With deep sadness the family of Gladys Margaret Holmberg announce her passing at Pioneer Lodge, Moose Jaw, on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at the age of 100. Born Margaret Gladys Ayer on December 29, 1916, in Moose Jaw, she remembers living in her maternal grandparent’s home until her Mom, Maggie (Mortenson) Ayer, married Mario Carpenado. The family moved to the Glentworth district when her step-father and maternal uncle, Charlie Mortenson, homesteaded “up on the Bench.” She attended Sister Butte School, then completed Gr. 9 & 10 by correspondence. In October, 1939, she married Alvar Holmberg. The family lived in Glentworth until 1960 when Al’s work took them to Pennant, then, Abbey, and, later, Willow Bunch. They retired to Moose Jaw in the mid-70’s, living on Ominica St., then, Elks Housing on South Hill, before moving to Victoria Towers. She spent her final years as a resident at Pioneer Lodge. She worked as a grocery store clerk in the communities she lived in prior to retirement, and was known for her knitting and crocheting, winning many awards at the Moose Jaw Fair. She sold her items and volunteered for many years at Parsons Pantry. She was involved in lawn bowling, rode her 3-wheel bike and cross country skied in Wakamow Valley, and was a member of Moose Jaw & District Seniors Assoc. She loved animals, in particular her horse, Boots, several pet dogs and cats, and especially her final cat, Mishka. A model of gentleness and kindness, she was especially beloved by her granddaughters who all wanted to grow up to be just like her. Predeceased by her husband, Alvar, grandchildren, Reggie Holmberg & Tara Holmberg, sisters, Amy Agopsowicz and Georgina Anderson, and brother, Victor Carpenado, she leaves to mourn her passing and celebrate her memory her children, Cliff (Gayle), Kincardine, ON, Darlene (Dwayne) Lloyd, Rosemary, AB, Dale, Moose Jaw, and Virginia (Don) Battiste, Black Diamond; grandsons, Todd & Darren Lloyd, Shaun Dean, Tracey Holmberg & Travis Reed; granddaughters, Christine Holmberg, Candice Reed, Alex & Kyla Holmberg, Jessica Brigidear, and Tamara Lloyd; as well as 29 great grandchildren; 7 great great grandchildren; and all her nieces & nephews. A Services of Remembrance will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2017 @ 2:00 p.m. at the W. J. Jones Chapel (106 Athabasca St. E., Moose Jaw, SK). Internment at Rosedale Cemetery will take place at a later date. Flowers are gratefully declined. As an expression of remembrance, contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society, 223 Fairford St. E., Moose Jaw, SK S6H 0E1 or the Kidney Foundation of Canada, #1 Hanselman Crt., Saskatoon, SK S7L 9Z9 would be appreciated by the family. Special thanks from the family to the staff at Pioneer Lodge who cared for Gladys in her declining years. In living memory of Gladys, a memorial tree planting will be made by JONES Funeral Home. Please sign the memorial register at website: www.wjjonesandson.com (Obituaries).
Stephanie Lowe - Funeral Director