Irene Chiste 1928 ~ 2014

Irene Teresa Chiste (nee Lazaruk) of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Lino Chiste, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2014 at the age of 85 years.

Irene (Tootsie) was born in Lethbridge on July 10, 1928 and moved from Shaughnessy to Lethbridge in 1944 where she started her employment in the office of Woolworth's. She continued her employment there and then later Woodward's until her retirement.

Irene was a member of St. Basil's Catholic Church for over 50 years and was a lifetime member of the CWL. She was a kind and caring individual as evidenced by her and husband Lino supporting Child Find for over 25 years, as well as many other charities throughout the world. Her interests included bowling, lawn bowling, and curling as well as watching her nephew's various sporting activities. Irene will be sorely missed not only by her family but also by anyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Besides her loving husband Lino, Irene is survived by her sister Lillian Soice, nephews Glenn (Wendy) Wyrostok, Garry Wyrostok, Geoffrey Wyrostok, Greg (Barb) Lazaruk, Larry (Margaret) Lazaruk, Pat (Millie) Tarrant, and sister-in-law Clementina Danielli. Also surviving are many great and great-great nephews, nieces and their families.

Irene was predeceased by her parents Mike and Annie Lazaruk, sister Margaret Wyrostok, brother Peter Lazaruk, as well as nephew Michael Tarrant and nieces Linda Westling and Margaret Wyrostok.

A Prayer Vigil will be held at 7:00pm on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4th Street South, Lethbridge, AB.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00am on Friday, February 14, 2014 at ST. BASIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 604 13th Street North, Lethbridge, AB, with Father Kevin Tumback celebrant.

Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish, memorial donation may be made to the charity of one's choice.