DENECKY, Steve
Posted: June 20th, 2025
STEVE DENECKY, KC 1935 ~ 2025 It is with profound sadness that the family of Steve Denecky, KC announce his passing on June 16 2025, at the age of 90. He was the beloved husband of Vera A. Denecky, his wife of 64 years.
His loving family will deeply miss Steve: his brother Nick; daughter Pamela Foster (Don); sons Randy (Melody) and Cameron Denecky (Joanne); and grandson Jaden. He was predeceased by his parents Steve and Julia Denecky; brother Alec Denecky (2004); and sister Mary Westrup (2023).
Steve was born in Naicam, Saskatchewan on March 12 1935, and raised on a farm in Coalhurst. He earned his B.A. (1959) and law degree (1960) from the U of A. He met his beloved wife Vera at university, and they married on October 8, 1960 in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan.
Steve was called to the Bar in 1961. He enjoyed a distinguished legal career as a founding partner of Stringam Denecky, arguing three cases before the Supreme Court of Canada. He was appointed to the King’s Council in 1991 and honored for 50 years of service in 2011.
Beyond his legal practice, Steve was deeply committed to community service. He served as Past President of the Lethbridge Bar Association, Past President of the Lethbridge Host Lions Club, and Director of the Lethbridge United Church Extension Council. He held leadership roles in Boy Scouts of Canada and numerous other organizations. In 2022 he was inducted into the Canadian Gelbvieh Association Hall of Fame for his contribution to the cattle breed.
Steve will be remembered for his sharp mind, kind heart, sense of humor, love of fishing and unwavering dedication to his family and community.
A Visitation will be held at 6:00PM, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2025, AT MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 STREET SOUTH, LETHBRIDGE, Alberta.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00AM, THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2025 AT SOUTHMINSTER UNITED CHURCH, 1011 4 AVENUE SOUTH, LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, with Reverend Ruth Preston-Schilk, officiating.
Interment will follow the Service at Royal View Cemetery.
To watch the Service via livestream, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2451032725259543
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