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RACZ, JOSEPH

MR. JOSEPH RACZ passed away in Milk River on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at the age of 90 years. Joe is survived by his brother Jim (Linda), sisters Mary Hass and Leona Kvello as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Joe and Julia, brothers Paul, John and Louie and sister Ann. Joe was born in Borsodszirak, Hungary. He came to Canada in 1937, living west of Milk River. Joe helped with the farming operations until moving to Milk River in 1964. Joe helped many Milk River residents with their gardens, rototilling, mowing and pruning trees. In winter, Joe took up curling and was the maintenance person for a couple of years. Spring and fall, Joe rode his bike everywhere. He had a good collection of petrified rocks and buffalo heads. Joe also made lots of clocks and coffee tables out of burled wood. Joe moved to Lethbridge Blue Sky Lodge in 2000. He came back to Milk River Prairie Lodge in 2007 until going in long term care at the Milk River Hospital. A Prayer Service will be held at ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 321 Main Street, Milk River on Thursday, December 16, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Milk River on Friday, December 17, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Dominic H. Nguyen, Celebrant. Interment to follow at the Milk River Cemetery. In memory of Joseph, donations may be made to the Milk River Long Term Care Centre, P.O. Box 90, Milk River, AB, T0K 1M0 or to a charity of your choice.