HEINRICH “HENRY” PREIKSCHAS passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at the age of 81 years.

He is survived by his siblings; Ediht Lesch, Georg (Elle) Preikschas, Anna Spiegelberg, Marie (Gordon) Wilson, Eva Preikschas and Friedrich (Verna) Preikschas.

He was predeceased by brothers Martin Preikschas, Jakob Preikschas, Michael Preikschas age 2, and Hans Preikschas age 3; and brother-in-law Horst.

Henry was born December 2, 1927 in Medseden, Lithuania. He was baptized, and confirmed in the Lutheran church. He moved with his parents during World War II to East Germany in 1941 and then to West Germany. In 1954 they immigrated to Canada and settled in the Coaldale area. He worked as a farmer in the Barnwell and Vauxhall areas. In 1967 Henry along with his brother-in-law went into the construction business. 1997 brought his retirement. In 2003 he moved into an old folks home until his passing.

A Funeral Service will be held at CHRIST TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 416 - 12th Street South, Lethbridge, AB. on Friday, November 13, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Jason and Pastor Martin co-officiants. Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.