It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Irene Louise Marie Beland (nee Gagne) on Jan. 10, 2015 at the age of 85. Irene was born April 30, 1929 at Meota, Sask. to Euphiame and Alfred Gagne. She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Judy Jones, Wayne (Darlene) Payne, and John Nixon and grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends. She was predeceased by her husband George Beland and more recently her son Vern Engele. Cremation has taken place and a service will be held at a later date. For many of you who knew Irene, she loved everything "Irish," fortunately, she was able to spend her 81st Birthday in Ireland. She always wanted an Irish wake should she pass. She also wanted her ashes spread in Hope, BC.Details of the service will be announced at a later date. With St Patrick's Day coming up, we the family want to say Happy St. Patrick's Day, Mom - We love you!
