WILLIAM JOHN “Bill” PANSKY, beloved husband of Florence Pansky of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, January 9th, 2014 at the age of 88 years.

Born in Radosina, Slovakia on October 25th, 1925, Bill immigrated to Canada in May of 1934 with his mother, brother and sister to join his father. They travelled from Montreal across Canada by train to Pincher Creek, then settled at Pincher Station. He joined the Calgary Highlanders Army Unit in 1944. He served his country in continental Europe.

October 14th, 1950, he married Florence Alexander. Dad was the original handyman. No home project was beyond his skill level. He was generous with his time and each family member felt special.

Bill is survived by his wife Florence (married 63 years); his children, Ric (Judy) of Calgary, Bette (Wayne) of Lethbridge, Randy (Patti) of Calgary, Ron (Lori-anne) of Lethbridge, Bonnie (Lyle) of Milk River, his brothers, Louis (Rita) and Mickey (Colleen); 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, John and Katrina, sisters, Annie and Mary, brothers, Les and John, one niece Connie and one nephew Kelly.

A Mass will be held on Tuesday, January 14th, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 - 12 Ave. South, Lethbridge, with Father Nathan Siray, Celebrant. Interment will be held at Fort Macleod prior to the service.

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