MRS. ANNE JOEVENAZZO, beloved wife of Mr. Jim Joevenazzo of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, March 12, 2010 at the age of 88 years.
Anne is the loving mother of Arnel (Joyce) of Lethbridge, Keith (Sylvia) of Vulcan, Patricia (Mike) Kensley of Lethbridge, Terry (Wendy) of Calgary and a loving sister to Edna Kennedy and Bernyce Nelson. Anne is also survived by 10 grandchildren; Chris (Andrea), Greg (Trina), Mark Joevenazzo, Jill Joevenazzo, Riley (Serena), Paul, Jenelle Feller, Tabitha, Larkin, and Luke Joevenazzo; 2 great-grandchildren Lia and Jake Joevenazzo.
She was predeceased by her parents Eli and Emma Nelson, brothers Charles, Albert, Leonard, sister Gae, great-grandson Anthony Joevenazzo and son in law Joe Feller.
Anne was born in Pincher Creek, AB, on December 27, 1921. She was one of nine children born to Eli and Emma Nelson. She received her teaching certificate from Normal School and started teaching in a one room school house at Jenner-Osborne School in the spring of 1942. She met her husband, James, while teaching in Shaughnessey in 1943. 65 years ago they were married September 25, 1944, in the basement of the new St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church in Lethbridge.
She continued teaching kindergarten from the basement of their home until her children were older. She returned to teaching at Assumption School until she and Jim retired in 1989. They traveled the world together and volunteered their time with many organizations. She was a staunch supporter of her Roman Catholic faith, the rosary and the Catholic Women’s League. Mom had a great love for music, dancing, and her grandchildren. Her caring, wit and smile will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all who knew her.
A Prayer Service will be held at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 -12th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday March 19, 2010 at 8:00 P.M. with Sharon Hagel Officiating.
A Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405-12th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday March 20, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Tim Boyle, Celebrant.
Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
If friends so desire Memorial Tributes may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 210D-12 “A” Street, North, Lethbridge, AB, T1H 2J1.
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
