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JOHN RONALD STEWART, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Monday, August 27th, 2018, at the age of 69 years. Although John had a circle of friends, he led a very private life. Cremation will be held, with a private interment at a later date.

VERNON STEWART, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Bernice Stewart, passed away at the St. Michael's Palliative Care on Wednesday, March 11th, 2015 at the age of 89 years. Besides his loving wife of 66 years, he is survived by his children Eileen Stewart, Sandra (Ron) Jenkins ,Verna (Gordon) McKean and Allen (Donnie) Stewart grandchildren Vincent, Liala, Scott, Sean, David and great-grandchildren Jesse and Leo. Vernon is also survived by one sister and one brother.

CLIFFORD RAYMOND STICKEL, beloved husband of Marion Stickel passed away peacefully at the Milk River Health Centre on Sunday, June10, 2012, at the age of 89 years. Cliff is survived by his loving wife Marion, sons Brian (Gail), Brent (Elaine), and Jim (Peggie); grandchildren Chad, Kristi, Stephanie, and Sandi; great grandchildren Sydney, Logan and Cooper. He is also survived by brother Clarence (Anna); sisters Viona (Dugald), Irene, and Violet; sister-in-laws Frances, Gloria, and Emma; brother-in-law Larry and numerous nephews and nieces.

MRS. MARION STICKEL, of Milk River, beloved wife of the late Cliff Stickel, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, August 3, 2016, just two days shy of her 90th birthday. She is survived by her sons Brian (Gail), Brent (Elaine) and Jim (Peggie) as well as her grandchildren Chad (Jen), Kristi (Gary), Sandi (Lauren) and Stephanie and her great-grandchildren Sydney, Logan and Cooper. Mom was a kind and loving person.

ERNEST “ERNIE” GEORGE STINSON, beloved husband of Georgette Stinson of Lethbridge passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary on Monday, May 9th, 2011, after a valiant effort for life. Ernie and Georgette recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. He is survived by two daughters, Kim (Tony Laturnus) and Kris Stinson (Neil Parisien); four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY, Field of Honour on Saturday, May 14th, 2011 at 11:00 A.

Storyteller, Craftsman & Patriarch ALEXANDER VALENTINE STIRLING, one of the last coopers in Canada, died on November 5th, 2014 at St. Michael's Health Centre - Palliative Care Unit in Lethbridge, at the age of 77 years. Alex was raised in Perth, Scotland, where he completed his cooper's apprenticeship at Mathew Gloag's and then worked for Dewar's Distillery. In 1971 he immigrated to Canada and shortly thereafter he began to work for Palliser Distilleries in Lethbridge, Alberta, where he stayed until his retirement in 1999.

MABEL MILLA STOCKDALE (nee McLean), beloved wife of the late Edward Stockdale, of Lethbridge, passed away at Extendicare in Fort Macleod on Friday, January 13, 2012. Mabel is the loving mother of Gail (Gary) Thompson and Michael (Patti) Stockdale, the loving grandmother of Jason (Jami) Thompson and Andrea (Jody) Carpenter; as well as great-grandmother of Riley, Ryder Carpenter and Eason Thompson. She was predeceased by her parents James and Margaret McLean; as well as two brothers Cleveland and Donald McLean.

RICHARD STOPERSKI, of Carmangay, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at the age of 80 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.

JOHN ALBERT STOTZ, beloved friend and companion of Barb Allsop, of Lethbridge, passed away at St. Therese Villa, on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at the age of 78 years. Some will know that John was born in Red Deer, on December 15, 1939, came to Lethbridge in 1967 and worked briefly at Purity Dairy and Canada Packers. Many more will know that he and his cherished wife Donna started Bridge City Caterers in 1970.

MRS. IRIS STRAND, beloved wife of Lorne Strand of Raymond, AB, passed away at Extendicare in Lethbridge, AB on Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at the age of 70. Iris was born and raised in Foam Lake, SK and in 1956 her and Lorne married and moved to Lethbridge where she resided until her passing. She loved to camp, hunt and fish. She worked at numerous jobs through the years but her favourite one was at Sears where she came home laughing every day and she worked until her disease, Lupus, became unbearable.