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MARIA "MARY" PALADINO, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mike Paladino, passed away after a long, courageous battle with cancer at the St. Michael's Health Centre - Palliative Care Unit, on Monday, July 4th, 2016 at the age of 80 Years. Mary is survived by her two children, Domenic Paladino of Lethbridge and Lucy McCurdy of Boise, Idaho. She is also survived by her four grandsons, Shea McCurdy, Brett (Ashley) McCurdy, Mark McCurdy and Ty McCurdy, all from the United States, two precious great-granddaughters, Brighton and Haddie McCurdy from Idaho, a brother, Anibole and sister Lena in Italy, as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews in Canada and Italy.

CHARLES "CHUCK" PARKER, beloved husband of Jacquie Parker of Lethbridge, passed away in Lethbridge on Saturday, April 2nd, 2016 at the age of 72 years after a courageous battle for life. Chuck, or "Chaz" as he was known to his friends, is survived by his wife of almost 45 years, Jacquie, his daughter Billie Jo (Larry) Basque of Lethbridge, step-son Dan Arbour of Calgary and sister Audrey Jeffrey of Porcupine Plain, SK.

EMILY EMMA PARTRIDGE, beloved wife of the late Merv Partridge, of Magrath, AB, formerly of Lethbridge, AB, passed away at the Raymond Health Centre, on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the age of 86 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her brother Albert (Joan) Reeb of North Dakota, U.S.A, surrogate daughter and sister in the Lord, Denise-Marie Demers, special friend and sister in the Lord, Jean Erickson as well as numerous nieces and nephews in the U.

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of DR. HAROLD PROKOPISHYN, beloved husband of the late Loreen (nee Davidson) Prokopishyn, at St. Michael's Health Centre on Thursday, February 11, 2016, at the age of 85 years. He is survived by his brothers Dr. Bill (Beverly) Prokopishin and family; Dr. Fred (Elaine) Prokopishin and family; his sisters Ann Virgin and family, Olga (Clarence) Leach and family; sister-in-law Joyce Prokopishyn and family; and his special friend, Marie Mclaren, who spent many hours with him in his time of suffering.

It is with great sadness and much love that we say goodbye to our mother, grandmother and great grandmother. IRENE PALOTAI passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 16, 2015 at the age of 84. She will be fondly remembered by her daughters Irene (Peter) Andor, Maggie Adamuv and special friend Harry Munroe, her five grandchildren Zsa Zsa (Bob), Julie, Elizabeth (Ron), Frank (Susan), Marika (Shane), her 13 great-grandchildren; James, Cory, Dreana, Lemonia, Joseph, Emily, Holly, Matthew, Virginia, Thomas, Brayden, Kobi and Nova-Lee.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of CAROL PIKE, much loved wife, mother and grandmother on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at the age of 87 years. Carol (Valgardson) was born and raised in Taber, Alberta. She resided there until she met and later married Ivan Pike on October 6, 1951. Carol and Ivan moved to Nobleford where they lovingly raised three children. Carol enjoyed coffee with her friends and she was actively involved with the Ladies Auxillery.

WAYNE JOSEPH PLUME "Sahsahkaiksin (Pemmican)",beloved husband of Diane Plume, passed away at the Cardston Hospital, on Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 at the age of 84 years. Wayne was born on the Blood Reserve on August 05, 1931 to Laurie and Minnie Plume and resided there for most of his life. He took the name of his father as part of our Blackfoot traditions and customs. Wayne became a member of the Horns Society at the age of eight and again at 18 years old.

"Blessed are those who dwell in your house; they are ever praising you." Psalm 84: 4 It is with sadness, but not without hope, that we announce that Annie Poelman (nee Sinnema) was called home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at the age of 88 years. Annie was born in Granum on December 26, 1926, she was the third of seven children born to Evert and Detje Sinnema.

CHASITY PLUME, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Friday November 20, 2015 at the age of 40 years. Chasity leaves to mourn her children Baily, Randi Girl and Mikayla, her common law husband Barry Long Time Squirrel, her parents, Lawana (Wayne) Plume-Cook, siblings Stacey Plume and Megan Cook, her father Randy (Doreen) Mills siblings, Lenny First Rider (Judy), Shane (Joni) Sweet Grass, Tiffany Sweet Grass, Cassie Red Crow, Mark Mills, Brett (Billy Joe) Mills, Jade Mills, numerous nieces and nephews.

It is with great sadness the family of MICHAEL BERNARD LAWRENCE PITTMAN announce his passing on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at the age of 25 years. He will always be lovingly remembered by his parents, Lawrence and Marina Pittman of Foremost, his sister Alyssa (Jason) of Vulcan and grandmothers Shirley Pittman of Milk River and Jurreen Albert of Coutts. Also left to mourn his loss are his aunts and uncles Denise (Leon) Wensmann, Diane (Larry) Wiltshire and Karen (Kevin) Valgardson as well as numerous cousins and extended family.