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IRENE MARIE CLARKE (nee Leavitt), age 84, passed away after a lengthy illness on April 8, 2019.

MADELINE FAY IRVINE (nee MIFFLIN) passed away at the age of 81 years at Edith Cavell Care Centre in Lethbridge with her family by her side. Madeline was a true testament to the farm life. She grew up on a farm near Nobleford until she married Scotty, when they moved to the family farm near Barons. Madeline loved the farm life and her greatest passion was her animals; cats, dog, birds and even a pet skunk.

IRENE POBERZNICK, beloved wife of the late Joseph Poberznick, of Lethbridge, passed away at the St. Michael's Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit, on Friday, September 12th, 2014 at the age of 86 years. She is lovingly remembered by her sons Todd (Sharon) of Calgary and Scott (Tracey Ann) of Edmonton, 7 grandchildren (Sarah, Shane, Michael, Kyle, Kaytlyn, Tyler and Rachel) and 4 great-grandchildren. Irene is also survived by her sisters Sylvia Amos, Donna Roberts and numerous nieces and nephews.

RUTH IDA ANTONETTE JOHNSON, beloved wife of Lee Johnson, of Lethbridge, passed away in Legacy Lodge on Monday, August 18th, 2014 at the age of 91 years. She is the loving mother of: Sharon (Martin) Alcock of Calgary, Marion (Jim) Rasmussen of Bowden and Heather (Robert) Skakum of Lethbridge. Grandmother of Carla (Jason) Giebelhaus of Edmonton, Cristy (Cory) Whalen of Maclennan, Lindsey Skakum of Edmonton and Michelle Skakum of Lethbridge and great grandmother of Sarah & Bennett Whalen and Jack Giebelhaus.

IRENE MARTINA CUTFORTH, of Lethbridge, Alberta, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at the age of 96 years. A Memorial Service will be held at THE KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES, 5 Rocky Mountain Blvd West, Lethbridge on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at 1:30 P.M. with Mr. Terry Whitlock officiating.

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre, following a courageous battle with cancer. Ida is survived by her son Edward (Janet) Feldman of Iroquois, Ontario, and their children, Joanne, Geoff and Christine; daughter, Judy Page of Coaldale, Alberta, and her four children, Douglas, Maria, Theresa and Emily; Debbie (Brian) Burritt of Calgary, Alberta, and their three children, Jennifer, Michelle and Kimberly; and Larry Feldman (Kang Chu), of Waterloo, Ontario; sisters Katherine and Lily; as well as great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

MRS. ZOFIA ILNICKI, beloved wife of the late Mr. Walter Ilnicki, passed away peacefully with her family at her side at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, December 19, 2010 at the age of 87 years. Left to mourn her beautiful life are her sisters Stanislawa Gdowska and Krystyna Kasperski, brother Tadeusz Uwazny, sister-in-law Mary Uwazny as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Zofia was predeceased by her brother Alex Uwazny.

FRANCINA MARIA ‘INA’ SPAN, beloved wife of Robert B. Span of Lethbridge, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 6, 2008 at the age of 75 years. Besides her loving husband of 56 years, Francina is survived by her children; Netty (Fred) Tolsma of St. Albert; George Span of Lethbridge; Sadie (George) Tolsma of St. Albert; Fran Ovis of St. Albert; Arlene (Allan) Miedema of Kelowna; Anita (Doug) Tolsma of St.

It is with sadness we announce the passing of MRS. INGRID FUNK, at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on September 1, 2013 at the age of 92 years. She is survived by her sister Helene, her children Kathryn, Harvey (Connie), Pat, Debby (Paul), Marilyn (Joe), and Doug (Suzanne) and numerous nieces and nephews and their families. Her grandchildren Alex, Jack, Jessie, Sam, Nicole, Johanna, Leanna, and Jillian brought her great joy and laughter.

VERNE BRUCE, born July 7, 1952, is predeceased by sister Maureen, brother Roy Insley, his parents Ruby and Wilf Insley. Verne was born in Guelph, Ontario, later moving to Alberta in 1981. He worked for various paving companies with his last employer being McNally Contractors. Verne had been ill for the last few years and passed away from Cancer May 3, 2012 at the Fort Macleod Extendicare. He leaves to mourn, his four sons, Wade (Brandy), Clint (Jay), Matthew, Nick Hamling, and one daughter Anita Insley.