It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, ANTONIETTA “Toni” BISCAGLIA on Sunday, February 6^th, 2022 at St Therese Villa Lethbridge, Alberta at the age of 91.

She leaves to mourn, but cherish all the good memories, her daughters Marisa (Ken) Hakstol and Lindy (Robert) Horvath and grandsons Kyle Horvath (Kandra Forbes), Rhys Hakstol, and Keilan Hakstol.

She was predeceased by our dad Mariano Biscaglia (2012), sister Maria Infanti, brother-in-law Paolo Infanti and nephew Luigino Infanti as well as extended family in Canada and in Italy.

Mom was born in Zoppola, Pordenone Italy on October 17^th, 1930 to Pellegrino and Enrica Cassin. She immigrated to Lethbridge in 1955, joining her sister who had immigrated earlier. Mom was introduced to our dad by her sister and brother-in-law and they were married that same year in St Basil’s Church.

When mom first came to Lethbridge she worked at Catelli. Once her children were born, she was a stay at home mom who was a great cook and baker. She was always ready to welcome friends and family to her home. There would always be homemade baking and salami, cheese and homemade buns waiting. Mom’s Catholic faith was a cornerstone of her life. She prayed the rosary often and attended mass whenever she could.

When she first re-entered the workforce, mom worked at Ducan Industries on their evening shift. Later she worked for numerous local clothing shops including TipTop Tailors, Maxine’s Ladies’ Wear, and Black’s Mens Wear. Mom was a talented tailor and seamstress who could make just about anything fit and often create something out of nothing.

She loved to help dad out with the garden and flower beds and had a special area set aside for her beautiful roses. There were always some cut roses in the kitchen as the roses continued to flourish.

Mom dearly loved and doted on her family but her greatest love of all were her three grandsons. She felt they were the best gifts she could have ever received and looked forward to those weekly Sunday dinners when we would all be together as a family.

St. Therese Villa was Mom’s home for the past six years. We thank the dedicated staff for their loving care of her during that time.

Memorial donations may be made to St Anthony of Padua, www.santantonio.org

A Funeral Mass will be held at ST. BASIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH (604 13^th Street N, Lethbridge, AB) on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at 1:00 PM, with Father Kevin Tumback celebrating.

Due to Covid restrictions, seating is limited. Please RSVP your attendance to Cornerstone at 403-381-7777 or care@cornerstonefh.ca.

To send a condolence, please visit www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

• Date : 2022-02-06
• Location : Lethbridge, Alberta