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MRS. MARION CATHERINE THOMPSON, beloved wife of the late Trygve Thompson, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Fairmont Extendicare, on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at the age of 91 years. She will be remembered by two daughters, Marilyn Thompson of Cranbrook, Linda Linden (Ed Cole) of Lethbridge and daughter-in-law Rita Thompson of High River, seven grandchildren, Tim (Carol) Linden of Lethbridge, Kimberly Linden (Darren Vucurevich) of Lethbridge, Natalie (Christopher) Campbell of High River, Christopher (Stephanie) Thompson of Calgary, Kristen (John) Kulhawy of Medicine Hat, Brandon Walsh of Calgary and Shelby Robinson of Kelowna, nine great grandchildren, one brother Barton (Shirley) Kesler and two sisters in law, Audrey Kesler and Clara Thompson.

CHOI HAN TAM "ANNIE", of Lethbridge, passed away at the U of A Hospital in Edmonton on Saturday, December 13th, 2014 at the age of 69 years. Left to cherish the memory of Choi "Annie" are her children; Fred Tam & Sandy Tam, as well as her mother Chau Yuet Yip, Brother K.C. (Chong Kio) Yip, nephews Willie Yip, Bobby Yip and niece Holly Yip. Besides her loving husband Hoi Sun Tam, Choi was predeceased by her father Bill Yip.

MR. T.D. "DOUG" ROADHOUSE passed away peacefully at home in Lethbridge on Friday, November 28th, 2014 at the age of 81 years. Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.

THOMAS CARUSO passed away at St. Michael's Health Centre, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday November 27th, 2014 at the age of 59 years. Tom is survived by his loving wife and best friend Edna-Marie (Eddie), his children Lisa (Jon) Ruigrok, Andrea, Michael (Denise), Rochelle and Kaitlin Caruso, his two grandsons Cooper Ruigrok and Vincent Caruso, his siblings Phyllis (Bill) Pastoor, Dee (Rick) Hebert, Rick (Carlina) Caruso, Irene (John) Doucette, Danny Caruso, David (Joanne) Caruso, Cathy (Scott) Maxwell and Connie (Jeff) Shewchuk, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

THORDIS TAYLOR, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Gordon Taylor, passed away at the St. Michael's Palliative Care Centre on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at the age of 94 years. She is survived by her two daughters; Marilyn McKinlay of Lethbridge, and Carole (Jim) Olson of Palm Desert, CA, Four grandchildren Donald (Cindy) McKinlay, Ronald (Kim) McKinlay of Atlanta, GA, Syri (David) Martinusen of Lethbridge and Krista Olson of Fontana, CA, great grandchildren; Jasmine, Cody, Avie, Tyler, Eli, Addison, Brooke, Adam and Claire.

BETTY LOUISE TEICHROEB, beloved wife of the late Jacob Teichroeb of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at the age of 77 years. We lost a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She is the loving mother of Jackie (Ken) of Lethbridge, AB and Scott (Cindy) of Calgary, AB and adoring grandmother of Phillip (Selena) and Melissa. Mom was predeceased by Dad in 2011, her parents Josephine and Alex, brothers Willard, Guy and Gordon (MIA), sisters Pat and Lori.

THEODORE M. KLEINSASSER, of Lethbridge, passed away suddenly at the Foothills Medical Centre on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014 at the age of 19 years. A Funeral Service was held at the KINGSLAND HUTTERITE COLONY, New Dayton, Alberta, on Friday, September 5th, 2014 at 3:00 P.M.

It is with great sadness that the family of Terry Palmarchuk announces his passing on May 15, 2014 at the age of 66 years. A true fighter until the very end; overcoming all challenges for the sake of his family which were so dear to him. He is survived by his wife, Willie, and his children Pam (Ross) and Dean (Paula), and five grandchildren Evan, Mackenzie, Kahlan, Amanda, and Reed. He is also survived by his aunt, Rose Primachuk.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of THOMAS GIACCHETTA, one of the last pioneers of the Readymade District. Thomas passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital with family by his side on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at the age of 88. He leaves to mourn his sisters-in-law, Georgina (Felix - deceased) Giacchetta, their daughter, Diane (Norman Sincennes), their children Santina and Graysen. Marianne (Jim- deceased) Giacchetta and their children Bruce (Wendy), Rod and Lori, as well as many extended family.

ANNA MARIA (RIA) TIMMERMANS, of Medicine Hat, AB, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at the age of 93 years. She leaves 4 children to cherish her memory; Annette Hoetmer of Holland, Rian Middleton of Medicine Hat, Bert Timmermans of Victoria and Adrian Timmermans of High River. She was the beloved Oma of 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Adrian Timmermans and her son John Timmermans.