Obituary of Deloras Kroetsch

Deloras was born to Carl and Verdie Stenson on January 21, 1938 in Edmonton, Alberta. She left this world to her eternal heavenly home, passing away peacefully on December 10, 2024 at the Galahad Care Centre at the age of 86. She struggled physically following a stroke in the spring of 2023 but her mind was sharp as a tack and she held fast to her immovable Christian faith.

Deloras married the love of her life and best friend Alfred Kroetsch at Hastings Coulee United Church on July 31, 1959. Deloras and Alfred faithfully lived and raised their family in the Hastings Coulee community southwest of Forestburg, Alberta. Deloras is survived by her children, Dean (Cindy), Rose (Greg), Gail (Greg) and daughter-in-law Cara, nephew Norm Johnston and niece Rosann Johnston, grandchildren Brianne (Noel), Lisa (David), Aaron (Sara), Brady (Rochelle), Amiah (Braden), Jorgen, Anders (Mickayla), Halee (Donovan), Tsebaot (Adam), Sarah (Cody), Alyssa (Justin), Matthew (Regan), Taylor, Trent (Jamey) and great grandchildren Elaina, Ian and Jack, Natalie and Zachary, Carter, Alannah and Rhett, Renlee, Paxtyn and Jaela.

Deloras was predeceased by her husband Alfred, parents Carl and Verdie, parents-in-law Alphonse and Mary, sister Maureen and brother Eugene, son Gary, son-in-law Darren as well as numerous sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Deloras enjoyed life spending time with family and friends, volunteering countless hours in her church and community however Deloras most loved being with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, teaching them the importance of unconditional love, family and the love of our Saviour Jesus Christ.

Deloras will always be remembered for her quiet, kind personality and her unfaltering and absolute devotion to Jesus Christ. She will be forever missed and dearly loved.

Donations in memory of Deloras can be made to the Killam and District Healthcare Foundation, the Big Knife Villa Handi-Van and the Galahad Care Centre Ladies Auxiliary or the Fairview Cemetery.