Dianne Helen Radu

It is with a deep sense of loss that the family of Dianne Helen Radu announces her passing on August 22, 2025 at Dolcina Hospice Calgary at the age of 66. She peacefully left this earth to begin her eternal journey with Jesus, her Lord and Savior.

Dianne was born at Assiniboia Union Hospital on October 20, 1958, the youngest of three children to Jennie (nee Zahariuk) and Mike Radu. She attended school in Limerick, graduated from Assiniboia Composite High School and went on to further her education at STI and the University of Saskatchewan, acquiring several professional designations. She started her career working in management for the city of Edmonton, then was hired by Northern Telecom Canada Ltd. in Saskatoon and then Calgary. She held several management positions which led her to Mexico and Brazil for a time.

Her co-workers spoke of her as reliable, hard-working and a true professional having a gifting for administration. As well, they described Dianne as encouraging, upbeat and a lot of fun to be around. Due to health reasons she retired from Nortel in 2001.

During the years she was able, she really enjoyed travelling. Her many destinations included Spain, France, Venezuela and Greece and made lifelong friends on those travels. She even tackled Disneyland with two young nephews.

Because Calgary was so close to the mountains, she learned to ski and eventually became a ski patroller. She hiked and really enjoyed the mountain towns around Calgary.

She genuinely cared for others, which will be remembered by her many acts of kindness and thoughtfulness. She had the gift of serving and caring for others, never asking or expecting anything in return.

Dianne was a committed woman of faith. Her church was a big part of her life, attending regularly, being involved in groups and enjoying the fellowship it brought. She was a prayer warrior who leaned on her relationship with Jesus. He was the foundation of her life and beliefs. She did not push her beliefs on anyone, but it was obvious to anyone who knew her that it was her faith that guided her life and guided her through the many obstacles and challenges she faced. This included three cancer-related surgeries and the daunting task of twice learning to walk after being told that most likely she would never be able to walk again.

She never allowed herself to be negative or to have any kind of a pity party. In a world where victimhood is almost seen as a virtue, Dianne simply would not allow herself to become one.

A true example of dignity and grace, she will be missed by her mom (Jennie), sister Linda (John) Bumbac, brother Barry (Gwen) and sister-in-law Karen; her nephews, Jamie (Christy) Bumbac and Syan; Chris (Holly) Bumbac and Michaela, Radu, Kenley and Anna; Jesse (Laura) Radu and Astrid; Josh (Marissa) Radu and Gibsen, Maxten and Weslyn along with niece Alina. Dianne was predeceased by her father, Mike.

Dianne’s Celebration of Life was held Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Assiniboia Alliance Church with Pastor Chris Ulriksen officiating and scripture reading was by Michaela Bumbac. Jamie and Chris Bumbac gave the eulogy. Pallbearers were Doug Zahariuk, Gary Hysuik, Harvey Hysuik, Jesse Radu, Josh Radu and Radu Bumbac. Interment at Mount Hope Cemetery, Assiniboia. Donations in Memory of Dianne were made to Compassion Canada. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Radu and Bumbac family may be shared at www.rossfuneralservice.com.