Mrs. Garalene Groshko passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the Whitecourt Healthcare Centre after her battle with cancer at the age of 51 years. Garalene is survived by her husband Nick Groshko, parents Garry and Darlene Pearce, children Nicalene Groshko, Stacy Nisbet (Robbie) and Nicole Groshko (Terry Belcourt) and brother Lindsay Pearce (Christine). She was predeceased by her grandparents Carman and Florence Phillips, Ernie and May Pearce and mother and father in law John and Audrey Groshko. A funeral service will be held on Saturday August 27, 2016 at 2:00 PM. with a viewing at 12:00 pm in the Whitecourt United Church, 5201-50th Street Whitecourt, Alberta. Burial will follow in the Whitecourt Cemetery. The reception and fellowship will take place following the burial at the church where family and friends share stories and celebrate Garalene’s life. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation in care of the Cross Cancer Institute of Edmonton, 11560 University Ave. N.W. Edmonton, AB T6G 1Z2 or the Compassion House Foundation 10909 76 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 0J6. Though our beloved may be gone, she will never be forgotten. Foothills Memorial Chapel, Edson Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. 780.735.3575
