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THOMAS EUGENE "TOM" RICHARDS, of Coaldale, reached the end of a long and productive life on Saturday, November 17, 2018. The 91-year-old passed away following a brief illness at the Chinook Regional Hospital, very near the spot where his longtime wife and inseparable partner, Margaret Richards, had predeceased him three months earlier.

WILLIAM "BADGER BILL" THIELEN, passed away from a heart attack in Calgary, on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at the age of 58 years. Bill is survived by his son Chris; siblings David (Becky), Neil (Yvette), Milton, Nadine (Kevin Bolz) and his mother Maryetta. He was predeceased by his son Jon and his father Pudge. After high school, Bill joined the army and spent ten years in 1 PPCLI. After the army, he did lawn, yard and cement work.

It is with great sadness and gentle relief that the family of VIOLET ANN VIOLA THIELEN, ne? Garrick, announces her passing after a lengthy illness, on Monday, October 8, 2018 at the age of 77 years. Violet will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 57 years, Paul and their children, Cynthia (Lyle) Parr and Maria (Richard) Campbell as well as her sister Kathleen Giesbrecht. Violet will also be fondly remembered by her six grandchildren, Tyson (Jessie) Parr, Duncan (Lasha) Campbell, Erica (Ryan) Larsen, Tavis (Amanda) Campbell, Evan Parr and Tiana Campbell and her six great-grandchildren Koen Parr, Nelia and Zayden Campbell, Jordynn Larsen and Royce and Oliver Campbell, as well as many in-laws, nieces and nephews.

PHYLLIS THOMAS passed away peacefully at St. Therese Villa on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at the age of 99 years. Phyllis is survived by her daughters, Sandra (Herb) Curran and Beverly (Arnold) Sommerfeld, both of Red Deer; her sons, Garry (Karen) Thomas and Lawrence (Sandra) Thomas, both of Lethbridge, as well as four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Bruce and her parents, Ernest and Lillian Bates.

KRINA PIETERNELLA "NELLIE" TOETERS, went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Besides her loving and devoted husband of 48 years, Gerard, she is remembered by her children, Florence (Paul) Bouwkamp and their son Steve; and daughter Virginia (Clinton) Polec and their children, Scott and Abby; and son Marcel (Bernita) Toeters and their children, Kadin, Kyle, Kamryn and Kody; as well as her sisters, brothers and numerous nieces and nephews.

FRANK JOSEPH TOTH passed away peacefully at Cedar Creek Adaptacare on Friday, August 17, 2018 at the age of 95 years following a short illness. Frank was predeceased by his father, Mathias Toth, his mother, Julia Horvath and his sisters, Elizabeth Hando of Kelowna and Helen Mag of Hungary. He was also predeceased by his wives, Priscilla Szabo, Pat Melvin and Lucielle Fievet. Frank is survived by his sister, Matilda Takacs of Hungary, his three daughters, Myra (Gene) Briggs Keller of Coaldale, Susan Colwell of Lethbridge and Gloria (Fritz) Fransted of Michigan, as well as his step-daughter, Carol Templeton of Colorado and his brother-in-law, Paul Szabo of Lethbridge.

Hilda Marie Tripp (nee Joyce) November 9, 1940- April 21, 2018. Hilda passed away suddenly at Chinook Regional Hospital on April 21, 2018. She was predeceased by her husband Bruce and will be sadly missed by her daughter Kim (Ed) Horak and her two precious granddaughters Michaela and Kiara. She was predeceased by her father and mother, Bill and Herberta, her 4 brothers and 2 sisters as well as 2 brothers in law 3 sisters in law.

COLIN RICHARD THOMSON, beloved husband of Marion Thomson for 55 years, passed away unexpectedly at Legacy Lodge on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at the age of 85 years. Colin is survived by his children Cindy (Craig) Watson, Darin (Sarah) Thomson, Keri Brooks and James (Hayley) Thomson; grandchildren Jason (Kiersten) Watson, Ryan (Maria) Watson, Chris (Edina) Thomson, Devon Merkovic-Riley, Keegan, Iain and Warren Thomson, Tyland (Brittany) Brooks, Veronica (Kagan) Brooks and Jett and Cole Thomson; as well as great-grandchildren Sophia, Grace and Wyatt Watson, and Daecin, Dazyk, Jaxon and Myah Thomson.

ELIZABETH THOMPSON / HOLY WHITE MAN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at the age of 84 years. A Wake Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Sunday, May 27, 2018 from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. with prayers said at 7:00 P.M. with Sharon Hagel officiating. A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME on Monday, May 28, 2018 at 11:00 A.

EILEEN TOTH passed away unexpectedly at the Good Samaritan Garden Vista in Magrath, on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at the age of 96 years. Left to cherish her memory are her husband John Toth of Coaldale; loving daughter Carol Raasch of Magrath; granddaughter Debi (Mark) Charlesworth of Welling and their children Jeremy, Keely and Elizabeth; and grandson Ken (Bev) Raasch of Lac La Biche and his children Talia, Eric, Amanda and Scott; as well as seven great-great-grandchildren and her daughter-in-law Kaye Deglow.