MAINZER MR. ROBERT MAINZER, beloved husband of Irmgard Anna Mainzer, of Coaldale, Alberta, passed away at St. Michael’s Care Centre, Lethbridge on Sunday, October 20th, 2013 at the age of 83 years.

Robert was born in Josefstal, Ukraine on May 19th, 1930 and was married to Irmgard on March 6th, 1951. In April of 1951 they emigrated from Germany to Canada and took up residence in Coaldale, where he resided until his passing. Robert is survived by his wife Irmgard and their six children: Gisela, Peter, Robert Jr., (Lisette), Monika (Kent) Perry, Alvin (Patricia), Kathy (Tim) Lamb; 13 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters Antoine (John) Janzen and Lydia Scholz.

Robert was predeceased by his parents Pauline Fedotin, step-father Wasyl (Willy) Fedotin, his father, Waldermar Mainzer, brother-in-law Martin Scholz and nephew Robert “Bobby” Scholz.

The family would like to send a special Thank You to Coaldale Home Care nurses Heidi and Lindsey, as well as Dr. Steven Low and Dr. Shakoor and all the staff at St. Michael’s Palliative Care for all the care and attention given to him.

Family and friends are welcome to a Celebration of Robert’s life at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 - Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Thursday, October 24th at 1:00 P.M., with Reverend Bob Wallace officiating.

A private family interment will be held at the Coaldale Community Cemetery.

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