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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of MRS. NITA RETZLER, at the age of 88 years, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at the Chinook Regional Hospital. Mom was predeceased by her husband Mr. Robert F. Retzler, and grandson Robbie Burton. Left to mourn are her daughters Berny (Rick) Vaile and Sheila (Bob) Burton, grandchildren Rick Jr. (Tracey) Vaile, Cindy (Troy) Gibson, Pierrette (Dave) Burton, and Paul (Wendy) Burton, great-grandchildren Nicole, Kimberly, Micheal Vaile, Alexandra, Jessica Gibson, Matthew, Samantha Burton, Xylin, and Jayden Burton.

It is with great sadness that the family of CHARLY (RAECHELLE LEE) BIG THROAT announces her passing at the Cardston Hospital on Friday, November 27, 2009 at the age of 32 years. Charly is survived by her daughter Victoria Chief Body; her special friend and companion Rudy Heavy Shields; her mom Pam Big throat and Colin Many Fingers, and dad Adolph Young Pine; her siblings; Emma, Sonya, Cheryl, Russell, Lisa, Amanda and Nolin; nephews Josh, Zack, Nicholas, Brandon and Gabriel, and niece Jasmine; and her grandmother Elizabeth Big Throat.

Mrs. Teresa Colette Pittman passed away Sunday December 6, 2009 at the Lethbridge Regional Hospital, at the age of 87 years. Teresa was born on September 18, 1922 in Lethbridge, Alberta. After graduating from Normal School in 1942, she married her husband, Charles Pittman. She taught school in Grand Prairie, Diamond City, Prince George, BC and Calgary, and later obtained her BA in Education at University of Calgary. As much a student as she was a teacher, she enjoyed learning French and Spanish during her retirement.

MRS. THERESA COSGROVE beloved wife of the late Mr. Harvey Cosgrove of Lethbridge. passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at the age of 90 years. She is the loving mother of Beverley (Doug) Pickell of Lethbridge and Valarie Caffet of Lethbridge. She also leaves to mourn her loss; five grandchildren, five great grandchildren, her brother Andrew Galambos of Victoria, B.C. and sister Evelyn Burkatsky of Kelowna, B.

MRS. VALERIE PATRICIA FERGUSON beloved wife of Mr. Elwood Ferguson of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, January 1, 2010 at the age of 74 years. Besides her loving husband, she is survived by: Robert (Sharon) Ferguson of Red Deer, Michael Ferguson of Lethbridge, Barry Ferguson of Lethbridge and Sandra (Kelvin) Fortney of Red Deer. Valerie is also survived by her 9 Grandchildren: Adam, Jared, Alannah, Robert, Tyler, Kenzie, Dayton, Kirt and Alex, and one great grand child Ashton.

MRS. VERA LILLIAN McCOY beloved wife of the late Mr. Jack McCoy of Lethbridge, passed away at the Good Samaritans Society North, on Tuesday, December 24th, 2009 at the age of 95 years. A private family service will be held at a later date.

MR. ALFRED MUELLER, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Elsie Mueller, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, November 29, 2010 at the age of 94 years. Alfred is survived by his son Karl (Susan) of Lethbridge, daughter Eva of Calgary, three grandchildren; Christopher (Jennifer), Markus (Devonee) and Martina (Collin) and great grandchildren; Trinity, Taytum, Torey and Anna. Alfred was predeceased by his mother and father Amalia and Emanuel Mueller.

Sadly, we announce that EDWARD LORENZ MUELLER passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital Sunday, April 17, 2011 at the age of 78. Ed is survived by his daughters Sherry Mueller-Kerber and Lori Brown (Greg Hatfield) as well as his loving grandchildren: Tiara Mueller (Steve), Brandi Kerber, Mike and Tony Brown and his little pixie, great granddaughter, Legacy Leanne Kerber. He is also survived by his brother George (Viola) Mueller and numerous nieces and nephews.

December 1st, 1951 - March 19th, 2010 It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Lance Jacob Mueller on Friday, March 19th, 2010, at the age of 58 years. Lance had a long and distinguished career in the film and television industry that spanned over 35 years. For the past 20 years he was an owner, a founder, and the President & Chief Operating Officer of the White Iron group of companies.

KUNIYE “FRANCES” MURAKAMI, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Good Samaritans Park Meadows Village on Tuesday, September 13, 2011, at the age of 96 years. She was born in Prince Rupert, BC, on May 18, 1915. Frances is survived by her children: Cecil (Miki) Murakami of Lethbridge, Maxin (Patrick) Bruce of Calgary, and Wendy Peake of Lethbridge; grandchildren Mark (Shelley) Murakami of Calgary, Scott (Debbie) Murakami of Lethbridge, Axel Bruce of Calgary and Sarah-Jane Bruce of Calgary; three great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.