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MENTANKO, HAROLD IVAN

HAROLD MENTANKO, husband of Carol Mentanko, of Lethbridge, passed away at the St. Michael’s Health Centre on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at the age of 78 years. Besides his wife he is survived by children David Mentanko of Lethbridge, Douglas (Michele) Mentanko of St. Albert, Donna (Rich) Tiefenbach of Lethbridge, Michelle (Kevin) MacMillan of Fort Macleod. Grandchildren Jeffery Mentanko, Jennifer Mentanko, Blake Mentanko, Jackson Tiefenbach, Cal Tiefenbach, Bruce Tiefenbach, Bauer Mentanko. He was predeceased by his parents George and Alice and sister Susan. Harold was born at home in a small town in northern Saskatchewan called Lady Lake on January 15, 1934. He spent his early days in Saskatchewan then moved to Hamilton, Ontario with his mother at the age of eight. He finished his education there then started out in radio. His first job was in Kenora, Ontario he moved to Lethbridge where he worked in sales for CJOC radio for 31 years. He then went to Minute Muffler in Lethbridge for a few years before starting a business Media Buying Group. Harold had an avid interest in sports, Montreal Canadiens and the Saskatchewan Rough Riders were his favorites As soon as spring would allow he was on the golf course and golfed until snow covered ground would cause him to hang up his clubs for the winter. He will be missed. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations to St. Michael’s Health Center, 1400-9 Ave South Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4V5, in Harold’s memory would be much appreciated. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday April 12, 2012 at 1:00 pm at the MCKILLOP UNITED CHURCH, 2329 - 15th Avenue South Lethbridge, Alberta, with Reverend Trevor Potter officiating. 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