RISSEEUW, Mary Irene

RISSEEUW,Mary Irene

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Mother, Mary Risseeuw, on November 4th, at the age of 94.

Mom, born October 1, 1932, lived her whole life in the Strathmore area. She attended Orange Valley School, just south of Strathmore, before moving on to Samuel Crowther High School where Mom met our Dad, Gerry. They were married at the Anglican Church in Strathmore in 1957. 

Mom and Dad purchased land SE of Strathmore, where they successfully operated a chicken business and grain farm. It was a busy time while raising four children, but it was a life they loved.

Mom was an avid volunteer from a young age. She was a 4-H leader, a lifetime member of ACW (Anglican Church Women), and a member of the Strathmore Hospital Auxiliary. She was also a Life Member of the Provincial Auxiliary Association.

Mom moved into Sagewood on the Independent side, when Dad required more medical care on the long-term side of Sagewood. Even after Dad’s passing in 2015, Mom kept busy volunteering. She also enjoyed her monthly book club and her prayer group. Most of all, Mom enjoyed her many friends at Sagewood. She looked forward to baking her yummy treats to share at Tuesday morning coffee with her lady friends on the 3rd floor. Those friendships, conversations and little routines brought her so much joy.

Mom is survived by her four children, Bonnie (Gary) Wolf, Terry Risseeuw, Lorne (Linda) Risseeuw, and Colleen (Greg) Romaniuk; nine grandchildren, Tara (Derek), Devon (Quinn), Justin (Kara), Annaleise (Brandon), Graham (Tanisha), Layne (Diana), Shayla (Blayze), Leah (Brian) and Adam (Kayla); and seventeen great grandchildren, Ryder, Jaxson, Skyler, Taylor, Zachary, Adley, Ayvie, Noah, Paisley, Casen, Dominic, Bentley, Piper, Brinley, Rozlyn, Miller, and Romi.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thank you to Dr. Lori Lobay, her very special doctor of many years, and the amazing staff at Valley Medical Clinic. Mom enjoyed the quick check-ins from Dr. Fanning and Dr. Clarke as well. Another heartfelt thanks to Dr. Ben Sader and Dr. David Pieses at the Acute Care of the Strathmore Hospital. The care, compassion and support shown by everyone throughout this journey will never be forgotten.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Lord of All Lutheran Church, Strathmore, at 10:00 am. A private family interment will follow at Strathmore Cemetery with lunch to be served at the church afterwards.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to the Strathmore Hospital Foundation (200 Brent Blvd, Strathmore, AB. T1P 1J9 – cheques only please).

To send condolences, please visit Mary’s obituary at www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.