The Official Obituary of

FRANK HORVATH 1932 ~ 2014 Frank Horvath of Lethbridge, Alberta beloved husband of Imelda ""Helen"" Horvath, passed away peacefully at St. Michael's Palliative Care Centre at the age of 82 years. Frank was predeceased by his parents Etela Forroova and Josef Horvath. Besides his loving wife Helen, Frank leaves to morn his passing, twin sister Somlyay Zoltanne (Irenke) and her son Laszlo in Pecs Hungary; in-laws, first cousin Dr. Docziné (George) Kocsis Marta and their daughter Antonia in Csorna Hungary; and also his special god son Louie Bardics of Lethbridge, Alberta. Frank was born in Dunajskej Strede Slovenska Republica on June 17, 1932. Frank was an ""orphan of the war"" and came to Hungary as a child. Frank served in the Hungarian Army for 36 months and then the 1956 Uprising Revolution forced Frank to flee the country coming to Canada in 1957. Frank's apprenticeship began in 1957 under Ernie Kovalik as a Bricklayer. Throughout his years he worked in the construction industry until 1982 pursuing another career due to his health. Frank then landed another job with Burns Meats in Lethbridge until his retirement in 1996. In between Frank's working career he married his wife Helen on September 24, 1966. Frank's passing is just shy of their 48th wedding anniversary. Frank loved his sports especially Soccer, many will remember his as a goalie, he is also remembered in Alberta as placing in track and field events taking first in high jump. Frank was an avid member of the Hungarian Old Timers Society and the Hungarian Cultural Society always enjoying himself and socializing with members. In respect of Frank's wishes a private family service be held at Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel with Father Nathan Siray, officiating and Valerie Lazaretto, violinist. A special thanks to Dr. W. De Waal, Dr. Greidanus and Dr. Burton and all the staff at C12 Dementia Unit as well as the Palliative care unit. God Bless you all! Flowers and food gratuity is appreciated but declined, those who wish may make memorial donations to St. Michael's Health Centre Foundation, 1400 - 9 Ave South, Lethbridge, T1J 4V5, Alzheimer Society Lethbridge Chapter, #402, 740 - 7 Ave South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0N9, or to the CNIB, 410 Stafford Dr. South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 2L2.