Lizarda “Lisa” Hizhniak Weist

Lizarda “Lisa” Hizhniak Weist

Lizarda “Lisa” Hizhniak Weist, passed away at age 79 on March 19, 2026, at her home in Anaconda, Montana.

Lisa was born on January 20, 1947, in Hannover, Herrenhausen Kirchwegg, Germany to Luba Geborene Grabowski and Autoschlosser Stefan Hizhniak. She grew up in Hannover, Germany and on May 13, 1970, she married William J. Weist Sr.

Lisa worked for many years as a cook and kitchen aide in many restaurant and food service businesses including the Anaconda Community Hospital. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family as well as fishing and playing pool.

She is survived by her husband, William J. Weist Sr, her children Mona Weist, Billy Weist JR., and Steve Weist, Daughter in Law, Lisa Weist, sister and brothers, Tina Hays, George Hizhniak, and Bobby Hizhniak, grandchildren; Allysa Weist Cooper, Chet Weist, Trojan Weist, and Josh Weist, great grandchildren Matthew Wesit, Sawyer Weist, and Isla Cooper.

She was preceded in death by her parents Stefan and Luba Hizhniak.

Services will be held at a later date.

Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home is privileged to care for Lisa. Please visit Longfellowfinneganriddle.com to send condolences to the family.