1936 ~ 2025
Shirley Magdalene Thachuk (nee Schlachter), passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025, at the age of 88 in St. Albert, AB. Born on August 25, 1936, in Hoadley, AB, Shirley was a very loving and devoted wife and mother who also had many friends in the community.
Shirley's life was marked by her unwavering commitment to her family. She was the loving mother of Donna (Roy), Deborah (Ken), Barry (Twyla), Colleen (Maurice), and Colette. Her legacy continues through her 13 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, all of whom she adored. Shirley's siblings, Faye and Art, will hold her memory dear, as she was a sister who brought joy and laughter into their lives. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Lawrence, in 2018, her grandson Tavis, and her siblings, Richard, Leon, Jack, Loretta, Vince, Wayne, and Jerry.
A Prayer Service will be held on Monday, March 17, 2025 at 7:00 pm with a visitation to begin at 6:00 pm in St. Albert Funeral Home, 9 Muir Drive, St. Albert.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 11:00 am with visitation starting at 10:00 am in Holy Family Catholic Parish, 75 Poirier Ave., St. Albert.
Cremation will follow and a private family inurnment will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Shirley’s memory may be made to: SASHA or to Covenant Foundation - Foyer Lacombe.
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Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home
St. Albert Funeral Home
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