Doreen was born on February 14th, 1937 in Lethbridge to Frank and Margaret Kurina. She was the first of four children, Frank, Donald and Marnie. Growing up in Diamond City she helped her mom with household duties and was very close to her mother.

Doreen met her beloved husband John and they were married at St. Patrick’s Church in Lethbridge on November 15th, 1958. John was the love of Doreen’s life and they had recently celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary. Together they had two children, John Jr. and Daniel Chorm. Doreen enjoyed being a mom, wife and homemaker and in doing so became a wonderful cook and enjoyed organizing family traditions. As a family they enjoyed camping and hiking. During those times Doreen was able to relax in the sun and enjoy a good book.

Doreen graduated from Lethbridge Business College and obtained a job as a secretary. Later she gained employment at Sears Canada and worked there for 22 years. While at Sears she made many friends and was able to use her gift of gab which he enjoyed later while being a member of the Red Hats Society of Lethbridge.

John and Doreen enjoyed many years spending their winters in their home in Yuma Arizona. This is where she honed her skills in creating ceramics and participating in water aerobics.

Doreen is survived by her husband John, her son John Jr., her sister Marnie and her niece Susan, as well as her grandchildren, Lisa and Danny and great grandchild Leora.

She was predeceased by her parents Frank and Margaret Kurina, her son Danny and her two brothers Frank and Donald.

A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:30 A.M. with Patrick Siedlecki officiating.