MR. GEORGE HAZUDA, beloved husband of Helen Hazuda of Lethbridge, passed away surrounded by his loving family at the Lethbridge Extendicare on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at the age of 85 years. Besides his wife Helen, he is survived by three daughters, Barb (Charles) LeClair, Laurel (Douglas) Scroggie, Patti (Dominic) Santangelo; one son Douglas (Gayle) Hazuda all of Lethbridge. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, Kim Lyall, Jennifer (Chris) Golbeck, Kelli Whynot, Stephanie Bajnoczi-Scroggie, Daniel Bajnoczi-Scroggie, Tammy (Jerry) Firth, James Santangelo, Chrystal, Michael, Curtis and Shannon Hazuda; 4 great-grandchildren, Blayden and Kamryn Golbeck, Addisen and Caydence Firth, and by his loving sister, Mary Hranac. He was predeceased by his mother in 1929, his father in 1968, step-mom in 1990, his brother Mike in 1997 and two much loved brothers-in-law Mike Maty and Fred Hranac, both in 2008. George was born in Slovakia on February 2, 1925 and at the age of 13 years came with his brother to Canada to be reunited with his father, a new mom and a new sister. They lived in Shaugnessy then Readymade where he and his friends loved to raise a little hell. In 1951 he married Helen Maty and they were blessed with four children. George worked in the dairy business for 31 years (Silverwoods then Alpha) retiring early due to unstable health. He loved fishing, bowling, gardening and had a great sense of humor and witty answers for everything. George enjoyed his friendships with the Readymade 50 Plus, Revellers and Holiday Bowling. Relatives and friends are invited to a Visitation and Prayer Service at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Sunday, October 31, 2010 at 3:00 P.M.
Cremation will follow. A Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at ST. BASIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 604 - 13th Street North, Lethbridge on Monday, November 1, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Tim Boyle Celebrant.
A reception will follow and then a private family interment will be held at Mountain View Cemetery.
In memory of George, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Please refrain from perfumes due to allergies. 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