Hilda Monro resident of Grande Prairie, AB, formerly of Grimshaw, AB, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023, in the Grande Prairie Care Center, at the age of 93 years.

Hilda was born July 2, 1929, in Arvilla, AB. She attended school in Busby, AB, with her 6 brothers and sisters. She married Jack Monro on March 30, 1950. After moving around a bit, they settled in Tangent, AB, in 1955. They then moved to Grimshaw in 1972, until Jack’s passing in 2001. Hilda then moved to Grande Prairie.

Hilda was generous, friendly, always had a smile, and loved to laugh.

She loved to dance, play cards, knit, crochet, and play with her great-grandchildren.

Hilda will be sadly missed by her children: Gord (Deb), Bob (Antje), and Betty (Dave); daughter-in-law Anita Monro; grandchildren: Tammy (Jeremy), Kimberly (Mike), Naythan (Megan), Robyn (Phil), Ashley (Stephan), Sean (Brianna), and Troy; great-grandchildren: Ben, Ashlyn, Monro, Liam, Emmett, and Bennett.

She was predeceased by her sisters Ada and Dena, and brothers Herman, Ronald, and Eddie, her husband Jack, daughter Beverly and son Roy.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, July 3, 2023, at 2:00pm, at Oliver’s Funeral Home in Grande Prairie (10005 107 Ave.). Luncheon to follow.

Memorial Donations may be made to Bandaged Paws Animal Rescue Association (12220 104 Ave. Grande Prairie, AB T8V 8A8, bandagedpaws.org/ways-to-help), or to a charity of your choice.