Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. As her co-worker I am so very sad for the loss of your mom  under such abrupt conditions. She was a spark of light at work and made everyone she met laugh out loud! She is so missed because she kindly interacted and brought her vibrancy and humour wherever she went. She left a legacy of awesomeness.

Such a happy co-worker who brightened our days

Many  memories of princess Mary Ellen in my life.  Work concerts casinos travels.  You  always made the best Ceasars salads and took your recipe to never never land. 
May you rest high on that mountain with midge and dad. Creator only takes the best
 You earned your wings. Go fly like tinkerbell.

Mary-Ellen at work at Meadowlark office. Many people came to work each day just to be entertained by Mary-Ellen (and go shopping at Zellers).

This is how happy Mary-Ellen was at work almost every day.

The Hawaiian drink waitress, Mary-Ellen’s back-up dream job.  Aulani, Oahu, 2022.

Mary-Ellen as Team Leader, and her happy crew.

Mary-Ellen at ‘work’ at Meadowlark office.  Happy times!

Oh, how Mary-Ellen LOVED her Disney purses.  They made her *very* happy.

Unretouched picture of Mary-Ellen.  She  said this was her favorite picture of all time, due to the apparent elongation of her legs from a miraculous camera angle!

Mary-Ellen and Richelle, Disneyworld, Christmas 2010.  
This was my first time in Disneyland with Mary-Ellen and I saw her transform into Tinker Bell simply from the excitement of being there.

At Disneyworld, in one of the Disney Hotels, 2022.

Mary-Ellen driving a convertible in Oahu,  Hawaii, while staying at her happy place -Aulani, the Disney hotel there.

Mary-Ellen and I were friends in Junior (Londonderry/Dickensfield) and Senior High (Queen E) and as adults, through FB (she was the MUCH better poster!). Birthday party sleep-overs (lots of laughs and giggles and no sleep) in JH.  We chatted the night away-tried to catch up on our adult years-at one HS reunion, several years ago. 

I loved Mary-Ellen's commitment to the things she loved - her children, her dad, family, her beloved dogs, travel, Midge, all-things Mickey Mouse and Disneyland and fairly recently, Trevor. She was so good at sharing her passions. I remember her excitement when she got her own home, just a few years ago. Mary-Ellen worked hard and for many years, and it's heartbreaking to lose her at such a young age, before she got a chance to retire and do all that travelling that she loved SO much. Just really difficult to think of the world, of Edmonton ... without her. It's lost her glow and openness and love of people (and critters) that she so freely and happily shared. My sincere condolences to Trevor and Mary-Ellen's children and family.

Our deepest condolences to all of you.  I have fond memories of your Mom from Princeton Elementary and all the time she donated to the parents group.  Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

To the family,
My deepest condolences on the loss of Mary-Ellen.   She was a very special person and an amazing mom.

I have very fond memories of her while our children attended St. Vlad's preschool and grade school.   She always made us laugh and had a warm and infectious smile.

May good memories keep her close to your hearts.

Please take care,
Carolyn Boyle

Mary-Ellen, you were the FIRST friend I made starting my new career with Servus. Your friendly kind nature won me over right away. I remember vividly when we were robbed and you snuck a dye pack into the naughty robbers bag ruining his plans after I froze.  I hope there is the most epic Disney Park that you get to enjoy day in and day out for eternity. 

Sorry to Trevor and your kids. Losing an incredible person like Mary-Ellen is a heartbreak that I couldn't imagine to her family and close friends. 

Love you pal!

Warren F

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Mary-Ellen Bendle

September 23, 1961 – June 19, 2025

Memories Funeral Home

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