ROBERT “BOB” GEORGE JOSEPH HETESY, beloved husband of the late Lydia Hetesy, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, October 7, 2016 at the age of 78 years.

Bob is survived by, Deb (Don) Kovacs, Dave (Patty) Hetesy, Doug (Becky Little) Hetesy and grandchildren Morgan (Sarah Gauthier) Zacharias-Hetesy, Marina Kovacs, Zakary and Juliah Hetesy. Brother-in-law, Ron (Elaine Bonnett) Maack of Calgary, several nieces and nephews.

Robert was born on September 9, 1938 in Taber, Alberta to Michael and Teresa Hetesy.

His family farmed in the Taber area until 1943 when they decided to purchase a 1/4 section of land northwest of Coaldale and settled on the homestead.  Robert farmed together with his father Mike where they made a living growing sugar beets and grain and raising cattle, chickens and pigs.

Robert spent a lot of time in his teen years in between and during school playing pool at Mori’s pool hall in Coaldale, where one day outside the hall, in1957, he met the love of his life Lydia Kuhn.

They would date for 7 years before being married on February 22, 1964. They lived on the family farm for 3 years before moving into Coaldale. They raised 3 children Debbie, David and Doug and enjoyed spending time with their 4 grandchildren Morgan, Marina, Zakary and Juliah.

Robert was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who loved farming, teaching country western dancing with Lydia and spending time watching his children and grandchildren participate in any activities they were involved in.

Robert will be dearly missed by all who had the pleasure of meeting him. 

A Funeral Service will be held at MCKILLOP UNITED CHURCH – 2329 15 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 12:00 P.M. with Reverend Trevor Potter officiating.

Following the Funeral Service, a reception  will be held at the McKillop United Church.

After the reception, Robert will be laid to rest with his beloved wife, Lydia, in Mountain View Cemetery. All are welcome to attend.

They are together again – a True Love story

 

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

• Date : 2016-10-07
• Location : Lethbridge, Alberta