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. Werner was born on October 7, 1934 in Kiel, Germany. He immigrated with his family to Lethbridge, AB on February 14, 1974 and worked as a machinist at Custom Engine and Lethbridge Industries. His hobbies included playing cards, darts, fishing and target shooting. Special thanks to Dr. Ireland, Dr. Meller, Dr. Low, Dr. Benke and the staff at the Lethbridge Regional Hospital and the St. Michael`s palliative Care Unit for caring for Werner and his family during this difficult time. We would also like to thank Travis Zentner and the staff of Cornerstone Funeral Home for all their compassion. At Werner`s request a private family Graveside Service will be held. Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone (403) 381-7777. E-mail: care@cornerstonefh.ca