim (Kim) of Beaumont, AB, Cindy (Ed) of Mirror, AB, and Murray (Cathy) of Red Deer, AB.

MASON LING,of Lethbridge,Alberta, beloved son of Jeanette Ling, passed away at the St. Michael's Health Center- Palliative Care Unit on August 2, 2015 at the age of 65 years. Besides his loving mother he is survived by his brothers; Hanson, Jason (Cecilia), Lonson (Anne), Samson (Yimeng) Ling, Aunt Dianna Ling and special cousin, Peggy Chan. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Mason was predeceased by his father, James Ling.