DOW, Marlene
Posted: November 30th, 2021
DOW
1937-2021
It is with great sadness that the family of MARLENE JOEANNE DOW (née Filgas) passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 83 years.
Marlene is survived by her three children: Donna Derksen, Randy (Teresa) Joblonkay, Tim (Margaret) Joblonkay and five grandchildren: Darren (Layan) Joblonkay, Brett Nakonechny, Michael Joblonkay, Christina (Mark) Leitch and Jessy Joblonkay and great-grandchild Tucker. Marlene is also survived by her brothers Walter (Doreen) Filgas and Tom (Rose) Filgas, her sister Elaine Noble and numerous nephews and nieces.
Marlene was predeceased by her husband Blaine Dow, her parents Michael and Ada Filgas, brothers: Ken, Stan, David, Russel and Carl and her sisters Kathleen and Stella Elizabeth.
Marlene was born Christmas Day, 1937 and grew up on the family farm north of Purple Springs. She worked for Canada Safeway for 30 years until her retirement in 1995.
A Visitation will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 12:00 P.M. A Funeral Service will follow at 1:00 P.M. with Patrick Siedlecki officiating. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, attendance will be limited. Kindly RSVP your attendance to Cornerstone at 403-381-7777 or care@ cornerstonefh.ca
The service will be livestreamed and may be accessed via Marlene’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.
Following the service, Marlene will be laid to rest in Mountain View Cemetery.
To send a condolence, please visit
www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
Deepest sympathy and condolences to you Donna and all of the family on this sudden and unexpected passing of your dear Mom.
I hope today will be a source of comfort to you as you grieve and celebrate her life.
Love
Eve
The world and for sure my life is better for having Marlene in our sojourn here on earth. I know we will all meet again May the Lord bless you all with comfort and hope
Sending you condolences and sympathy on the passing of your Mom!
Love , Mary Kaytor