RURKA, Dorothy Mary Louise
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dorothy Mary Louise (Herbert) Rurka on March 28th, 2015.
Dorothy was born on March 9th, 1932 in Shining Bank, Alberta.
Dorothy is survived by her children, her son Ralph and wife Charlene of Peers, Alberta and their children; Bobby-Jo Nesterchuk and husband Barry of Innisfail, Alberta and their children; Chanelle, Taylor and Spencer, Tina Rurka and her children; Addison and Tarron of Edson, Alberta and son Tyler of Peers, Alberta, her son Ron Rurka of Edmonton, Alberta and his daughter Nikki (Andrew Dupont) of Spruce Grove, Alberta, her daughter Rita and husband Dave Patstone and their daughter Jody of Creston, British Columbia, her daughter Judy and husband Larry McNaughton of Edson, Alberta and their children; Mari-Anne (Scott) MacLeod and their children Avery and Rhian of Edson, Alberta and Craig of Edmonton, Alberta.
Also surviving is her brother Donnie (Pearl) Herbert and family of Edson, Alberta.
Dorothy was predeceased by her husband Mike in 2003, infant son Mitchell in 1964, her mother Marie Herbert in 1939, her father Fred Herbert in 1961, sister Betty Williams in 1995 and grandson Arther. Patstone in 2003.
Dorothy will be missed by her family as well as numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Following cremation, a memorial service was held on Thursday, April 2nd, 2015 at 1:00 PM at the Royal Canadian Legion in Edson with Rev. Ann Salmon officiating.
Interment of cremated remains will take place at a later date.
In lieu of other tributes, donations may be directed to the Fulham Community Hall, 55426, Highway 32, Yellowhead County, Alberta T7E 3X6 or to the charity of the donor’s choice in memory of Dorothy Mary Louise Rurka.
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