

Elva Kenyon
Official Obituary of
9/2/1940 - to - 30/7/2022
Elva Kenyon of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Bill Kenyon, passed away peacefully after a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer, at St. Michaels on July 30, 2022, at the age of 82 years.
Elva was born in Edmonton on February 9, 1940. She graduated from Thorsby High School in 1957 and received her Bachelor of Education from U of A.
She met Bill Kenyon in 1960 and they were married in December 1961. They had two sons Carey & Todd. She was a substitute teacher while the boys were growing up and enjoyed teaching. They lived in Rimbey, Whitecourt, Claresholm, Barrhead and Lethbridge.
She spent countless hours volunteering after Bill retired. They spent winters with Ywam in Kona, Arkansas, New Zealand, and Mercy ships in Texas for 20 years.
She enjoyed being a wife, mother and grandmother but the most important thing in her life was her relationship and walk with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She loved serving people and made many friends wherever she went.
Besides her loving husband Bill, Elva is survived by her two sons Carey & Todd; two grandchildren, Quinn & Ellis; And her sister Ollie, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families.
We will miss her dearly but are grateful that she is finally home.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 5, 2022, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4 ST S, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Dwayne Dibben officiating.
To watch Elva's service via livestream, please go to https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/Elva-Kenyon and scroll to the bottom of the obituary page.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the charity of their choice.
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Jennifer Gierent
1046 Days Ago
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It has been a while and Eva has been on my mind. I was sadden to find out she passed just today. But I want the family to know I appreciated your mom’s company and the gracious way she welcomed me to Whitecourt in 2010. She definitely is in great hands in heaven and I know one day we will meet again. Hugs to Bill and all the family.<br>Jennifer Gierent
Jennifer Gierent
1046 Days Ago
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It has been a while and Eva has been on my mind. I was sadden to find out she passed just today. But I want the family to know I appreciated your mom’s company and the gracious way she welcomed me to Whitecourt in 2010. She definitely is in great hands in heaven and I know one day we will meet again. Hugs to Bill and all the family.<br>Jennifer Gierent
Champak & Mrudula Morzaria
1197 Days Ago
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We are very sad to learn of the passing of our dear friend Elva. In the short timeas our neighbour, we came to appreciate her friendship and her kind nature and love for.all. We learnt and gained a lot from her strong faith. Many times she surprised us with flowers that she brought right to the door and said words of encouragement which helped bring our spirits up during Mrudula's challenges with her health. <br>She is a huge loss to us as our neighbour.. We will never forget her.<br>She has moved into the Lord's Good Hands. We pray for her soul to rest in peace.
Les Robertson
1198 Days Ago
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What a wonderfully service in memory of Elva What was said I can add very little. Elva was one the best examples I know of kindness,understanding,compassion,hospitality,and Christ like person that I know
Les Robertson
1198 Days Ago
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Elva was one of the kindest,compassionate,hospitable and cariing person I have met. I can add very little to what was said about her in the memorial service. She will be missed by the people she touched
Les Robertson
1198 Days Ago
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Elva was one the kindest, compassionate,hospitable understanding caring person that I know. There is little I can add after listening to the memorial service of her life.,We all have been blessed to know her. She will be missed
Irene & Alvin Nanninga
1200 Days Ago
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Such a Beautiful lady both inside and out! Elva was such an inspiration to me.. I loved her texts, emails and visits throughout our friendship. I will miss her dearly, but rejoice that she is with her Heavenly Father, free from all pain. <br>Condolences, Hugs and Love to Bill and all the Family.
Susana Friesen
1200 Days Ago
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Wonderful friend and prayer sister! Her beautiful personality shone through and she made friends everywhere she went. She remembered birthdays and special times. Her testimony shone even in palliative. The staff loved her. A true and faithful friend to the very end! We do celebrate a life well lived. We will miss her dearly, but rejoice that she is no longer in pain and is with her Blessed Saviour!
Harley and Kathleen Phillips
1200 Days Ago
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Carey, are thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at the passing of your Mother. May the many fond memories that you have as a family bring you comfort and help you through the coming days. She was a strong woman to have fought pancreatic cancer for three years.
Crystal Martin
1201 Days Ago
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Awe.. so sorry to see this, but knowing where she is and is completely healed and free is a comforting thought. Condolences to all the family. <br>Crystal Martin
Jeanne Purdy
1202 Days Ago
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Beautiful woman inside and out. Wonderful servant heart and woman of prayer. Met at Camp Nakamun during servant's camp. Fostered our friendship travelling over to visit us in Nova Scotia. Always faithful to keep in contact over the years. Gleaned wisdom and strength from her on every connection. Celebrate her life of worship.
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