Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 12:00 a.m.
Habdas, Eileen Patricia
EILEEN PATRICIA HABDAS, beloved wife of the late John Bruno Habdas, passed away surrounded by family at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at the age of 82 years.
EILEEN PATRICIA HABDAS, beloved wife of the late John Bruno Habdas, passed away surrounded by family at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at the age of 82 years.
She is the loving mother of Lorianne (Ron) Pansky and Tracy (Aurel) Beaulieu; grandchildren Kelly (Jesus) Cabrera, Janelle Pansky and Alexis Beaulieu; and great-grandchildren Diego Cabrera and Alista Hackney, all of Lethbridge. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law Donna Watson, Karen Watson, Annie (Jerry) Fisher, Elsie Stevulak and Mary Habdas. She will also be missed by numerous nieces and nephews.
Eileen was predeceased by her parents Agnes (Billy) Theissing, brothers Doug Watson, Adair Watson, Kenny Watson and brothers-in-law Cobbler Habdas and Johnny Stevulak.
Eileen was born July 7, 1936 in Lethbridge, where she was also raised. She touched the lives of many during her nursing career and was known as the neighbourhood nurse. She graduated from the St. Michael's School of Nursing in 1957 and retired in 1996 at the age of 60. Her favourite hobbies were ceramics, petit point, sewing and knitting. She displayed her amazing talents at many craft sales. Her grandchildren were the love of her life and she will always be remembered for her unselfish, giving nature. She was so proud to have met her great-grandson.
A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, September 7, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. with Deacon Frank Peta officiating.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. BASIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 614 - 13 Street North, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. with Father Kevin Tumback celebrating.
Following the Mass, Eileen will be laid to rest in Mountain View Cemetery.
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Lorianne and Ron and family You are all in our thoughts and our hearts go out to each of you. We love you all. Love Rob and Gail and family
To the family, extender family and friends... my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of great loss Peace be with you Donna F
We are so sorry for the loss of your Mom and Grandma. Eileen was my favorite 'friends' Mom to chat with. We spent many weekends at the Habdas Home in our teenage years and have so many fun memories. I will miss her laugh, great sense of humor and her cooking!! xo
Lori-anne, Ron and family We are so very sorry for your loss the memories of your mom, Grandma and Great Grandma will be with your forever!! Hugs to all of you
We will miss you.Many things have transpired in our lives since we first met in St Michael's in 1957 but they have been good years full of memories of those days. RIP my friend !