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ELMER SAILER, beloved husband of Doreen Sailer, of Lethbridge, passed away in Lethbridge on Thursday, August 25th, 2016 at the age of 85 years. No formal service will be held. Cremation, with a private interment at a later date.

SALLY WENDY MARY CROSS CHILD, eldest daughter of Theresa Cross Child and the late Pat Cross Child Sr. of the Blood Reserve, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, May 11, 2008 at the age of 41 years. Sally was born on March 30, 1967 at the Blood Indian Hospital, the eldest of five siblings; Patrick Jr. (Tanya), Wes (Michelle), Sharon (Craig) Bear Chief and Jay (Aiyisha). Sally enjoyed life to the fullest and touched everyone with her special spirit and quick sense of humour.

SUKEO "SAM" SAMESHIMA passed away peacefully at Legacy Lodge on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at the age of 101 years. Left to mourn Sam's passing are his wife Kay of 73 years, his daughter Eileen Sameshima, his sons Christopher and Terence Sameshima and his grandson Michael McKinley. Sam was born on November 23, 1915 in New Westminster, British Columbia and moved to Japan at age 5. Ten years later, Sam returned to Canada, where he married his loving wife Kay on January 25, 1944.

It is with very sad hearts that we announce Zena's passing at 89 years of age. Zena was born in Kincardinshire, Scotland and moved to Lethbridge with her family in 1921. She met her beloved Ladell Julius 'Dude' Sanders, whom she thought was 'so handsome', and they were married in 1948. Zena and Dude spent their lives together in Lethbridge, though Zena was always a Scot at heart. She was nurturing, compassionate and devoted to her family.

MARION EVELYN SANDERSON (NEE PURCELL WHITE) October 5th, 1921 - March 13th, 2011 Marion Evelyn Sanderson passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on March 13th, 2011 in Lethbridge Alberta. She was predeceased by her parents George and Jesmina Purcell White, her grandson Trevor Sanderson and four brothers and sisters. Marion is survived by her husband Douglas Delbridge Sanderson, sons Ron (Linda) of Sechelt BC, Ken (Cheryl) of Lethbridge Alberta, daugther Ruth (John) Roders of Terrace BC.

SANDULAK, TARAS (SANDY) July 26, 1929 - September 6, 2010 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Taras on Monday, September 6, 2010 at the age of 81 years. He is survived by his loving wife Elizabeth, son Colin, daughter Christie, sisters Helen (Jim) Young, Pauline Rehbein and brother Sam (Gladys), plus numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews and dear friends. Cremation has taken place. A private service to celebrate Sandy’s life will be held at a later date.

SANDY CURRIE, beloved husband of Donna Currie of Diamond City, AB., passed away at the St. Michael’s Palliative Care Center on Monday, February 18, 2013 at the age of 76 years. Sandy was born August 9, 1936 at Central Butte SK to Charles ad Mary Currie. He worked at various jobs before marrying Donna in May 1968 and settling in Lethbridge, Alberta. He owned and operated Currie’s Plumbing and Heating for several years.

SANTA EDNA RUTH SANTA, born on February 25, 1922 in Medicine Hat, AB, has passed away at Legacy Lodge, on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at the age of 93 years. Edna was predeceased by her husband John, daughter Doris-Jean and son Wayne Edmund. She is survived by her daughter Jackie Andrea Santa, son Robert John, daughter Patricia Ruth Smith, as well as five grandchildren. At Edna's request, no formal funeral service will be held.

MRS. BEVERLY SARAFENCHON, beloved wife of George Sarafenchon of Lethbridge, passed away at the St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre with her family at her side on Monday, July 5, 2010 at the age of 73 years. Beverly is survived by her husband George, son Scott (Tara) Sarafenchon of Calgary, daughter Kami Sarafenchon of Calgary and sister Thelma Lougheed of Moose Jaw, SK. She was predeceased by her parents, Eva and Henry Moody and sister Elva Jackson.

Sarah M., born in Alexandrovsk, Russia on June 5, 1924 passed away peacefully on May 1, 2009. Sarah moved to Canada in 1926 where she married George Hooge in 1943 and resided in the Burdett, Purple Springs and Vauxhall area. In 1966 the family moved to Lethbridge. Following her stroke in 2005 she moved to the Good Samaritans at West Highlands, Lethbridge and lived there until her recent hospitalization. Sarah was predeceased by her husband George in 1984.