WAYNE LEROY RAUHALA of Lethbridge, born November 6, 1958, passed away suddenly on May 6, 2022.

He is survived by his loving sister, Debbie Rauhala, and beloved nephew, Matthew Rauhala.

Wayne was predeceased by his parents, Harry and Marion Rauhala, and infant brother, Eugene Paul Rauhala, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

A Tribute to my Uncle

By Matthew Edwin Wayne Rauhala

My Uncle enjoyed astronomy and surmising what could be written on a star

And watching Starship Enterprise chart them farther than afar.

He treasured his hikes in Waterton, exploring lakes and falls.

Uncle loved to stop for bubble gum ice cream inside the creamery walls.

His favorite game was Yahtzee, loved to roll the dice.

And when it came time for dinner, it was deep fried shrimp and rice.

He had a passion for Sudokus, was excellent with numbers.

But now his book rests dormant and his pencil is in slumber.

My Uncle was fond of photography, taking pictures of the world.

Today these albums are my memories, neatly organized, pages curled.

Cheering on the Broncos, later watching the Hurricanes score,

viewing movies on the big screen, hearing the Lethbridge Air Show's roar,

enjoying 70's and 80's music, visits to the Calgary Zoo,

taking trips to Hawaii, Los Angeles and Las Vegas too.

Is it predetermined that which is my fate?

Must I be on time or could I be a little late?

But if this is true and we don't have a say,

No chance to hang on longer, to see another day,

I'll remember your true heart, mind and all your selfless giving.

Because when you and I were laughing, well Uncle, that was living.

The sadness welled inside me when I heard that you had died.

But my fate is to see you again, years from now, on the other side

Wayne will be remembered privately by his family and friends.