RICHARD FILIPCIC, beloved husband of Rose, his wife of 60 years, passed away peacefully into the arms of our Lord on January 5, 2014 at the age of 89 years.

Left to mourn are his daughter Louise Westland (Garry) and her children; Melissa Westland; Melanie Johnston (Chris) and their children Eli, Noah, Jacob and Luke; Michael Westland (Christine); and Matthew Westland; and Richard’s son Stan Filipcic and his daughter Katherine Anderson (Kieran) and their daughter Ella; Stan’s son Adam and Adam’s son Weston.

He was predeceased by his parents, his sisters Aurelia and Celestina, and his son-in-law David Westland.

Richard was born in Trieste, Italy on March 11, 1924. He married Rose Zerdin on May 9, 1953. They immigrated to Canada in 1957 with their two young children and were always grateful to their adopted country. Richard was a hard worker who brought a strong work ethic to every job he held. In their own quiet way, he and Rose were always helpful to others and no one who visited them ever left empty handed or empty hearted. His strong Christian faith was his strength and guidance. His family was his greatest blessing.

Vigil Rights will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME LTD., 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at 7:00 P.M.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CHURCH, 2405-12th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB., on Thursday, January 9th, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. with Father Roque Pereira Celebrant.

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