Dianne Louise (nee:Dutertre) Loyer

Peacefully and surrounded by her family and friends, Dianne Louise Loyer passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022 in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, at the age of 72 years, after a 6 year battle with metastatic lung cancer.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 26 years, Mike Loyer; daughter, Tracy (Jorge) Ohland Cintado; step-daughter, Jaimi Loyer; granddaughters, Robyn (Chris) Thompson, Rebecca Ohland; step-grandson, Jakob Loyer; great grandson, William Thompson; sisters, Linda (Ron) Fox, Darce (Rollie) Mercier; brother, Glen (Shelley) Dutertre; mother, Emma “Toots” Dutertre; as well as numerous other family and friends.

Dianne was predeceased by her father, Robert Dutertre; granddaughter, Randi-Lynn Ohland; son-in-law, Charles “Chuck” Ohland.

Born in Bonnyville, she lived most of her life in the Edmonton area. Moving to Ontario for work and to BC when she married Mike, both returning to Fort Saskatchewan where they enjoyed their beautiful home and acreage. Dianne loved to do many things – always keeping busy. She met and made many friends playing softball throughout her life. She loved to craft and make stained glass projects for family and friends; enjoyed yard work and home reno projects. She had a profound love for animals; caring for strays and nursing injured back to health. Dianne helped many people in many ways. She was a dedicated blood donor, giving blood 142 times before her diagnosis - an inspiration to many.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, September 10th, 2022 from 11:00am until 3:00pm at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 183 (where Dianne was a lifelong member and supporter)

5112 52 Avenue, Bonnyville, Alberta

Memorial Donations may be made in Dianne Loyer’s name to:

Alberta Cancer Foundation

albertacancer.ca/donate/

710 – 10123 99 Street NW, Edmonton, AB, T5J 3H1

Hayin' in the 30's

Or an animal shelter of your choice.

The family wishes to send a special thank you to the St. Josephberg Paramedics, Mike and Aaron; the Fort Saskatchewan Ambulance and Fire Rescue Teams and the doctors, nurses and staff of the Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital for all their care and compassion.