Obituary of Irene Alice (nee Richardson) HELLOFS

September 22, 1928 - Consort, Alberta

May 19, 2021 - Calgary, Alberta

Irene passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at the age of 92 years.

Irene was born in Consort, AB, on September 22, 1928. Her early life was spent enjoying growing up in rural Alberta. She graduated as a Registered Nurse from the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton, and early in her nursing career met her husband, Bill, in Stettler, AB. She always had a passion for many hobbies particularly she enjoyed oil painting and over the years enrolled in many art courses at the Alberta College of Art and Design (ACAD).

Irene was predeceased by her husband Bill, and she is survived by her children, Jim, Barb, Bev, Scott, Sheila, and their spouses; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Due to the current restrictions no service will be held at this time. A Private graveside service will be held at Eden Brook Cemetery.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed on Irene’s obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation, 28 Oki Drive NW, Calgary, AB  T3B 6A8, Telephone: (403) 955.8818. www.childrenshospital.ab.ca.

Many thanks to the staff at Chinook Care Centre.

In living memory of Irene Hellofs, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2L5, Telephone: 403-243-8200.