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RENEE DILLMAN-LADOUCEUR, born May 21, 1968, in Edmonton, Alta., and resided in the Lethbridge area since 2008, died quietly in the Foothills Hospital (Calgary) on Thursday, November 15th, 2018, with her loving husband at her side.

JOSEPH REAL ROBERT, beloved husband of Daisy Lintao, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital with his wife and family at his side on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at the age of 54 years. He will be lovingly remembered and missed by countless family and friends. Real was a man with a good sense of humor. He indulged himself on a few of his favorite things, such as taking random trips with Daisy on his good old bike, watching his favorite comedy shows, or just simply enjoying a good piece of steak.

PATRICIA "PAT" ROBB (nee MARSHALL), passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at home. During her lifetime she explored a wide variety of interests and activities. She attended LCI for Grade 10 and 12. Her Grade 11 year was spent in Switzerland. It was a magical year for her and she talked often about her experiences with her host family, learning to enjoy new foods, and of course, travel.

MARIA ELIZABETH RATKAI, beloved partner of Frank Malesan, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Friday, September 14, 2018 at the age of 68 years. She is the loving mother of Michelle Ratkai and Tony Ratkai, both of Lethbridge. She is also survived by her brother Ernie (Cathy) Sury, nieces Rosemary Sury, Charlene (Paolo), Luciano, Vittoria, Adriano and Eliana Saccon. She was predeceased by her daughter Christine, mother Maria and father Louis.

HAZEL IRENE RASMUSSEN, beloved wife of the late Iven Rasmussen, of Del Bonita, passed away at the Good Samaritans Garden Vista in Magrath, on Friday, July 27, 2018 at the age of 92 years. Hazel is survived by her six children Cheryl (Charles) Dangel, Beverly (Will) Popowich, Russell (Sadie) Rasmussen, Myrna (Jim) Layton, Cindy (Joe) Lamoureux and Wesley (Jacquie) Rasmussen; as well as 17 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Ken (Rita) Deglow, sister Beverly (Roy) Nelson, numerous nieces and nephews as well as a special nephew Allen (Barb) Deglow.

DUNCAN ROBERTSON, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Monday, July 16, 2018 at the age of 58 years. Duncan leaves behind his sister Rita Johnston and niece Jennifer Johnston, and brother Craig (Anna Faye) Robertson. Duncan was born March 27, 1960 in Lethbridge, to Grace and Henry Robertson. He worked at the Agropur Cooperative (Sunnyrose Cheese) Plant in Diamond City. Duncan loved the outdoors, where he enjoyed riding his dirt bike, camping and hiking.

FRANCIS (FRANK) RUSSELL Sr, of the Blood Reserve, AB, passed away peacefully at home with his beloved wife Clara by his side, on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at the age of 85 years. Dad is survived by his children: Ron (Theresa) Healy, Annette Russell, Victoria Russell, Frank Jr. Russell, Kelly (Ron) Thunder Chief. Adopted children: Ivan (Patsy) Healy, Ernestine (Calvin) Red Crow and Connie Tail Feathers. Grandchildren: Dagmar, Shawna, R.J Healy, Monty Crow Chief & Lance (Lana) Healy, Les, Vern Jr.

Barbara Rombough, beloved wife of Roger Rombough, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at the age of 70 years. Barb was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Lily and James White on December 6, 1947. She had 7 siblings Mae, George, Eileen, Edith, Margaret, Dorothy and James. Barb completed her nursing school in Winnipeg and worked for a short time as an LPN at the Children's Hospital before moving to Lethbridge in 1971.

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of LEONARD "LEN" ALBERT RICHARDSON, at the age of 83. He passed away peacefully, in ICU, with his family by his side, on Thursday, December 28, 2017. Len is survived by his loving wife, of 60 years, Doreen. He also leaves behind his children, Denise (Jamie) Harding, Lorraine (Andy) Brayne, and Gary (Laura) Richardson, his grandchildren, Marc (Shari), Lindsay (Bill), Ryan (Michelle), Justin (Jamie), Tyler (Lindsey), Devon (Jocelyn), Brad, and Michelle (Johnny), and 9 great-grandchildren.

BETTY ANNE ROBINSON (née Chomicki), beloved wife to Garry, passed away at St. Michael's Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at the age of 75 years. Betty is survived by her dear children Carey (Dwight) Yanke and Rochelle (Kevin) Kasperski and grandchildren Jon and Sarah. She is also survived by her sisters Gladys (John, deceased) Orich and Judy (Ray) Bouchard, brother John (Laura) Chomicki, sisters-in-law Joan (Walter, deceased) Carthen and Donna (Don, deceased) Robinson, brother-in-law Darrel (MaryAnn) Robinson, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.