KONYNENBELT, Shirley

KONYNENBELT SHIRLEY ANNE KONYNENBELT, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, went home to her Lord on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at the age of 84.
Shirley was born in Fort Macleod, Alberta, on April 28, 1942. She was the dearly loved wife of Bert. Together they journeyed through 64 years of marriage marked by faith, love, devotion, and commitment to family. During the last few years, the journey was more difficult for Shirley as her health declined. Bert served Shirley and his Lord with his tender care and patient love for her. Shirley treasured her family immensely, showing her love in countless ways to her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was a caring nurse at the Auxiliary Hospital for many years. Shirley was a tremendous cook and a gifted artisan. She was a remarkable seamstress, cake decorator and woodworker. She used these talents to serve her family, and her creations are now cherished by her children and grandchildren. Shirley was also known for her hospitality, often bringing home new church visitors to enjoy a Sunday meal. Her quick wit and sense of humor were well known.
Shirley had a quiet, but steadfast faith in her Lord and Saviour. Her many acts of service were done out of a love and thankfulness for Christ. She witnessed with these actions by modeling James 1:22 to those around her: “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only.”
The family would like to thank the medical staff at Cedar Creek Adaptacare for the loving care shown to “Nana.”
The Funeral Service will be held at TRINITY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH (1100 40th Ave N, Lethbridge) on Friday, May 15, 2026 at 1:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Shirley’s obituary on the Cornerstone website. A private interment for close family and friends will be held prior to the service.
Philippians 1:21: “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”

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