Peter Joseph Stretz

SUN CITY WEST - Peter Joseph Stretz, of Sun City West, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010, at the age of 84. He was the beloved husband of Ramona for the last ten years, and was predeceased by his first wife Margaret Rose(1999). He is the cherished father of Penny (Alex) Connolly of Ontario, and David (Patricia) Stretz of Alberta; step-father of Patricia Ortloff and Steven Anderson of Washington; adoring grandfather of Jennifer, Scott (Shannon), Nicole, and Joel, step-grandfather of Michael, Travis, and Krista, and step-great-grandfather of Taylor. Peter immigrated to Canada from Russe Bulgaria in 1948. He proudly served twenty years in the Canadian Armed Forces retiring as a Warrant Officer. He was employed for seventeen years with Opsco Industries. He became a Permanant Resident of the United States in 2002, splitting his time between Arizona and Alberta. A Celebration of Peter's Life has been held with arrangements entrusted to Menke Funeral Home. Condolences to the family may be left at www.menkefuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, donations to Sun Valley Animal Shelter (www.sunvalleypets.org) would be appreciated.