In Memory Of

Marlene Dawn Dwyer

May 21, 1952 - Apr 19, 2026

Service

Saturday, June 13, 2026
2:00 pm
Immanuel Lutheran Church
5236 54 St
Rocky Mountain House, AB T4T 1H2

Obituary

Mom passed away on April 19th, 2026, after a short battle with cancer at home with her family by her side. She had only been diagnosed with cancer 12 days prior to her death.
Marlene was born in St. Paul, Alberta in 1952 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 three children. Marlene worked at the school division in Rocky Mountain House, where she shared her love with her students. Marlene also shared her love with her many friends, with Rocky Support Services and Wilderness Village. Marlene loved everything Christmas and everything that Christmas meant to her as well as the colour blue. She is well known and loved for her commitment and participation by congregations at the Lutheran Church in Rocky Mountain House, as well as the Marysville Community Church.
Marlene is survived by her children Keri (Jeff), Karlene (Henry), Mike (Amy); Brother Tom (Tisha) Dwyer; Grandchildren Zachary and Kaspar Murray; Jevin, Terin and Tailynn Kingsbury; 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.
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

Kelley Van Dirstein:

Marlene was always so kind to me and always took the time to stop and chat and to catch up. She loved her family fiercely and spoke with pride about them! She had the best smile and am sending my thoughts and prayers to her family.

Rachel Ryan:

I’m lucky enough to have a few motherly figures in my life and Mar was one of those. I felt cared for and comforted in her presence. She had so much deserved love in her life. Over the years I was captured by her radiant smile as she spoke of her children, grandchildren, friends, students, sewing projects, and of course the pageants. Through difficult times she was full of grace. I send my love to all who knew her, because to know her was to love her.

Pauline Sauve:

I offer my deepest condolences to Keri, Karlene, Mike , their spouses and their children.
Your mom was my dearest friend and we shared many laughs, tears and milestones over the years. Your mom was a shining example of faith, love and friendship. Her life was a true blessing .
Please know that the incredible friendship, strengths and kindness she showed the world lives on in each of you.
She will forever remain in my heart and memories including her smile!
Sending you all my love and condolences.

Jill & Glenn Malcolm:

Even though it wasn’t long maybe 1 to two years when she attended Altadore Baptist church in Calgary we got to know her fast. She became a part of us and we were sad when she moved. Marlene & I (Jill) had some good laughs. We visited a few summers ago and went on a tourist train and we laughed so hard people were looking at us and were laughing too. I will miss our text chats a lot.
Heaven is rejoicing! See you soon!

Michael Gillingham:

We are so sad to hear about your loss. Marlene was such a fun and joyful person...we have many good memories of working on projects with her at church in Rocky. Lynne and Michael

Cheryl and Alfred von Hollen:

We are so saddened to hear of your mom’s passing. She was such a sweet and thoughtful woman.

Dorothy Greke:

Sending my condolences to you all, Marlene was always smiling and happy, she will be missed. I know she is in a better place and looked forward to being home in Heaven with her heavenly Father, she will have no pain. She was an amazing friend. Prayers, love and hugs for you all .

Richard and Debra Foote:

Marlene always had the brightest smile and she was such a joy to be around. Our deepest condolences to all her family and friends.

Christine & Greg Waters :

Hugs sorry to hear thinking of you and your family.

Melanie Bott:

So sorry for your loss. My condolences are with you as you navigate the days, weeks and months ahead. I have fond memories of your sweet Momma from childhood. She had the warmest smile!!

Marilyn Nicholls:

Sending my sympathy to all of Marlene’s family and friends. She will be missed so much.

Nikki Johnson:

To Keri, Kar, and Mike. So sorry for the loss of your mom. The only word I can think of is how pleasant she was. She raised three good kids!

Tim and Carolyn Clow:

We have great memories of Marlene and her ability to give gracefully and wholeheartedly at no matter what she was doing. She was vibrant with the Christmas Pageant at the Lutheran Church every year. She was the best EA at West Central whether she was working directly with a specific student or being a reader and scribe for those students requiring those skills for exams. She was thorough and very knowledgeable,professional and personable at the office at Wilderness Village and was even willing to supply the right color of floss for a cross-stitch project!
We will miss her laugh, her chatter and love. Missing her and thinking of her family.

Pat Ironside:

I am so sorry for your loss. Marlene was a real joy to be around. I loved our conversations. She was also a great boss to have. Her patience with me was great. Karlene and Henry I am sending hugs and love to you both.

Kathy Ray:

Marlene was such a sweet caring lady. She was always smiling and happy.
I have many fond memories of Marlene
So enjoyed when I lived in Rocky she hosted for many years cross stitch evening at her house with wonderful ladies.
She attended many years of cross stitch retreats I hosted and so enjoyed the weekend with the table of Rocky girls Phyllis, Monna, Pat, Marilyn, Ginny.
And yes her love of Christmas her house was absolutely amazing decked out completely in Christmas everywhere.
A love we shared favorite color Blue.
So sorry for your loss.

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