Mrs. Theresa Barbada Fallows

January 12, 1939 - September 20, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Theresa Fallows announces her passing on September 20, 2019 in High River, Alberta at the age of 80 years. Theresa is survived by her husband John; son Norm (Jeanien) Fallows; daughter Cathy (Sandy) Munro; grandchildren Heather and William Munro and Jacqueline, Samantha, John and James Fallows; sisters Margaret Bodnar, Christine Merk, Emilia Hassman and Magdeline (Mitz) Petz. Theresa was predeceased by brothers Lawrence Gaetz, Gilbert Goetz, Connie Goetz and sisters Agnes Goetz and Sally Cantin. Theresa grew up in a large family (father and mother Michael and Katherine Goetz, three brothers and six sisters) on a farm near Kendal, Saskatchewan where she spent her younger years before moving to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan to become a nurse. Theresa undertook her nurse practicum training in Estevan, Saskatchewan and moved to Regina, Saskatchewan to work at the Grey Nun’s Hospital. Theresa was married to John Douglas Fallows on June 30, 1962 at the Holy Rosary Cathedral in Regina. Theresa worked in the nursing profession and lived in numerous communities (some quite remote) while husband John was with the Hudson Bay Company and Alberta Fish and Wildlife Department. Theresa and John settled in Lethbridge, Alberta in 1977 and remained there until their retirement in 1995 where they moved to High River, Alberta. Theresa was very active in her church and community and loved her family dearly, especially her grandchildren to whom she was known as “Nana”. Theresa and John remained together for 57 years until her passing. Prayer Service was held on Wednesday, September 25th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 206 – 9th Avenue SW, High River, AB. A Funeral Mass took place on Thursday, September 26th at 11:00 a.m at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 206 – 9th Avenue SW, High River, AB. Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funerals of High River (Craig Snodgrass) 403.652.4242.