Francis Adriana Uytdewilligen (Cis), beloved wife of Cornelius, of Coaldale, passed away at the St. Michael’s Palliative Care Unit on Sunday, October 19th, 2008 at the age of 74 years. She is the loving Mother and Oma of Harriet (Tom) Evans, Katie and Leanne, of Beaumont; Joanne (Peter) Coldham, Karen and David of Calgary; Andrew (Kim) Ryan of Coaldale; Ken (Serena), Lucas of Lethbridge; Jackie (Dave) Reich, Nick, Ben, and Emily of Beaumont; Margaret (Kevin) Munchrath, Rebecca, Sarah, Camryn of Beaumont; and Michael of Coaldale. She is also survived by her sisters Johanna (John) Machielse of Coaldale; Ad (Jan) Vande Burght of Holland; and her brothers Kees Vergouwen and Jan (Corry) Vergouwen in Holland. She is predeceased by her mother and father. Francis passed away peacefully after a very brief battle with cancer. She was born in Oudenbosch, Holland, on December 7, 1933. Francis met and married Cornelius in Holland, then moved to Canada in 1959 and settled in the Coaldale area. They farmed and raised a family of 7 children. She was a very active member of St. Ambrose Parish, the St. Ambrose CWL, the Rosary Guild and Lethbridge Soup Kitchen. She was a tireless volunteer for anyone in need and was very generous with her time and talents. She loved her garden, flowers, chickens and large family gatherings. She will be sadly missed by many people whose lives she touched. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff on 4B, 4C at the LRH, FMC and St. Michael’s Palliative Care Unit, Dr. John Geers, Dr. Lee, Dr. Siem for their compassionate care and support through this difficult time. Relatives and Friends are invited to Prayer Services at ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1513-23rd Avenue, Coaldale, AB on Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 7:00 P.M.. The Prayer service will be preceded by the Rosary at 6:30 P.M. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1513 23rd Avenue, Coaldale, AB, on Friday, October 24, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Wilbert Chin Jon and Reverend Tomy Manjaly celebrants. Interment to follow in the Coaldale cemetery. In memory of Francis, donations may be made to St. Ambrose Parish (for Flowers), 1513 23 Avenue, Coaldale, AB T1M 1E2 and the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen 802-2A Avenue North, Lethbridge, AB T1H 0C9 or to a charity of your choice.