With grateful hearts for a life well lived, the family of Yvonne Marie Lafreniere of St. Paul, Alberta regretfully announces the passing of their beloved mother, grandmother and sister on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at the age of 91 years.

Yvonne had a love for gardening and took great pride in tending to her garden, finding joy in watching her flowers bloom and flourish. She also enjoyed cooking and preparing delicious meals for her family and loved ones. Her flowers brought her happiness, and she cherished the beauty and peacefulness they brought to her surroundings. Some of her fondest moments were spent going to bingo with her sister Gilberte, sharing laughter, fun, and special memories together. She found happiness in the simple pleasures of life, and it was these little things that made her days so special.

Leaving to mourn with cherished memories are her children: Paul (Kathy) Lafreniere of Ardrossan, AB, Pauline (Patrick) Mathiot of Goodridge, AB; granddaughter: Ashley Mathiot of Goodridge, AB; brothers: Maurice (Yvonne) Malo; Denis (Carmen) Gouin; and sister-in-law: Lorraine Malo. Yvonne will also be missed by her numerous nieces, nephews, extended family & friends.

Yvonne was predeceased by her husband: Raymond Lafreniere; parents: Oscar and Julienne Malo; siblings: Antoinette Charbonneau, Therese Brian, Victor Malo, Gilberte Gill, Leona Cote, Andre Malo, Henry Malo and Bernard Malo.

Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Paul Cathedral, St. Paul, Alberta with Father Jerish Jose Arackal as Celebrant. Pallbearers: Marcel Gill, Ryan Brady, Patrick Mathiot, Morley Christman, Jerome VanBrabant, Paul Lafreniere. Final Resting Place, St. Bernard Roman Catholic Cemetery, Lafond, Alberta. For those wishing to view the service, you may do so via live streaming here on our website.

Memorial tributes in memory of Yvonne may be sent to the Alzheimer Society, #306, 10430-61 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6H 2J3.