Haftom Kasa

1961 ~ 2016

Haftom Kasa passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 16, 2016.

Haftom was born on December 21, 1961 in Adigiat tigray, Ethiopia. He came to Canada 26 years ago where he settled into an unknown land and culture and began working at Munton & Co where he remained a faithful, loyal staff member and was a dearly loved member of Doug and Valerie Munton's family. He also cared deeply and cherished his daughter, Helen, and granddaughter, Helina; Haftom had a deep faith and relationship with our Lord and Saviour. He was a much respected and loved member of the Ethiopian community in Lethbridge.

Haftom is survived by his daughter, Helen Haftu Girmay, his granddaughter Helina Gebrethadik, his son, Henok Gebremichael and their mother Negesti Gebremichael all from St. Paul, Minnesota. Haftom's mother, Goey Domez remains in Ethiopia along with his other family members.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00am on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4th St. S., Lethbridge, AB with Reverend Ron Gartly, officiating. Interment will take place in the Coaldale Community Cemetery (21st St., Coaldale, AB) A luncheon will follow at the Exhibition Park – West Pavilion (3401 Parkside Drive S.)