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Chiste, Antonia

January 16, 2025

ANTONIA CHISTE, aka Antonietta or Etta, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Health Centre – Palliative Care Unit, on Thursday, January 16, 2025, just shy of her 103rd birthday.

She is survived by her two grandsons: Neil (Alli) and Stuart (Alysha) both of Edmonton, and great-grandchildren: Sandro, Annie and Leo, as well as her siblings, Carla and Piera.

She was predeceased by her son, Sandro, and siblings: Lelio, Clelia, Nino, Romana and Gianni.

She will always be remembered for working in her garden and swimming her 40 lengths every week, which she continued to do until her 100th birthday.

At Etta’s request, no funeral service will be held.

Our condolences to the family and friends of Antonia Chiste. From Pino Zucchelli and family.

Pino Zucchelli, January 22, 2025

Our staff would like to extend heartfelt condolences to the family of Etta. We had the privilege of getting know Etta over several decades. She was one of our favorites! We loved her stories about Italy, her family, her garden and her swimming prowess! We admired and appreciated this wonderful lady. Rest in peace, Etta.

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