D’ANDREA, Mary

MARY D’ANDREA 1936 – 2022 Mrs. Mary Anne D’Andrea of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Michael D’Andrea, passed away at St. Therese Villa, on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at the age of 86 years.
Mary was born on July 27, 1936, eldest child of Ignacy and Stephania (Stella) Lubin. She married Michael D’Andrea on May 17, 1958. She enjoyed nearly 30 years in a rewarding and fulfilling teaching career. Mary will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, positive attitude, and love of life. She was very social, creative and crafty, and was involved in numerous organizations, service clubs, and social groups, where she attained lifetime memberships with many of them. She loved to travel and go camping. Mary liked to be silly and have fun, and she always had a joke on hand to share! She also loved to brighten someone’s day. She had an incredible memory and was an inspiration to many. She participated in and cherished many family milestones and celebrations with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family and friends.
Mary leaves behind her three children, Sandra (Mark) German of Cochrane, Dianne (Kim) Sullivan of Lethbridge, and Tim (Mardie) D’Andrea of Calgary. She had seven grandchildren: Greg (Mandi) German, Rhonda Kennedy, DeAndra Sullivan, Hunter Sullivan, and KiAnna Sullivan, Mikayla D’Andrea and Mackenzie D’Andrea. Mary had five great-grandchildren: George and Molly Kennedy, Navy, Rhodes and Rune German. She is also survived by her siblings Helena Lubin, Janet Tilbe, Joe (Isabel) Lubin, and Vicki (Brian) Sherman, her sisters-in-law Maria Delger, Maxine D’Andrea, and Joyce D’Andrea, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and their families, and many friends.
She is predeceased by her loving husband Michael D’Andrea; her parents Stella & Ignacy Lubin; her sister-in-law Madeline Jorgenson; her brothers-in-law Len Tilbe, Victor D’Andrea, Fiori D’Andrea, Roy Delger and Doug Jorgenson.
A Prayer Vigil will be held at 7:00 pm on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 St S, Lethbridge, Alberta.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects before the Vigil, between 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm, on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 Street South.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am, on Monday, December 19, 2022 at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC PARISH, 2405 12 Ave S, Lethbridge, Alberta with Father Kevin Tumback, celebrant.
Interment will follow at the Union Cemetery in Fort Macleod, Alberta.
Donations can be made in Mary’s honor to support CNIB Guide Dogs. To do this, Google “Support CNIB Guide Dogs” and select “Donate in Tribute.” Or to support the Recreation Therapy Program at St. Therese Villa, cash donations will be accepted at prayer and funeral services.
Visit www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.