Julia Dorthy LYSAK

RATH Julia "Julie" Dorthy Julie Rath passed away peacefully to be with the Lord at the Foothills Hospital on Thursday, March 16, 2006 at the age of 79 years, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Julie will be lovingly remembered by her husband Frank of forty-eight years; son Michael Rath (Heather Gimblett and children); daughter Michelle (Michael) Cuncannon. Also survived by her sisters, Helen Lysak, Sophie (Ezio) Gardin; and brother Peter (Betty) Lysak, all of Lethbridge; as well as her sister-in-law Cathy (Gary) Hass. Julie will be dearly missed by her grandsons, Maxwell and Alexander Cuncannon and by many nieces and nephews. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who ensured her family always came first. She had a passion for gardening, cooking and loved to spend quality time with her grandchildren. In her younger years, Julie loved to dance and golf. She will always be remembered for her love of life, her great spirit, her generosity and kindness. Her strength and courage in her fight against cancer was an inspiration that will stay with us forever. Julie will be sorely missed by her husband Frank and family. A Private Family Service will be held at First Memorial Funeral Services, 240 - 17 Avenue S.W., Calgary with Reverend Ignatius Thu Tran, Celebrant. Arrangements in care of FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES Directors. Phone: 403-216-2222.