Mr. Edward Wojtowicz, beloved husband of Martha Wojtowicz, passed away after a lengthy illness on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at the age of 86 years.

Edward was born on February 2, 1930 to Walter and Maria Wojtowicz in Alonsa, Manitoba, on the homestead. When Edward was 6 years old, the family moved to Diamond City and in 1942 moved to Lethbridge where he attended St. Basil’s and St. Patrick’s schools.

His first job was at Niven Brothers for $12.97 per week, $12.00 went to his mom and he kept 97 cents for himself. He Continued his employment with Lethbridge Iron Works, Canadian Sugar Factories in Raymond and Picture Butte and later worked as a Maintenance Supervisor at Lethbridge Community College, retiring at age 65. Edward served as a trustee for the Picture Butte Roman Catholic School District No. 79 for over 20 years and was Chairman of the Schoolboard for 18 years.

On June 9, 1956, he married the love of his life Martha Gaetz, who were blessed with three children: Denise (Tony), David (Victor) and step grand-daughter Monica; Larry (Gina), step-grandchildren Jen (Gordon), Justin and step-great-grandson Tristan.

In his youth he played broomball and was a member of the Lethbridge Legion Soccer team. He coached soccer for the Lethbridge Athletic Club and years later refereed soccer in Picture Butte. He also enjoyed bowling with Martha. Together they travelled to Galiano Island for summer vacations and family Christmas. Edward loved gardening and working in the yard. During the winter, Edward kept busy with various hobbies and also did picture puzzles and crossword puzzles with Martha in the later years.

Edward is survived by his wife and children, sister Helen (George) Dolbak; brothers Anthony (Tina), John (Charlotte), Carl (Colleen – deceased); and sister-in-law Dorothy (Stanley – deceased); as well as many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Edward is predeceased by his parents Maria and Walter, brothers Joe (Evelyn), Eugene (Connie), Adam and Frank.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 204, 2323 -32 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6Z3.

Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held at 7:00PM on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, AB., led by Deacon Cliff Bogdan.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00am on Friday, August 12, 2016 at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 12 Ave. South, Lethbridge, AB., with Father Ian Gagne, officiating.