Condolences
Dear Jackie, Glenn and family
I am so sorry for your loss.
I have fond memories of your folks and especially your Mom's laugh and your Grandparents.
Deepest Sympathies
Michelle Lundgren
Dear Jackie,
This is an absolutely beautiful tribute to your mom – who will forever be remembered with great fondness… And such a lovely photograph of her – that smile betrays her tremendous wit and her great capacity for love…
I know that she will rejoice at being reunited with her true love – but also know that she wouldn’t have left her children and grandchildren without a fight. She was a fiercely proud and fiercely loving mama…
Thinking of you all during this time of grief..
My thoughts are with you all. She was a beautiful person both inside and out. She truly made the world a better place and her laugh could light up a room. She was kind and generous. We would stop by at the cabin when my kids were little and she would spoil them. She said her biggest wish was to have Grandchildren. Our parents had a very special friendship and now they are all together again. So many great memories. Take care, Anita Derochie (Tobias)
To: Jackie, Mac and Syd
I am so saddened to hear of your Mom/Nona 's passing . She was a beautiful person inside and out. She had a quick wit and and a wicked sense of humour. Much love and many hugs to you all.
Neighbour, Petey Alden
I am so grateful to have met Delva, and her entire family. Hearing stories of her past, her travels and her entire life was the highlight of our visits. She was an amazing woman with a strong beautiful heart. She will be missed here greatly and I am sure Arnie was happy to have her returned to him.
Thinking of you all,
Kristine
I met Delva 45 years ago. We lived in the same neighborhood and began golfing together and spent more time talking and laughing than golfing. We both began working when the kids got older.
Later on in years my husband and I enjoyed going out often for dinner with Delva and Arnie and the men would solve the world's problems over a couple of drinks. The ladies would talk about life, our children, and brag about our grandchildren. Sometimes our dinners would last three hours and Delva would say, "they're going to kick us out" and Arnie would say "we are not going anywhere."
We moved to B.C. in 2016 and afterwards visited on the internet. Later Arnie passed away and Delva began her dialysis.
I miss you my good friend and I miss your contagious laugh.
You were a good wife, great mother, and above all a great grandmother. I am very fortunate to have had you in my life, and honored to have had your friendship for so many years. Thinking about you a lot.
Love, Renee
Rene and Donna Beaudry
What a lovely obituary you gave your Mom. Your Mom had a heart of gold and showed her big smile and happiness whenever we saw her and your Dad. She so appreciated everything you and your family did for her! We spent many golf games and dinners with her and we will always miss her warmness. She enjoyed life with her family so much and always shared that love with her friends. We would love to have had more time with her but due to circumstances our lives changed a lot in the last few years.
We kept up on emails and every message ended with hugs and kisses to both of us from her. Really miss you Delva!!!
Jacqueline your tribute to your mom is beautiful. I am one of the thousands that was touched by your mom and dad’s love and generosity. Your mom‘s heart will live forever in my heart. I have 30 years of treasured memories at Merle Norman Richmond Square and signal Hill. I was truly honoured to have so much time with your mom and your family. The picture you chose for your mom is one of my favourite memories. A mothers love as you know will never end. You will feel her love in your heart forever. Your souls will never part. I’m sending my love to you and your family with so many hugs to you all. Delva you will be missed dearly by all rest in peace❤️
Mary Warr
May 2, 2021
It's hard to believe that Delva has left this good earth, but she's left it a much better place for having spent time here. Delva was a special person - always pleasant, friendly, caring, loving and extremely kind. I always enjoyed her company and found her to be honest, bright and beautiful. I admired the way that she always took pride in her appearance and dressed with style. She was a very bright woman who had an excellent head on her shoulders yet she was quite shy in a way. There's no doubt that Delva will be missed, especially by her loving family. I feel very blessed to have known her and to understand who the real Delva was. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. May she rest in peace beside her dear Arnie.
