MR. HUGO WEIPPERT, beloved husband of Mrs. Anne Weippert of Lethbridge, passed away at the St. Michael’s Palliative Care Unit after a valiant effort for life on Wednesday, June 15, 2010 at the age of 68 years.
Hugo was predeceased by his Father Jakob, brother Daniel, mother Emma and several nieces and nephews.
Hugo is survived by his wife Anne, married on July 2, 1966, Sons Lee (Leah) of Lethbridge and Neal. Daughters June (Alan) Beloin of Lethbridge and Wendy (Rodney) Cannan of Vegreville, 10 Grandchildren; Ami, Joshua and Adrian Walker of Lethbridge, Ivy and Tucker Weippert of Lethbridge, Sterling, Sloane, Colt, Keely & Ryder Cannan of Vegreville. Brother Herbert (Elisabeth deceased) Weippert of Lethbridge, sisters; Lili (Otto deceased) Pipke of Camrose, Clara (Peter) Traudt of Vegreville, Irma (John) Kleiner of Lethbridge, Gertrude (Nelson) Erman of Lethbridge. Brothers-in-law Robert (Lynn) Gustum of Lacombe, Donald Gustum of Lethbridge, Richard (Denise) Gustum of Coaldale, Sisters-in-law Cathy (John) Fix of Red Deer and Joyce (Peter) Schafer of Lethbridge along with numerous nieces and nephews.
After experiencing a serious brain injury in a motor vehicle accident on December 1, 1979, Hugo defied the grave prognosis of his doctors by surviving not only the initial injury, but future illnesses associated with his injury. With the loving, steadfast care of his wife, he remained in his own home until being hospitalized in May of this year. His determination to live and to remain a part of the lives of his children and grandchildren was an example of his courage and strength.
His love of life and people touched all the lives who knew him. His quiet courage, strength of spirit and sense of humor will be carried forward by those who knew and loved him.
A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 10:30 A.M. with Pastor Richard Brown officiating.
Interment to follow at Mountain View 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
