Monday, March 7, 2016 at 12:00 a.m.
Horvat, Patricia
PATRICIA MARIA HORVAT (nee Eichhorn), beloved travelling companion of Patrick Horvat, and loving mother of Samuel and Matthew Horvat, passed away at St. Michael's Palliative Care Centre on Sunday, February 28th, 2016 at the age of 55 years, where she succumbed to complications from metastasized colon cancer.
PATRICIA MARIA HORVAT (nee Eichhorn), beloved travelling companion of Patrick Horvat, and loving mother of Samuel and Matthew Horvat, passed away at St. Michael's Palliative Care Centre on Sunday, February 28th, 2016 at the age of 55 years, where she succumbed to complications from metastasized colon cancer.
Besides her loving husband and sons, she is also survived by her brother Robert Eichhorn of Vancouver, B.C., step-sons Jason, Allan (Ashley) and Bryan Horvat, all of Lethbridge, AB., her grandchildren Brandon Reid, Julia Maria Horvat and Morgan and Grayson Horvat as well as her parents-in-law Frank and Shirley Horvat of Calgary, AB. She will be dearly missed by all of Patrick's family "Her Outlaws", as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins in Germany of the Eichhorn and Wichmann families.
She was predeceased by her parents Bruno and Maria, brother Wolfgang and her Sassy Dog.
If you would like to know more about Patricia's adventurous time on Earth, a Celebration of her Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME - 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB. on Monday, March 7th, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. with Pastor Don Bergen officiating.
In memory of Patricia and in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Humane Society - 2920 16 Ave N, Lethbridge, AB T1H-5E9.
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Our deapest sympathy to you and the family from your cousin Gertrud Maria and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Patrick, Samuel, Matthew, Robert and family, we are very sad about your loss of Patricia. Our thoughts are with you and we wish you much strength and consolation in this difficult time. May God be with you.
Pat our thoughts are with you and your family. We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
On this earth I had the privilege to meet and know Patricia (Trish) Horvat who's work on this earth was to make my brother, Patrick's life better and the blessing of two kind and wonderful son's, my nephew's Sam and Matthew. That is what she did..."when you look at the world thru the eyes of hope; you can seek out God's best and everyday becomes a promise"...and Trish is God's best. Sorry for this loss...Gone but not forgotten! sister-in-law, sister and auntie Beverly Catherine Horvat XOXO (March 8, 2016)
Thank you all so much. It means plenty for us to read these messages.
Ah Pat, it is with a deeply saddened heart that I received the email from Jim about the passing of Trish, your beloved wife and travelling companion. It took me back to years ago, the travel agency where it all started, your wedding, Xmas Eve's at Mary's home with your 3 boys; trip to Taiwan and on to Thailand for Trish and I, the births of your sons, your home in Whitefish and then year's later our last visit at your home in Lethbridge. Trish was truly one of those rare, special sweet souls that I have the great fortune to have known in my lifetime. One of those rare people that no matter the time in between, that when you meet again, you pick up from where you left off. My condolences to you and your family especially to your sons, what a tragic loss for everyone. What a wonderful life you gave her Pat, her dreams of travel and seeing the world, raising a family and coming home. May those treasured memories help the ease the pain of her suffering and your loss. You have all been in my thoughts this past week. It is difficult at these times to live away as I would have been there with you today to celebrate the Trish's life. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Deepest Sympathy to the Family Trish was a wonderful friend and great person she set great examples for others by how she lived. She will live on in many of our memories God Bless You
Trish was such a kind and gentle soul. Our prayers are with your and your family at this very sad time.
My heart hurts for you Patrick, and all your Boys and Grandchildren. Trish I know loved the travel. The stories and the experiences are fantastic memories for all your family. To have had a girl like Trish by your side throughout your Journey's would of been so precious. Trish was such a good person. She will be missed dearly. My condolences to you, Sammy, Matthew, Rob, Jason, Allan, Bryan and Terry, for being such a good friend to Trish.
Dear Patrick and family, dear Robert, we are very sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. My prayers are with you all through this grieving process. God bless.
Dear Rob and family, Deepest condolences to you dear friend at the loss of your sweet sister. A bright kind soul Pat is. Remember, we are infinite - as we swim through time together we are connected by cords of love.. All loved ones meet again on the other shore. -- as well we see each other in the next lifetime.... Peace, love - light surrounding you all at this difficult time. Sincerely, Arlene xo
I am heart broken for the Horvat family but I know the love and bond that they all share will carry them and warm them. I also have had the opportunity in my life to experience that love and bond along with warm hospitality from Patricia and Pat Horvat. I will never forget her kindness toward me and my family over the last 16 years nor the thanksgiving, Easter and Christmas meals shared together. God bless you all. Love, robin and Bayden Lyon-Cini Kalispell Montana USA
I'm crushed to hear of Patricia's passing especially after her long hard battle. Shared years with her through school and as life happens and we go on our journeys in life I lost touch. Connected with her and terry when visiting family in Lethbridge. Life friends are ones that you don't have to always be in touch with but can pick up where you left things on a last visit. I was pleased to see how her life has meaning because of the life she shared with you Pat and the legacy she leaves will always carry on through her children and grandchildren. I think at the end of life we hope to be remembered for a few things from our journey. Hers journey is at an end but yours Pat will continue and just be assured that you have many prayers and well wishes sent your way.
Patrick, I'm so sorry. I have wonderful memories of days spent with Patricia.I will perpetuate her memory, and my thoughts are with you and your sons.
So sorry, Pat and family. We happened to be in Lethbridge today and heard about your loss. Our prayers are with you all.
My deepest sympathy to you Pat and your family. My prayers are with you all through this grieving process. God bless.
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Trish will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Trish is a very important part of Julia's life. She picked her up from school when I had to work late, she made nests near the fireplace when Julia and Brandon had a sleepover, she taught Julia to pick raspberries, she loved Julia like her own granddaughter and I will always be gratefull for that! She is now in Paradise, and that's where she deserves to be!
I know it has been decades since we last shared time together Pat but I feel your loss and pain. I offer your family condolences from mine.
Pat, our hearts ache for you and the kids. We long with Julie have wonderful memories of days spent in Whitefish.Trish was such a wonderful person. We pray that God will have His right hand on your shoulder and give you peace. May His grace see you through this dark time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I have known "Bear" as I use to call her, but after all these years, can not remember why -- have known her since we were in grade 1. Through the years after grad we drifted in and out of each others life's, but she always had a special place in my heart!! Loved her always! So sorry - prayers are with the family
Deepest condolences to your family. She will be missed. God bless