Hazel Emmaline Irwin was born July 2, 1938 at Arcola, SK to Doris (King) and Roy Lario. She passed away peacefully in the early hours of Feb. 13, 2016. Due to the failing health of her mother, the family, including older sister, Helen, moved to Langenburg, SK to be closer to medical facilities. Sadly her mother passed away when Hazel was five. The two little girls were twice blessed when their father met and married Frances Schentag. Hazel began her education in Langenburg followed by a move to Yorkton. She attended the Grey Nun's Academy in Regina but health issues forced her to return home before the end of the school term. She gained employment as a receptionist for Dr. MacIntyre and later in life, re-entered the work force at Harry's Dutch Bakery and then at McDonald's. On Nov. 8, 1958 she married Allan Irwin and became a farm wife. Art was Hazel's passion. She made all the flowers and candles for her wedding. She loved to draw and had a keen eye for colour and contrast. She continued to draw and colour as long as she was able. She grew a large garden and loved to cook and to bake. She never made a plain birthday cake, they were all elaborate creations. She was very spiritual which sustained her throughout her life. However, she had many health issues which kept her from being all that she could be. Predeceased by her husband Allan, in-laws Annie and Albert Irwin, sister-in-law Shirley Rousay, parents Doris and Roy Lario and sister Helen Tytula. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, David, New Westminster, BC, Shane, Yorkton, SK, Tracy (Larry) Berthelette, Yorkton, SK and Heather, Ituna, SK. Grandchildren Jessica (Joseph) Cheverie and Dustin (Taylor) Irwin of Yorkton, SK. Three great-grandsons, Mika Cheverie, Daimion Irwin and Lorenzo McArthur. Also left to cherish Hazel's memory are her stepmother Fran Lario, Abbortsford, BC, step-sisters Janice (Arnie) Crape, Sorento, BC, Denise (Jack) Stout, Yorkton, SK, Jacqui Calderone, Edmonton, AB, step-brother Glenn Lario, Parksville, BC and brother-in-law Walter Tytula, Lethbridge, AB. The family wishes to thank Marlene Byczynski, TD Bank and Dianne Hornung and Margaret Mushka, Yorkton & District Nursing Home for your help and guidance over the past seven years. Special thanks to the nurses and staff of Orkney House for your patience, kindness and excellent care given to Hazel when she was a resident. As per request, there will be no funeral service, a family graveside committal will take place at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Christie's Funeral Home & Crematorium, Yorkton, Saskatchewan.
