ALDENA “DENA” SMITH beloved wife of Edward J. Smith of Lethbridge, passed away at home on January 29, 2010 at the age of 83.

Besides her loving husband, she is survived by: her sister Bonnie Mulholland (Grand Forks), her sister Fran and husband Delvin Andrews (Lethbridge), her sisters in law Louise Anderson and Loretta LaValley (Lethbridge). There are also numerous nieces and nephews.

She is the loving mother of Cheryl Smith (Saskatoon) and Linda Baron (Coaldale) and her husband James. She is the proud grandmother of Kaitlyn, Charlize and Aimee Baron. She was predeceased by: her parents and brother Ronald and Joyce Frey (Lethbridge) and brother Lawrence “Bay” and Betty Frey of Vulcan.

Dena was raised on a farm near Readymade. After graduation she continued her education at Ohio University for 2 years, returning home after the death of her mother. She began a 15 year career at Scott Fruit.

Dena and Ed spent 10 years courting and during this time were badminton champs and water ski enthusiasts. They married on June 6th, 1961. They were blessed with 2 children. They had many happy memories of family trips and time spent with family and friends at the cabin.

Her 3 Grandchildren were very precious to her and she enjoyed time spent with them especially the card games. Dena was an avid bowler for over 55 years. She spent many happy hours with her sewing machine, needlework, rose garden and her cats.

Dena was a wonderful, loving person and she will be greatly missed.

Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial Service at St. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL in Coaldale at 1413 23rd Ave. on Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 7:00 P.M.

In memory of Dena Smith, Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society, 402-740 4 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB., T1J 0N9

Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone (403) 381-7777. E-mail: care@cornerstonefh.ca