KOMETZ, Gordon

KOMETZ Gordon Kometz (Andrew Gordon Kometz), aged 95, died peacefully on September 28, 2025. Born in Lethbridge, Alberta August 31, 1930. He was middle son of John and Elizabeth Kometz.
He lived in Lethbridge for 90 years, prior to moving to Cloverdale, BC. He graduated from LCI and shortly after, won an essay contest with Air Cadets, was given the opportunity to travel to US Air Force bases across the western states. This inspired him to apply for Royal Roads Academy. His career eventually took him to the Lethbridge Agriculture Research Station where he worked for many years until his retirement. He stayed active after his retirement and volunteered many years with the National Association of Federal Retirees (FSNA) helping others retire. He was also very active in the Norbridge Seniors Center and loved visiting and meeting new people.
He enjoyed travel and the many summer family vacations to Fairmont Hot Springs. He also loved fly fishing in the Crowsnest Pass. In his younger days, he and his brother, Doug, spent time waterskiing at Park Lake. He and his brother, George, spent lots of time together in Seattle, boating throughout the San Juan Islands.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Kathleen (Kay) Lenagh , second wife June and brothers Douglas and George. He is survived by his children; Corinne (Walter), Craig (Sharon), Brock (Gail) and Charlene (Kevin) and his 7 grandchildren; Brandy , Blair, Chris, Joel, Sapphire (Pataky), Aidan and Nicolas and his 5 great grandchildren; Myka and Brielle, Chace and Jaxon Giduk, Gaia Lee Pataky.
Gordon and Kay welcomed many university students into their home; at last count, a total of 83 students lived with him. He was a regular blood donor, and had over 100 donations. He was also an avid bowler and coach for junior bowlers; including his own daughter Corrine, up to National Junior Bowling Championship. He volunteered with Little League Baseball and was often an umpire at his son’s games. He always loved watching sports and could often be heard trying to coach through the TV. He took an active interest in all the grandkids sporting activities and achievements and loved hearing about their successes.
After celebrating his 90th birthday in Lethbridge, he sold his home and moved to Cloverdale to live with his daughter, Charlene. He quickly embraced the West Coast lifestyle-savoring the seafood, admiring the gardens, enjoying the milder climate, and taking the occasional trip to the casino. He cherished big family dinners and time spent with loved ones. At his 95th birthday celebration, surrounded by family and friends enjoying a festive pig roast, he was truly in his element.
He will be dearly missed by his friends and family.
Gordon lived a full life and wanted people to simply have a toast in his honor.