Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 12:00 a.m.
Orich, William "Bill"
WILLIAM MATTRU ORICH, beloved husband of Barbara Orich of Lethbridge, passed away at St. Michael's Palliative Care Unit on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at the age of 77 years.
WILLIAM MATTRU ORICH, beloved husband of Barbara Orich of Lethbridge, passed away at St. Michael's Palliative Care Unit on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at the age of 77 years.
Besides his loving wife, William is survived by his sons, Billy (friend Rhona) Orich of Lethbridge, Harold (Cynthia) Orich of Lethbridge, and Donald (Treena) Orich of Picture Butte, as well as seven grandchildren, Alicia, Nathan, Caley, Jordon, Brady, Maddy, and Ciara, and four great-grandchildren, Gavin, Lennyx, Austin, and Shavana. He is also survived by his sisters, Bev (Marvin) Ruttan of Campbell River, BC and Bernice (Tom) Thompson, both of Picture Butte, and his brothers, Butch (Marlene) of Jasper and Ivan (Linda) Orich of Lethbridge.
He was predeceased by his parents, Mike & Aino Orich, two brothers, Larry Orich and Ken Orich, two sisters, Connie Orich and Diane Orich, and one grandson, Christopher.
William was an accomplished man, having worked as a long distance truck driver for 25 years, a qualified plumber for 18 years, and a deliveryman for Marquis Flowers for eight years. He loved camping and fishing, and enjoyed spending time working on his garden and other personal projects. He would always help his friends and family whenever they needed.
Thanks to the doctors and nurses at St. Michael's Palliative Care Unit—God bless you for taking care of our loving husband and us when we needed support.
A Celebration of William's Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 - 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 1:00 P.M.
In memory of William Mattru Orich, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society at www.cancer.ca/donate.
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I am so sorry to hear of your loss Barb... I would love to visit with you if you are up to it...403-929-1705
Sorry for the lost of Bill/ William Orich I found out that your family is indeed Generous with many as well bill and his brother Herold are as equal knowing this is a Gift for others know Barb as mom is very proud of Williams accomplishments just knowing you have a strong knit family mean even in Death there is life of Happy time with your family again the lost is great our condolence is great as well
Sister Barb, Billy, Harold, Donald and families: Our heartfelt condolences are with you Barbie and families in the loss of Bill. We are so very sorry we are not there to give you the support during this difficult time. You are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers! May Bill be at peace now. Love Brother Ken & Sandy
Please accept my sincere condolences I wanted to send this as I remember Bill and of course the whole family. I have many fond memories fishing and camping with your whole family. I felt like a part of the family when I was a young boy. I just wanted to say thanks to the whole Orich family and rest on peace Bill.