Mrs. Delores Elenora Harty of Etzikom, beloved wife of 49 years to Mr. Joe Harty, passed away peacefully at the Bow Island Hospital on Friday, June 30, 2023, at the age of 86 years.

Delores was born in Nemiscam, Alberta where she attended grades 1-6.  Grades 7-12 were completed at the Foremost School. She later worked at the Royal Bank of Canada in Foremost for 17 years. Joe and Delores were married on October 23, 1973. They built a life of farming and ranching south of Etzikom. In November 1974, they welcomed their son Joey to the family.

Delores was an active member of the CWL. In her free time, Delores enjoyed crocheting many Afghans for family and friends. If Delores was not crocheting, you could likely find her in the garden or somewhere involved in the daily activities of the farm and ranch. The branding crew always looked forward to her fried chicken. In her later years, she enjoyed a trip to the casino for entertainment.

Besides her husband Joe, she is survived by her son Joey Harty; two sisters in law; two brothers in law, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Delores was predeceased by her parents John and Helena Rarick; parents in law Joe and Katie Harty; 12 siblings and their spouses; as well as one sister-in-law and one brother-in-law.  

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am, on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at the FOREMOST COMMUNITY HALL, 802 1 Ave W, Foremost, Alberta, with Father Wojciech Jarzecki, officiating.

A private family Interment will follow at the Foremost Cemetery, followed by a reception at the Foremost Community Hall.

 Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to a charity of your choice.