MR. RICHARD “DICK” GRUENWALD, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Cecilia Gruenwald of Lethbridge, passed away at St. Michael’s Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at the age of 93 years. Several members of his family were privileged to be with him when he passed.

While Dick was committed to the community of Lethbridge and beyond - he was a school trustee, member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, a member of St. Michael’s Hospital Board and the City of Lethbridge Police Commission - his main passion and dedication were to his wife, Cecilia, his family and friends.

Dick was predeceased by his loving wife Cecilia (1984) and two children, Diane Lynn (1954) and James (Jim) Richard (2009).

Dick is survived by and was so loved by 15 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and his sons and daughters; Karen (George) Hecomovich, Dennis (Loreen) Gruenwald, Lois (Al) Weeks, Gerry (Joyce) Gruenwald, Tom Gruenwald and Marie (Dave) Robertson.

A Prayer Service will be held at OUR LADY OF ASSUMPTION Catholic Church, 2405 - 12th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, on Monday, March 1, 2010 at 7:30 P.M.

A Celebration of Dick’s life will be held at OUR LADY OF ASSUMPTION Catholic Church, 2405 - 12th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB. on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 10:30 A.M. with Reverend Tim Boyle officiating.

Dick’s family is grateful for the outstanding care given to Dad by staff at the Chinook Regional Hospital, St. Martha’s, St. Therese and St. Michael’s Palliative Care unit. May they continue to offer kindness and compassion to those in their care.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Dick can be made to the St. Michael’s Foundation, 1400 - 9 Ave South, Lethbridge AB, T1H 1H3.

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