Irene Sussana Wiwad

Irene Wiwad (nee Neisz) passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the age of 85 years, with family at her side. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Mike Wiwad; daughter Lesli Lorincz; son Cam (Heide) Lorincz of West Kelowna; grandsons Kyle, Taylor and Rio; and her brother Joseph (Skip) Neisz of Regina. She is fondly remembered for her sense of humour, passion for writing poetry & children's books, and loving connections with family and friends. Irene's wishes were for everyone she knew to "remember all the happy times" and to honour her, there will be a Celebration of Life held in the spring of 2018. Mom you will be Forever in our Hearts. Photos, memories and condolences may be shared with Irene's family through www.evanjstrong.com. If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation (110-1525 Carling Ave. Ottawa, ON K1Z 8R9; 1-888-473-4636; www.heartandstroke.ca) or the Canadian Lung Association (P.O. Box 4500, Station South, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 6K2; 1-888-566-5864; www.lung.ca). Arrangements in care of EVAN J. STRONG FUNERAL SERVICES. (403) 265-1199