It is with great sorrow the family announces the passing of our beloved JOHN LUKEY on July 5, 2007 at the age of 101. The passing was peaceful, with his family at his side.

Born at Norquay, Saskatchewan on Oct. 5, 1905, John spent most of his adult years in Alberta. After high school and university in Winnipeg he joined the Bank of Toronto, later pursuing a career as a school administrator in the Alberta education system. He was the first Secretary of Alberta's first school division, (Berry Creek S.D.No. 1), and was for years the longest serving senior school division administrator in the province.

After retirement in 1974, John and wife Harriet moved from Sunnynook to Lethbridge, where they were both active in the Eastern Star until her passing in 1980. John was also active with the Shriners and the Masons - with whom he had been a Deputy Grand Master. An accomplished singer since his high school days, he enjoyed his many years with the Shrine Chanters and the Lethbridge Golden Mile Singers.

John is survived by his four children, eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, one sister, five sisters-in-law and many extended family members. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by his parents, five brothers, one sister and one grandchild.
We want to express special appreciation to home care givers of Lethbridge Family Services and staff of Units 4A and 4C of Chinook Regional Hospital for the compassionate care given to our Dad during his recent time of need.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 7:00PM and 9:00PM on Friday, July 13, 2007 at MARTIN BROS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4th Street South, Lethbridge.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00PM on Saturday, July 14, 2007 at MARTIN BROS. RIVERVIEW CHAPEL. Interment at Mountain View Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be given to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317 - 10 Street South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 9Z9 or another charity of your choice.