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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tavaiyah Adrianne Faye (Pototaipii Aakiikoan) Medicine Crane. Born on January 17, 2013 and passed away on February 16, 2013 at Alberta Children’s Hospital. Left to mourn are her parents Alexandra Twigg and James Medicine Crane, as well as older sister Aaliyah Medicine Crane. A wake service will be held at the OLD SAPOYI GYMNASIUM on the Blood Reserve, on Thursday, February 21, 2013 from 7:00 P.

It is with immense grief and sadness that we announce the sudden passing of JASON ROBERT TAYLOR, more affectionately known to us all as "JT". He was the soul mate to Sage Bruder, and is lovingly remembered by his mother Laurie-Ann Taylor (Terry) of Pincher Creek and his sister Lisa Taylor (Pat) and nephew Phoenyx Taylor of Lethbridge, AB. He is also survived by his aunt Mona-Rae Black and cousins Jim (Tia) and family, Donna (Tyler) and family, and uncle Bob Black.

Born in 1934, Jean Isabell "Peggy" Taylor (MacArthur) was raised on the family ranch near Walsh, Ab. Along with big brothers Alistair and Huey, ranch life taught her the value of hard work, commitment and discipline. In 1955, as a young AGT operator she met a persistent CPR agent, William "Bill" Taylor, and after a 2 year courtship spent 61 years together as a great team: raising a family, operating numerous businesses and supporting each other throughout.

Teatske de Jager ‘Cast all your cares upon Him, for He careth for you’ (1 Peter 5:7) Mrs. Teatske (Thea) de Jager passed away at Lethbridge Extendicare on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at the age of 95 years. She is survived by her children: Art de Jager of Lethbridge, Audrey (Mient) Visser of Lethbridge, Louis (Grace) de Jager of Lethbridge, John and Florence (Casey) Kalsbeek of Surrey, BC, Gary de Jager of Vancouver, BC, Grietje (Sybe) de Vries of Holland, Foeke (Gerrie) de Jager of Holland, Henrietta (Jack) Schenk of Courtney, BC, Hilda (Bill) Korver of Coaldale, Willy (Louis) Dykslag of Lethbridge, Jerry (Shirley) de Jager of Coaldale, Bill (Sena) de Jager of Abbotsford, BC, Jules (Joanne) de Jager of Hamilton, ON, Ali Berry of Lethbridge and Coby Kleissen of Lethbridge.

Mr. Trynco (Ted) Bouwman, beloved husband of Mrs. Hennie Bouwman of Lethbridge, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Friday, May 31, 2013 at the age of 75 years. Ted was born in Workum, Friesland, The Netherlands on February 25, 1938 to Lubbert and Uilkje Bouwman, the fourth of eight children. In the early 1950s, Ted immigrated with his family to Canada, settling in the Nobleford area. He met Hennie in the later part of 1959, was married to her in 1961, and they celebrated over 51 years of life together.

Ted Berns, beloved husband of Diane Berns, passed away on February 13th 2014, at the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge Alberta, at the age of 84. Ted was born in Angerlo, Holland to Philippina and Johannes Berns, and grew up with eight siblings, 4 brothers and 4 sisters. Ted met his love Diane and they wed on August 5th of 1952. Six days later, on August 11th they made the move to Canada and began "living the dream" life.

TADZIO JOSEPH ‘TED’ MAGIEROWSKI, beloved partner of Sandra Furlonger of Lethbridge, passed away at the St. Michael’s Health Centre on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at the age of 53 years. He is survived by his mother Anna (Frank) Bartosek of Lethbridge, sisters Mary (Leroy) Hovey of Winfield, B.C., brothers Bill (Jean) Magierowski of Edmonton, Tony (Heather) Magierowski of Lethbridge and Tim Bartosek of Lethbridge as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

JOHN ‘TED’ ARTHUR MCKNIGHT, beloved husband of Hellena McKnight, passed away on December 2, 2007 after a very short courageous battle with cancer. Besides his loving wife of 43 years, Hellena, he is survived by his only son Bill, nephew Ken (Kim) Davis, great nieces Kara and Krista, step-sister Hazel, aunt Bessie Nelson as well as numerous cousins, extended family and many really great friends. At Ted’s request there will be no service.

THEODORUS (TED) PECHT passed away peacefully in the presence of loved ones on Friday, February 8, 2008, at the age 94 years. He and his devoted wife Jacoba enjoyed 58 years of marriage together, until her passing in 1997. Theo will be sadly missed by his four children; Cobi Juhasz (Bill Rab), Thea Tinordi (Louie), Theo Pecht (Bev) and Fritz Pecht (Sandi Atwood), 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Bertes Pecht and several nieces and nephews in Holland.

On October 2, 2011 we lost a great father, grandfather, husband, and friend to many. JACOB TEICHROEB will be sadly missed and cherished in the hearts of his loving and devoted wife of 55 years on December 29th, Betty; his loving children: Jackie (Ken) of Lethbridge and Scott (Cindy) of Calgary; his adoring grandchildren: Phillip and Melissa; and his loving sister, Mary of Swift Current, Saskatchewan. Jacob was predeceased by his parents, Peter and Anne, and his four brothers: Pete, John, Hank, and George.