It is with sadness and sorrow we announce the unexpected death of our mother Dorlaine Dora Dirks at the age 66, on July 18, 2025, in Red Deer, Alberta.

Dorlaine is survived by her three children Candice, Randy (Terri), and Cory (Christine), her eight grandchildren, Avery (Britney), Lucy, Leo, Brooklyn, Logan, Hailey, Jayden, and Cale, and many loving friends and family.

The family will be gathering privately to honour and remember Dorlaine. We encourage friends and loved ones to honour her in their own personal way, perhaps by dancing to the “oldies” that she loved, sharing a story or simply thinking of her with warmth and love.

“When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me

Speaking words of wisdom, let it be

And in my hour of darkness she is standing right in front of me

Speaking words of wisdom, let it be

Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

And when the broken hearted people living in the world agree

There will be an answer, let it be

For though they may be parted, there is still a chance that they will see

There will be an answer, let it be

Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be

There will be an answer, let it be

Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be, be

And when the night is cloudy there is still a light that shines on me

Shinin' until tomorrow, let it be

I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me

Speaking words of wisdom, let it be

And let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

And let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be”

The Beatles, “Let It Be”

Condolences to Dorlaine’s family may be emailed to meaningful@telus.net . Please indicate “Dorlaine Dirks" in the subject line.

Arrangements in care of

Meaningful Memorials Funeral Service

A locally owned cremation and funeral provider

serving Red Deer and all of Central Alberta

587-876-4944