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FRANK BRECKA

FRANK BRECKA, beloved husband of Marie Brecka of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, June 20, 2008 at the age of 87 years. Frank was born in Vnorovy, Czechoslovakia, on May 22, 1921 and immigrated with his family in 1930, settling in Cranford. On April 5, 1948 he married Marie Trcka and they farmed in the Readymade area until 1975 where they resided until moving to Lethbridge in 1990. Frank enjoyed fishing, spending many hours at the fishing holes in Southern Alberta. Woodworking was another favourite pastime, giving many of his projects to family and friends. Frank is survived by his wife Marie of 60 years, daughter Jean (Cor) Van Dyk, grandchildren Jennifer and Brenton Van Dyk, Michelle Cronkhite and Tyler (Tenille) Cronkhite, brother Henry (Lydia) Brecka and their family, special grandsons Scott and Matthew as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter Betty Ann Cronkhite, parents Martin and Elizabeth Brecka and brother Charlie Brecka. Frank will be sadly missed by his family and all who knew him. A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. with Alice Takacs officiating. A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. with Deacon Cliff Bogdan officiating. Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. In memory of Frank, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317-10th Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2M7 or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, #207, 542 7th Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2H1.