Stefan (Steve) Jan Brzezina

1938 ~ 2015

Stefan (Steve) Jan Brzezina of Coaldale, beloved husband of Beverely Brzezina, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2015 at the age of 77 years.

Steve was born on February 20, 1938 in Majdan Starowiejski, Poland and immigrated to Canada from Germany with his parents in 1950. He grew up and worked in Southern Alberta. Steve had a lengthy career with the province of Alberta as a tax assessor.

He loved his garden, fishing trips with family and friends, carpentry, and the companionship of the family pets.

Besides his loving wife Beverly, Steve Brzezina is survived by Susan (Dale) Dersch, Steven Brezina, Craig Brezina, Ellen Brezina and Shannon Brezina (Tom O’Connor), as well as, Mark Watt (Evelisa), Lara Watt and Jordan Watt. Grandchildren; Janine and Jason Dersch, Skyla Russell (Chris McCormick), Matthew and Randall Brezina, as well as Natalia and Evenia Watt. Great granddaughter Violet Russell-McCormick, and Sister Teresa Kerner (Ron) as well as a nephew, nieces and numerous cousins.

Steve was predeceased by his parents Jan and Janina Brzezina and son Douglas Brezina.

A private graveside service will be held at Mountain View Cemetery, Lethbridge.