TERESA LAZZARETTO (née Cecco) passed away peacefully in hospital on the morning of Friday, April 27, 2012 at the beautiful age of 96 years. She will be well-remembered by all who knew and loved her. She was born on March 6, 1916, in the town of San Vito al Tagliamento, Italy. There, she met and married her beloved husband, Luigi, and the pair had two children. In 1956, Teresa and her young family moved to Canada and settled in Lethbridge. She was a determined woman and a hard worker who managed a house and family in addition to regular employment. Teresa loved being with people and visiting with friends. Even after moving from her home to Legacy Lodge, she was sure to be seen at the table with a cup of coffee and a friendly wave for all passers-by. She was truly grateful for the home care and health care staff who assisted her in her last years. She was a formidable gardener and cook, always having a large vegetable garden and a freezer full of her best sauces and breads. But her greatest joy was always her grandchildren. In addition to her kitchen and garden, Teresa will be remembered for her enthusiastic enjoyment of hockey and wrestling, her illuminating smile, and her infectious laugh.
She is survived by her loving children, Joanne (Ken) Mack of Pincher Creek and George (Bonnie) Lazzaretto of Lethbridge, 7 grandchildren: Patrick Mack of Calgary, Johnathan (Nancy) Mack of Montreal, Elizabeth Mack, and Peter Mack, both of Lethbridge, Danille (Jeff) Lazzaretto-Green of Lethbridge, Marina Lazzaretto of New York City, and Adam Lazzaretto of Langley, BC, and 2 step-grandchildren, Taylor and Steven Bartel of Lethbridge. Teresa was recently blessed with her first great-grandchild, Finnegan Mack of Montreal, with a second on the way in Lethbridge. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers Services at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Friday, May 4, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. BASIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 604-13th Street North, Lethbridge on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 11:30 A.M. with Reverend John Kohler, Celebrant. Cremation to follow. 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