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FRANK TONY PAUL, beloved husband of Annette Kaye Paul, of Warner, passed away at the Milk River Health Centre on Friday, May 11, 2018 at the age of 81 years. Frank is survived by his loving wife, Kaye Paul, his sister, Jane (Evan) Davies, his children, Frank (Monique) Paul, Margo (Dave) Speerbrecker, Andrea Klein, Laurie Paul, Jason (Michelle) Paul, Dan (Nicole) Paul, Chris (Glenda) Paul, Dave (Lindsay) Paul, Tara Paul, Terry Paul and Rebecca (Kelly) Gurr, as well as his 23 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, his mother-in-law, Grace Rosenblatt, and his brothers-in-law, Wallace McCulloch, Ian (Elaine) Robinson, Ross (Imelda) Robinson, Wayne (Jody) Robinson and John Cook.

BRYAN PIERZCHALA of Lethbridge, the love of Barb Pierzchala's life, succumbed to leukemia at Chinook Regional Hospital after a hard fought battle on Thursday, May 3, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Barb; his daughter, April Bliesner and her children Zoe, Courtney, and Ruby; his son, Douglas (Cayley) and their children Kristina, and Tamara; his brother Ron (Lynda), his sisters Gail (Brad) and Sandy, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

BERNARD POELZER, of Milk River, passed away peacefully at the Milk River Health Centre Long Term Care, on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at the age of 77 years, following a lengthy battle with dementia. Bernard is survived by his wife Cecile, his daughters Marie (Chad) Ormston and Kathleen (James) Carlin, his grandsons Anthony & Mark Carlin, his brother Jerome Poelzer, his sister Sr. Dolores Poelzer, his in-laws Kay Poelzer, Sonja Countryman, Sharon Murphy and Tim Desmond, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our father, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend Blaine on March 24, 2018. He will forever remain in the hearts and memories of all those he leaves behind: his daughter Kelly Rae and Steve Guminy and their children Ryder, Stevie Rae and Koston, his son Douglas, stepchildren Jason and Brenda, his brothers Gary, Raymond, Rick, Rob, Eugene and Philip and sisters Bernice Stanyar, Connie Hildebrandt and Marjorie Krizsan and their families.

HAZEL MAE PAYSON, beloved wife of the late Lloyd Payson, passed away with her family at her side, at the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge on Friday, January 19th, 2018 at the age of 78 years. Besides her husband Lloyd, Hazel was predeceased by her mother Muriel, father Leland and brothers Jim and Ernie. She is survived by one son, Robert (Susan) of Ontario; three daughters, Debbie (Keith) of Consort, Alberta, Karen (Allan) of Nova Scotia and Wendy (Rick) of Lethbridge; five grandchildren, Faith, Angela, Jesse, Bobbi-Jo & Tyler; four great-grandchildren; four sisters, Ruby (Carl), Shirley (Jerry), Doris (John), Mary.

JANICE DOROTHY PARKHILL went to be with her Saviour on Sunday, December 31, 2017. She passed away in Lethbridge, Alberta at the age of 81 years. She is survived by her children: Chris (Amy) Parkhill of Calgary, Wendy Parkhill, Lea Vadnais (Brent Brooks), all of Lethbridge; and four grandchildren: Justin, Jennie, Matthieu and Anique. Also left to mourn her passing are her sisters: Pearl Farrell of Australia and Carole Ferguson of Sylvan Lake.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, KATHLEEN ELLEN PETA, on Tuesday, November 21st, 2017, at the Edith Cavell Care Centre at the inspiring age of 98 years. Kay will be greatly missed by her two sons, Harry (Joe) & Norman, her step-daughter, Simone, their respective spouses, Marg, Marie & Mark, eleven grandchildren & thirteen great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her two husbands, Oscar (Toby) Woodhouse in 1980 after 38 years of marriage and Steve Peta in 2008 after nearly 25 years of marriage.

BIR BAHADUR POUDEL passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, October 2, 2017 at the age of 85 years. A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. with cremation to follow.

RHONDA ISABEL PAYNE, of Lethbridge, passed away on Wednesday, August 30th, 2017, at the age of 55 years after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She is survived by sons, Wes (Amy) Payne of Fort Saskatchewan, Chris Payne of Fort Saskatchewan, daughter, Amanda (Chris) Payne of Hinton, four grandchildren, Brandon Parker, Brydon Payne, Alyanna Payne and Bentley Payne, her mother, Isabella Kana of Coaldale, sister, Rita (Keith) Longacre of Millet, brother, Greg (Brenda) Kana of Calgary, as well as nieces, nephews, other extended family and friends.

GUY ANTHONY POMAHAC, of Lethbridge, passed away at the St. Michael's Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit, on Friday, August 18, 2017 at the age of 61 years, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Guy was a life-long educator, serving for 32 years in the Lethbridge School District, where he taught Science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics), Physical Education, Career and Technology Studies, At-Risk Alternative Education and a variety of Option Programs.