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GREGORY "GREG" ALLEN BOESSENKOOL, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at home, on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at the age of 56 years. Greg will be lovingly missed by his son Levi Hopkinson, father Gerry Boessenkool, sisters Cindy Boessenkool and Lorraine (Ken) Tyerman and nephew Devon Tyerman, all of Lethbridge. He will also be remembered by many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his mother May Boessenkool and numerous aunts, uncles and all four of his grandparents.

CAROL BLANCHE BEATON, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at the age of 73 years. Carol will be lovingly remembered by her son Steve (Anita) Primrose of Lethbridge, AB, grandson Kyle (Vicky) Primrose of Outlook, SK, granddaughter Courtney (Tyler) Ehnes and great-granddaughter Briar of Foremost, AB, son John (Debbie) Primrose and grandson Mathew Primrose, all of Lethbridge, AB, and son Bob Beaton (Samantha Brown) of Lethbridge, AB.

MIECZYSLAW "MIETEK" BYLICKI, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Lidia Bylicki, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family at the St. Michael's Health Centre - Palliative Care Unit on Friday, June 9th, 2017 at the age of 67 years. Besides his wife of 44 years, Lidia, Mietek is survived by his daughters Monika (Andrzej) Wityk and their son Pawel and Diana (Kevin) Span and their daughter Dani. He was also survived by two sisters Wiesia and Bozena and one brother Edek.

PATRICIA ANN BATES nee McTighe passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the age of 77. A Come and Go Reception will be held for Pat at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME - 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Cremation entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home.

BRENDA BURKE, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Fred Burke, passed away at the St. Therese Villa, on Monday, May 15th, 2017 at the age of 87 years. Brenda is survived by her son Pat (Shirley Tedder) Burke, as well as Brenda's grandchildren Crystal (Ronald) Marshall and their children Tabatha, Charlie, and Hunter, Melissa (Jo?l) Larochelle and their children Trevor, Charlie, Jordan and Angela. Brenda is also survived by her brother Don Oates as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

JOHN ANTONIUS MACHARNIS BEVERS passed away on April 27, 2017 in Lethbridge at the age of 87. John was born and raised on a farm in the town of Gemert, Netherlands. He was the second eldest in a family of 12. In 1954, John and Mary were married in the Netherlands, shortly thereafter they immigrated to Spring Coulee, Alberta. This then became their new home where they farmed and raised their family.

STANLEY VINCENT BODIOU passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, March 25, 2017, at the age of 72 years. Stan is survived by his son Ian (Melodie), sisters Valerie, Sandra and Elaine (Brent); grandchildren Ainsley, Emily and Aidan; nephews Randall (Carla), Duane and nieces Paula (Tonia) and Wanda (Calvin); as well as great-nephews and great-nieces. He was predeceased by his son Stanley Neil, his parents Yves and Edith, nephew Wayne and great-niece Brandi-Lee.

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear mother and grandmother who will always hold a special place in our hearts. Maxine leaves behind her two loving children; Jane (Barton) Heine and Jerry Buckland; seven grandchildren; Laura (Tim) Pearce, Gordon (Bonnie) Heine, Daniel Buckland and David and Thomas Nearing. She cherished her time with her grandchildren and spent as much time as possible with them.

IRVIN JAMES BENNETT, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at the age of 84 years. Irvin was born May 16, 1932, on the family farm in Armada, Alberta to Albert and Nina Bennett. He shared his birthday with his twin sister Iva. He grew up on the farm and took over when he was 17 years old, after the death of his Dad. Irvin was a meticulous and diligent farmer up until he retired in 1992.

It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of FRANK BARTOSEK, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, who passed away February 24, 2017 at the St. Michael's Health Centre. Frank was born August 27, 1921 in Liderovice, Czechoslovakia and emigrated with his family in 1926 to begin a new life in Raymond. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in August 1942 and served until September 1945. After his time in the Air Force he worked for Roger's Sugar, Depew Ranch, County of Warner and then farmed mainly sugar beets in the Raymond area.