Mrs. Louise Church (nee Wukusich) of Lethbridge passed away peacefully at Edith Cavell Care Centre on Saturday, September 11, 2021.

Louise worked in the hospitality industry at various establishments in Lethbridge. She was a lifelong member of the Royal Canadian Legion and also the longest serving member of the ladies auxiliary (71 years). She was a church choir member for many years and also enjoyed curling and bowling.

She is survived by her 2 daughters Samantha LePard and Deberah Kenney (Dean); 4 sons Randy (Mary) LePard, Kent (Debbie) LePard, John Beattie, and Brian (Cheryl) Kokayko; 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; 1 sister Cathy Mileson as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and their families.

Louise was predeceased by her parents Louis and Veronica; brothers Louis and John; sisters Annie, Mary Renner, Cecelia LaValley; husbands George LePard and Edward Church; and granddaughter Brandi LePard.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 12 Ave S, Lethbridge, Alberta with Father Kevin Tumback, celebrant. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. The family invites those who wish to watch the service via livestream at https://www.allsaintslethbridge.org/ and clicking on “All Saints Livestream Mass”.

Flowers are gratefully declined. For those who wish, please consider making a donation to a charity of your choice.