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With great sadness, the family of VIVIAN CAROL SMITH (nee Baker) announce her passing on Sunday, August 23rd, 2015 at the age of 75 years. Vivian is survived by her partner Dennis Peterson; children Mary-Ann (Joe) Smith, Merle (Helena) Smith Jr. and Evelyn (Trenton) Smith; grandchildren Philip, Brandi (Justin), Cody (Meghan), Zach; one brother Clark (Rita) Baker as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Vivian was born in Foremost on September 22, 1939 to Viola and Claude Baker.

JANETTE ALEXANDRA MCLEAN SHEETS, (nee Munro) beloved wife of the late Melvin Lee Sheets of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the Coaldale Health Centre, on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at the age of 89 years. She is survived by her children David (Phyllis) Sheets of Sparwood BC, Alyson (Ben) Fink of Canmore, Janet (Paul) Ennis of Calgary, Neil Sheets (Marda Schindeler) of Lethbridge, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters Hyacinthe Wade-Howard (Lou Howard) of Ottawa and Anne Atwood of Vancouver, sisters-in-law Lucille Munro of Everett WA, Lura Mae Porkka of Lethbridge and Maxine Porkka of Red Deer.

October 10,1960 - May 23, 2015 Donna Marie Seibel passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, May 23rd. She was an exceptional woman loved by everyone who knew her. She is survived by the love of her life, her husband, Cary, and daughters Carly (Chris Goruk) and Andrea. She is also lovingly remembered by her parents George and Rose Jarokosky, her siblings; Deanna (Tim) Harrison, Mike (Bonnie) Jarokosky, Lori (Brian) Hamilton, Joanne (Darren) Unger, Darren (Marie) Seibel, Duane (Michelle) Seibel and many nieces and nephews.

ROSINA "ROSE" STRYKER of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Glen Stryker, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2015 at the age of 95 years. Rose was born on February 17, 1920 in Yugoslavia. She immigrated to Canada with her parents and two sisters in 1934 and settled north of Manyberries, AB. She married Glen Stryker in 1947 and settled on a farm south of Orion near Pakowki Lake until retiring in Lethbridge in 1980.

JAMES WALTER SCHURMANN, beloved son of Klaus & Mary Lee Schurmann and cherished brother of Justin (Krista) Schurmann, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, May 8th, 2015 at the age of 28 years. James was a wonderful and loving son, brother, grandson, uncle and cousin. When he smiled, the room lit up. When he loved, it was with his entire being. When he laughed, everyone laughed. In his early years he enjoyed sports; badminton, wrestling, and HOCKEY - oh how he loved his Maple Leafs.

DONNA GAYE STEWART, beloved friend of Dorothy Jace of Raymond, passed away at the Raymond Health Centre on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at the age of 60 years. The loss of Donna will be felt deeply by those she knew. Her vibrant energy was spent in her generous, kind, joyful encounters with people and nature. Her talents included teaching, photography and painting. Donna was adventurous and followed her heart, intuition and dreams.

Mrs. Cynthia Rose Squarek (nee Bond), beloved wife of John Edward Squarek, passed away in the St Michael's Palliative Care Unit in Lethbridge on May 9, 2015, after a courageous, hard fought, 9 year battle with lung cancer. Cynthia was born in Coleman, Alberta, on December 25th, 1942, and was married to John on August 23, 1963. Cynthia and John have been married 51 years. Together they had three children, Kimberly-Ann Frances in February, 1967, John Britt in January, 1969 and Jennifer Lynn in August, 1970.

With deep sadness we announce that our beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and grandmother, HAJNALKA SZILASI, passed away with her family by her side after a short battle with cancer at the age of 61 years. Hajnalka will be lovingly remembered by her husband Lajos, her children R?ka (Dustin), Gergely (Angela) and grandchildren Z?k, Erik, Zoli and Ada. She is also survived by her mother Margit Lakatos (Hungary) and brother Zsolt Lakatos (Hungary).

July 22nd, 1921 - April 24th, 2015 The family of CLARENCE STICKEL sadly announce his passing on April 24th, 2015 after a brief illness. Clarence was born on July 22nd, 1921 in Gackle, North Dakota to Fred & Lydia Stickel. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Anna and their children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild: Shirley (Jim) Pederson, Mick (Nora) Lerch (Joseph & Cecilia), Lloyd (Judy) Stickel, Sheyna Aarts (Kienna & Kassidy), Shawn & Tracy, Ron (Linda) Stickel, Brant (Tracey), Megan (Sean), Bryan (Blake), Brandon & Kayla, Trevor Stickel (Kim Philpott), Audrey Hannan (Deceased 2013), Brent (Karen) Hannan (Seamus & Chloe), Jody (Brad) Keim (Clayton & Jeremy), Marlene (Bryan) Firth, Heather (Shane) Graham (Tiana & Shaylene).

JESSE SUURD-LIDSTER, beloved husband of Amanda Suurd-Lidster, of Lethbridge, passed away at a young age suddenly at home on Wednesday. April 15, 2015 at the age of 29 years. Besides his loving wife Amanda, he is survived by his six year old son Sean Suurd-Lidster, parents Gerard Lidster and Jean Suurd as well as extended family members. Jesse was liked by all. He loved to laugh and had a wonderful sense of humour.