Obituary of Barbara Ann Diegel

It is with deep sadness that the family of Barb Diegel announces her passing on Monday, March 18, 2013 in Calgary Foothills Hospital at the age of 65 years. Barbara Ann Yates was born in Stettler, Alberta to parents Irene (Robinson) and Cyril Yates on Thursday, December 25, 1947. She grew up on a farm in the Botha area with her sisters and brothers. Barb met and married the love of her life Marvin Diegel and to this union three children were born. Many people will remember Barb as the lady at the bank, as she worked in various banks for over thirty years. Barb was an amazing sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and best friend. She was the one that always held the family together in the good times and the bad times! She could also kick your butt in most card games and would welcome everyone into her home. Barb is survived by her loving family: husband Marvin Diegel of Stettler; sons Steve (Shannon) Diegel of Red Deer and Calvin Diegel of Stettler; daughter Shannon (Mike) Krzyczkowski of Grande Prairie; four grandchildren: Kyla Diegel (Eric Brooks) of Fort McMurray, Sheldon Diegel (Keegan Coates) of Blackfalds, twins Kaitlin and Mikayla Krzyczkowski of Grande Prairie; great granddaughter Layla; mother in law Maria Diegel of Gadsby; sisters: Linda (Ken) Taylor, Joyce Vold (Dennis Pugh), Sharon (Bill) Wegener and Jackie Malowski (Darren); brother Byron Yates; half sister Ruth (Herb) Klassen; step sisters: Della, Yvonne and Marlene; brothers in law Stan (Gloria) Diegel and Dwayne (Cindy) Diegel; numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and many dear friends. Barb was predeceased by her parents Irene and Cyril Yates, brother Allan Yates and stepmother Eileen Yates. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers gratefully accepted to S.T.A.R.S. or a charity of your choice in memory of Barb.