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April 1, 1928 ~ January 4, 2015 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of MARION "CURLY" PIONTEK, of Lethbridge, on Sunday, January 4th, 2015 at the age of 86 years. He is survived by his wife Doreen of 33 years and her children, Alan (Lynne) Harrold of Coaldale, Doug (Nina) of Lethbridge, Glen (Karen) of Red Deer, Keith (Barb) of Lethbridge and Dale of Edmonton as well as 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

LLOYD WELLINGTON PARKER, beloved husband of the Helen Parker, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Friday, December 26th, 2014 at the age of 83 years. Besides his loving wife Helen, Lloyd is survived by his children, Ed (Geralyn) Parker (Ashley, Natalie & Riley) of Lethbridge, Doug Parker of Lethbridge, Brenda (Terry) Parker-Lock (Aimee & Ryan) of Vancouver, Rob (Jennifer) Parker (Tyler, Jett & Kru) of Minneapolis, MN.

SELIN MRS. PATRICIA ISOBEL SELIN, beloved wife of Clifford Selin, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully into God's arms after a valiant battle with Alzheimer's for over the last 8 years, on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014 at the age of 86 years. In loving memory Mrs. Patricia Isobel Selin, who was a dedicated wife, loving mom, nana and great-nana. Patricia was born Mar. 4, 1928 in Sault Ste. Marie to Doreen Piche and Emile Desjardins.

BETTY D. PALATE, beloved wife of the late John Palate of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, October 17, 2014 at the age of 87 years. Betty lived with her son Joseph and wife Charlene who loved her dearly. She lived a very active full life and enjoyed reading her bible daily, gardening, cooking and baking for family and friends. Betty had a tremendous love for everyone she met and prayed for them if they had a need.

PATRICIA MARY BROOKS, beloved wife of the late Mickey Brooks, passed away on September 2, 2014 at the age of 83 years. "Pat" was the loving mother of Michelle Walker, Valerie (Junji) Kuno, Bruce and Tom (Colleen) Brooks and grandmother to 16 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was a loving sister to her brother Tom Yates and an aunt to a large and loving extended family. Pat was predeceased by her husband Mickey, her son Bill, her great-grandson Jacob Anthony, her parents Harold and Ethel Yates, her brothers Bill and Richard Yates and her sister-in-law Midge Yates.

PAULINE RAPSON, beloved wife of the late Charles Rapson, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, July 28, 2014 at the age of 86 years. Pauline is survived by her three children Ron (Marlene) Rapson of Lethbridge, Judy Matlock of Lethbridge and Laura (Don) Harker of Devon, AB, five grandchildren, Tracey (Greg) Johnson of Lethbridge, Tyler (Brenda) Matlock of Calgary, Kristy (Trevor) Hatfield of Lethbridge, Charles Lee Harker of Devon, AB and Nicole (Alejandro) Alvarez of Chia, Colombia, one great-granddaughter Blaire Coates of Lethbridge, one great-grandson Ryan Meggison and family of Lethbridge and a soon to be born great-granddaughter in September.

Patricia Dianne Lacey, of Lethbridge, passed away on Sunday, July 20th, 2014. Patricia was born on March 16th, 1949 at St. Michael's Hospital. She was a lifelong Lethbridge resident, attending St. Mary's Elementary School, Catholic Central High School and the Lethbridge Community College. Patricia is survived by her daughter, Nicole McKenzie, her son-in-law Juan Carlos Franco, her sister Catherine Petersen, bother-in-law Wayne Petersen, nieces Kelly Petersen and Danyelle Petersen, Danyelle's family Ryan and Tyler Lopez, and her nephew Joey Petersen.

PETER MILNE passed away into the arms of Jesus on June 14th, 2014. Peter was predeceased by his parents, George and Amy; three sisters, Nellie, Mary and Amy, and three brothers, Alex, Bill and Les. He is survived by his wife Carol, who loved him dearly; one daughter, Maureen of Lethbridge, who loved and admired him; one son, Dean (Adrianna) and grandchildren Tegan and Tristan of Medicine Hat, who loved him and cherished their time with him; four sisters, Teresa Leach, Betty (Murray) Leach, Helen Schappert and Hilda Milne.

PESZNEKER ANNA ELIZABETH PESZNEKER, beloved wife of Tony Peszneker of Lethbridge, passed away at home on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at the age of 91 years. Besides her loving husband, Anna is survived by her children and grandchildren. She was predeceased by one brother. A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. with internment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.

Peter McDermid of Lethbridge, Alberta, beloved husband of 52 years of Sharon McDermid (nee Doughty) passed away on March 19, 2014 of complications arising from cancer at the age of 84 years. In addition to his beloved wife Sharon, Peter is survived by his sons Joseph Robert (Isadora) and Peter James (Sylvie) McDermid, his beloved granddaughter Meghan Monique Sharon McDermid, sister Margaret McNally and brother Edward. He is predeceased by his father Joseph, mother Catherine and brothers Joseph and John.