JUNE ELIZABETH KOMETZ (HEPPLE) nee Gibbs, beloved wife of Gordon Kometz, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre on Friday, May 24, 2013 at the age of 67 years. June is survived by her husband, Gordon Kometz; children Cindy (Darren Schatz) and Jeff (Tina Andre-Hepple); grandchildren Olivia and Daniel Schatz and Sydney and Emilie Hepple; sisters Sharon, Sylvia and Patricia; brothers Phillip and Cyril; and numerous other family, including her stepchildren. She was predeceased by her parents William and Elsie Gibbs, and husbands Seraphim Hartman and Alan Hepple. June was born in Barrie, Ontario on June 5, 1945 and was raised in Angus. She became a military wife and mother when she married Seraphim and had Cindy. She continued the military lifestyle when she married Alan and soon after Jeff was born. June traveled Canada with various postings and was always involved in the community, often as a volunteer. This community spirit came with her in 1980 when she, Alan and the children chose to settle in Lethbridge after retiring from the military life. June was dedicated to many organizations and events, including the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen and annual Canada Day celebrations. She took an active role in her church, St. Augustine’s, from the Ladies’ Auxiliary to fundraising and singing in the church choir, and was fortunate enough to be a part of the choirs\' tour to England. June also served on the Lethbridge Regional Hospital Auxiliary as well as provincially and nationally. Known for her larger-than-life spirit and immaculate presentation June was always up for a challenge and never would accept defeat. She was able to organize people to achieve a goal and was always excited to see the end results and was very proud of her accomplishments. June also loved quilting and was an active member in the Quilters’ Guild. June was a known as a renowned singer, participating in many community celebrations. Fondly known as “Mrs. Canada Day,” June would sing “O Canada” at every opportunity. In later years, June was fortunate to meet and marry Gordon Kometz, with whom she spent her last ten years, traveling, volunteering, and enjoying their families. June you were a mother, wife, sister, grandmother, friend and leader the likes to which few are ever privileged enough to know. You were endlessly giving and compassionate with a strength to rival the strongest man. The world is a slightly dimmer place in your absence, but you deserve to be at peace and without pain in the heaven you dreamed of and in the arms of the God you put your faith in. We love you eternally and you will never be forgotten. May your angels receive you with open arms. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to all the nurses and staff at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Unit and the Lethbridge Regional Hospital for all the support and hugs which were needed during June’s last days. A Celebration of June’s Life will be held at ST. AUGUSTINE\'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 411 11th Street South Lethbridge on Friday May 31, 2013 at 1:30 P.M. with Canon James Robinson officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in June’s name may be made to Lethbridge Soup Kitchen, 802 2A Ave North Lethbridge, Alberta T1H 0C9 ~or~ St. Augustine\'s Anglican Church, 411 11th Street South.

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