LAST, E. Viola

E. VIOLA LAST 1928 – 2023 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear Mom E. Viola (Vi) Last (Shanoway) of Lethbridge, Alberta beloved wife of the late Kenneth W. G. Last. Mom passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital March 24, 2023, with her family at her side, at the age of 94 years.
E. Viola was born on December 11, 1928, in The Pas, Manitoba to parents William Shanoway and Hilda Mary (Clark) Shanoway.
Mom was employed by the Chinook Regional Hospital for 25 years, retiring in 1989. Mom took an early retirement to care for her oldest daughter Kathryn and Kathryn’s family due to her health. Mom was a loyal and adoring wife, a loving mother of three daughters and a doting Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Mother-in-law, sister and Aunt. She invested time and effort into creating a happy home. Nothing was more important to Mom than her family. Her unconditional love was enjoyed by many. Mom had a beautiful circle of friends who called themselves “The Club Kids”. Their friendship developed during their teens. They met monthly for more than 60 years. Mom was an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #4, Ladies Auxiliary for 61 years.
Mom is survived by her daughters Roslyn (Jack) Block; Davlyn Last (Jim Crandall); grandchildren Toby (Jen) Block; Shawn (Jessame) Ross; Michelle D’Arcy; great grandchildren Rhett and Rowen Block; Noah, Dakota and Aiden D’Arcy; son in law Brian Ross; Sisters Hazel Carroll and Marlene (Paul) Armstrong, as well as special nieces Simone (Dana) Holloway and Cheryl Thomas, nephews Jim (Sharon) Tyrer, Douglas (Lydia) Tyrer, David (Christine) Last and their families.
Mom was predeceased by her parents William Shanoway and Hilda Mary (Clark) Shanoway, her husband Kenneth W. G. Last and her daughter Kathryn Ann Ross.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 12:00 pm and 1:00 PM on Monday April 3, 2023, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm, on Monday, April 3, 2023, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta. Interment to follow in the Mountain View Cemetery. To watch the service via livestream, please go to https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/EViola-Last and scroll to the bottom of the obituary page.
Those who wish to donate can do so to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #4, Ladies Auxiliary 324 Mayor Magrath Drive South Lethbridge, AB T1J 3L7 or a charity of one’s choice.
Visit www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.