Leister, Loretta "Lori"

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LORETTA "LORI" LEISTER, passed away at the St. Michael's Palliative Care Unit, on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at the age of 61 years.

LORETTA "LORI" JANE LEISTER, of Lethbridge, AB, passed away at the St. Michael's Heath Centre - Palliative Care Unit, on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at the age of 61 years.

Lori is survived by her mother Mary Leister of Lethbridge, son Christian (Jessica) Schacher of Calgary and sisters Patricia (Norbert) Boehm of Lethbridge and Betty Leister of Maynooth, Ontario.

She was predeceased by her father Frederick "Fred" Leister.

Lori was born in Lethbridge on January 26, 1957 to Fred and Mary Leister. She was the middle child of three daughters. Lori was a brilliant writer, talented musician, gifted artist and a dedicated and loving mother to her only son, Christian. Apart from her many accomplishments, she will be remembered as an incredibly caring person who would do absolutely anything, and sacrifice everything for those she loved and those in need.

A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, on Monday, November 26, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Alphonse Narisetty officiating. A Reception will follow the service for family and friends.

Following the reception, Lori will be laid to rest with her parents in Mountain View Cemetery.

In memory of Lori, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, #200, 325 Manning Road N.E., Calgary, AB, T2E 2P5.

Lori, I will miss you. You were an inspiration to me as a young girl and as a teacher, you have inspired many more young people around you and have touched their lives and their future. Thank you for everything. Sibylle

Sibylle Tretera, September 16, 2023

I have so many fond memories of good days with Lori and Diva. My sincerest condolences to her family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Rest peacefully, beautiful lady.

Magpie, June 9, 2019

While I have some very fond and fun memories of Lori in our school years, the things that I admired most were her intelligence and her musical talent. My deepest and sincere sympathies to her family. Rest In Peace Lori.

Kathie Wilson-Madden, November 27, 2018

Mary, Pat and family. I am saddened by the loss of your daughter and sister. I knew Lori for a short time when I attended Mass at St. Michael's over the past two years. Lori was an amazing person, she will be missed and always in my prayers. My condolences and prayers go to all the family.

Stephanie Sawchuk, November 26, 2018

Sorry for the loss of your daughter, my prayers are with you and your family

Lyda Forbes, November 26, 2018

Sorry for your loss she was a true friend to me.

Jim FirstRider, November 26, 2018

My second mom - no word can even express - rest in peace.

Chad Zentner, November 24, 2018

My deepest condolences to you and your family. I can only hope that two old friends, my sister Kate and Lori, meet up in heaven. Prayers for the family.

Karen Marklinger Boyd, November 22, 2018

My sincerest condolences goes out to Lori's family at this time. She was a beautiful, musical soul who loved life and lived it to the fullest. It is so unfortunate that she was taken from us at such a young age. May her suffering now be over and her soul be at peace for eternity.

Connie-Jean Matisz, November 21, 2018

So sorry to hear this news. My sincere condolences.

Rosalind Harvey, November 21, 2018

Leister, Loretta "Lori"

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