Obituary of Wonona Marlene Haydu (nee Lyons)

February 27, 1938 - Star City, Saskatchewan
May 30, 2021 - Calgary, Alberta

Wonona Haydu, beloved wife of James George Haydu, of Calgary, AB passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021, at the age of 83 years. 

Wonona was a lifetime member of the Northminster United Church UCW. She was a member of the Winston Heights Mountview Community Association and volunteered at the Fanning Centre. Wonona was an avid knitter and loved to sew and quilt.  Her most memorable vacation was when she took a trip to Spain with her husband, James, and friends. She will be most remembered for her love of family and time spent together.

Besides her loving husband, James George Haydu, Wonona is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Dave Sharek of Carstairs, AB; four sons and daughters-in-law, Kim and Lorie Haydu, Warren and Sylvia Haydu, Wayne and Debbie Haydu, and Devon and Laurie Haydu, all of Calgary, AB; ten grandchildren, Michelle, Lindsay, Robyn, Adam, Lana, Jennifer, Megan, Colleen, Micheal, and Brianna; and six great-grandchildren, Evan, Claire, Ashleigh, Rachel, Kale, Aurora, and one to be born. 

Wonona is also survived by her two brothers and sisters-in-law, Ron and Shirley Lyons of Prince Albert, SK; Barry and Helen Lyons of Regina, SK; as well as numerous extended family and friends. Wonona was predeceased by her parents, Helen and Lester Lyons.

A Private Funeral Service was held at Northminster United Church (3311 Centre Street North, Calgary, AB) on Monday, June 7, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. A recording of the service may be viewed on Facebook or YouTube. Graveside Services followed at Mountainview Memorial Gardens. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed on Wonona’s obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com. 

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at the Manor at Huntington Hills; the doctors, nurses and staff on Unit 56 Transition Ward at the Rockyview Hospital; and the nurses and staff at the Brentwood Care Facility. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Parkinson Association of Alberta, 120, 6835 Railway Street S.E., Calgary, AB T2H 2V6 Telephone: (403) 243-9901, www.parkinsonalberta.ca or to Northminster United Church at northminster.ca/donate. 

In living memory of Wonona Haydu, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH, CALGARY, AB T2E 2V6, Telephone: 403-243-8200.