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LORNE ORVIL SMITH, beloved eternal companion of Virginia Paxman Smith, passed away on January 13, 2025, at the Raymond Hospital at the age of 95.

Lorne is survived by his children: Danielle (Cori) Fehr of Raymond, Lorena (Aaron) Engen of Okotoks, Wendy (Rod) Bennett of Lethbridge, Lynn (Ron - deceased) Hill of Raymond, Colin (Camie) Smith of Portland, Orvil (Marilyn) Smith of Calgary, Cheryl (Roger) Lewis of Cardston, Diane (Trevor) Crane of Great Falls, 34 grandchildren and 76 great-grandchildren.

Lorne was predeceased by his siblings: Arvilla (DeCon) Pitcher, Earl (Irene) Smith and Sharon (Chad) Howells.

Lorne was born on January 21, 1929, in Lethbridge, Alberta. He married his sweetheart, Virginia Paxman, on April 13th, 1955, in the Cardston Alberta Temple. They raised their family on a farm east of Champion near the homestead where he was raised. They were very blessed to live in such a close-knit community.

Lorne was very involved in his community and church. He enjoyed working with the youth but especially in the Boy Scout Program.  He was President of the Good Sam Club where he and Virginia made many close friends. They loved to volunteer at the Soup Kitchen and at special community events at the Exhibition Grounds.

Lorne was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many capacities including Temple Worker and Patriarch. He often shared his strong testimony and love for Jesus Christ.

Family was a priority for Lorne. He ensured his family had opportunities to work, play, and laugh together. He was known for his practical jokes, good and bad. He loved music and dancing. His philosophy was to work hard and play hard.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 18th, 2025, at 11:30 am, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints FORESTRY AVE CHAPEL at 4105 Forestry Ave. S.  The interment will follow at the Lethbridge Mountain View Cemetery.

Friends and relatives are invited to meet at the same chapel on January 17th, from 6:30 - 7:30 pm or prior to the funeral on Saturday, January 18th from 10:00 – 11:00 am.           

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Lethbridge Food Bank at 1016 – 2 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0C9.