MRS. MARY MARGARET PREVISICH of Lethbridge, our much loved mother and grandmother passed peacefully into the hands of the Lord on Thursday, November 15, 2007, at the age of 89 years, with her family by her side.

Mary is survived by her children, Ann (Ron) Weston of High River, Terri (John) Farlinger of St. Albert and Nick Previsich (Joelle) of Ottawa, and her beloved sister Ann (Joe) Mrak of Picture Butte. She is also survived by her sister-in laws, Olga Novak of Lethbridge, Mici Novak of Toronto and Maria Novak of Argentina, as well as many nieces and nephews. Mary's grandchildren, Garret, Lauren, Lyndsay, Kate and Aaron were a source of great joy to Mary and they will keep their memories of their grandmother forever in their hearts. Mary was predeceased by her husband Nicholas in 1978 as well as her three brothers, Lovro, Viktor and Frank and her sister Angela.

Mary was born in Slovenia in 1918 and came to Canada in 1948, with her parents, brothers and sister, settling in the Picture Butte area. She married her husband, Nicholas in 1950 in Lethbridge and after a short time in British Colombia, the family moved to Lethbridge which Mary called home for over 54 years. Mary was a wonderful cook and her most rewarding work was cooking her special meals for the residents of Golden Acres Lodge for 13 years. She was an active member of St. Basil's Parish and the CWL and after her retirement, Mary was kept busy with numerous volunteer projects, babysitting her nephews' children and her bowling team at the Capri Lanes. Mary also had opportunities to travel with her children and grandchildren and she greatly enjoyed her adventures in Hawaii, Alaska, Mexico and Disneyland ""It is a small world after all.""

Mary's faith was a very important part of her life and her belief in prayer, the importance of generosity and selfless service to her family and her fellow man, defined her life. ""Go now, my good and faithful servant.""

The family wishes to extend a very special thanks to Dr. Kozan and the wonderful staff of Extendicare Lethbridge who were so supportive of our mother and our family during her year at this special residence. Thanks also to Erin and Terry who greatly assisted the family with Mom's care.

Vigil Rites( Prayers) will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday , November 19, 2007 at MARTIN BROS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610- 4 Street South, Lethbridge , AB.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at ST. BASIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH , 604 - 13 Street North, Lethbridge with Father Tim Boyle , celebrant. Internment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Friends are invited to join the family for lunch at St. Basil's Parish Hall following the internment.