Loretta A. Roth

July 25, 1943 - February 8, 2023

Loretta Roth of Ladysmith, British Columbia, passed away on February 8, 2023.

Loretta was born to the late Jacob and Mary Roth, the eldest of five children and was raised on the family farm in Southern Alberta. Loretta lived in many places including California and Vancouver Island but was particularly drawn to the Peace Country in Northern Alberta.

Loretta worked as an LPN for 25 years north of Grande Prairie for Central Peace Hospital in Spirit River and Fairview General Hospital.

Loretta had a love for music, gardening, crafting, and reading. She cared for all animals big and small which included one wee dog named Amigo.

Loretta is survived by her children; Angela (Larry) Scriba of Grande Prairie, Alberta, Michael Viani of Parksville, B.C., Elizabeth (David) Viani of Red Deer, Alberta, and Catherine Viani of Maple Ridge, B.C. Also surviving Loretta are her four grandchildren Cory, Lacey, Samantha, Anthony; her great grand children Larissa, Porter, Waylon, Dylan, Carmen & Ivy; Loretta’s siblings Alice (Brion) Upton of Edmonton, Alberta, Marilyn (Tom) Yacishyn of Osoyoos, B.C., Tony (Sophie) Roth of Lethbridge, Alberta and Rita (her partner Rick) Wilkins of Nanaimo, B.C., as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by both parents, father Jacob Roth in 2005 and mother Mary in 1978.

Appreciation and a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Swamy. At Loretta’s request there will be no funeral service. If desired, memorial donations may be directed to the SPCA or the Canadian Cancer Society.