It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of ANTHONIUS (TONY) GIESKE on February 5, 2012 at the age of 93 years, surrounded by his family. Tony was predeceased by his wife Elisabeth (Betty) nee: Lamboo, on December 5, 1983, his sisters Adriana and Riet, and brothers Herman and Edward. He is survived by his children: Tony (Karen) Gieske, John Gieske, Betty (Don) Fuller, Allan (Shannon) Gieske and Tracey Gieske. His sisters Johanna (Louie) Sosick, of Lethbridge, Francisca de Graaf, brothers Piet (Riet) Gieske and Aloysius (Lenie) Gieske, of the Netherlands. Tony was an extremely proud Opa to his grandchildren: Trevor, Robyn, Logan, Jenelle, Scott, and Jillian Gieske; Shaun (Breeanne) Fuller, Ben Fuller and Darren Fuller. He was also a proud uncle to Jackie Fiorino (son Peter), Christine Sosick, Jim (Susan) Sosick (children: Sarah, Angela and August), as well as numerous nieces and nephews in the Netherlands. Tony was born September 21, 1918 in Oud Ade, The Netherlands, to Johannes and Anna Gieske, the second of nine children. Tony met Elisabeth Lamboo several months before he was due to immigrate to Canada. They were married March 15, 1958 and together with his sister Johanna, they boarded the ship “The Grote Bear,” which carried them to a new life in Lethbridge, Alberta. He began his life in Canada working as a labourer on various beet and dairy farms, eventually spending the rest of his working career as a drywall finisher. He left his personal standard of excellence in many homes and businesses in Lethbridge and area. During the last six years he lived with his extended families at Columbia Assisted Living for two years and then at Good Samaritans Park Meadows, Cottage #5 for four years. We will always be grateful for the loving care he received. A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. BASIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 604-13 Street North, Lethbridge, on Thursday, February 9, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Tim Boyle celebrant. Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Alzheimer Society of Lethbridge, 402, 740 - 4 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 0N9 or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Box 2211, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 4K7. 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