ERNIE KORZENOWSKI passed away Sunday, April 4, 2010 at the age of 63 years to be with his risen Saviour.
Ernie leaves to mourn his wife Sandy, three stepchildren: Amy of Lethbridge, Jeff (Vanessa) of Lintlaw, SK, grandchildren Kayla and Chase, Dan (Melasi) of Coaldale, daughter Gina and her family of Winnipeg, MB.
He was born June 28, 1946 in Grandview, Manitoba, the youngest of 6 children for John and Ann Korzenowski. Ernie was predeceased by his parents and brothers: Maurice, Richard and Walter and sisters: Agnes and Leona. Ernie is also survived by Sandy’s mom, Lee Locken of Brandon, MB, and will be missed by her sister, four brothers and their families.
Ernie left home at 14 to continue his education and begin his career life. He attended Notre Dame College in Wilcox, SK, where he played hockey on the infamous Notre Dame Hounds hockey team. His career took him from the mines in Manitoba to high-rise construction on Calgary just to name a few.
Ernie met and married Sandy in Moose Jaw while working at the Providence Hospital where he spent many hours volunteering and fundraising to improve the quality of life for long-term care patients. Ernie loved hiking and enjoyed nature, especially at his favourite place, Waterton lakes National Park. He also enjoyed gardening and woodworking and loved refurbishing lost treasures and giving them to someone less fortunate.
Ernie was on the Board of Directors at the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen and spent many hours volunteering to help those in need.
He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church and will be sadly missed by family and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held at FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 1614-5th Ave., S., Lethbridge, AB on Friday, April 9, 2010 at 3:00 P.M. with Reverend Dr. Bruce Martin officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen, 802-2A Avenue, North, Lethbridge, AB T1H 0C9, or the First Baptist Building Fund, 1614-5th Ave., S., Lethbridge, AB, T1H 0N2.
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
