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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.

MR. MICHAEL STROUD, beloved husband of Mrs. Debbie Stroud of Lethbridge, passed away suddenly in Fort McMurray on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at the age of 48 years. Besides his loving wife, he is survived by his family; Siobhan, MacKenzie and Liam Stroud, Justin Barnes (Justine Fournier), Courtney Barnes (Mikail Villiger); parents Max & Jacquie Stroud, brothers Dave (Michelle) Stroud and their family, Max, Zach, Cole and Tate; Kevin (Tara) Stroud and their family Brian and Charlotte; sister Joanne (Craig) Stein and their family, Sydney, Mya and Piper.

ARNOLD MELVIN SUCHER, beloved husband of Charmaine Sucher of Picture Butte, AB, passed away peacefully at home with his wife and son by his side on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at the age of 82 years. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, and is predeceased by his cherished daughter Karri Sucher. The family will celebrate Arnold at a private service.

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of our treasured Mother and Friend CHARMAINE SUCHER, who left us swiftly and gently on January 8, 2018. We cherish the unforgettable lady we are most fortunate to have known and are simply awed by the lovely grace, never-ending generosity, steadfast loyalty, commitment to community service, constant thoughtfulness, gentle kindness and pure enduring love for which she will always be remembered. As she faced Lupus, Heart Surgery, Kidney Disease and many other complications throughout these last few years, she bravely endured her burdensome medical challenges to stay with us as long as she could.