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Irene De Blonde
August 1, 1944 - April 24, 2016
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<div itemprop="description">It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Irene De Blonde on April 24, 2016. <br /><br />Irene was born in Winnipeg on August 1, 1944. She was the loving spouse of Clare and guardian of her cherished pets, Brier, Ashes and Sage. She was predeceased by her father Roy Yackel. Irene is survived by her mother Nellie, brother Royce Yackel (Sharon), sister Debbie Bardal and nephew Ryan (Keri), great nieces Kara and Cailin, niece Lisa (Terry), great nieces, Hannah, McKenna and Aliegha, niece Andrea (Tom) great niece Emily, niece Krystin (Billy), great nieces Melissa, Melanie and Meleana, brother in law Garry, nephews Joel, Riley and niece Karen.<br /><br />For our family, Irene&rsquo;s death leaves a heartache that no one can heal, but our love for her leaves a memory no one can steal. <br /><br />Irene began her 35 year career in the airline industry at Transair and retired with Air Canada. She loved to travel and spent many excursions overseas and also enjoyed 10 years at their winter vacation home in Palm Springs, CA. Her summers were spent with friends and family at their cabin on Lee River. Irene will be missed. She had a fun loving spirit that was an inspiration to all. Her energy, love, laughter and spontaneous tears were infectious. Although she succumbed to her illness, she fought with such courage and hope. She was able to spend her final days in her home with her family by her side as she wished. Special thanks to Dr Dhaliwal, Dr Czaykowski and nurse practitioners Debra and Denise and Palliative care nurse practitioners Tamara, Jenn, Jennifer and Sheila. <br /><br />In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Cancer Care, Canadian Wildlife and the Humane Society. <br /><br />In Irene fashion, a celebration of life will be held at Glen Eden Funeral Home at 2:00PM on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. If you knew Irene at all, you had better be on time. It wouldn&rsquo;t be a celebration for Irene without her favourite colour so please honour her by wearing something yellow. <br /><br /></div>