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GEORGE ROBERT WALKER, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, July 3, 2017 at the age of 74 years. George was born in Lethbridge, Alberta on February 26, 1943. He attended L.C.I., graduating in 1961. He then went to Royal Roads Military College on a full scholarship, graduating as a Mechanical Engineer in 1965 and pursuing a career with the RCEME. After leaving the army he continued his career as an engineer and then went on to be a farmer in the Fort Macleod area.

BRIDGET JOYCE WALLEY, of Lethbridge, passed away surrounded by her loving family at the St. Michael's Health Centre - Palliative Care Unit on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at the age of 78 years. At Bridget's request, no formal Funeral Service will take place.

MR. WALTER K. BEEGLE of Lethbridge passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at the age of 85 years. He was predeceased by his father and mother, Harry and Louise Beegle and sister Mabel Kelso. Walter is survived by his sister Ruth Stange of Wetaskiwin, AB as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service will he held in the spring of 2008.

WALTER BRUNNER, beloved husband of Elsie Brunner of Lethbridge passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 6, 2008 at the age of 82 years. Besides his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Karen Cowie of Lethbridge and four grandchildren, Christina Kaye, Aaron Kaye, Amanda Cowie and Kurtis Cowie. He was predeceased by his daughter Lori Mae Kaye. Walter served for the Canadian Army in World War II from June, 1942 - May, 1946.

MR. WALTER PETER DEGENSTEIN beloved husband of the late Mrs. Twila Arlene (Seely) Degenstein passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at the age of 87 years. Walter is survived by his children : Roxanne (Jack) Linderman of Gardnerville, Nevada, Doran (Tara) Degenstein of Lethbridge and Willis (Lanette) Degenstein of Lincoln City, Oregon; 5 grandchildren Courtney (Kevin) Fosnaugh, Chad Linderman, and Jason, Russell and Megan Degenstein; sisters and brothers Tony Degenstein, Evelyn Elliot, Phyllis Huff, Nellie Trottier, Katherine (Abe) Brown, Odell (Roy) Stephenson, Florence Forrer and Mike (Pat) Degenstein; brothers and sisters-in-law Vern (Kaye) Seely, Melvin (Enid) Seely, June Degenstein and Elva Seely.

WALTER GEORGE BECKMAN passed away on Monday, November 15, 2009 at the Chinook Regional Hospital at the age of 79 years. He was born November 29, 1929 in Melville, Sask. to Phillip and Elizabeth Beckman. He married Irene Bird and they raised three sons; Roy, Jim (Chris), and Rob. He had four grandchildren Michael, Cathy, Leslie and A.J. The family ran Beckman’s Groceteria in Taber from the early 1960’s. After moving to Lethbridge in the 1970’s, Wally worked in retail sales until his retirement.

WALTER LYCHOWID of Lethbridge passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at the age of 82 years. He is survived by his loving children Donna (Darryl), Judy (Terry) and Debbie (Richard), grandchildren Paul (Rita) and Christine (Jason) and five great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Julie and brother Steve. He was predeceased by his loving wife Monica and grandson Ryan. Dad worked hard all of his life to take care of his family.

WALTER JACOB RUFF A very special husband, father, grandfather and friend Walter Jacob Ruff, passed away peacefully at Edith Cavell Nursing Home on August 30, 2012 after a lengthy illness. He is predeceased by his wife Florence, two brothers, Alfred and Edwin Ruff, three sisters, Martha Fredricks, Helen Schmidt and Leonora Myers, infant son Joseph and granddaughter Kaitlan. He is the loving father of son Blair (Laurie) Ruff of Lethbridge; and daughters Denise Kaupp, Leslie (Joe) Gatner, Carroll Moore of Lethbridge; and Lenore (Morgan) Rockenbach of Wrentham.

WARKENTIN “God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around you and whispered “Come to me” With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away and although we love you dearly we could not make you stay” MR. WALTER WARKENTIN, beloved husband of Liza Warkentin, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre, on Saturday, September 21st, 2013 at the age of 56, with his family by his side.

It is with deep sorrow that the family shares the news of the passing of WALTER (WALLY) ANTONI WIKTORSKI, who passed away in Lethbridge on Thursday, December 11, 2008 at the age of 49 years. When he was well, Wally loved visiting with friends and family, cooking, the outdoors, hunting and fishing, and all kinds of games. He would want us to remember him with a smile. Wally is lovingly remembered by his brother, William Krawczyk and two sisters Jo Wiktorski and Helen Bartlett (Duane) of Atlanta, Georgia; nieces, Megan and Becky and Tara; nephew, Daniel; and his cousins.