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PHYLLIS "PHYL" MANTLER, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, April 1, 2016 at the age of 83 years. A Memorial Reception will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 - Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, on Tuesday, April 5th, 2016, from 2:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. Words of Remembrance will be presented at 2:30 P.M. In memory of Phyl, contributions may be made to the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation, 960-19 Street South, Lethbridge, AB.

PETRUS "PIERRE" MAASAKKERS, beloved husband of Gayle Maasakkers, of Lethbridge, passed away at the St. Michael's Health Centre - Palliative Care Unit, on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at the age of 71 years. He was born on October 7, 1944 in Gemert, Netherlands to John and Antonia Maasakkers. When he was nine, his family left their home in Holland and sailed to Canada, where they lived in Raymond and High River but ended up calling Spring Coulee home.

DARCY GLEN MILLER, beloved father of Gatlin Miller of Lethbridge, passed away unexpectedly in Calgary on March 16, 2016 at the age of 29 years. He is the loving son of Glen and Brenda Miller, sister of Amber Miller, grandson of Christina Miller all of Lethbridge. Darcy is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by grandparents Leo Miller, and Colin and Lydia Courtoreille. Darcy was born February 8, 1987 in Lethbridge where he was raised and educated.

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of ALAN MACPHERSON, at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Monday, March 14, 2016 at the age of 44 years. Alan was born on August 15, 1971 in Peniciuk, Scotland to John and Moira MacPherson. Alan married the love of his life, his best friend Sheena, on May 11, 1996. During their early years of marriage, Sheena and Alan were able to enjoy many years of travelling to places such as Germany, Italy, France, Austria and Switzerland to only name a few.

It is with profound sadness and gentle relief that the family of CORY MOGUS announces her passing. A spark of life taken far too soon after a five-year journey with cancer that she coped with by "living in denial". She focused on enjoying life and staying positive. Cory fully engaged in life surrounded by numerous friends. They called her their social butterfly. Cory was involved in the Lethbridge Community Taiko Association (drumming), Dragon Boating with Lethbridge Leftovers (past) and currently Nautigals and A Breast of Bridge.

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of PEARL VICTORIA MANDEVILLE at the youthful age of 84. After a brief but courageous battle with cancer, Pearl passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at St. Michael's Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit. She was predeceased by husband Harold Mandeville, son-in-law Neil Pederson, parents Edna and Reg Cansdale, sister Margaret (Norm) Stuppard, brother Reg Cansdale, brothers-in-law Bob Magrath and Cecil Braaten.

REV. WILLIAM "BILL" JOHN MAYBERRY, beloved husband of the late Mildred Joyce Mayberry, of Lethbridge, AB passed away at St. Michael's Health Center, Palliative Care Unit on Sunday, December 27th, 2015 at the age of 84 years. Bill was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 19th, 1931 to Thomas and Hazel Mayberry. The family moved to Hamilton, Ontario in 1934 and to Burlington, Ontario in 1941. Bill received a Bachelor's Degree from Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire and a Divinity Degree from the University of Alberta after attending St.

KAVEN MANY SHOTS - KASHEEP, of Nobleford, a beautiful young woman loved by many, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 12th, 2015 at the age of 18 years. Left to remember her with thankful hearts are her parents Bill and Jackie Oudshoorn, brothers and sisters Kaitlin (Jan, Seth and Clara) Indenbosch, Hannah, Nathan, Nicholas and Zachary, Grandma Maaike Oudshoorn, Oma and Opa Betty and Gerrit Van Esveld, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

It is with great sadness and much love that we say goodbye to our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Irene Matisz Wells passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015, at the age of 94. She will be fondly remembered by her five children; Denis (Yin) of Vancouver, Diane of Calgary, Alan (Elizabeth) of Medicine Hat, Connie of Vancouver, and Liz (Douglas) of Lethbridge; seven grandchildren, Corinn (Chris) Claydon, Paula (John) Knox, Arlo Matisz, April (David) Logue, Chelsea (Duane) Barroby, Chris (Diane) Matisz and Colin (Michelle) Matisz; eleven great-grandchildren, Ben, Charlotte, Avie, Jackson, Liam, Oliver, Elliott, Sarah, Juliette, Dante and Ryott.

Nancy succumbed at the age of 72 years to colon cancer that was first identified in May, 2012 and gradually spread to her liver and lungs. She is survived by her devoted husband and best friend of 57 years, John. He and their daughter Heather were at her side when she passed in Palliative Care at St. Michael's Health Centre in Lethbridge, AB. Nancy is predeceased by parents Ellwood and Helen Davis and sister Janet Davis of Aurora, ON.