MARIA "MARIANNE" HIROSE, the beloved wife of Takao "Tak" Hirose, of Picture Butte, passed away with the family at her side on Sunday, January 1 ^st , 2023, at the age of 67 years.

Besides her loving husband Tak, she is survived by one son, Stephen Hirose of Lethbridge, two daughters, Kimiko (Michael) Oliver of Lethbridge, Naomi (Nick) Graff of Strathmore, one daughter-in-law Gwen Hirose of Coaldale, eight grandchildren, Kelsey, Liam, and Caitlyn Oliver, Jaxon and Benjamin Hirose, Luke, Norah, and Roman Graff.  Three brothers, John (Agnes) deJong of Brooks, Tom (Patsy) of Brooks, and Brian (Terri) deJong of Brooks, two sisters, Linda (Kelly) Dube of Brooks, and Annette deJong of Brooks.  Marianne is also survived by her mother, Anne deJong of Brooks.  She was predeceased by her father Ted deJong.

Her love of life and people touched the lives of all those who knew her.  Her quiet courage, strong faith, creativity and sense of humor will be carried forward by those who knew and loved her.

A Prayer Service will be held at St Catherine's Catholic Church, 762 – Crescent Avenue, Picture Butte on Friday, January 6 ^th , 2023 at 7:00 pm.

A Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at St Catherine's Catholic Church on Saturday, January 7 ^th at 11:00 am with Fr. Ian Gagne, Celebrant.  A time of fellowship & refreshments will follow.

Marianne will be laid to rest at the Royal View Cemetery in Lethbridge.  In memory of Marianne, please consider making a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Ronald McDonald House, or a charity of your choice.

Funeral services entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home, Lethbridge Alberta

Phone (403) 381-7777