Celia Tymensen

MRS. CELIA MARGARITA TYMENSEN of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Mr. Adrianus ""Harry"" Tymensen, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at the age of 66 years.

Celia was born in Mexico City on December 21, 1940 to Luis Pacheco Salgado and Blanca Ortiz de Pacheco. While in Mexico she worked as a secretary and a marketing advisor. On December 14, 1972 Celia married Harry Tymensen and together they moved to Canada from Mexico City. Celia worked as a Spanish Instructor at the college, owned and operated a Mexican Import Store.

Celia was an active and longtime member of the Red Cross emergency response team, traveling and aiding a hand in Puerto Rico, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Costa Rica, Orlando and Winnipeg. She had been a C.W.L. member since1974. On July 1, 2000 Celia received a Canada Citizenship Award. She enjoyed being with her family and friends especially on holidays and always loved being on warm beaches or in the mountains. Playing sports, painting, travelling and talking with people were some of the hobbies she loved throughout her wonderful life.

Besides her loving husband Adrianus ""Harry"", Celia is survived by her children Adrian, John, Sara and Cindy. As well as an extended family from Canada, Mexico, Holland and Australia.

Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 4, 2007 at MARTIN BROS. RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4th St. South.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, March 5, 2007 at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 - 12 Ave South, Lethbridge, AB, with Father Wilbert Chin Jon and Deacon Cliff Bogdan, celebrants. A Private family interment to follow in Mountain View Cemetery.

Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish, memorial donations may be made in Celia's memory to the Canadian Red Cross, 1120-7Ave. S., Lethbridge, AB T1J 1K5.