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HENDRIKA “RIA” OOMS (nee Schuurman), beloved wife of John Ooms, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, May 23, 2011, at the age of 82 years. She is the loving mother of John (Bernice) Ooms of Edmonton, AB, Richard (Deb) Ooms of Lethbridge, AB, and Joanne (Peter) Walls of Lacombe, AB., and grandmother to 12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister, two brothers, and many nieces and nephews.

May 31, 1925 - April 23, 2010 MRS. GERRITJE “GERRIE” OOSTLANDER, beloved wife of the late Mr. Adrianus “Adrian” Oostlander of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, April 23, 2010 at the age of 84 years. Gerrie was born Gerritje Zwoferink in Rijssen, Holland, one of six children, 5 girls and one boy. She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years Adrian (Adrianus) in November 2008.

ORMAN WAYNE PEARSON passed away peacefully in Lethbridge, Alberta on Saturday, August 16, 2008. He is survived by his mother Connie Miles, sister Tara Adams, brothers Brad and Calvin Miles, and a son Derek Pearson. There will be a graveside memorial at the TABER CEMETERY on Friday, August 29, 2008 at 3:00 pm.

I Am Still With You I give you this one thought to keep I am with you still - do not weep I am a thousand winds that blow I am the diamond glints on snow I am the sunlight on ripened grain I am the gentle autumn's rain When you awaken in the morning hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circle flight I am the soft stars that shine at night

LEONARD "LEN" WILLIAM ORMANDY of Lethbridge, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at the age of 66 years. He is lovingly remembered by his daughter Charlene Ormandy (Roger Reimer) and her children, Brady, Bailee and Levi Ormandy and his spouse of 40 years, Pauline. Len is also survived by his mother, Gertrude Ormandy, his brothers and sister, Bill (Brenda) Ormandy, Katie (Dennis) Goshinmon and Jim (Sheila) Patterson, many nieces and nephews as well as his very good friend, Wayne Josf.

MR. CHARLES ARTHUR OROSZ, born in Lethbridge, AB. on February 20, 1929, passed away peacefully at home in Milk River on Friday, June 14, 2013 at the age of 84 years. He is survived by his sisters Beth (Baxter), Helen (Pete), Emma (Mel) and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Charles and Ann, brother John and sister Ann. Charles was a father to Tina, Annette, Jim and grandfather to Jesse, Tara, Caylee and A.

MR. ROBERT “BOB” ORSER, beloved husband of Mrs. Joyce Orser, of Lethbridge, passed away suddenly at the St. Michael’s Palliative Care on Thursday, December 2, 2010 at the age of 79 years. He is survived by a loving family. Bob was employed at Canada Post for many years. He loved to fish and camp with his family. Bob absolutely loved bingo. He will be sadly missed by his family. At Bob’s request no formal funeral will be held.

MR. ORVILLE JOHN DORCHAK, beloved husband of Taletta of 62 years of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on April 7, 2013 at the age of 82 years. Besides his loving wife, he is survived by Beverely (Ralph) Lickiss of Lethbridge, Connie (Rene) Cote of Kelowna, B.C., Roger Dorchak of Calgary, Mark Dorchak of Calgary, Terry Dorchak of Calgary, Ginger (Terry) Rose of Enchant as well as 18 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren.

MR. HARRY OSAKA, beloved husband of Mrs. Mae Osaka, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at Foothills Hospital in Calgary on Thursday, December 16, 2010 at the age of 89 years. Besides his loving wife, he is survived by Barbara (Brian) Philp of Campbell River, B.C., Karen (Tatsuo) Mizushima of Port Moody, B.C., Marilyn Osaka of Edmonton, A.B., Evelyn (Chuck) Osaka of Edmonton, A.B., Patricia (Douglas) Montgomery of Cochrane, A.B., Dr. Janice (Mickey) Noji of Coaldale, A.

MARY OSAKA, beloved wife of the late Itchitaro Osaka, of Lethbridge passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, May 1, 2011, at the age of 93 years. Mary was born February 3, 1918 in Surrey, B.C., she was the daughter of Otogoro and Utano. Mary married Itchitaro Osaka in 1938, together they evacuated to Raymond, AB in June 1942. She worked on the Allen Keebler farm until 1966 when she started work at the Kobai and Mercantile.