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MRS. MARY ELIZABETH HAYES, beloved wife of the late Joseph Hayes of Lethbridge passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, March 22, 2008 at the age of 92 years. Mary is lovingly remembered by her two sons; William George (Lorraine) Hayes of Lethbridge and Sidney Wayne (Marion) Hayes of Grandview, MB, four granddaughters and nine great grandchildren. Mary was born on March 3, 1916 in Dauphin, MB to parents Charles Shorland and Emily E.

MARY ISABELLA MACLEAN passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at the Chinook Regional Hospital at the age of 91. Mary was born on June 30, 1918 in the sandstone house on the family farm near Monarch, AB. During the Second World War, Mary was employed by the R.C.A.F. as a parachute packer at Pearce, High River and Edmonton. In 1958 she moved to Lethbridge, and worked in several pharmacies including: the El Rancho, Draffins, and finally Skelton’s for twenty years.

MARY JENINE BULL CHILD passed away in Edmonton after a valiant effort for life on Friday, March 7th, 2014. She is survived by her daughters, Samantha Garnet, Sarah, Naomi, Selena and Jasmine; brothers, Jake Nadeau, Shane Pantherbone, Gillian Tallow; sisters, Christine Nadeau, Emily Bull Child, Necia Pantherbone; her mother, Garnet Emelia Nadeau; very special friends Leon Lafond of Edmonton, the Bull Child, Tallow, Big Bull, Steele, North Peigan, Mills, Bird and Wolfe Plume, Bad Arm and Tokohopie families.

KIRK MARY KIRK, beloved wife of the late Nazem Kirk of Lethbridge, died at the Edith Cavell Care Centre with her family by her side on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at the age of 103 years. A private family Graveside Service will be held at a later date. Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone (403) 381-7777. E-mail: care@cornerstonefh.

LAZAR MARY LAZAR, beloved wife of the late Frank Lazar, passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on Saturday, January 26th, 2013 at the Chinook Regional Hospital. Mary is the loving mother of two children; son Louis (Garbine) and daughter Amanda, and daughter Karen (Brian) Tricsli. She is also survived by her sister Veronica (John) Hakstol, and brother Frank (Rose) Sitter, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mary is predeceased by her husband Frank, parents Frank and Katherina Sitter, and twin sisters that died at infancy.

MRS. MARY MAGDELLAN DICK With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Mary went to be with her Lord and Saviour, on Tuesday, January 8th, 2013. We will be having a Celebration of Mary’s Life in the near future. Arrangements will be announced when completed. Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone 403-381-7777.

MRS. MARY MALEC, beloved wife of the late Mr. John Malec of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge on Sunday, February 3, 2008 at the age of 86 years. She is survived by her children; Roy (Sharon) Malec of Lethbridge, Frank Malec of Lethbridge and Diane (Art) Wocknitz of Magrath, grandchildren; Janice (Scott) Beck of Cochrane, Joan (Kirk) Frenzel of Magrath, Judy (Bob) Weing of Lethbridge, Joyce (Shane) Knox of Provost, AB, Melissa Malec (Alan DeLeon) of Edmonton and Erin Malec of Lethbridge, great grandchildren; Matthew and Cierra Beck, Colton, Bronwynn and Tianna Frenzel, Kelsey and Kassidy Weing, and Kaitlyn and Cody Knox.

MARY MARGARET HERRING, beloved wife of the late Albert Herring passed away at St. Michael’s Care Centre in Lethbridge on Tuesday, June 11th, 2013 at the age of 97 years. She is survived by her son Len (Bev), special niece Ruth, along with many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, brothers John, Joe and Frank and sister Annie. Mary was born in Seven Persons, Alberta March 12, 1916 and was a long time resident of Lethbridge.

ESTHER MARY SHORTLAND, beloved wife of John Shortland, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at the age of 82 years. Besides her loving husband John, she is survived by her son Steven (Dorothy) White of Edmonton and daughter Susan (Edward) Carroll of Virginia Beach, U.S.A. and grandchildren Kris (Laurelie) White of Edmonton and Kerry (Graham) Bodner of Edmonton. Mary was born in England and has lived in several cities throughout North America finally settling in Lethbridge.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beautiful mother, grandmother and great grandmother Mary Skretting. She passed away peacefully at the age of 95, on Monday, January 13, 2014 at St. Michael's Palliative Care Centre. She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Ken (Josie) Skretting of Cranbrook, B.C., Jean (Jim) Fritz of Fraser Lake, B.C., Allan (Patti) Skretting of Lethbridge, A.B., Stan (Linda) Skretting of Duncan, B.