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It is with great sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of MICHIO “YOHO” KIMOTO, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Toshiko “Eileen” Kimoto, with family by his side, at the Good Samaritans West Highlands, on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at the age of 99 years, 17 days short of his 100th birthday.

Sadly we announce the sudden passing of WILFRED BERNARD "BUD" MICKELBERRY on December 20th, 2016 at the age of 85 years. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 22 years, Brenda Mickelberry; daughter Brenda (Dave) Allan and granddaughters: Kiara and Cayley Allan as well as stepsons Colin Sinclair and Cameron Haynes. He is also survived by his siblings; Irene Pfaff, Margaret (Bud) Heck, Jim (Betty) Mickelberry, Dorothy Lange, Barbara (Bryan) Watts, Verna (Ron) McDowell and Sharon (Ike) Fehr as well as many nephews and nieces, extended family and loved ones.

“For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day” John 6:40 MR. WILLIAM “BILL” MIEDEMA, of Coalhurst, our beloved husband, father and grandfather went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at the age of 74 years after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

MIHALY “Mike” KOSZO, beloved husband of Katalin Koszo of Lethbridge, passed away at St. Michael’s Palliative Care on Sunday, September 1, 2013 at the age of 81 years. Mihaly was born in Kecel, Hungary on September 28th, 1931. He immigrated to Canada in 1957 and began working at the Catelli Pasta Factory in Lethbridge, becoming a Machinist which he did for 43 years. He was a founding member of the Hungarian Cultural Society, serving on the Executive.

JUAN MIGUEL (MIKE) MURILLO passed away peacefully, surrounded by his children, at the age of 86 at the Lethbridge Regional Hospital on Saturday, November 10, 2007. Mike grew up in Leci??, Spain, in a family with five siblings. At the age of six he guarded and shepherded flocks of sheep in return for food for his family. He spent many nights alone on the mountain with his dog and herd and learned to overcome fear and life’s obstacles.

It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of MICHAEL (MIKEY) JAMES PANTHER BONE (EAGLE CHILD) on August 31, 2008 in Calgary, AB at the age of 29. Mikey is survived by his mother Celestine Panther Bone, adopted mother Ruby Eagle Child, father Reggie Eagle Child; brothers Shane (Angela), Johnathon (Crystal); sister Necia Panther Bone, his wife Crystal Cardinal, children Sarita, Leland and Tristen (Baby Crab) and another on the way; Aunties: Sandra (Ray) MacKenzie, Wilma, Nadine (Ron) Good Striker, Bonita (Kenny) Small Eyes; Pearline (Vince) Holy Singer, Lisa (Colin) Panther Bone; Uncles: Eric (Tanya), Calvin Eagle Child; other relations to numerous to mention.

Sad news has been received of the passing of DR. EDWARD H. MIKHAIL while he was visiting the island of Rhodes, Greece. He was the loving father of May (Thea) and Carmen Mikhail, dear grandfather of Kai and Spiery, brother of the late Michel (Sophie - deceased) Mikhail, uncle of Brad (Liz) Mikhail and Ron (Etha) Mikhail and beloved companion of Joy Jones. Edward was Professor Emeritus of the University of Lethbridge.

IRENE MARION MIKULIN, beloved wife of the late Nicholas William Mikulin, of Lethbridge passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at the age of 75 years. She is the loving mother of Diane Benson, of Lethbridge, Doreen Mikulin, of Lethbridge, Janice McColman, of Rimbey, and Yvonne Mikulin (Fianc? John Harris) of Lethbridge. Irene was also survived by 12 grandchildren Angela, Justin, Ryan, Philip, Ashley, Suzanne, Curtis, Michael, Nicole, Jaden, Colby, and Travis.

MRS. MILDRED BELLEW, beloved wife of the late Mr. Howard Bellew of Lethbridge, AB, formerly of Milk River, AB, passed away peacefully at the Fairmont Extendicare on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at the age of age of 91 years. She is lovingly remembered by her family; Janet (Daryl) Schwartzenberger of Warner, AB, Lyle Bellew of Lethbridge, AB, and Wendy Zeller of Milk River, AB, 10 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and one great-great grandson.

MILDRED PIKE, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away in Piyami Lodge, in Picture Butte on Sunday, February 17, 2013 at the age of 90 years. Mildred is survived by her loving husband Orville, children Sheila (Landy) Esau, Gary (Julie) Pike, Randy (Arlene) Pike, grandchildren Lindsay (Robb) Engen, Devon Pike, Derek Pike and Amanda Pike as well as two great grandchildren. Cremation and a private family gathering will be held.