MARY JEANETTE LIPPA, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Fairmont Extendicare on Monday, March 9, 2015 at the age of 89 years.
She is the loving mother of Charles Albert (Karen) Lippa of Coaldale, Louie Leonard (Cathy) Lippa of Coaldale, Lillian Mildred Reilly of Lethbridge and Larry Robert Lippa of Coutts, Alberta,
11 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by two sisters, Jenny and Lillian, and numerous nieces and nephews and their families.
Mary was predeceased by her loving husband Albert, her brother Orville, her grandson Murray, and her parents Charles Clarence Blue and Mildred Gladys Blue.
Mary was born on February 18, 1926 in Port Alma, Ontario. Her family moved to Alberta in her early childhood, eventually settling in Carmangay.
She moved to Lethbridge, where she met Albert. They married in February 1947, settled in St. Kilda, Alberta and raised their family. They farmed until they retired and moved to Lethbridge in the 70's. Upon Albert's passing in 2000, Mary lived with her son and daughter-in-law, Louie and Cathy. She then lived in Sunny South Lodge in Coaldale, before moving into the Extendicare Lodge.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Cornerstone.
A Viewing will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME , 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB on Friday, March 13th, 2015 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, on March 14, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. with Glenda Wert officiating.
Interment to follow at the Milk River Cemetery.
In memory of Mary, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.