Nick Zombori

ZOMBORI NICK ZOMBORI, beloved husband of Linda, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at the age 75 years. Nick is the loving father of Tracy (Todd) Kopp of Lethbridge and Monica (Randy) Podloski of Red Deer. He will be missed by his grandchildren, Brittany (TJ) Dow and Brady Podloski. Nick is survived by sisters: Ethel Kemeri, Rose Daniels, Maggie Douglas and Betty Quee, mother-in-law Mae Lewis and brother-in-law, Gary Neher. Nick was predeceased by his parents; Julianna and Joszef Zombori, father-in-law, Les Lewis, brother, Joe Zombori, sister, Julia Varady and sister-in-law, Fay Neher. Nick was born in Gyor, Hungary on November 19, 1937. He immigrated with the family to Brooks, AB in 1949. They later moved to Picture Butte, where he met and married the love of his life, Linda Lewis on October 4, 1961 and were married 52 years. They had two daughters, Tracy who married Todd and Monica who married Randy; Nick treated his sons-in-law as though they were his own sons. As a family they spent time camping and socializing. Nick was proudest of his two grandchildren, Brittany and Brady and never missed the opportunity to brag about them. Nick loved life and always had a good time wherever he went. Always the life of the party wherever he went, everyone knew him as "Uncle Nick". Nick was a journeyman welder, apprenticing at Noble Blade in Nobleford, AB. He owned Nick's Portable Welding and later in his career was the Maintenance Supervisor with Canada Packers in Lethbridge and Burlington, Ontario. He then worked in Calgary in the same industry, retiring at the age of 67. Special thanks to the dedicated and compassionate staff on the Geriatric Assessment and Rehabilitation Unit at Chinook Regional Hospital. Their care and attention was appreciated. Thank you also to Dr.'s Cahill, Orr, Li and Mackie. A private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Lethbridge, 402-740-4 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0N9.

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