Dec. 24, 1944 – Aug. 2, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marie Malvina ‘Noella’ Benoit (nee Houle), on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at the age of 79 years. Noella passed peacefully in her sleep.
Noella was predeceased by: her husband of 59 years, Herve Benoit; and parents, Leopold and Albertine (nee Courchesne) Houle. Noella was also predeceased: by siblings Henri, Marcel, Raymond, Roger, and Laurence.
Noella is survived by: siblings Simone, Jeannine, Angele, Denis and Marie-Jeanne; her son, Clement; her daughter, Rachel Marzotko; her son-in-law, Michael Marzotko; and her grandchildren, Alexander Marzotko (Dana Wieringa), Nicholas Marzotko, and Catherine Marzotko; and one great grandchild, Henley.
Noella grew up on the family farms near Girouxville, AB. In August 1963, she married Herve Benoit. Her son Clement was born in 1965 and daughter Rachel was born in 1967.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Schizophrenia Society of Alberta.
A Funeral Liturgy will be held at Connelly-McKinley St. Albert Funeral Home on Aug. 17, 2024 at 2 p.m., with a visitation to take place one hour prior.
Cremation to take place following the service.
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