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Kornelson, Eugene
Born: December 16, 1950
Passed: July 3, 2022
Life Span: 1951 – 2022
Service:
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 12:00 a.m.

Kornelson, Eugene

1951 – 2022

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EUGENE "GENO" FRANCIS KORNELSON of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Carol Kornelson, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at the age of 71 years.

EUGENE "GENO" FRANCIS KORNELSON of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Carol Kornelson, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at the age of 71 years.

Besides his loving wife Carol, Gene is survived by his loving children, Lindsay and Scott (Lindsay). He is also survived by his granddaughters, Jada and Gianna, and grandsons, Brody and Jasper.

Gene was born in Abbotsford, BC, and the family later moved to the farming community of Bassano, Alberta. He joined the Lethbridge City Police Department in 1975, retiring in 2001. He then started a new career selling farm equipment for John Deere and New Holland, developing many new and joyous friendships.

Gene had a tremendous love for his family and friends, had a great sense of humour and enjoyed telling jokes. He also enjoyed travelling over the years.

Gene filled our hearts with much enjoyment and fun. He was a wonderful husband, life partner and father who took great pride in his children and grandchildren.

Gene will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

A Celebration of Gene's life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME - 2825 32nd Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta - on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at 2:00 PM.

In Gene's memory, donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation (www.heartandstroke.ca).

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Sorry to hear of Gene's passing. It was a pleasure to know Gene, he will be missed.

Bruce Quittenbaum, July 23, 2022

My thoughts and prayers are with you Carol and your family at this time.

Colette Jones, July 13, 2022

Carol, Scott and Lindsay and Families, we were so sorry to hear of Gene's passing. We hope that you will find strength in knowing that you are in our thoughts and prayers, at this most difficult time. Rest in peace, Gene, knowing you were so loved by your family. Peggy and Doug McLaughlin

Peggy McLaughlin, July 11, 2022

Geno was my dear friend, my buddy, and my brother in arms. Gene had a wonderful sense of humor that helped me get through many tough experiences during the policing career that we were both shared. I will miss Gene a lot. Geno will always be in my heart and he will always be in my mind and he will "never be forgotten". My sincere and heartfelt condolences to Carol and to the family.

Larry Orr, July 7, 2022

Saddened to hear of Gene's passing. I quite appreciated his helping hand early in my policing career. My condolences to Carol and family.

COLIN CATONIO, July 7, 2022

We were saddened to hear of Gene's passing. He was a special guy and will be truly missed. Our sincere condolences Carol to you, Lindsay, Scott and their families.

Barry & Barb Lindsay, July 6, 2022

Hi Carol. Sorry to hear about Eugene's passing. Thinking of you and your family at this most difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Will contact you later for a chat. Take care my friend.

Henny Darago, July 6, 2022

Carol very sorry to hear about Gene. Thoughts are with you and your family.

Clara Hollihan, July 6, 2022

Carol, Lindsay and Scott, so sorry to hear of Gene's passing. Our sincere condolences, he will certainly be missed.

Roy & Valerie Stotz, July 6, 2022

Our deepest condolences to the family, we have had the pleasure of knowing Eugene for many years and it was always a great visit when we got to chat a bit. Take care amd know we are thinking of our friends.

Paul & Denise Hall, July 5, 2022

Hello Carol Sincerely sorry to hear about Gene. I always apprecaited you and Gene's freindship and our time together. He is one of the good guys and the world needs more like him. Wish you all the best getting through this and going forward. Don & Heather

Don Donison, July 5, 2022