Obituary of Davena Joy Farkas

FARKAS " Davena Joy Farkas (Grant), born October 1, 1939, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 4, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Bruce Farkas and parents Dave and Rilla Grant (Jackson). She has left to celebrate her life, special friend Reinhard Eisbrenner; daughters: Debra and Jim Johnson, Patsy and Darrell Bernard, Cindy and Craig Steinley; and son Grant and Amanda Gooding; grandchildren: Cory, Amber, Melissa, Amy, Kyle, Brittany, Dallas, Ashton and Tessa. Mom taught school for a few years in Central Butte before staying home to raise her children. She was very involved in the Rebekah Lodge. Later in life, she ran a care home for fifteen years. Mom will be most remembered for her sense of humour. Special thanks to Stacy Fogal and the Palliative Care nurses who made it possible for Mom to stay at home. Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. in Speers Funeral Chapel, 2136 College Avenue, Regina with Pastor Doug Loden officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1910 McIntyre Street, Regina, SK S4P 2R3. An online book of condolences may be signed at www.speersfuneralchapel.com