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BROWN August 18, 1912 - June 23, 2011 MR. ANDREW GIBSON BROWN, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Verna Brown, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Good Samaritans West Highlands Care Centre on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at the age of 98 years. Andrew was born August 18, 1912 in Letham, Scotland and immigrated with his family to Canada in 1930, settling in southeastern Saskatchewan. In 1939, he married Verna Angus and they operated a meat market in Arcola, SK for a number of years.

James “Jim” E. Brown cherished husband of Priscille Breault Brown passed away in Lethbridge on Tuesday, August 16, 2011, at the age of 76, following a valiant battle with cancer. Jim was born in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan in 1935, where he spent his school years and early adulthood. Later he started his long career in the irrigation industry working for the Conservation and Development Branch of the Saskatchewan Government in both Swift Current and Outlook, followed by the BRID in Vauxhall, Alberta and lastly SMRID in Lethbridge, Alberta, where he retired from in 2002.

LAWRENCE LAYNE BROWN, beloved husband of Patricia Ruth Brown, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at the age of 86 years. Besides his wife, Lawrence is survived by his three children; Bryan, Leslee and Todd, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. At Lawrence's request, no formal funeral service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

LILLY HILDA BROWN, of Raymond, passed away at the Good Samaritan Society Prairie Ridge in Raymond, AB, on Monday, July 5, 2010 at the age of 81 years. Lilly is survived by her children; Ian (Colleen) Brown of Cochrane, AB., Richard (Sandy) Brown of Lethbridge, AB., and Douglas (Lynda) Brown of Lethbridge, AB., as well as 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Theodore (Mable) Majeski, sisters Helene Majeski, Olga (Andy) Skilik and Marjorie Ripley.

RAYMOND FRANK BROWN, beloved husband of Barbara Brown, of Picture Butte, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at the age of 80 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.

ROBERT ANDREW (BOB) BROWN of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Donna, passed away suddenly on February 9, 2010 at the age of 54 years. In addition to Donna, Bob is survived by his daughters Tanyia of Calgary and Karlee of Vulcan, Donna’s children Nicola and Randall of Lethbridge, his sister Marj of Didsbury, plus many nephews, nieces, cousins and in-laws. Bob was predeceased by his parents Andrew and Jean Brown. Bob was born April 12, 1955 and grew up in the Vulcan area on his parents’ farm.

MR. RUSSELL NORMAN BROWN, predeceased by Stella Alice Brown, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Edith Cavell Care Centre on June 30, 2011 at the age of 83 years. Russell is the loving father of Debbie of Big Valley, AB, Brent of Spirit River, AB, Kathy of Denare Beach, SK, Valerie of Killarney, MB, Betty-Jean of Lethbridge, AB, Donna of Big Lake, MN and Koren and Marty of Airdrie, AB. Along with 15 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

"The Road Has Come To An End" MR. BRUCE JOHN BERTE, beloved husband of Mrs. Reta Berte, of Coalhurst, AB. passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, July 31st, 2013 at the age of 73 years. Bruce was the loving father of son Randy Berte (Sue) of Lethbridge, daughters Taralyn Berte (Dave) of Lethbridge and Loralie (Tate) Baker of Magrath, Alberta. He is survived by his loving grandchildren Cole Berte and Taelan Baker of Magrath, also his sisters Delores and Joyce Berte, numerous nieces and nephews as well as his faithful companion Justice.

It is with great sadness that we, the family of NORBERT (PONOKAI PIIKSKA SIN) BRUISED HEAD announce his passing on December 9, 2010 at the Chinook Regional Hospital at the age of 66 years after a lengthy illness. Norbert is survived by his loving wife of 38 years Vera, children Tammy Oka, Timmy (Erin) Oka, Jason (Nicolle) Oka, Trevor Oka, Sonny (Jolene) Bruised Head, Ian (Samantha) Bruised Head and Basil (Heather) Devine, his cherished grandchildren: Raven, Kristy, Niico, Abreu, Mario, Daniel, Riel, Sunny Dawn, Clyde Jr.

BILL BUCKMAN, 74, of Picture Butte, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 7, 2016. He was born on November 2, 1942 in Lethbridge to Henry "Slim" and Katherine "Katie" and lived all his life in the Barrhill/Picture Butte area. Dad was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and camping. He was a lifetime member of the Picture Butte Fish & Game and a 50 year member of the Elks Club in Picture Butte.