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Brenda Lee Wolch Cairns

March 11, 1957 - March 21, 2020

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Obituary For Brenda Lee Wolch Cairns

Brenda Lee Cairns, beloved wife of Ron, resident of Grande Prairie, AB, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at the age of 63 years, with her loving family by her side.

She was born Brenda Lee Wolch on March 11, 1957, in North Battleford, SK. She moved from North Battleford with her family to Vancouver, BC, Kindersley, SK Atikokan, ON, and Saskatoon, SK, to name a few. Fond memories were made of summers spent at her grandparents’ cabin at Emma Lake with her siblings. Brenda attended High School in Saskatoon, SK, and then onto the University of Saskatchewan.

Brenda always had a quick smile and a kind word for everyone. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, camping, cross-stich, sewing, and photography.

She will be sadly missed by her husband and love of her life, Ron Cairns; son Dallas (Terra) and grandchildren: Allorra and Calin; son Shane (Ashley) and grandchildren: Blake and Anna; and daughter Brandy (Chris) and grandchildren: Aaron, Aidan, Cameron, Kaeleb, and Olivia. She is also survived by her mother Louise Wolch; siblings: Dale, Jack, Gary, and Judy and their spouses and families.

Brenda was predeceased by her father Rae and brother Jerry.

A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 2:30pm, at St. Joseph Catholic Service in Grande Prairie, AB (10404 102 St.). Interment will be held in Harris, SK.

Memorial donations in Brenda’s memory may be made to Grande Prairie Palliative Care Society (#204, 10134 97 Ave., Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 7X6).

Services

23 Jun

Funeral Service

14:30 PM

St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church - Grande Prairie , Get Directions »
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  • May 20, 2023

    I miss you Nanny, thanks for teaching many amazing things and sharing wonderful stories with us growing up. Not a day goes by where I don't think about you. 💜💐

  • June 24, 2021

    My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. Your mom always had a smile ready whenever coming into the school to pick up the kids. Your mom will always be with walking by your side.

  • June 24, 2021

    Sincere Sympathy to you Ron and your family. Our thoughts are with you through this difficult time.

  • June 24, 2021

    Such a beautiful lady inside and out. Your lovely letters to us all in England will always be treasured, your kind gifts for Mum will always be loved. All your family and friends will miss you always but will find comfort in the wonderful memories you made together. So pleased we got to meet you and so proud to call you our family and our friend. Our very deepest condolences to Ron and Brenda's children and grandchildren she so fondly wrote to us about and who also proudly wrote to "cousin Vera" (Mum). Free of pain now our loss is Heaven's gain xclots of love RIP Brenda xx

  • June 24, 2021

    It is with saddened heartâ??s that we send you all our Deepest of Sympathies. Brenda was such a wonderful lady, mom and friend. She had a happy smile , bubbly laugh and a warm way of always making you feel at home. We hope that all your beautiful memories of your lovely wife & mom, grandma will help you threw this very sad time. Love from Rick & Donna Dyck

  • June 24, 2021

    RIP Brenda and condolences to the family.

  • June 24, 2021

    Our sincere sympathy to you Ron and your family. We always will remember how Brenda made us feel so welcome in her home. She was always smiling and full of laughs and will be deeply missed by everyone who was fortunate enough to call her a good friend. We are sharing in your sadness and hope you can take some comfort in knowing that Brenda is now a special angel that will be watching over you all. Love Keith and Diane

  • June 24, 2021

    Dear Ron, Iâ??m so saddened to hear about the tragic loss of your beautiful wife. I hope youâ??ll be able to find some peace in that you were able to spend so many years with the love of your life; your soulmate. That was obvious to us all when you first met all those many years ago. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Iâ??ll always have very fond memories of Brenda. Take good care, Ron.

  • June 24, 2021

    Our sincere condolences for the loss of your dear wife Brenda. Thoughts and prayers are with you as you struggle through this very difficult time. Be assured family and friends are with you. Love Rob and Kathy Sylvester.

  • June 24, 2021

    To Ron and Family : Just know that we are thinking of you at this very difficult time. Brenda was always happy and smiling. I loved her happy face. Take care of each other and know that she is smiling down on each of you. Hope to see you soon. Arlene and Craig

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