ALEX FETTIG

1921 - 2014

Alexander Fettig, beloved husband of the late Wilma Fettig, passed away in Lethbridge, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at the age of 92 years.
Relatives and friends were invited to Prayers at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Sunday, August 17, 2014 at 7:30 P.M.
The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Augustine's Catholic Church, 5009 - 48 Avenue, Taber, on Monday, August 18, 2014 at 10:30 A.M. with Reverend Vincent TuanHa Celebrant. Burial followed at the Taber Memorial Garden.
Alex is survived by his daughter Linda (Brian) Kinahan of Taber and his two sons, David (Deb) Fettig of Calgary and Roger (Brenda) Fettig of Lethbridge; grandchildren Jason Van Kasteren and Joshua Van Kasteren both of Barrhead and Aaron Van Kasteren, Paul Fettig and Jamie Fettig all of Calgary; great granddaughter Savannah Fraser (Paul’s daughter) of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Alex is also survived by his brothers Andrew Fettig of Regina, Amos Fettig of Taber and sister-in-law Doreen Fettig of Edmonton. He will be fondly remembered by his loving companion of the last twenty years, Gladys Bosley; step grandchildren and step great grandchildren, Tim (Kira) Kinahan (son Linkin), Graham (Chanelle) Kinahan (children Payten and Avarie), Brandon (Desirae) Kinahan (children Breckyn and Braylee), Kelsey (Glen) DesRoche, Brittany (Jim) Steacy and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his loving wife Wilma Fettig in 1986; sisters Lena (Bill) Danchuk and Catherine “Kay” (John) Butler; his brother Anton “Tony” Fettig and sisters-in-law Yvonne Fettig and Edith (Keith) Wolfe.
Born and raised in Grassy Lake, Alex enjoyed farming and raising his family in a community surrounded by many of his cousins and relatives who also farmed in the area. During WWII, he served in the Royal Canadian Army with an anti-aircraft battery. Upon his retirement from farming in 1974, Alex and Wilma moved to Taber. They enjoyed travelling, making many trips to the United States in their motorhome and a dream trip to Tahiti, Fiji and New Zealand to celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Over the years, Alex enjoyed many pastimes including hunting, fishing, curling and gardening to name a few. Most of all, the many fishing trips in southern Alberta, often with family and friends were a great enjoyment. He proudly served as the President of the 60+ organization, was active with Parkside Manor and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion where he often served in honour guard details and marched in numerous Remembrance Day ceremonies. He enjoyed reminiscing with his many friends in the community and valued their friendship and support over the years.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Alex’s name may be made directly to the Taber Food Bank, 5512 - 48 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1S4 or to the St. Michael’s Health Centre (Palliative Care) 1400 - 9 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4V5.
Alex lived a full, active and healthy life. His final weeks were made so much more comfortable thanks to the many wonderful caregivers the Lord placed in his path. To Chris, his palliative care nurse in Taber, the wonderful caring staff on 4B at the Chinook Regional Hospital (special thanks to Patti who cheered up his days there) and to the amazing staff at St. Michael’s in the palliative care unit, we thank you all for helping dad go comfortably onto his eternal journey with his Lord. We look forward to coming together on Monday with his many friends and relatives to celebrate a life well lived.