Obituary of Elizabeth Irene Rosie Petrussa

It is with great sadness that the families of Irene Petrussa announce her passing on May 13, 2011 at the age of 74 years, in Stettler, Alberta. Irene was born in Drumheller, Alberta the only child of John and Rosie Lenkiewich. She spent her school years in Drumheller and then moved to Calgary to attend Business School. While here, she met Elsie Petrussa who introduced Irene to her brother John. After a number of years working in Calgary, Irene eventually married John, on June 17, 1967 and moved with him to his farm in Big Valley, Alberta. Irene enjoyed being a homemaker on the farm. She took pleasure in reading and doing various handicrafts but she especially loved visiting with family and friends. Irene and John enjoyed thirty eight years of marriage before John‘s passing in 2004. Irene eventually left her beloved home in Big Valley and moved into Willow Creek Lodge in Stettler. Irene is survived by her cousin Olga Wenstob and her family; brother and sisters-in-law: Ernie Petrussa, Anne Jones, Lucy Steffler, Adeline Laisnez , Elsie Fodor and their respective families and many good friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Big Valley Fire Department, S.T.A.R.S., or a charity of your choice.