BERES, Corrienne “Cory”

Corrienne (Cory) Beres Jan. 15, 1952 – Jan. 9, 2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Cory Beres on January 9, 2025.
She is survived by her loving husband Rick Beres, whom she shared 64 wonderful years with. She leaves behind three sons. Rick (Dar) Beres, their children Zachary (Mary) Beres, Mackenzie (Jason) Watson with great- grandchildren Liam, Avalee, and Lucas; James (Christine) Beres, their children Timothy, Benjamin, and Azure; Andy (Carla) Beres and their son Xander. She also leaves her foster son Dan Larcher, and Cassio (Krista- deceased) Maffia, and their daughters Lua, Adriana, and Micaela, who were close with the Beres family and who Cory loved dearly.
Cory was known for her generosity, strong will, integrity, and the love and support she had for her family and community.
Cory was a teacher for nearly four decades and taught students from kindergarten to grade 12 in the Magrath School where she also served as a school administrator. After she obtained her Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and retired from public school, Cory worked at the University of Lethbridge where she taught and supervised education students for the next ten years. She then continued to work as a substitute teacher until 2020 when her health no longer allowed her to do so.
Cory’s life was a testament to the transformative power of education. She dedicated her life to shaping young minds and fostered a love of learning in generations of students. Her dedication was heartfelt, and her passion was infectious, inspiring students to reach beyond their perceived limits and embrace the joy of discovery.
Cory’s generosity and support extended beyond the walls of the classroom as she served on the Magrath town council, fostered children, coached the cheerleading squad and other teams, billeted athletes, housed foreign students, tutored, and so much more in her ‘spare’ time.
Cory dreamed of travelling the world and was never happier than when she did so with her husband Rick, eventually seeing every continent.
While our hearts mourn her loss, we take comfort in sharing our memories of this accomplished woman and knowing that she is no longer suffering.
A gathering to celebrate her memory will take place on Sunday, Feb 9 at the Magrath School, 2PM-5PM.
In lieu of flowers, the family would ask you to consider reading to a child.