Besides her loving husband, Peter, Darlene is survived by her sons Peter Daniel (Jovial) of Lethbridge and Matthew Curtis (Sheila) of Winnipeg, as well as her sisters, Linda Bitner, Karen (Tom) Redmond, and Sandra Bitner.

She was predeceased by her father Harley Leroy Bitner and her mother Dorothy Ellen Bitner (née Byrnes).

Darlene, a loving wife to Peter and a devoted Christian mother to Daniel and Matthew, had a deep affection for animals of all kinds, including dachshunds and birds. This passion let her to work as a vet assistant when her sons started school. She later learned to groom dogs and cats, a skill she perfected over a successful career spanning more than 30 years.

Although she was born and raised in Calgary, she had a strong appreciation for the country and loved spending time there. Her love for animals extended to volunteering with a couple of chuckwagon teams for several years whenever they were in the area. Above all, she had an unwavering faith in God, and loved listening to the teachings of Joyce Meyer.

As per Darlene’s request, a private Celebration will be held.