LARKO, John

LARKO Dec 30, 1931 – April 11, 2024 It is with great sadness, I am announcing the peaceful passing of my Dad, JOHN RALPH LARKO, at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the age of 93 years.
Ralph will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Sheri Mathieu (Dave); and grandchildren: Mason Mathieu (Melissa), Michaela Sieber-Borath (Carl Tillemen), Matteo Sieber-Borath (Courtney Hay), and Gage Mathieu (Sarah Williams); his son-in-law, Todd Bene and grandchildren: Trista Sincennes (Shaun), Nicole Mrak (Cody), Harlee Bene (Evan Wiebe), as well as six great-grandchildren.
Ralph was predeceased by the love of his life, Jean Larko, and his beautiful daughter Marnee Bene.
Ralph was born in Lethbridge on December 30, 1931, at the St. Micheal’s General Hospital. He was a carpenter by trade, was an amazing artist and loved to carve many different things out of wood and knots he found in the forest. He truly loved his wife Jean and the time they spent at the cabin that they shared for over 45 years in the Elk Valley.
Special Thanks to: Dr. Leam, Dr. McCabe, and all the nurses of unit 4C.
Love you Dad, you will be missed so very much, Sheri.
At Ralph’s request, no funeral service will be held. Cremation entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, memorial donations may be made in loving memory of Ralph Larko, directly to the Alberta Rose Lodge, 2251 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1K 4J9.

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