It is with great sadness, and much love, that we announce the passing of Mary Smolnicky on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the age of 99 years.

Mary was predeceased by her husband of 38 years, Joseph Smolnicky and her only brother, Michael Balint.

Mary is survived and will be greatly missed, by her daughter, Joanne Moroz (Gary). Also left to mourn are her three grandchildren Paul Moroz (Carla), Jason Moroz (Marina), Andrea Robinson (Jaye); five Great Grandsons Alex Moroz, Landry Moroz, Felix Moroz, Asher Moroz and Bodhi Robinson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Born Mary Balint in Cierne Pole, Czechoslovakia. She moved to Canada in 1933 and eventually settled in Michel/Natal British Columbia with her parents and brother.

Mary met Joseph Smolnicky in Taber and was married on January 15, 1944, at the tender age of 18. As Joe was in the army, they moved to Ontario, eventually moving back to Lethbridge where they settled for a while before moving from Lethbridge to Medicine Hat to Kamloops BC to Calgary and back to Lethbridge.

After Joe's passing in 1983, Mary became independent, filling her life with her family, attending grandchildren's birthdays, graduations, weddings, holiday celebrations, vacations, watching carnivals or hockey games and always making special memories. Mary's volunteer work with community and charity groups, especially the Royal Purple, Royal Honored Lady, Red Cross, Soup Kitchen, Blankets for Canada, Foresters and so many more modelled compassion, respect and responsibility, winning City of Lethbridge Leadership Award. Mary also filled her spare time with baking, cooking (especially muffins), and knitting or crocheting everything from doilies & sweaters to afghans.

At age 90, sadly Mary broke her right arm, gave up her driver's license and moved to Martha's House in Lethbridge whereby she resided until January 2023. Requiring more care, she moved to St. Therese Villa. We would like to thank the staff at this facility for the exceptional treatment and care received.

Flowers are gratefully declined. For those who wish, donations may be made in Mary’s memory to the Alzheimer's Society, or to a charity of your choice.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, April 17, 2025, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 STREET SOUTH, LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, with Deacon Jim Manzara officiating.

Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery with reception to follow.