Obituary
With deep sadness we announce the passing on Monday, February 14, 2022 of our dear mother, grandma, great grandma, mother-in-law, sister, auntie, and friend at Ponoka, AB at the age of 92 years.
Mom was born on her parent’s farm at Hubbard, Saskatchewan on July 26, 1929, the seventh of 10 children, the daughter of Stanley and Mary Konarski. As a child she shared her home with five sisters and four brothers.
Mom was educated at the Hubbard Public School. After graduation from Hubbard High School in 1948 she attended Teachers’ College at Moose Jaw, Sask. She later attended summer school courses at the University of Edmonton.
Dad and Mom were married in Calgary and moved to Rockyford in August of 1954. In September, Mom continued her rewarding career which spanned thirty consecutive years until her retirement in June of 1984. She was also principal of the Rockyford School from 1970-76. After many beautiful memories in Rockyford, Mom moved to Ponoka in May of 1999, following Dad’s passing in 1997.
Anne was predeceased by her loving husband Ralph in 1997, her father in 1959, and her mother in 1997.
Anne is survived by her daughter Valerie and her husband Keith Bancroft, and grandsons: Morgan, and his wife Jennessa, and great grandchildren Lincoln, Sterling, and Roman of Spruce Grove, AB; Adam and great grandsons Rylan and Lucas of Stony Plain, AB.
Anne is also survived by her daughter Marilyn and her husband Bernard Burke and grandsons: Troy and his wife Jamie, and great grandsons Ethen and Bryce of Lacombe, AB; Kevin and his wife Katie, and great grandchildren Naomi and Ellie of Hamilton, Ont.; Vincent and his wife Melissa, and great granddaughters Sara, Kenadie, and Audrey, and great grandson Connor of Ponoka, AB.
Anne is also survived by her cherished extended family, Dorothy, Cindy, Lisa, Jesse and Brooklyn Jaeger of Calgary and Marie Browarny, Allan, and Sophie also of Calgary.
Mom was devoted to family, ensuring that the people she loved always knew how special they were. As a dedicated teacher, she strived to bring the best out in her students.
We honour her life and deeply mourn her passing.
Prayers will be on Wednesday, February 23rd at 7:00 p.m. at Ponoka Funeral Home, 5115 50 Avenue, Ponoka, AB. Prayers are open to the public and will be livestream broadcast at service time (video viewer located below).
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, February 24th at 1:00 p.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Parish, 5113 52 Avenue, Ponoka, AB. The Funeral Mass is open to the public.
The Interment Service will be held on Friday, February 25th at 1:00 p.m. at St. Rita Catholic Church Cemetery, Rockyford, AB. Internment is open to the public.
In lieu of flowers, memorial tribute donations can be made to Alberta Cancer Foundation or the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, or the charity of the donor’s choice.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Anne Rita Konarski Neff July 26 1929 February 14 2022 (age 92)..
Death notice for the town of: Wetaskiwin, Province: Alberta