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Virginia WHITFORD
August 3, 1954 - January 3, 2025
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On January 3, 2025, Mrs. Virginia Carrie Whitford of Saddle Lake passed away at the age of 70 years. She is survived by her children, Calvin (Madeline) Makokis, Jarret Makokis, Stuart Makokis, Brittany Whitford (Donald), Clifford Whitford Jr. (Natasha) & Cody Whitford; special grandsons, Preston Whitford & Chase; chapon, Tobias Makokis; brother, Billy Makokis; numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Mrs. Whitford was predeceased by her husband, Clifford Whitford; sons, Dale Whitford & Travis Makokis; mother, Roseanna Makokis. A viewing will be held on Thursday, January 9 at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Gardens Funeral Chapel, St. Paul. A Wake will be held on Thursday & Friday, January 9 & 10 (leaving Grace Gardens at 3:00 p.m.) at Ayiwakes Cultural Centre. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 11 at 11:00 a.m. at Ayiwakes Cultural Centre, Saddle Lake with Pastor Linda Burns officiating. Cremation to follow with inurnment in Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Cemetery, Saddle Lake at a later date. To send condolences online, please visit https://www.gracegardensfuneralchapel.com/obituary/virginia-whitford/
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Grace Gardens Funeral Chapel Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Stephanie Davis
Relation: My aunty
Wish I had the chance to say goodbye and I love u so very much and I’m sorry that I wasn’t around in the last few years that u were here, u will always be remembered and never forgotten, and always will be remembered, until the day we will meet again
Service Schedule
Viewing
Date & Time:
January 9, 2025
Beginning at 2:00pm
Location:
Grace Gardens Funeral Chapel
5626-51 Street
St. Paul, AB Canada T0A 3A1
5626-51 Street
St. Paul, AB Canada T0A 3A1
Wake
Date & Time:
January 9, 2025
Location:
Ayiwakes Cultural Centre
Saddle Lake, AB Canada T0A 3T0
(Leaving Grace Gardens at 3:00 p.m.)
Saddle Lake, AB Canada T0A 3T0
Funeral Service
Date & Time:
January 8, 2025
Beginning at 11:00am
Location:
Ayiwakes Cultural Centre
Saddle Lake, AB Canada
Saddle Lake, AB Canada
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