Juanita Herrick Sarmaga Obituary in Grande Prairie at Oliver's Funeral Home & Crematorium

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Juanita Herrick Sarmaga

October 23, 1923 - March 26, 2017

Obituary For Juanita Herrick Sarmaga

Juanita Sarmaga (nee Herrick)

Juanita Sarmaga, longtime resident of Bezanson, AB, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2017, in Grande Prairie, AB, at the age of 93 years.

Juanita was born in Blackie, AB, and raised in the Woking area. She spent her youth living and working around Grande Prairie and settled in Bezanson with her husband Stanley Sarmaga in 1954.

Juanita and Stan lived on the Sarmaga farm where they raised three children. Summers were spent farming and picnicking and winters were spent playing cards with the neighbour card club and curling. Juanita enjoyed watching curling right up to her passing. She loved reminiscing about bonspielling in Bezanson.

After Stan’s death in 1989, she stayed on the family farm until 2010, when she moved to Heritage lodge and then, most recently, to the Grande Prairie Care Centre.

People close to her have many stories about how much fun she was to be around. She was always playing practical jokes, playfully teasing her family and caregivers, and laughing. Juanita enjoyed a good outing and eating dessert first.

Juanita is survived by her children: Garry (Janet), Don (Don), and Gayle (Carey) Unsworth; 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, March 31, 2017, at 2:00pm, at Oliver’s Funeral Home in Grande Prairie (10005 107 Ave.).

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Special thanks to Dr. Odufuwa, the Staff of the Grande Prairie Care Centre, and the Nurses of 3 North at the QEII.

Services

31 Mar

Interment

Glen Leslie Cemetery (Bezanson) , Get Directions »

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June 24, 2021

Hamilton Anna

Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Your mom was a wonderful woman and will be deeply missed. Hugs to you all. Anna
June 24, 2021

Sarmaga Gene and Karen

So sorry to hear of Nita's passing, we will miss her. We enjoyed her sense of humour, and could always count on a good laugh with her. We looked forward to visiting with her. Gene will be attending the funeral. Clint, Jerad and Steve send their condolences.
June 24, 2021

Stride Lon & Lucy

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Sarmaga. She was a true friend to us and a really great person. We send all the family our sincere condolences. She will be truly missed!
June 24, 2021

Cissell Rosalie and Elden

May all the good memories help ease your loss at this time. Nita was a wonderful lady, good hard working pioneer women. May she rest in peace.

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