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LAURA WENSMANN, beloved wife of Perry Wensmann, of Milk River, passed away peacefully at the Edith Cavell Care Centre, on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at the age of 49 years. Besides her loving husband she is survived by one son Randy (Klaudia) Wensmann, of Lethbridge, and one grandson Jakub. She is also survived by parents Caroline and Robert Stern, of Lethbridge, one sister Victoria Calder, of Lethbridge, two nephews Robert (Judy) and Daniel Calder, and one special great niece Destiny.

WERNER KARL LAUERSDORF passed away after a short battle with cancer at St. Michael's Palliative Care Centre, on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at the age of 78 years with his loving family by his side. He leaves behind his wife Traute of 56 years, and his daughter Susanne (Karl) Mueller. Werner is also survived by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; Christopher (Jennifer) Mueller and their son Sebastian, Mark (Devonee) Mueller, Martina (Collin) Clark and their daughters Anna, Trinity, Taytum, and Torey.

PHYLLIS CATHERINE WERNICK (nee Oborne) best friend and wife of Leslie Wernick, passed away quietly on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at the age of 96 years. Phyllis was born, November 29, 1915 to Walter and Minnie Oborne, raised and educated in Lethbridge along with her three sisters Joan Murfin, Jean May and Hazel Leys. Phyllis obtained her teaching certificate from Normal College in 1939. She was the first teacher in Lethbridge to receive her Bachelor of Education Degree in 1950.

MR. JOSEPH WESKO, beloved husband to Mrs. Mary Wesko, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at St. Therese Villa on Saturday, December 25, 2010 at the age of 88 years. Beside his loving wife Mary, he is survived by his children; Margaret (Ron) King of Bon Accord, AB, Maureen (Jim) Stegen of Lethbridge, Paddy (Gary) Taje of Blairmore, AB, and Kevin (Karen) Wesko of Lethbridge, grandchildren; Erin (Paul) Coupland, Elizabeth (Jeff) Bettger, Jon (Michelle) Stegen, Erik and Sean Taje, Sydney and Blair Wesko, great grandchildren; Maddie and Sophie Coupland, Kate Stegen and Marley, Jayne and Quinn Bettger as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

The family of Wesley Jasiukiewicz announce, with sadness, his passing at St. Michael’s Care Centre on Monday, December 24, 2012. Wesley immigrated to Canada after the war having served in the Polish Army. He took employment at Reservoir Farms in Raymond where he remained for most of his working years. He loved the outdoors and in his younger years enjoyed trapping, fishing and hunting. His greatest love of all was his family.

MR. WESLEY SOLBERG, beloved husband of Mrs. Lois Solberg of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, September 14, 2007 at the age of 77 years. Besides his loving wife Lois, he is survived by 6 children; Wendy Solberg of Shaughnessy, AB, Brian Solberg of Port Moody, B.C., Rick (Alenka) Solberg, Susan (Jack) Kramer, Brenda Solberg and Florence (Mel) Collier, all of Lethbridge. Wesley is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

FREDERICK WESTERSON, beloved husband of Pat Westerson, passed away at the St. Michael's Health Centre, Palliative Care on Monday, August 13, 2007 at the age of 72 years. He is the loving father of Conrad (Lori) of Lethbridge and Darrin (Debbie) of Lethbridge and the cherished grandfather of Ryan, Shaun, Shaelin, Dylan and Jolane of Lethbridge. He is also survived by one brother Robert (Lucille) of Rimbey and one sister Reverend Florence McDonald of Calgary.

MR. ROBERT WESTLAND beloved husband of Mrs. Evelyn Westland of Lethbridge, passed away at the St. Michael’s Health Centre on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at the age of 82 years. Besides his loving wife Evelyn, Robert is survived by his son Richard, step daughter Janice Pollock and daughter-in-law Louise Westland of Medicine Hat as well as by 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Robert is also survived by his sister Mary Spiering of Redcliffe and brother William Westland of Medicine Hat; numerous nieces, nephews and their families.

It is with heavy hearts that the family of JAN "JOHN" WESTRA announce his passing on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. John was a loving man and was deeply loved by his wife, children, grandchildren, siblings and friends. He always had a smile and positive thoughts. John was born in Zuidlaren, Holland and as a teenager, came to Canada with his parents and siblings to start a new life in a new country.

VERA I. WHEELDON, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Robin Wheeldon, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, February 23, 2015 at the age of 92 years. Funeral arrangements to be announced once completed.