Matilda Holcek

HOLCEK MISS MATILDA HOLCEK passed away peacefully in Lethbridge on Friday, March 27th, 2015, at the age of 88 years. Born in Stredni Czepin, Czechoslovakia on June 15th, 1926. Matilda immigrated to Canada in 1931 and resided in the Iron Springs area where her family farmed. Matilda spent a number of summers hoeing sugar beets in the area until her family moved to Lethbridge in 1942 where she remained until her passing. Matilda spent most of her career working as an Assistant to the Lethbridge Postmaster until she retired. Matilda is predeceased by her Father John, her Mother Rose and her six brothers and sisters: Joe, Mary, Annie, John, Rose and Irene. She spent the last two years at St. Therese Villa where she received exceptional care from their staff. We would also like to acknowledge Matilda's friends, Leslie and Gerald Morton for their exceptional caring and love of Mat over the last year. A celebration of Matilda's life and prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. at CHRISTENSEN SALMON GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME, 703-13 Street North, Lethbridge on Monday, April 6th. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. at ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405-12 Ave. South, on Tuesday, April 7th. Interment to follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Lethbridge. In lieu of flowers, those who wish, may donate to All Saints Roman Catholic Parish, 2405-12 Ave. South, Lethbridge, AB T1K 0P4.

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