Ruby Lillian Smith
(March 23, 1923 – November 3, 2011)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great Great Grandmother & friend, Ruby Lillian Smith on November 3, 2011 at the age of 88. She was born in Poplar Point, MB on March 23, 1923.

Mom will always be remembered for the unconditional love she showed to her family & friends. She loved nothing better than cooking and baking for her family, friends & neighbors. Her door was always open to everyone who knew her. She loved visiting over a cup of tea or coffee, catching up on family news. She worked endlessly to raise her family, making a wonderful home where many memories were made and will always be cherished. She devoted her life to Dad, her children, grandchildren & great grandchildren and will always be remembered for her smile, jokes and gentle touch.

Ruby is lovingly remembered by her children: Stan (Yvonne) Smith and their children, Dwain (Val) and Doug (Kim); Lorne (Bev) Smith and their children, Wanda (Roger) Gareau, Corey (Lori), Brock (Jamie) Grolla and Brad (Michelle) Grolla; Blair (Iris) Smith and their children, Carmen (Trevor) Podritske and Holly (Brett) Gorday; Val (Curtis) Opseth and their children, Melanie (Mike) Biggins and Scott (Allison); 20 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; sisters, Irene Archibald and Florence Keir; brother- in- laws, John Szopko and Reg Schrader; numerous nieces, nephews & friends. Ruby joins in eternal peace: her husband, Norman Elmer Smith; parents, Robert Younger McKinnon and Mary Agnes Kirton; sisters, Jean, Edna, Evelyn, Katie and Donna.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 2:00 PM at the Golf and Curling Club, 900 22nd St. East, Prince Albert, SK. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Saviour’s Cemetery Fund or Donor’s Choice.

Arrangements entrusted to Hawryluk Funeral Home. 922.6611

• Date : 2011-11-03 06:00:00