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Lois LAKUSTA Obituary
1936 - 2015
On Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Lois Mary "Mama" Lakusta of Edmonton, formerly of Redwater, AB passed away at the age of 79 years.
Mama passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 28th surrounded by family and friends. Lois is survived by her sons: Darrell (Dianne), Gayle (Lorraine), Darren (Kathy), Grant (Kathy), Garner (Valerie), and Barry (Sandra); grandchildren: Jacqueline, Josh (Michelle), Jordan (Katie), Jenner, Morgan, Grady, Anita, Kalen and Rachel; great- grandchildren: Parker, Kingston, and Carter; sister Wilma, brother Rick (Shirley); as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Lois was predeceased by her husband Roger, her parents Kenneth and Agnes; sisters: Marjorie, Elsie, twin-sister Louise; and two brothers Sam, and Gayle.
On behalf of the family a very special thanks to Shirley Pierce and Auntie Virginia Lakusta; along with Mom's extended care team from Royal Alexandra Hospital, Unit 6 East; AHS Northeast Homecare Office: Palliative Team ACS - RN's; Doctor(s) Barton, Debenham, Sollereder, and Stewart; Revera Home Health; and the Pharmacy Staff of London Drugs - North Town Centre.
A Funeral Service will be held at Connelly- McKinley Funeral Home, 10011 - 114 Street, Edmonton, AB on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Michael's Cemetery, 13819 – 82 Street, Edmonton.
In memory of Lois, donations may be made directly to The Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation, 1502 College Plaza, 8215 - 112 Street, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2C8.
To send condolences, please visit: www.connelly-mckinley.com
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January 2, 2019
Hold on a little longer
April 28, 2016
We miss you Mom! Give Dad a hug from us all!
Barry Lakusta
April 17, 2016
Happy Birthday Mom!
May 30, 2015
Garner, Val, and Kalen
My deepest heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your beloved 'Mama'/Grandma Lois.
May the love and memories you hold in your heart always sustain you and bring you comfort.
Gentle hugs,
Barb Johnston
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May 29, 2015
An emotional farewell to a kind-hearted, sweet, generous, and remarkable woman.
You were one of the most devoted 'Mamas' I have ever known. You spoke so fondly of your sons, Darrell, Gayle, Darren, Grant, Garner, and Barry; of your daughter-in-laws, and of your grandchildren and great grandchildren. And you were nothing short of being a great friend.
It was astonishing how often I would coincidentally meet up with you at our local Londonderry Mall. I would enter the east doors, and there you'd be; always so happy to see me. You'd tell me to go to Save-On and get groceries, and that you'd give me a ride home. Then, when driving out of the parking lot, I would sometimes offer you 'gas money'. You would simply stop the car and say, "get out." You always made me laugh!
Now, each and every time I enter that mall, I immediately think of You.
Miss you my Friend.
Rest in Peace Dear Lois.
~Barb Johnston
Abe and Fern Jansen
May 6, 2015
Dear Lois...
Your memorial service on Saturday was a touching tribute to a beautiful lady; a loving mom, mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma and a true friend. Your unwavering devotion to your beloved family was reflected in the love shown to you during your illness, throughout the service, at the cemetery, and at the luncheon, by all those whose lives you graced. It was an honour for us to attend and to observe the celebration of your life and to bid you a sad farewell.
Thank you for embracing us as part of your family. We have such fond memories of holidays and other special occasions spent with you and your family.
The many times we spent with you - the birthday celebrations, the Mother's Day brunches, Chinese Food dinners(complete with Wor Wonton soup)and the Rummoli games - all those times we were together with you are memories we treasure. Wish there could have been many more.
To your sons Darrell, Gayle, Darren, Grant, Garner and Barry, and to their spouses and children, we extend our heartfelt condolences. We hope the grief and sorrow they are feeling today will one day be replaced by beautiful memories.
We miss you Lois and we will remember you with love, always.
