MR. DARRELL RAY ALBISTON of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Mary Albiston, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Thursday, November 26, 2009 at the age of 74 years.

Darrell was born in Cardston, Alberta on April 12, 1935, 1 of 5 children to Georgia and Arvin Albiston.

At the age of 17, Darrell started his own backhoe business. Through his determination and drive he forged ahead in the construction industry building a reputation as an industry leader, with honesty, integrity and old fashioned hard work.

In 1971 he married his sweetheart Mary Woo, and they began their life together in Lethbridge. Darrell was extremely proud of his son Andrew as they enjoyed a special relationship and bond within the construction industry.

In 1998, his numerous accomplishments were acknowledged by the Canadian Construction Association / Alberta Roadbuilders, as he was awarded his Gold Seal Certification.

Darrell's successful career with Tollestrup Construction Inc. began in 1963. Having been employed through ""three"" generations of the Tollestrup Family, he was more than just an employee, he was family.

He was actively involved in Tollestrup Construction for over 46 years and continued on right up until the time of his recent illness.

Truly an unique, genuine person, as well as a mentor to all involved in the road construction industry, his legacy continues on. He was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and true friend. He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by all.

Besides his loving wife Mary, he is survived by a son, Andrew Albiston (Cynthia Coates), grandsons Scott, Jordan and Kian Albiston. His beloved yorkie Tia, his sister Carolyn (John) Sallenbach, brother Rick (Wanda) Albiston, his brothers-in-law; Clarence Coatney, Willy (Margaret) Woo, Henry Woo, George (Darlene) Woo, and sister-in-law Jessie (John) Allemekinders, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Georgia and Arvin Albiston, his brother Kenny Albiston and sister Faye Coatney.

Family and Friends are welcome to pay their respects on between 6:00PM, and 9:00PM, on Monday, November 30, 2009 at MARTIN BROS. RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 - 4th St., S., Lethbridge, AB.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00PM on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at the THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, LETHBRIDGE STAKE CENTRE, 2410 - 28 St., S., Lethbridge, Alberta.

Darrell in his generous and kind nature was very supportive of friends and family afflicted with Alzheimer's Disease. In Darrell's honor, the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer Society/Lethbridge Chapter, #402, 740 - 4 Avenue, South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 0N9.