John Orich

ORICH Those we hold most dear never truly leave us. They live on in the kindness they showed, the comfort they shared, and the love they brought into our lives. It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of JOHN ORICH, beloved husband of Gladys of 60+ years, father, and brother, of Lethbridge, at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at the age of 86 years. He is the loving father of James 'Jim' (Betty) Orich of Magrath, and her children; Joey and Barry (Mary) Cyre. John is also survived by sisters Mary Blair, and Rose Maynes, and a sister-in-law Diane Orich. He is survived by Gladys' family: John (Laura) Chomicki, Betty Anne (Garry) Robinson, and Judy (Raymond) Bouchard, and many nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his father Harry Orich, mother Grace Bereznicki, stepfather Nick Bereznicki, brothers: Michael, Matthew, and William Orich, and sisters Lena Clements and Victoria Bodie. John was born in Hardieville on May 8, 1928, he was raised on a farm. He worked for McLean Moving for 31 years, and was a City of Lethbridge School Bus Driver for 8 years. For 6 years he worked with his son Jim. John loved competing in rodeo events in his younger days. Camping in Lundbreck, fishing in the Crowsnest River, and playing billiards were some of his favourite activities. Cremation.

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