With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Lil on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at the age of 90. A loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Lil will be fondly remembered by, daughter Ann Benke(Lorne); son Timothy (Holly); her grandchildren, Jeffrey, Adam, Michael, Chad; and great-grandchildren Rhyse and Zachary, along with her elder sister Dorothy Goodwin (Howes) and numerous nieces and nephews. Lil was predeceased by her husband Joseph “Stan”, parents William George Howes and Mary Margaret Catherine Howes (nee Faraday); her brothers William (Bill), Richard (Dick) and sister Hilda.
The family wishes to thank the staff of The Good Samaritan, Southgate Care Center and Laurel Heights Retirement Residence for their compassionate care.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 18, 2016 at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church 7508 – 29 Avenue. In lieu of floral tributes, donations to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Parkinson’s Alberta or the Youth Emergency Shelter can be made in Lilian’s memory.