Mabel Sharon Kish

She was born in 1947 in a humble farmhouse in Saskatchewan to Cornelius and Edna Martens, the proud parents of a large and loving family.

Mabel shared a deep connection with her siblings: Roger Martens, Linda Maveal, Debi Stodolka, Walter Martens and Shelley Priebe. Her roots in family and community were the foundation of her remarkable life.

On July 19, 1996, Mabel married Gordon Kish. Together, they shared a partnership filled with love laughter and adventure.

Mabel is the proud mother of two daughters Shawna (Peter) DeConti of Vancouver, BC and Tammy (Curtis) Andreotti of Vernon, BC and her two stepdaughters Jocelyn (Greg) Kish and Suzanne (Michael) Altman. Her love for her family extended to her five grandchildren: Isabella DeConti, Everit DeConti, Jaedyn Andreotti, Ashlyn Andreotti and Evan Kish who brought her much joy and pride.

Her life was one of service and dedication, both professionally and through volunteerism. Mabel had a fulfilling career as a bookkeeper, including her role as the office manager at the Fort Macleod Auction Market from 1974 to 1990. She later served as a show coordinator at the Lethbridge Exhibition and worked at Chin Coulee Feeders and made Alberta Livestock Services her final job prior to retirement.

In her younger years, Mabel was a dedicated volunteer and hostess for the 1974 Canada Games in Lethbridge, AB. Once in Kipling, Mabel generously gave her time to various organizations, including the Kipling Arts Council, the Food Bank, the Bekevar Ladies Aid Society and the Heritage Foundation.

A true explorer at heart, Mabel was a world traveler. She marvelled at the beauty of Japan, Mexico, Italy, and journeyed throughout the USA and Canada, treasuring each adventure and the stories they brought. In her spare time, Mabel was a voracious reader and enjoyed a good game of cards with family or friends.

In addition to her accomplishments and travels, Mabel found great joy in fostering meaningful relationships and is leaving behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and love. Her family and friends will remember her warm smile, her strength of character and her unyielding love for those she cared for. As we bid farewell to Mabel, we celebrate a life well-lived. She will be deeply missed by family and the many friends whose lives she enriched.

The funeral service to honour her memory was held in Kipling United Church, Kipling, Saskatchewan on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Devon Pattemore officiating. Interment will be held at a later date in the Bekevar Presbyterian Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to the Kipling Arts Council, Box 264, Kipling, SK, S0G 2S0 or the Bekevar Presbyterian Cemetery Fund, Box 21, Kipling, SK, S0G 2S0.

Rest in peace, Mabel. Your love, wisdom, and gentle spirit will forever remain in our hearts.