Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 12:00 a.m.
Fabbri, Grace
GRACE EMMA FABBRI (née Sebok), beloved wife of the late Joseph "Joe" Fabbri, of Lethbridge, AB, passed away peacefully at Legacy Lodge on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the age of 89 years.
GRACE EMMA FABBRI (née Sebok), beloved wife of the late Joseph "Joe" Fabbri, of Lethbridge, AB, passed away peacefully at Legacy Lodge on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the age of 89 years.
She will be lovingly remembered by her four children, Coralee (Craig) Watson, Brenda (Lynn) Rosaine, Cam (Maria) Fabbri and Brian (Robin) Fabbri; her grandchildren, Micaela (Demetrious) McBride, Ryan (Jolene) Watson, Wanita (Kit) Love, Jovi and Jamie Fabbri, Sayler (Ash) Epp and Paris and Joseph Fabbri; and great-grandchildren, Brooklyn and Jaden McBride, Carson and Cassy Love, Wyatt and Beau Watson and Henny Epp, as well as sister Ethel Harris and sisters-in-law Marilyn Sebok and Rita Berlando.
Grace was predeceased by her parents, Gus and Mary Sebok, brother George Sebok, brother-in-law Gary Harris, sister-in-law Lillian Parkyn and brother-in-law Robert Parkyn.
Mom was born at her parents' home, east of Taber, on December 18, 1933. At the age of 12, her family moved to their new homestead, east of Barnwell. She attended elementary and jr. high school in Barnwell, where she played basketball and was a member of the marching band. She then went to W.R. Myers, where she completed her high school.
Mom met Dad at a dance at the Henderson Lake Pavilion in Lethbridge and from there, their adventure began. On June 30, 1953, she married the love of her life and best friend, Joseph Fabbri, and they shared 65 years of marriage together before Dad's passing in 2018. They started their newly married life in Lethbridge, AB. In 1955, they purchased and moved to their own farm down the Red Trail, where they began their mixed farming/poultry business, which they operated for 45 years. Following their retirement in 2002, they moved to Lethbridge. Mom was a devoted mother and homemaker, and her greatest love was considered to be her family, whom she treasured and adored. Most of all, she loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren on birthdays and holidays, while sharing family meals and during celebrations of every kind. Her kindness, support and compassion are a gift that her family will carry forever.
A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 - 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. with Pat Siedlecki officiating. The Funeral Service will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Grace's obituary on the Cornerstone website.
Following the Reception, Grace will be laid to rest with her beloved husband Joseph in Mountain View Cemetery.
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Our sincere condolences in the loss of your mom. Your Memory of your mom is always special and never forgotten and will live on in your own hearts. The celebration of life you had for Grace was beautiful. The songs chosen were so appropriate and this just confirmed the love you all have for your mom. So special it was and so special Grace was. Thinking of you all Bob and Brenda Parkyn
So sorry to hear of Graces passing. Beautiful service. Thinking of you all. G&J
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. Hold on tight to all the wonderful memories. Sincere and Deepest Condolences
Just heard from Lindy that Grace passed away, so sorry to hear this and we wish to extend our deepest condolences and our prayers with all the family.
My condolences to the family on the passing of your mom. We lived east of you on the Red Trail. and your home was always a landmark to us, especially after they put the tower on your land! What a perfect name for your mom, because I always thought she was a woman of grace. Your mom and dad were always so kind and friendly to us. I remember one morning on my way to work having to stop at your mom and dad's to use the phone, because I ran out of gas before I got to town! Can you imagine?! They were so welcoming. Ever after they moved to Lethbridge, if we would see them out and about, we always stopped and had a chat. The Red Trail isn't the same, as hardly any of the original families we knew are still there. May you find peace and comfort through the good life your mom lived, and may your warm memories of her sustain you through the coming days.
Sincere condolences for Brenda, Cor, Brian and their children, with comfort extended to Grace's greater Family and Friends. Thoughtful prayers of remembrance, as Grace was such a lovely caring person, who is now at peace and rests eternal. May the loving memories of your Mom, Grace -- heal your broken hearts, and bring you a smile or comfort memory in the days and years ahead. Blessing of peace and love for all.