Abe and Fern
Pennie Jack
May 1, 2015
Our heartfelt condolences go out to you Grant/Kathy Lakusta and families with the loss of your Dear Mother.
With Love & Prayers,
John and Pennie Jack and Families and Floor Tech Staff.
May 1, 2015
Darren and family
We are so sorry to hear of your mom's passing -She will forever be in your heart - You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs
Carol & Bob; Gert; Edna; Lorraine &families
Randy & Vivian Strate
April 30, 2015
We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of your mom. Through the years we would run into Lois and she proudly filled us in on her family. Cherish the memories and she will always be with you.
Morgan Lakusta
April 30, 2015
Heaven gained a beautiful angel, my beautiful best friend, my heart and gold, my spirit animal, my beautiful grandma Lois! I will cherish you forever, all the memories we made and the countless sleepovers beside your bed every summer. I will miss your beautiful smile and our everyday phone conversations. Thank you for being my grandmother, someone who I inspire to be everyday. Thank you for the 20 years of memories that I will cherish forever. I love you forever and endlessly.
Sheri Unterberger
April 30, 2015
I will always smile and fondly remember my chats with Lois. May you feel deep comfort and pride in remembering her grace, patience and good humour.
Sheri Unterberger
April 30, 2015
I will always smile and fondly remember my chats with Lois. May you feel deep comfort and pride remembering her grace, patience and good humour.
April 30, 2015
Aunty you were a Mom to me at all times. I very much enjoyed being your borrowed daughter. I will miss you to he ends of he earh and back forever I love you. Boys Mama is with Dad and we will persever all my Love guys
Dale
April 30, 2015
To my oldest and dearest friend, May you rest in peace!
Love Zelda
April 30, 2015
Our deepest Sympathy to the greatest sons and their great wives, children, grand children and great grand children. Lois was indeed a "Mama" to everyone. She always made sure everyone was fed and she made the best pyroghy and cabbage rolls and her feasts were very plentiful. She was just a very nice, caring and very thoughtful lady not to mention a pretty well dressed lady. She raised six unbelievable sons-truly. BOYS you truly are wonderful! Your mom will always be with you and your families; she had soooo much respect for all of you. It's with great sadness she has left us but we will see her again. She's with your dad and he's happy. We will miss her until that day.
Auntie Esther and Sharon
day.
Mildred Adams
April 30, 2015
Please know that my thoughts are with you at this Very Sad Time. Lois was a
special friend and will be missed greatly.
Jack Parker
April 30, 2015
To all my touch football teammates of days gone by and their families. My sincere condolences, may God be with you in your time of mourning and always.
Dwayne Pasnak
April 30, 2015
Aunty Lois was a very special lady one of the kindest, sweetest people ever. We will miss her and our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Dwayne and Mike
Michelle Opatril
April 30, 2015
Kathy, Grant and family. I'm so sorry for your loss. I wish you peace and comfort in this very difficult time.
Charlene & Larry MacDonald
April 30, 2015
We're so sorry for your loss. Auntie Lois was a great lady, and great friend especially to Mom. We always loved to see her when she would visit. Take care.
April 30, 2015
The Lakusta Family
Sorry to hear about your mom. I know this is a tough time for all of you. She was a beautiful woman inside and out. She was kind, loving, enjoyed her music CD's her son's made for her. She loved her music. When mom and I would visit she would always put the music on for us to listen too and we had a few laughs and some wonderful times together. She was my favorite auntie on my mom's side and I will miss her dearly. Take care!
Lynn and Mike
April 30, 2015
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Mike Lakusta
April 30, 2015
It is with great sadness that today I must say "Farewell" to a very fine lady. I had known Lois for many years and found she was always friendly and pleasant and was a very family person to her immediate family. To her family I extend deepest sympathy on their loss to a wonderful mother and grandmother. She will be fondly remembered by all who knew her.
Lois my friend, rest in peace.
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