Alojzija "Louise" (Gazvoda) Saje

It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Alojzija “Louise” Saje.  She was called into the arms of the Lord on December 11, 2022 at the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre, Blairmore, AB.  She was 89 years of age.

Louise was born in Yugoslavia on June 18, 1933.  She was raised with a great appreciation for family and friends, and with a strong faith – both of which never wavered.  Louise came to Canada in the early 1950s.  She was a resident of Hamilton, ON for many years before making the Crowsnest Pass, AB her home on October 31, 2015.  In both communities she was an active member of the Catholic Women’s League: at St. Gregory the Great Church in Hamilton, and Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Parish in the Crowsnest Pass.  Louise also contributed to her parishes by lending her voice to their choirs.

When she wasn’t busy raising her family or serving her church, Louise enjoyed cooking, reading, taking road trips and spending time with friends.  Over the years, she also faced her share of challenges, but her strength of character, conviction in her beliefs, and the support of her family and friends gave her the fortitude to overcome them all; most notably becoming a breast cancer survivor.

Louise lived a full and meaningful life, and she will live on in precious memories.  May those memories and knowing that she is home with God bring comfort to those who are left behind.                

Left to mourn her passing and celebrate her life are her sons, John R. (Cheryl) Saje of Bragg Creek, AB, Danny I. (Sherri Nakamura) Saje of California and Andrew E. (Valerie) Saje of Blairmore, AB; her grandchildren, Jake and Maia-Rose Saje of California; her brothers, Martin (Frances) Gazvoda of Burlington, ON, Milan Gazvoda of Slovenia and Lojze Gazvoda of Slovenia; her sister, Ancka (Ivan) Klobucar of Hamilton, ON; her best friends Maria Tompa and Tilka Jakša of Hamilton, ON and Mary Jo Vajentic of Boardman, OH; as well as her extended family and many friends.

She was predeceased by her parents, Terezija and Jožef Gazvoda.

A Memorial Mass will be held at the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Parish (13126 – 21 Ave., Blairmore, AB) on Friday, December 16, 2022 at 3:00pm with Fr. Joseph Nagothu as Celebrant.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations will be gratefully accepted by the Crowsnest Pass Health Foundation “Mental Health Program” (PO Box 455 Blairmore, AB T0K 0E0).  Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.

Fantin’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with the arrangements. (403) 562-8555

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