A beloved husband and father, Gordon Leroy Gruber passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 18 at the age of 59. He is survived by wife, Mary Gruber; daughters Sacha (Doug) Romanchuk of Edmonton, Sarah Gruber, Stephanie (Steve) Gruber, both of Lethbridge; siblings Josephine Barry, Joe Gruber, Pauline (Bernie) Kryzanowski, Dan (Bonny) Gruber, Bob (Yvette) Gruber, Maurice (Cindy) Gruber, Sister-in-law Diane Gruber; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by parents John Gruber and Louisa Gruber, and brother Frank Gruber. Gord was a long serving constable with the RCMP, with 29 proud years of service in Edson, Wetaskiwin, and Lethbridge. His retirement in 2006 allowed him time to indulge in his many hobbies including wine and beer making (and tasting), golfing, hunting, shooting in the PPC club, perfecting his ammo reloading, archery, playing hockey, and mastering Wii bowling. Gord was a giving volunteer and an active member in the St Martha’s Parish community, including a pilgrimage in 2011 to Italy and Spain for World Youth Day with the Pope. He and Mary were just developing a taste for travel, with numerous trips, both at home and abroad, in the planning stages. Well loved for his humor, respect, and generous spirit, Gord was a born entertainer, always striving to please those around him. With everything from passionate stories that inevitably enthralled, to the unexpected practical jokes that kept everyone in perpetual laughter, Gord lived his life with energy and enthusiasm. To know him was to have a friend, and to be his friend was a true honour; his magnetic personality and his strength of spirit will be carried forward by all who knew and loved him, especially his loving wife and his adoring children. A Prayer Service will be held at ST MARTHA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 355 - Columbia Blvd. W., Lethbridge on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 7 pm. The Funeral Mass will be held at ST. MARTHA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 11 A.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, PO Box 2211, Lethbridge, AB., 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