Irene Boris

Irene was born near Cochrane in Glenbow, Alberta. After her father’s death in Penhold, the family relocated to Calgary. After completing high school, Irene continued on to graduate from the Calgary General Hospital School of Nursing in 1947 as a registered nurse. Through the years, her nursing days took her to Swift Current, Empress, and the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary, where she worked until she retired. During her working career, and with her faith guiding her, she spent ten years as a missionary in Africa; which she found both challenging and rewarding.

Irene was devoted to her faith, which was a huge part of her life. She also enjoyed spending time with family and friends in Kananaskis Country, and the mountains near Banff.

Irene will be missed by her sister Mary Smith, nieces and nephews Andrea (Tom) Hrusecky, Brian (Valerie) Graham, Randy (Shelly) Graham, Vern (Cheri McInnis) Graham. Great nieces and nephews Nicholas (Karli) Hrusecky, Breanne Graham, Ileah (Nathan) Hill, Curtis (Janice) Graham, Kristen (Byron) Ismond, Kathleen Graham, and families. Irene was predeceased by her parents Steve and Sophia Boris, infant siblings Maria and Antonina, siblings Michael, Alexandra, Kathleen Boris, and Helen Graham, brothers-in-law Keith Smith and Arnold Graham, nephew Daryl Smith and great nephew Ian Graham.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the caring and compassionate staff at St. Teresa Place.

In lieu of flowers, please consider supporting Doctors Without Borders – Ukraine at https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org., or Save the Children at https://www.savethechildren.org. - Ukraine, charities.

A Funeral Service will be held at Foster’s Garden Chapel 3220 4 St. NW. Calgary, Alberta Across from Queen’s Park Cemetery on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 10:00 AM