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RONALD HOWARD MINTZ, beloved husband of Sandra Mintz, of Lethbridge, Alberta, passed away following a hard-fought, ten-year battle with cancer, on Saturday, January 3rd, 2015, at 48 years of age. Besides his loving wife, Ron is survived by his teenage sons, Brandon and Ethan Mintz, of Lethbridge, AB., his mother, Dorothy Mintz, of Edmonton, AB., and his siblings, Gary Mintz (Debbie Senner) of Edmonton, AB., and Dianne Arndt (Guy), of Powell River, BC.

ROBERT CLARE MIFFLIN, beloved husband of Priscilla Mifflin of Lethbridge, passed away at St. Michael's Health Centre on Friday, December 19th, 2014 at the age of 83 years. Besides his wife, he is survived by his two sons, Mitch (Jackie) of Lethbridge and Marty of Barons, one sister, Madeline Irvine of Barons, nieces and nephews Chuck Clark of Claresholm, Rhonda Clark of Lethbridge, Terry Irvine, Garry Irvine, Lee Irvine and Barb Erler all of Lethbridge, three grandchildren Kayla Mifflin, Kelsey Mifflin and Kelly Mifflin; one great grandchild Keaton Robert Clare Arnestad.

SYLVIA NILDA MacCRIMMON, of Lethbridge, passed away at the St. Michael's Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit on Sunday, December 21, 2014 at the age of 83 years. Sylvia is lovingly remembered by her children Linda (Michael) Gross of Vancouver, Art (Sherry) MacCrimmon of Lethbridge, Carmen (Ray) Hatcher of Edmonton as well as her grandchildren, Tamara Gross, Roddy, Katie, Sarah and Malcolm MacCrimmon, Stephanie Johnston (Todd Riley), Everett and Eric Hatcher, as well as her three great-grandchildren.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce JOHANNA FRANCESCA MACHIELSE, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 4th, 2014 at the age of 82 years. Johanna will be dearly missed by her husband John Machielse who has been by her side for over 58 years. Leaving family and friends in the Netherlands to build a dream in Canada, she embraced this wholeheartedly. She was a working partner in a successful mixed farm operation.

Our mother, MURIEL (MOE) ROSALIE GLOVER passed away on as fine an autumn day as one could expect in Southern Alberta. Muriel died on Monday, September 29th, 2014 at the age of 86 in beautiful surroundings with her loved ones at her side. Muriel leaves to mourn her son Tom Glover (Andrea); daughters Jayne Ference and Barb (Francis) Konrad and her beloved grandchildren - Walker, Kylen, Katie and Elizabeth. 'Aunty Moe' will be missed by those who regarded her as their second mother - Merrill Gilraine (Wayne); Brenley Ogden (Karl, Lindsey, Karmen), Paul Shmygol, Mark Shmygol (Carol, Scout & Billy); and especially her dear niece Dilene Sorochan (Don & David) as well as many other family members.

1926 - 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of MARIA DELBELLO on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at the age of 88 years. Maria was a devoted wife, mother, Nonna and Great Nonna. She is survived by her sons: Aurelio (Diane) and Oriano (Brenda); her grandchildren Mandy (Scott), Tom, Janelle, Conor, James and Brianna; and her great-grandchildren Madeleine and Jackson. She is also survived by her sister Celestina (Sr.

MAUDE ORCUTT, beloved wife of Lloyd Orcutt of Lethbridge, passed away at St. Michael's Care Centre on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at the age of 90 years. She leaves to mourn her loving and dedicated husband Lloyd Orcutt after 71 years of marriage, son Darrel (Dana) of Coaldale, AB, daughters Colleen (Ernie) Boucher of the Crowsnest Pass, AB, Shelley (George) Goertzen of Crossfield, AB, Patti Wright (partner Gord) of Slocan, BC.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mayda Rollingson after her short but courageous battle with cancer on July 16, 2014 with family by her side at the age of 54 years. Mayda is predeceased by her son Brian Rollingson but will be forever lovingly remembered by her beloved husband, Lenn Rollingson, her daughter Shauna Rollingson (Jeff Landry), Lenn's sons Neil and Dan (Stephanie) Rollingson, and Grandma to grandson, Jonah.

MRS. MARY BERTHA MEDVE, of Lethbridge, Alberta, passed away July 1st, 2014 at the Chinook Regional Hospital at the age of 91 years. She is predeceased by her husband Bert Medve (1991) and her sister Helen Ramias (1963). Mary is survived by her sister Erma Peters of Lethbridge and her brother Bert Schwartzkopf of Coalhurst. Our mother will be greatly missed and always remembered by her sons; Albert (Pat), Douglas (Rita) daughters; Margaret (Mel) Jones, Joyce (Bill) Erickson, Marlene (Jim) Juris, and Betty Lou (Bob) Riewe, as well as her 14 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.

MELDRUM MRS. BERNIECE LOUISE MELDRUM, beloved wife of the late Mr. Donald Meldrum, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, July 8th, 2014 at the age of 88 years. Berniece was born on June 5, 1926 at her Grandmother's house in New Dayton, AB. Berniece's education was all in one room schools - the Independence School and the Owen School near Wrentham. Berniece and Don were married on June 27, 1947 and lived and worked most of their married life in the Granum area.