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May 21, 1952 - Apr 19, 2026
Saturday, June 13, 2026
2:00 pm
Immanuel Lutheran Church
5236 54 St
Rocky Mountain House, AB T4T 1H2
Mom passed away on April 19th, 2026, after a short battle with cancer at home with her family by her side.
Mom was born in St. Paul, Alberta in1952 to Thomas and Ruth Dwyer. Mom was always known for her beautiful smile, beautiful heart, her love for her children, her grandchildren and her love of Christmas.
Marlene met Ron Kingsbury and soon after welcomed their first daughter Keri Murray Sotropa in Edmonton Alberta. They then moved to Brooks; Alberta and they welcomed Karlene Dickau. They then moved back to Edmonton and welcomed their son Michael Kingsbury.
Mom worked at the school division in Rocky Mountain House, where she shared her love with her students. Mom also shared her love with her schoolchildren, and her many friends with Rocky Support Services and Wilderness Village. Mom loved everything Christmas and everything that Christmas meant to her and the colour blue.
She is survived by her children Keri and (Jeff Sotropa), Karlene and (Henry Dickau), Mike and (Amy) Kingsbury. Her Brother Tom (Tisha) Dwyer. Her Grandchildren Zachary and Kaspar Murray; Jevin Terin and Tailynn Kingsbury. Her niece Cayla Douglas. She is predeceased by her Father Mother, and her brother Maurice Dwyer.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 13th, 2026, at 2 pm at the Lutheran church in Rocky Mountain House, AB.
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