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SHARON VAN VEGHEL, beloved wife of Philip Van Veghel, of Lethbridge, passed away suddenly at home on Monday, July 11th, 2016 at the age of 64 years. At Sharon's request, no formal funeral service will be held.

BENNIE VAN WIEREN, passed away at the St. Michael's Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit, on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the age of 62 years. Bennie is survived by his sisters Grace Andre (Don), Rose (Larry) Myers and numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Abeline and Ben Van Wieren, Sister Shirley "Squirrel". Ben was a loving brother and uncle, born in Holland and came to Canada with his parents and siblings in 1958.

It is with great sadness and happiness that we announce the passing of our mother Agnes Sigfrieda Varhaug, beloved wife of the late Sven Varhaug. Her prayers have been answered and her attendance at the final eternal reunion has been granted on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at the age of 98 years. She is survived by her four children Thelma Palmer, of Lethbridge, Henry (Wemmy) Varhaug, of Brooks, Trygve (Shirley) Varhaug, of Lethbridge, Joan Firestone, of Coalhurst.

VASEK BETTY JEAN "BJ" VASEK, beloved wife of David Vasek, of Lethbridge passed away at the St. Michael's Health Centre, on Monday, December 8th, 2014 at the age of 71 years. She is the loving mother of one son, Steve (Laura) Shipley of Edmonton She was predeceased by 2 brothers Ken and Allan Halvorsen. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In memory of BJ, donations may be made to the Army Navy & Airforce Veterans Club, 517 - 5 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0T9

MRS. ERMA VEER, of Lethbridge passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013 at the age of 73 years. She is the loving mother of Tom Dyck of Lethbridge. She is also survived by her brother Helmut Jannert and Sister Erna Epp. Erma was predeceased by her husband Jake Veer and her son Jerry Dyck. Erma Veer (Nee Jannert) was born February 20th, 1940 in Fuerstenwerder, Saporshje, Ukraine.

RICHARD 'ALLEN' VELDHUIS beloved husband of Margaret 'Joan' Veldhuis, of Nobleford, AB, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at the age of 67 years. He is the loving father & grandfather of: Roxane (Dale) Erickson & family, Keith (Jackie) Veldhuis & family, and Kevin (Kim) Veldhuis & family, 10 grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters: Johanna Wilson, Dorothy May & Bernice (Bill) Hofman and numerous nieces and nephews.

'Psalm 71:3 Be my rock of refuge to which I can always go; give the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.' ANNE VELDMAN, beloved wife of the late Bruin Veldman, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at the age of 80 years. Anne was born on April 28, 1928 in Emmen, Holland and immigrated to Canada in 1952. Most of her years were spent in the Crowsnest Pass where Mom and Dad raised their children, before moving to Lethbridge.

MRS. WIECHERTJE (WIEK) VELDMAN, beloved wife of the late Hendrik Veldman, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, April 16, 2012 at the age of 84 years. Wiek is survived by her children Ed (Carol), Pete, John (Sylvia), Rob (Heidi), Margaret (Colin) Senneker, Alice (Henry) Prosper, Tim (Mara), Marilyn (Sid) Tams, 26 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by four sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law, Femmie Slagter, of Calgary, Jean Hendriks, Harm (Henny) Veldman and Klaas (Teuny) Veldman, of Lethbridge.

LUDOLF JAN VELTING, beloved husband of Theadora Velting, of Coaldale, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge on Sunday, June 19th, 2016 at the age of 88 years. Ludolf was born in Niehove, Holland. He was employed at the Lethbridge Research Centre for many years. A private family service will be held at a later date.

BRYANT VENTRESS, passed away in the Milk River Health Centre, on July 30, 2017 at the age of 70 years. Cremation entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home.