With deep sorrow I send my condolences to you Jackie, Glen ,Heather,Sydney and Mac. Jackie I have many fond memories of your MOM AND DAD. One that is monumental to though is back in 1975 I had an inflammation of the sack around my heart, I was put in the Holy Cross hospital and your BEAUTIFUL MOM AND AMAZING DAD paid me a visit there I hold that very dear to my heart. God Bless them both. They helped me get a career meet some excellent people and I owe that to them forever in my heart. R.I.P. together DELVA AND ARNIE
Jackie, Glen, McKenzie and Sydney,
Life is a journey made richer by the people we meet along the way. We are grateful for having shared a few steps of that journey with Delva and Arnie from Calgary to Palm Springs.
Delva was a wise woman blessed with a strong faith, gifted with the ability to make everyone feel they belonged and had value.
I always came away from our visits feeling 'special" even though half of the wonderful things she said about me was suspect!!!
Throughout your life you will be remember gratefully the love, counsel, hugs, laughter, tears,
life lessons and family history your Mom and Dad left with you.
We send you are thoughts and prayers.
Denise and David Collins
My memories of Mrs.Thiele span many years. My first memories of her are when Mr. Thiele and Mrs. Thiele were our neighbours. If I remember right, she cut my hair in the backyard with my mom( I think there was even a bowl involved). I also remember a visit to Siksika which is where we learned to make her spaghetti sauce. I still use the recipe that came from my mom which came from your mom. I know for all those years she remained a good friend to my mom. Once I had children and had moved away, she always(not exaggerating) would ask to see us when we were home. She loved my Italian kids and wanted to know them as she knew us. I loved how she called everyone honey. She was one of the most genuine people I have ever known and I am lucky to have known her. My condolences to you Jackie and Glen
To Jackie, Glen and family,
So sad to hear of Delva's passing. The world has lost a very loving soul but will forever be better for having known it.
As a young salesperson in the drywall supply business, I first met Delva and Arnie at Thiele Drywall in 1978. Arnie (at first) played the tough guy, while Delva was the easy-loving "Mom" to everyone, always interested in your personal life and willing to offer experienced advice. A fond memory I have is visiting them for dinner at their Siksika resort and Delva was cooking up a batch of delicious pasta sauce. Delva watched over that sauce carefully because she said if she looked away for even a minute, Arnie would be quick to add (yet) more garlic for flavouring! How could you not love both of them?
Rest in peace Delva.
Russell and Candace Vatcher
Jackie’s Mom...always the mom that smiled, made you feel welcome and loved people. What an amazing life story you have written about an amazing woman. Sending love and peace to all your hearts. Happy mom, happy life, happy kids...what a legacy.
I never had the pleasure of meeting Delva, but Grandma Myrna always talked about her. When my oldest son was born, Delva was so excited she mailed him a hoodie with her local hockey team mascot on it. It took a couple of years for him to grow into that hoodie, but once he did he wore it out. I believe she must have been a truly sweet and caring soul to send a distant relative in another country a present for her baby. May the Lord’s peace be with your family.
Prayers to the family from the family of Myrna Rawlins Evansville In. Mom always enjoyed talking with her.
Jackie, Glen, Mac and Sydney,
We are very sad to hear your mom and grandma passed away. We know how hard it is to go through this, our family also has lost people we loved so dear.
We always loved visiting uncle Arnie and auntie Delva because uncle Arnie was funny and reminded us of grandpa Carl ( they even looked alike) and Auntie Delva was always so happy and loved being around kids. She always gave the biggest hugs and was so warm and inviting. Those are the memories we hold close to our hearts.
At this time, we send you love and light to lift your heavy heart. It’s bittersweet to know she is with her soulmate eternity.
Love
Melisa, Stephanie and Darlene Thiele
Auntie Del was one of the most amazing, funny, caring, beautiful people I have every known. Even though I was not blood and was only related by marriage, she treated me like I had always been one of the family. I will always have awesome memories of going to her and Uncle Arnie's house at Halloween and they would always have a special toy or treat for their great nephew, my son Dylan. She loved Dylan to bits and would always ask about him. We also had good times at one of her favorite restaurants, Tom's House of Pizza as well. I was also always amazed at how she remembered everyone's Birthday without fail and we would each get an email every year with her Birthday wishes. Our family has lost a true angel. I will never forget her kindness, her feistiness, her spirit, but most of all, her love. I know she and Uncle Arnie are together again, probably laughing and golfing up a storm.
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