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BERT KORMOS

Albert (Bert) Kormos. It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Bert Kormos, beloved husband of Maggie Kormos. Bert passed away peacefully at the Taber Hospital at the age of 80 years. Born in Pacin Hungary, Bert and his mother immigrated to Canada in 1930 to join his father. He completed his schooling in Raymond and then settled with his family on their farm in the Coaldale area. In 1948 he married Magdalene (Maggie) Beres and later moved to Raymond. Throughout his life Bert pursued numerous careers including farming with his father and later on his own farm, truck driving, mechanic, owner and operator of farm implement dealerships and teaching agriculture mechanics and specialty crops at Lethbridge Community College. He was an active member and volunteer for the Lions Club, Raymond Fire Department, leader of the 5th Raymond Cub Pack, Taber Flying Club, First United Church in Lethbridge, the Hungarian Old Timers Association and others too numerous to mention. Bert’s passions included his family, hunting, fishing, flying, and golfing. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Bert is survived by his loving wife Maggie, son Ronald (Sharon) Kormos of Taber, daughter Marie (Bob) Halvorson of Lethbridge, grandsons Ryan Kormos and Darren (Stephanie) Kormos. He is also survived by his brother John (Cheryl) Kormos and brother -in-law Les (Shirley) Beres all of Lethbridge, 2 nephews and numerous nieces. Bert was preceded by his parents, one brother, one sister and one brother-in-law. A memorial service will be held at First United Church, 5th Ave and 13St North Lethbridge on Tuesday September 2, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Elizabeth Brown officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Bert may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317 - 10th Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 2M7 or S.T.A.R.S. (Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society) P.O. Box 570, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8M7.