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Rayia McDONALD
July 30, 1943 - November 23, 2023
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On November 23, 2023, Rayia McDonald of St. Paul, formerly of Lacombe, passed away at the age of 80 years. She is survived by her 2 daughters & 2 sons, Terri (Ron) Sundt, Gordon (Cheryl) McDonald, Bob (Kristen) McDonald & Salena (David) Strebchuk; 14 grandchildren, Tyler (Karlie), Jason (Sophie), Zack (Kari), Kirk (Shelby), Crystal (Graeme), Dustin, Benjamin, Cory, Jamy, Anada, Alex, Karissa, Keri (Peter) & Jayden; 16 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Elvin & Art; sister, Annette. Rayia was predeceased by her parents, Walter & Albertine Bell; siblings, Louis, Dora, Shirley, Evelyn & Julie. The family will be hosting a Celebration of Rayia’s Life on Saturday, December 16 at 1:30 p.m. at Lacombe Legion Branch No. 79, Lacombe, Alberta. Cremation has taken place. If desired, donations may be made to Haying in the 30’s (Cancer Support Society) c/o 5626-51 Street, St. Paul, Alberta T0A 3A1. To send condolences online, please visit www.gracegardensfuneralchapel.com.
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From: Grace Gardens Funeral Chapel
Grace Gardens Funeral Chapel Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Karen Prevost
Relation: Know family members
To Bob & Kristen & family, deepest sympathies on your great loss
From: Donal Sugrue
Relation: A friend of Bob's from Golder
Sincere sympathy to Bob and the McDonald family on Rayia’s passing.
From: Sandy Beck
Relation: Friend
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Rayia. She was a wonderful person and she will be missed.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
Date & Time:
December 16, 2023
Beginning at 1:30pm
Location:
Lacombe Legion Branch No. 79
5138 49 St
Lacombe , AB Canada T4L 1J2
5138 49 St
Lacombe , AB Canada T4L 1J2
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If desired, donations may be made to Haying in the 30’s (Cancer Support Society) c/o 5626-51 Street, St. Paul, Alberta T0A 3A1.
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