MR. FRANK SIFRER, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Antonia Sifrer of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully in the company of his family on Friday, March 26, 2010 at the age of 87 years after a short illness.
Frank is survived by loving children; Maria of Kelowna, Frank (Kiomara) of Lethbridge, Margaret (Jeff) of Calgary, Irene (Russ) of Calgary, Andy (Sherry) of Calgary; grandchildren Tara (Adam) of The Hague, Netherlands, Kristen and Carla of Calgary, Jessica and Jennifer of Lethbridge; great grandchild Kali of Calgary and relatives in Lethbridge, Strathmore, Kranj, Slovenia and Clevland, Ohio.
Frank was born, raised and educated in Kranj, Slovenia. In 1945, he went to Austria where he married Antonia on July 17, 1948, and together they immigrated to Canada in 1949, settling in Lethbridge where he resided until his passing. Frank worked in the construction industry, building homes with Art Batty and Ed Bartel construction companies. He was always willing to share his carpentry skills, helping family, friends and neighbors with their building projects. He was also a passionate gardener, nurturing his flowers, vegetables, strawberries and many apple trees. His fondness for Slovenian folk music will always be remembered by his family and friends.
Frank’s family is sincerely grateful to the staff of Unit 4B of the Chinook Regional Hospital for their care and support.
A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, on Tuesday, March 30th, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. with Alice Takacs officiating.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. BASIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 604-13th Street North, Lethbridge, on Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 at 10:30 A.M., with Reverend Tim Boyle celebrant.
Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. In Frank’s memory, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Box 2211, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 4K7or to the Humane Society, 2960-16th Avenue North, Lethbridge, AB T1H 5E9.
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
