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Androkovich, Joseph Sr.

MR. JOSEPH ANDROKOVICH beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Androkovich of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, January 25, 2010 at the age of 95 years. He is survived by his children; George, Joe Jr. (Elsie), Mary Ann (Dave) Duban, and daughters in law Inga and Heather, all residing in Lethbridge; 12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Joe is also survived by his brother Les Sr. (Isabelle) Androkovich, nephews and nieces. Joe was predeceased by his loving wife Elizabeth; sons Roy and John; parents Andrew and Catherine; brother Andy and infant sister Mary. Joe was born in Lethbridge on June 8, 1914 at the St. Michael's Hospital. He was raised on a farm east of Lethbridge. Joe married Elizabeth Smolnicky on January 28, 1945. Together they operated two farms; one included grain in the Readymade area, the other east of Lethbridge had sugar beets, hay, grain and dairy cattle. They retired to the City in 1982. Joe attended Olds College for Agriculture and Calgary Tech in 1936 for Farm Construction. He loved the farm and the life it gave his family. He hunted with his sons, loved music, could play many instruments and loved attending auctions, always coming home with antiques. At the time of his passing, Joe was the oldest member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and a long time member of The Hungarian Old-Timers Society. Joe was deeply loved by his family and friends and will be sadly missed. A Prayer Service will be held at ST. PATRICK'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 318-10th Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. with Deacon Frank Peta officiating. A Funeral Service will be held at ST. PATRICK'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 318-10th Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta on Friday, January 29, 2010 at 1:30 P.M. with Reverend Tim Boyle officiating. Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone (403) 381-7777. E-mail: care@cornerstonefh.ca