MR. MICHAEL ‘MIKE’ JOHN KUZ, husband of Mrs. Stella Kuz, passed away at the Good Samaritans Society, Park Meadows Village on Friday, December 14, 2007 at the age of 76 years. Besides his wife Stella, Mike is survived by his son Randy (Virginia) Kuz, grandson Austin and grandchildren Ryan and Daniel Waslovich. Mike is also survived by his sister Lorraine Buckinx, brother Bill Kuz, sister-in-law Marie Kuz, brother Tony (Lil) Kuz as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Mike was predeceased by his parents John and Helen, daughter Yvonne and brother-in-law Bob Buckinx. Mike was born August 17, 1931 in Fraserwood, Manitoba, just west of Gimli, where he was raised on the family farm. After leaving the farm he worked as a carpenter in several locations, eventually settling in Edmonton where he met his wife Stella. Together with their business partners they owned and operated the Royal Hotel in Stettler, the Park Lane Hotel in Medicine Hat and the York Hotel and Lodge Motel in Lethbridge. For the past few years Mike resided at the Garden View Lodge, the Magrath Good Samaritan Society and most recently the Park Meadows Good Samaritan Society. Mike’s best times were spent simply enjoying a good meal with family, socializing with friends and of course, playing a game of crib. He will be lovingly remembered for his unique sense of humour and will be sadly missed. A Funeral Service will be held at MCKILLOP UNITED CHURCH, 2329 - 15th Avenue South, Lethbridge on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Terry Shillington officiating. Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. For those who wish to do so, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 210D - 12 ‘A’ Street North, Lethbridge, AB, T1H 2J1 or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, #207, 542 - 7 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2H1.