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ROBERT JAKE VIPOND of Lethbridge, AB, passed away at the St. Michael's Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at the age of 76 years. He is lovingly remembered by his nephews, Anthony and Lawrence Vipond. Robert was predeceased by his parents, Ann and Robert Vipond and his brother, Lawrence Vipond. Robert was born on July 4, 1942 in Chaplin, Sask. and lived for a time in Shaunavon.

Peacefully on October 10, 2015, after visiting with her son Peter, grandson Pascal and his wife Renai, MARGARET ELIZABETH VISENTIN NEE MCDONALD passed away. Her last years had been challenged by Alzheimer's and gradually failing health. During this time, Margaret received extraordinary care from the staff of Legacy Lodge, Lethbridge. Her family was comforted each and every day to know that she was surrounded by such loving professional support in her last years.

MR. RONALD (RON) DOUGLAS VISSER, special friend of Lori Albert passed away suddenly in Elk Valley BC on Tuesday February 9, 2010 at the age of 49 years. Ron is survived by his children Chris Visser and Amanda Robinson of Lethbridge. He is also survived by one grandchild; Cyris Visser of Lethbridge, his father Henry Visser of Lethbridge; two sisters; Rochelle Taylor (Randy) of Calgary and Tania Visser (Mark) of Lethbridge.

VLADIMIR (VLAD) SANTAVY, of Raymond passed away at home, on Monday, October 12, 2009 at the age of 71 years. Vladimir was predeceased by his parents, Martin and Mary Santavy. He is survived by his sisters, Sidonia (John) Liska of Raymond and Lydia (Earl Musgrave) of Ottawa; his nephew Jason Anderson of Victoria, B.C.; and his niece Alissa Liska of Edmonton. Vladimir grew up and obtained his education in Raymond and was an excellent farmer.

JOHANNA MARIA VONK, beloved wife of the late Antonious “Tony” Vonk, of Lethbridge, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, November 3, 2011 at the age of 73 years. She is the loving mother of Willie and Jamie (Michelle) of Lethbridge; as well as six grandchildren Elizabeth and Allison Vonk, Matthew, Blake and Mason Gourley and Jillian Vonk. She is also survived by one brother Michel Bosch, three sisters Sophie Bosch, Annie Van Deelen, and Martha (Gerard) Peters, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

MRS. GERRITJE VOORT, beloved wife of the late Mr. Hendrik Voort, of Lethbridge, passed away into the presence of her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ on Friday, August 13th, 2010 at the age of 94 years. Born and raised in Hellendoorn, Holland, the late Mrs. Gerrie Voort immigrated to Canada with her family in 1953, settling in Lethbridge where she resided until her passing. Gerrie is survived by a daughter, Hennie (Gus) Vander Linden of Coalhurst, 4 sons, Bill (Brenda) Voort of Winnipeg, Tony (Sharon) Voort, Joe (Heather) Voort, John (Mary Lee) Voort of Lethbridge, 9 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

MRS. JUDY VORNBROCK, beloved wife of Mr. Lloyd Vornbrock of Milk River, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, August 16th, 2010 at the age of 70 years. Besides her loving husband she is survived by her children; Connie Slade of Chestermere, AB. and Paul (Marilyn) Vornbrock of Milk River, AB. Judy is also survived by her grandchildren; Jennifer, Jodi, Tell, Mitchell, Scott, Brandon and Logan, as well as great-grandchildren Wyatt and Jarett.

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, CATHIE THERESA VOSBERGH at the young age of 56. Mom passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 9th, 2012 at the Chinook Regional Hospital after a long & courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Cathie was a loving wife to Garry Vosburgh and a mother to Cari (Josh) Johnston, Tyler Arsenault and Valerie Vosburgh and grandmother to Jordyn, Rylan and Sawyer Johnston, all of Lethbridge.

It is with great sadness that we say good-bye to our father, brother, grandfather & uncle on July 1, 2017. Garry was born, the youngest of 6 children in Lethbridge, AB to Harold & Ruth Vosburgh. He had an extreme love of music and enjoyed playing the occasion game of crib & on-line backgammon and was a devoted Saskatchewan Roughrider fan. When his health allowed him, he enjoyed his weekly breakfast trips to Denny's or the casino with a little gambling thrown in.

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to MARTIN G. VREDEGOOR, beloved husband of 63 years to Dora Vredegoor, of Lethbridge. A husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at the age of 84 years. Besides his loving wife, he will be lovingly remembered by his six children Marion (Blaine) Pontarolo, Linda (Richard) Kremenik, David Vredegoor, Marty (Colleen) Vredegoor, Brian Vredegoor and Pat (Sue) Vredegoor; his grandchildren Cassandra (Mark) Wilson, Michael (Kathy) Kremenik, Bryce (Jill) Pontarolo, Ryan (Jenna) Kremenik, Shawn (Kerry) Pontarolo, Mandie (Shane) Vredegoor, Tyler (Jessie) Vredegoor, Greg Vredegoor, Kirstie (Chris) Houston, Brian (Jr.