MR. PETER GAETZ beloved husband of Mrs. Margaret Gaetz of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, November 29, 2009 at the age of 88 years.

Besides his loving wife, he is survived by his children, Lynel (Carol) Gaetz of Lethbridge and Cindy (Chris) Haney of Lethbridge, three grandchildren, Cory Gaetz of Calgary, Curtis Haney of Lethbridge, and Carly-Ann Haney of Lethbridge. He is also survived by six brothers & sisters; Lena Madsen, George Gaetz, Joe (Helen) Gaetz, Kay Henning, Martha (Eddy) Wojtowicz, and Helen (William) Griffith, close friend Devi (Brian) Herman and their daughter Brianne and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents George & Elizabeth, four brothers and sisters, Tony, Barbara, Mary and Andy.

Peter was born September 27, 1921 in Foremost and was raised in Turin. With his family he came to Lethbridge in 1941. The majority of his career was with the City of Lethbridge, where he retired as a foreman in 1978. Peter loved fishing, hunting, camping and the outdoors in general. He enjoyed baseball, bowling and playing a guitar with friends in the band. For the first 25 years of his retirement Peter and Margaret spent their winters in Arizona. He was a easy going guy who loved to tease and joke. Peter was a patient teacher who taught his children and grandchildren the joys of the outdoors. He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends.

A Private Family Service was held at Cornerstone Funeral Home.

In memory of Peter, Memorial donations may be made to the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation, 960-19 Street South, Lethbridge, AB., T1J 1W5