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MR. JOHANN RUDOLF NIGGLI beloved husband of Mrs. Irma (Nee Barak) Niggli passed away at the Milk River Extendicare in the early hours on Saturday, October 13th, 2007 at the age of 89 years. Rudy was born in Klosters, Switzerland on August 8, 1918. In 1951 he immigrated to Canada where he worked for a few local farmers before buying his own farm east of Warner. His passions were skiing and farming, which he continued to do into his 80’s.

MR. RUDY WALL, beloved husband of Mrs. Lois Wall of Coaldale and father to Brandon J C Wall, passed away at the Coaldale Hospital on Friday, October 12, 2007 at the age of 61 years. He was born in Coaldale Hospital on July 24, 1946 to the great delight of Margaret and Jacob C. Wall. He became the brother to three sisters, Erika, Lora and Joan. He grew up on the farm helping his father with everyday farm life.

MRS. ANNA MAGDALENA RUSHFORD, beloved wife of the late Maynard Eugene Rushford, of Lethbridge passed away at the St. Michael's Health Centre, on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at the age of 84 years. Anna was born in Grassy Lake, AB. on February 28, 1925. She received her education in Grassy Lake and Taber. She later moved to Lethbridge to work as a bank clerk. On November 14, 1946 at Grassy Lake Assumption Church, she married Maynard.

WAYNE RUSLING, passed away at the St. Michaels’ Palliative Care Unit in Lethbridge on Monday, February 13, 2012 at the age of 65 years. A Private Family Graveside Service will take place following cremation. In memory of Wayne donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317-10 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 2M7. Flowers may also be sent to St. Mike’s Palliative Care Centre, 1400-9 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 4V5.

RUSSELL WAYNE HIEB, beloved husband of Belle Hieb of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, March 24, 2008 at the age of 61 years. Besides his loving wife, he is survived by his children; Natasha (Richard) of Brooks, Michelle of Lethbridge, Linda (Greg) of Sooke, B.C. and John (Lynette) of Medicine Hat, grandchildren; Jesse, Luke, Jennifer, Jordan and Shyenne, sisters Janice, Gail and Marlene and brothers Donavan and Randy.

CHARLOTTE IRENE RUSSELL, beloved wife of Fergus Russell, of Coaldale, passed away peacefully and with family at her side at the Sunny South Lodge, on Monday, October 22, 2018 at the age of 82 years. Besides her husband Fergus, Charlotte is survived by her children: Duncan (Loretta) Russell of Edmonton, Heather Russell (Brad Gustafson) of Chestermere and Ian (Tanya) Russell of Skiff as well as three grandchildren, Kennidy Anderson, Kourt Russell and Ty Russell.

RUSSELL Aikana’piinao’si “Dresses Fancy” MR. CURTIS JAMES RUSSELL, beloved Son of Francis and Clara Russell, beloved Father of Andrea Gayle Fox, beloved Grandfather of Paige Autumn Eve and Anthony Zak Cruz. Curtis was born September 25, 1963, and passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at the age of 46 years. Curtis is also survived by his brothers: Ronnie (Theresa) Healy, and Frank (Joyce) Russell; his sisters, Vicky (Toby) Goodstriker, Annette Russell, and Kelly (Ron) Thunder Chief; and numerous special nephews and nieces.

The family of RUTH HELEN COLLIER sadly announces her passing on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at the Chinook Regional Hospital at the age of 73 years. Ruth was born to Thomas and Sybil Goldthorpe, on July 24, 1935, in Taber, AB. She grew up and did her schooling in Taber. She met Wells Collier and they were married on August 1, 1952. They raised a large family of nine kids and also raised two grandchildren as their own.

RUTH ELIZABETH FLEMING, beloved wife of John Fleming, passed away at the Good Samaritan West Highlands, on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at the age of 87 years. Besides her loving husband, she is survived by her four nephews; John Perry of England, Bob (Margaret) Perry of Toronto, Ontario, Doug (Gail) Perry of London, Ontario and David (Susan) Perry of London, Ontario; great nephew Rupert and two great nieces Margaret and Elizabeth.

CULLEN October 16, 1914 - September 13, 2013 MRS. RUTH CULLEN, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 13, 2013 at the age of 98 years. Lovingly remembered by her two daughters, Judith Schebel of Sherwood Park, AB., and Barb (Bill) Yanko of Port Moody, B.C., grandchildren Dean (Lesley) Schebel, Stacey (Marie) Schebel, Melanie (Steve) Hayes-Richards, Tammy Yanko (fiancé Mike), Brent (Michelle) Yanko, and Jason Yanko. Great Grandchildren Tyler and Maddy Yanko, Ethan and Jessica Hayes-Richards, and Nicole Schebel.