LES SMOLNICKY, SR., beloved husband of Julia Smolnicky (nee Baranyi), passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at the age of 85 years. Leslie Nick Smolnicky is survived by his wife, Julia of 57 years, father of Rita Wiersema (Stan), Elizabeth Davis (Brett) and Les Jr., grandchildren Chris Wiersema (Caroline); Bridgette Wiersema (Wade); Shane Wiersema (Jennifer); Tristan Davis (Krista); Amanda Davis (Andrew); great grandchildren Briawna, Latisha, Travis, Dalton, Brier, Byron, Megan, Taylor. Les was born August 25, 1923 in Nagykovezd, Czechoslovakia to Joseph and Anna Smolnicky. The family immigrated to Canada November 1934. Les worked for the Lethbridge Research Station for 30 year as a winter wheat technician. He was a sergeant with RCEME for 12 years. Since his retirement in 1984 he enjoyed volunteering for several organizations at Winners Bingo and Casinos. He was a lifetime member of Knights of Columbus. Prayers and Tributes will be given at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, on Friday, November 28, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. with Francis and Cybele Noronha officiating. A Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 917-4th Avenue South, Lethbridge, on Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 10:30 A.M. with Reverend Raul Hernandez Celebrant. Cremation to follow. Flowers are acceptable or donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.