Liudvikas BRUZGA

BRUZGA Liudvikas (Ludwig) Mr. Liudvikas "Ludwig" Bruzga passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2006, at the age of 99 years. Liudvikas was born on October 28, 1906, at Budvieciai in Lithuania. He fled his home country with his family during World War II. In 1948, he immigrated to Blairmore, Alberta, where he worked in the coalmines of the Crowsnest Pass with his older brother Joe. In 1958, when the Blairmore mine closed, he moved his family to Calgary, Alberta, where he worked in the construction industry until his retirement. In 1975, his wife, Marija, and in 2003, an older brother, Joe, predeceased him. During his retirement, Liudvikas enjoyed dancing and other social functions at various seniors' clubs. He also enjoyed fishing as well as mushroom and berry picking around the Pass area well into his seventies. In 1992, he returned to his home country of Lithuania, which he had not seen in forty-eight years and visited the farm that is still operated by the family. In Canada, his son Victor, daughter-in-law Irene, grandson Michael and granddaughter Anne-Marie, niece Bernice Zolynas and nephew Victor Klimavicius survive him. In Lithuania, one brother, Vladas, and one sister, Selomeja, as well as numerous nieces and nephews are alive and well. Known affectionately as "Papa", his strength, kindness and generosity will be greatly missed. Despite the great adversity he encountered throughout his life, Liudvikas faced each challenge with optimism and a strong work ethic, always carrying himself with dignity and grace. "We love you and miss you, Papa." A Funeral Service will be held at FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES, 240 - 17 Avenue S.W., Calgary on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. A Graveside Service to follow at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Erlton Street and 32 Avenue S.W. Arrangements in care of FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES Directors. Phone: 403-216-2222.