VALENTINI, Ernie
October 5, 1942 - February 21, 2015
Ernie Valentini of Drumheller, beloved husband of Lorraine Valentini and beloved husband of the late Jeannette Valentini, passed away on February 21, 2015 at the age of 72 years. Ernie was born on October 5, 1942 to parents Marcello and Marie Valentini. He went to school at the Redcliff School. Ernie worked in the Correctional Service for 31 years and for the town of Drumheller for 7 years. Ernie’s hobbies were: upholstery, riding horses /motorcycles and driving cows. His interests included watching TV and Star Trek. Ernie was a Woman’s Self Defense teacher, a RIOT team leader and taught Saskatoon RCMP courses.
Ernie is survived by his two daughters Debbie Torok and Teresa Valentini; one son Ernie Valentini; grandchildren: Chayce, Cayley, Steven, Kristy, Melissa, Austin and Paige; one sister Lucille Johnson; and a brother Malvin Valentini. Ernie was predeceased by his parents Marcello and Marie Valentini. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 P.M., on Thursday, February 26, 2015, at Courtney-Winters Funeral Home 199-2nd Street West Drumheller, AB, with Reverend Katherine Freeman officiating. Interment to follow in Drumheller Municipal Cemetery.
Those who wish, memorial donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society Alberta/ NWT Division 200-325 Manning RD NE Calgary, AB T2E 9Z9 or Heart & Stroke Foundation Of Alberta & N.W.T. Room 124, Professional Building 430-6 Avenue S.E. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 2S8 Courtney-Winters Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.
