FRANK BARVA, beloved husband of Isabel, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on March 23 2022, at the age of 88 years.
Frank was a loving father to Rick (Brenda, step-sons Brandon and family, Brock and family), Charlene (long-time partner Terry), Sheri (Kevin, and “Papa” to Talyn, who was the light of his world).
He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Clara, and is survived by his sisters Mary and Helen, his brother Allan, and their families.
Frank was born January 24, 1934 in Lethbridge, AB. He met Isabel, the love of his life, when they were five and eight years old, respectively. They married in 1956 and lived their life together in Lethbridge. From the age of eight, Frank was a diligent and hard worker, from shaking the dust out of gunny sacks to ushering in the theatre to working at the Canadian Pacific Railway, which was his primary place of employment until retirement at 55 years. Frank never retired though because from the CP Railway he went onto work in various other jobs.
Frank loved to socialize and with his wife they attended many fun events together as well as travelled, for which Hawaii was one of his favorite places to go. He was an avid runner, enjoyed staying fit and healthy, and was an honorary and life-time member of the Lethbridge Hungarian Old Timers Society. He will be remembered by his love of card games with his family, his great sense of humour, and the way his eyes sparkled when he laughed. And Frank loved to laugh. We know, Dad, that you are reunited with your beloved pups, Brandy, Baylee and Lexi. We will miss but love and remember you forever.
A Memorial Service will be held at IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 20 Rocky Mountain Blvd. West, Lethbridge, Alberta, on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at 2:00 PM with Pastor Lee Loveridge officiating. Cremation entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home.
Flowers are gratefully declined. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice or to one related to Frank’s love of animals.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Barva Frank January 24 1934..
Death notice for the town of: Lethbridge, Province: Alberta