JOHN KOVACS, beloved husband of the late Jolane Kovacs of Coaldale, passed away peacefully after a brief illness at the Coaldale Health Centre on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at the age of 89 years.

He was the loving father of Jolane (Fred) of Osoyoos, B.C.; John (Susan) of Calgary and their sons Matthew and Jesse; Kenneth (Beverly) of Calgary and their children Chelsea, Sydney and Adam; Donald (Debbie) of Lethbridge and their daughter Marina.

John was born September 6, 1920 in Szendro, Hungary and came to Canada in 1929, settling in Raymond. He moved to Hardieville, completing his education, moving to Shaugnessy, helping on the family farm and then working in the coalmine for over 15 years.

John met Jolane Nagy in 1943, married on May 5, 1945 and spent 55 loving years together before her passing on May 26, 2000.

In March of 1958, John and Jolane purchased the family farm near Coaldale, where they worked side by side, raising and educating their children, which was a priority for them even through the lean years.

John had a love of the land, a deep love for his family, and took great pride in the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren. He was a loving and caring husband, dad and grandpa who will be sadly missed.

A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB., on Monday, July 19, 2010 at 1:00 P.M.

Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.

In memory of John, memorial donations 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