MRS. MARGARET BITANGO, beloved wife of the late Mariyan Bitango, passed away peacefully at the St. Michael’s Health Care Centre on Sunday, February 8, 2009 at the age of 82 years. She is the loving mother of Helen (Louis) Damphousse, Fred Bitango, and Deb (Ric) Johnston all of Lethbridge Alberta. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren; two brothers, Mike (Pauline) Kolibar of Lethbridge, AB, Andy (Wanda) Kolibar of Cardston, AB, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her late husband Mariyan in 1985 and one brother Martin, and one sister Irene. Margaret was born June 1, 1926 in Myslava, Czechoslovakia and came to Saskatchewan as a young girl and later moved to Southern Alberta where she met Mariyan. They married and raised their family on the farm in Coaldale. After retiring from the farm, Margaret and Mariyan moved to a home in Coaldale. Margaret started working at the Coaldale Pharmacy where she worked until she had her stroke. Mom’s attitude and determination kept her smiling and loving life for the 20 years to follow. Her love of family and love for God has left a great impression on those near to her. A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME on Friday, February 13, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1513 - 23 Avenue, Coaldale, AB, on Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. with Reverend Tomy Manjaly Officiating. In memory of Margaret, donations may be sent to St. Michael’s Recreation Department, 1400 - 9th Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4V5.