After a short illness it is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of our sister, aunt and great aunt on February 12, 2025 at the age of 83.  Irene will be missed by her brothers Wesley (Cheryl) and Dennis and sister Verna (Henry) Stainthorp.  She also leaves nephews Mark (Natasha), Scott (Ashley), Kevin (Dianne) and nieces Cathy (Tom), Karen (Steffan) and Kim (Roger), great nephews Tyler (Kirsten),  Brett (Nicole), Luke, Jordan, Ethan and Liam, great niece Jessica (Jim) and great-great nephews and nieces, Bryce, Brylee, Hayden and Kinsley as well as  family and friends.                                                                                                                              

Irene was raised on the family farm south of Tofield where she was surrounded by love and support from those around her.  As a young girl she moved to Edmonton where she has resided since.  Eight years ago, she moved into the AgeCare Miller Crossing Long Term Care Center in Edmonton.

Irene’s world centered around close family, extended family, neighbors, friends and caregivers.  She did custodial work at Alberta Health Services (before it came under the Provincial Government), West Edmonton Mall food court and private home cleaning.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 1:00 pm at the Tofield United Church 4832 – 53 Ave. Tofield, AB.  Interment will take place at the Tofield Cemetery.

In memory of Irene donations may be made to a charity of your choice.