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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.

TIMOTHY ROBERT SEYMOUR, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at the age of 57 years. Timmy is survived by his loving siblings; Gail (Bruce) Cameron of Langley, B.C. (children; Stephanie, Tynisha, Darcy Jr.),Russell "Terry" Ryder of Victoria B.C., Jo-Anne (Dave) Wiswell of Victoria, B.C. (children; Shelby and Baylee), and Dan (Anita) Ryder of Lethbridge, AB. Timmy was predeceased by his parents Norma andEd Ryder, brother Steven Ryderand his birth father Russell Seymour.

kEVIN STANLEY SCOUT (Crow Chief) - Matsowaohkitopii (Rides with Honor) rode off into the sunset on February 23, 2015 at his homestead, Bar S2 Ranch and Co at the age of 42 years. "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." (Revelation 21:4) Left to mourn are his daughters, Tila (Conrad) and Megan, son, Casey Lane, grandchildren, Ryder Lane, Raymond Bentley and Aniiah' Love, devoted parents, Mr.

STEVE SLEMKO, of Coaldale, beloved husband of Frances Slemko, passed away at the Coaldale Long Term Care Centre on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at the age of 97 years. Steve is survived by his wife of 63 years, Frances; son Ken (Kathy), three daughters Mary Coles (Walter), Loretta Simmill (Kevin), Rosanna Stevens (Tom); grandchildren Ken Coles (Dana), Angela Hope (Nick), Mike Coles, Sarah and Kris Slemko, Steven Simmill (Kathy), Lisa Orton (Jeff), David Simmill (Brittany), Tom and James Funk; 9 great grandchildren; two brothers Pete (Diana) and Bill (Jean).

AUDREY STEENBERGEN, beloved wife of Hans Steenbergen, of Lethbridge, Alberta, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, with her family by her side, on Thursday, January 22nd, 2015 at the age of 86 years. She is survived by Hans, her husband of almost 60 years , her children: Jane (Ted) Hein, Art (Shelly) Steenbergen, John (Cindy) Steenbergen, Al (Charmaine) Steenbergen, Chris (Jackie) Steenbergen, Peter (Lorraine) Steenbergen, as well as, 17 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

JOYCE STOBBS, beloved wife of Clayton Stobbs, of Lethbridge, passed away after a brief hospitalization on January 12, 2015 at the age of 79 years. Besides her loving husband, Joyce is survived her son Tim (Kathy) of Okotoks, and daughter Jane (Daniel) of Medicine Hat, grandchildren Cameron (Starla), Kelsey (Shawn) and Leah (Mark) and great-grandchildren Liam, Tenley and Emery. She is also survived by her sister Marni and nieces Jennifer and Brooke.

WALT STAPLES, beloved husband of 60 years to Clara Staples of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Saturday, December 27th, 2014 at the age of 83 years. Besides his loving wife, he is survived by his family; Sandra (Harvey) Noble of Bentley, AB and their children Jody (Alana) Staples of Coaldale, Natalie Noble (Billy) of Calgary and Crystal Noble (Brandon) of Morningside, AB; Kelly (Debbie) Staples of Alexandra, NZ and their children Brandon, Courtney, Caitlin and Simone Staples of Alexandra, NZ; Grant (Jayna) Staples of Coaldale and their children Travis Staples of Coaldale and Garrett Staples of Lethbridge.

GEORGE FRASER SPENCE, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Friday, December 19th, 2014 at the age of 86 years. George is survived by his son Wayne (Susan) of Duncan, B.C.; his daughter Charlene (Erik) Thomsen of Lethbridge, 5 grandchildren; Jason Arnold, Kimberley (Rob) Laidlaw, Greg Spence, Carmen (Nathan) Wilson, Sherry Spence, 5 great grandchildren; Zoey Spence, Blaze Wilson, Payton Laidlaw, Dawson Laidlaw, and Brevin Laidlaw. He is also survived by two brothers; Gordon (Yvette) of Winnipeg, Gerald (Bev) of Lethbridge, one sister Vivian (Bob) of Fort Mojave, Arizona, and many nieces and Nephews.

HENRY SCHWAB, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Thursday, December 18th, 2014 at the age of 68 years. Henry was a sweet, kind man. He worked as a heavy-duty mechanic with the best of them in Saskatchewan, Alberta and B.C. Henry could tell you about working on a motor at night at -56?F somewhere up north. He started oiling up his tricycle at age four, laying on his back.