In Memory Of

Lucy Walton

Nov 1, 1966 - Apr 28, 2025

Service

Saturday, May 10, 2025
1:00 pm
First Christian Reformed Church
Rocky Mountain House

Notice

Luncheon to follow at the Rocky Mountain Alliance Church,Rocky Mountain House

Obituary

On April 28, 2025, Lucy (Anna Lucia Sofia) Walton and Sarah Anne Walton went home to be with their Lord.

Lucy was born November 1, 1966, to Alfredo and Tina Azzolini in Yellowknife, NWT. She was the beloved wife of Bob Walton, the sister of Louie Azzolini, mother to Matthew, Isaac, Laura, Sarah, Grace, and Bobby, and grandmother to Abigail, Lucy, Sophie, Eliana, Isabelle, Micah, Anna, William, and little baby Mueller.

Lucy’s life was marked by love, gentleness, service, and her ever-present Italian laugh. Her goal was to honour her Lord and Saviour in all she did, whether pouring her love out in hosting or looking out for the unnoticed and unloved. Her commitment to serve and pray for her husband and children was unwavering and ever-joyful. Lucy had no greater joy than when her children were gathered around her.

Sarah—Bob and Lucy’s fourth child—was born March 12, 1996, in Rocky Mountain House, AB. Everywhere she went, Sarah brought people together, creating times of fun and adventure. Like her mother, Sarah was a brilliant hostess, devoted to family and friends, and sought to bring her relationship with God into all she did, including her work in health care. After working as an emergency nurse, Sarah became a doctor, a profession in which she shone. She was a loyal colleague, daughter, sister, and auntie.

The funeral will be held on May 10, 2025, at the First Christian Reformed Church (T4T 1B1) at 1:00pm. Following the service there will be a luncheon at Rocky Mountain Alliance Church (T4T 1H5).

Flowers are welcome but in lieu of flowers please consider donating to HER Victory.

Condolences may be forwarded to www.rockyfuneralhome.ca.

Rocky and Sylvan Lake Funeral Homes and Crematorium, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements.

Condolences

Lee Petersen:

Dear Bob and family. I can not imagine what you are going through. I think about these 2 beautiful souls and the impact they have made to help so many through church, friends, family and careers! I pray for strength and peace for your family through this difficult time! May God Bless you and your family with peace!

Brenda and Mel Brown:

Dear Bob and family
Mel and I were so shocked, and deeply saddened to hear of the sudden passing of your beautiful Lucy, and Sarah.
There are truly no words, Bob, other than to say that you and your family are held deeply in our hearts, and our prayers, as you grapple with this immeasurable loss.
God is with you.
May his love be your comfort.
His peace steady your soul.
And his strength carry you on.
- Mel and Brenda Brown

Jack & Carolyn Leslie:

Bob & Family, Our hearts are so broken for you. We will always have joy in remembering Lucy”s laugh & generous spirit. We remember Sarah as a child who would always stop to talk & ask how we were. What a loss for your family but we know they are both in the arms of their Saviour. May God give you peace in that knowledge. Love to you.

Tom and Marilyn Swan - Stony Plain:

We are so sorry for such a tremendous loss to your lives. We know that the GOD OF ALL COMFORT will be your solid Rock during this difficult time. We do sorrow, but not as those who have no hope. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Keith & Gay Coss:

Words can't seem to express how we empathise with you and your family at this time of great loss and sorrow. Please take comfort in the thought that so many people are praying for you all and love you all in the Lord.
We first met the two of you the first Sr. Co-ed Camp at MBC when Bob Shorten was directing. So many years ago and yet it seems only a few. Lucy was full of life and love for her Saviour. She was beautiful inside and out. We did not get the pleasure of knowing Sarah but know she must have been like her lovely Mother in so many ways. We are so so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you all and will continue as time goes on.

Eric de Larminat:

Oh, my dear Bob and family,

The loss of your cherished Lucy and daughter Sarah is so immensely devastating! One cannot fathom such losses.

What can one say in such an unexpected tragedy, except recognizing life’s fragility.

We go about our daily lives being oblivious to our daily risk exposures, as we should, to be able to enjoy the sum of the “present” (gift) moments and experiences, and not live in a constant fearful state.

But, some of us get hit with such tragedy and their lives have literally been stolen, while the rest of us wonder how we can survive it! That is a very fair question! The word injustice comes to mind and anger is quick to express itself.

I am here to testify that it is possible to survive it, albeit not easy for sure…..and that it is a “road less traveled” by most!

Your Sarah and Lucy were such gentle and generous Souls. A fluke accident took their lives at their respective prime ages! One about to engage in her active career of looking after people in need, while the other could enjoy a retired life with continued volunteering engagement.

Only God knows the extent of the suffering having been caused. Relying on his support, and like you once said to me, Bob, to remember God’s unmistakable love for you in Christ when the way grows dark, is important. Indeed it is. Greatly is. This will not alleviate the emotional and physical suffering, unfortunately, but continuing to confide in Him shall help the atonement process.

I will pray for you all throughout this very difficult week as we keep our memories of your Lucy and your Sarah close to our hearts!

They will be so missed. In God’s hands, may they continue to be with us all, in spirit, and continue to support and guide us all.

My sincere condolences to the family and close friends. My heart is with you.

Huge hugs to you all.

Eric from Montreal

Robert Duiker:

I knew Lucy as an exceptional teacher at Rocky Christian School. She leaves behind a legacy of teaching many to read, write, and calculate. But more importantly she showed an example of how to love Jesus by loving all those she met. Her laughter will long resonate in the hallways and classrooms of the school. All of us at Rocky Christian School mourn with Bob and the family and rejoice that heaven now resounds with her incredible laughter.

Aaron Nicklen:

I attended St. Patrick's High School with Lucy in Yellowknife, NWT. Lucy was kind, compassionate and incredibly bright. She sat at the head of the class and those of us who sat behind her and in the glow of her exceptional inner light, came to adore her for her God given gifts, her beauty and her humanity. I am so very sorry for your profound loss. I cannot imagine the void someone so exquisite must leave behind. Your family remains in my thoughts and prayers.

John and Rose Salomons:

Dear Bob, Matthew, Isaac, Laura, Grace and Bobby
Our sympathy and love to you all.
We have the assurance of our heavenly Father’s comfort in these difficult times.
Blessings from above.
John and Rose

Marcel and Vivian Vandenberghe - Peace River:

So very sorry for your loss - words seem so empty at a time of such heartache! I (Viv), always enjoyed my chats with Lucy when we would see each other on occasion, on our visits back to Rocky. Trusting God will be your ever present comfort at this time and in the days ahead. Treasure the memories! Our sincere condolences to you Bob and your family!

Trevor & Trish Ehrenholz -Westlock :

So sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.

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