passed away on June 11, 2026 at the age of 99 years.
Irene was born in Springstein, Manitoba on September 30, 1926; the oldest of 5 siblings. The family moved to Chilliwack when Irene was 18 years old. She lived in Chilliwack until 2019 when she moved to the Menno home in Abbotsford.
Irene was blessed with great health and lived a long, wonderful life. She was devoted to her family, friends & church. Irene was predeceased by her parents Abram and Mary Unger, her husband Abe and her brother Wally.
Irene will be lovingly remembered by her son Ken (Carrol), daughter Darlene ( Len); grandchildren Lyle (Melinda), Neil, Jeremy (Lea) and Christel (Lance); great grandchildren Madeleine, Bridgette, Eric, Tony, Jemma, Adeline and Linden. Her younger siblings Helga, Ed and Irma reside in Abbotsford, Langley and Osoyoos, respectively.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday June 20th @ 1:00pm at the River of Life Community Church, 42369 South Sumas Rd., Chilliwack.
Interment at Greendale Cemetery, 44600 Watson Rd., Chilliwack at 11:00am for family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to River of Life Community Church or MCC.
