Miro Tomasta

1932 ~ 2015

Miro Tomasta of Readymade passed away peacefully on May 14, 2015 at the age of 82. He was born, raised and educated in Readymade.

Miro’s occupation was farming in which his talents for repairing and remodeling equipment always seemed to suit his needs. He enjoyed sports (basketball, curling & golfing), a love for reading, had a green thumb and a soft spot for animals. He always loved the company of his many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Miro was a county councilor for the county of Lethbridge from 1964-1980.

Miro is survived by his loving wife Lydia; 5 daughters Diane (Tom) Slywka, Nancy (Doug Winter), Melenie (Sid) de Graaf, Lorraine and Antonette; 4 sons Bob (Kathy) Tomasta, Ron (Marilyn) Tomasta, Rick and Gary (Lana) Tomasta; 24 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and sister Pat Cajka.

Miro was predeceased by his daughter Karen, parents Joseph and Teresa Tomasta, sister Maria (Joe) Vopicka and brother-in-law Joe Cajka.

Vigil Rights (Prayers) will be held at 7:00 pm, on Monday, May 18, 2015, at Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel, 610-4 Street South, Lethbridge.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am, on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at ST. AMBROSE CHURCH, 1513-23 Ave Coaldale, with Father Newton Rodrigues celebrant.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Box 2211, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4K7.