MR. FRANK TINORDI, beloved and devoted husband of 55 years to Mrs. Zita Tinordi (nee Prus), passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at the age of 77 years.
Besides his beloved wife Zita, Frank will be lovingly remembered by his children whom he loved dearly; Chad (Andrea) Tinordi, Kelly (Clint) Shambrook, Brad Tinordi (Kyler Jullyan) of Calgary, Lezli (Mark) Zimmerman of Calgary and Sheila (Dean) Weger; his cherished grandchildren, Daniel Tinordi, Cody Weger, Brett Shambrook, Kyle and Hunter Weger and great-grandchild Mavrik.
He is also survived by his brother Louie (Thea) Tinordi of Lethbridge and many nieces and nephews. Frank was predeceased by his parents and all other siblings.
Frank was born on October 20, 1938 near Spiritwood, SK. Many of his early years were spent helping his siblings on the family farm in Brooks. Once Frank was done his schooling, he then drove cab for a short time. Frank attended many dances at the Trianon in Lethbridge, and it was there met the love of his life Zita. They moved to North Battleford starting a long career with Kresge's, resulting in moves to Thunder Bay and finally back to Lethbridge so that they could spend time with his ailing father. Frank spent many years managing Block Bros. Real Estate, Commercial division, building homes was also his love. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to open a second hand store on 5th street in downtown Lethbridge called Penny Saver, while helping in the second hand store Zita decided to bring in Christian items which later became Dove Christian Supply.With the help of his children the store ran for many years. After selling Dove Christian Supply, his love was printing, again his children were a great help, the store was called Paper Boy Printing. He slowed down during his "retirement" years and redirected his energy into a small Quick Print business, he always insisted he was going to be printing in some fashion. He passed on much wisdom through the years to his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed many long spirited conversations on politics and religion. He was dedicated to his faith, reading the bible daily. He enjoyed the many years spent camping, traveling across Canada and the United States, visiting second hand stores and picking up trinkets. Frank was the ultimate "Collector".
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers and Tributes at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB., on Thursday December 10, 2015 at 7:00 P.M with Deacon Ray Wagner, officiating.
A Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at ST. MARTHA'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 355 Columbia Blvd. West, Lethbridge, AB on Friday, December 11, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Clair Watrin, Celebrating.
Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his memory may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Society.
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