THURSDAY, June 30, 2016

1922 – 2016

Mr. Kenneth Gee of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Nora Gee, passed away at Martha’s House on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at the age of 94 years. Funeral arrangements to be announced when completed.

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1941 – 2016

Mr. Kenneth Michael Bobinec of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Janet May Bobinec, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 24, 2016 at the age of 74 years. Besides his loving wife Janet, Ken is survived by his daughter Frances Bobinec; 2 sons Randy (Cindy) Bobinec and David Bobinec; step-daughter Lori (Jonathan) Gregory; 2 step-sons Gordon Skidmore and Larry Skidmore; his brother Lawrence (Shirley) Bobinec; as well as 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Ken is predeceased by his parents Mary and Michael Bobinec and his infant daughter Connie Mae Bobinec. Ken was born in Lethbridge at the Galt Hospital on December 17, 1941 to Michael and Mary Bobinec. Ken attended school in Lethbridge, graduating in 1962. He worked for Broder Canning and Kresge before starting his career at Purity Dairy where he continued to work in the dairy industry for 40 years, until his retirement in 2003. Ken enjoyed playing darts, fishing and camping as well as watching sports and spending time with his kids. He shared a love for gardening and his cats. After retirement, he was an avid member of Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre where he was involved in many activities including darts, floor curling, carpet bowling, and the fitness centre. Ken was also a member of the Labour Club and Miners Library. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 6:00PM and 7:00PM on Sunday, July 3, 2016 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 St. S., Lethbridge, AB. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, July 4, 2016 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, with Deacon Frank Peta officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery.

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The beloved wife of the late Gordon Pinches, passed away in Lethbridge on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. Jessie was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, the youngest of five children. She received her education there and enjoyed life with many friends. Jessie and Gordon were married in Regina and two of their children were born there. Later, they moved to Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan where the other two were born. Gordon was transferred to Lethbridge in 1973 and he and Jessie enjoyed making more friends throughout their years here. She is survived by daughter Barbara (Lorne) Schwindt, Robert (Elizabeth) Pinches, George (Trish) Pinches and James (Mary-Gaye) Pinches; also by nine grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. Cremation and a private memorial service will be held at a later date. Many thanks to all friends and to Martha’s House for their kindness.

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It is with heavy hearts that the family of JAN “JOHN” WESTRA announce his passing on Tuesday, June 28, 2016.

John was a loving man and was deeply loved by his wife, children, grandchildren, siblings and friends. He always had a smile and positive thoughts.

John was born in Zuidlaren, Holland and as a teenager, came to Canada with his parents and siblings to start a new life in a new country.

He enjoyed his life at work and in retirement, spent many winter years with his wife in Arizona and California; every fall he looked forward to seeing his winter friends. One of John’s favorite places was San Clemente and the coast of California where the ocean called. Every winter he loved to spend time at the beach and always came home with a treasured shell or rock. Many days were spent at the pool and many times we had to get home from shopping so he could play water volleyball at 1:00 P.M. He loved camping with his family and we have many fond memories to cherish from camping trips.

John’s family wishes to thank all our family and friends for their constant prayers and thoughts. We fought hard, but couldn’t win the battle. There is no more pain.

He will watch over us from the stars above until we meet again.

A special thank you to all the doctors in Lethbridge who treated John and Drs. Kerba and Monzon and their team at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre in Calgary. A special thanks also to the people at St. Michael’s Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit for the wonderful care John received in the last two weeks of his life.

Donations in John’s name would be gratefully appreciated at St. Michael’s Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit, 1400-9th Ave. South, Lethbridge, AB., T1J 4V5, or the Canadian Cancer Society, 317-10th St. South, Lethbridge, AB., T1J 2M7.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

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