Obituary of Erna Jorgine Bonella

January 25, 1947 – Calgary, Alberta

October 26, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta

Erna Bonella of Calgary, AB, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the age of 77 years.

Born in Calgary to Erna and Edmund Tinant, Erna dedicated her career to supporting others through various roles with organizations, including the Canadian Diabetes Association, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, and the Kidney Foundation. In her free time, she enjoyed playing bingo and visiting the casino.

She is survived by her three children, David, Candace, and Amanda; her brother Edmund, and numerous extended family members and friends.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Bethany for the loving care Erna received during her ten years there.

Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McInnis & Holloway (Calgary Crematorium, 3219 – 4th Street NW, Calgary, AB, within the valley of Queen’s Park Cemetery) on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend. A private interment service will be held at a later date for immediate friends and family.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Erna’s family here.

In living memory of Erna Bonella, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Calgary Crematorium, 3219 – 4th Street NW, Calgary, AB, T2M 3A6, Telephone: 403-299-0111.