June 7, 1937 - October 9th, 2011

Delores Kyle - It is with great sadness that the family of Helen Delores Kyle announces her passing on Sunday, October 9, 2011, at the age of 74 years. Delores will be lovingly remembered by her children Jay, Greg, Cathy, and Martin. Delores will also be fondly remembered by her 12 grandchildren Lauren, Alex, Natalie, Daniel, Justin, Ryan, Kyle, Carus, Beverley, James, Tiffany and Fiona; numerous nephews, nieces, and friends. She is survived by her sister Elsie Haddow and brother Carl Selin.

Delores was born Helen Delores Selin on June 7, 1937 in Camrose, Alberta. Delores spent much of her younger life in Victoria, BC. She later moved to Kingston, Ontario and met Henry Carus Kyle at the age of 23. They married and eventually moved to Lake Tahoe, California where they raised their family. In 1972, Delores and family returned to Canada living in Salmon Arm, Kamloops, North Vancouver, Lions Bay and settling at Okotoks with her son Jay's family in 1999.

Delores blessed the world as an avid artist and spent many years developing her talent across mediums including water colour, oils, pastel, and others. Delores has proven her accomplishments as an artist with several awards and leaves an active group within the local art community. Her paintings have shown in galleries and art shows across Southern Alberta, and British Columbia.

She is predeceased by her husband Henry Carus Kyle in 1991.

Delores always had a quiet strength about her. She had great dignity and compassion.

A Funeral Service was held on October 13, 2011 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 300 Woodgate Road, Okotoks, Alberta.

Interment followed at the Okotoks Cemetery.

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Arrangements in care of SNODGRASS FUNERAL HOMES Ltd. Okotoks 403-938-3111.