Irene Mary Wegner of Kamloops passed away on April 28, 2015 at the age of 83 years. She is survived by her loving family; Richard (Christine) Wegner, Daniel (Dorothy) Wegner, Patricia (Robert) Corrigan, Kathryn (Louie) Szilagyi, Steven Wegner, Diane (Paul) Cordonier, 14 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband Wally Wegner; parents Ann and Peter Gayda; brother Ed Gayda, grandson Christopher Corrigan, in laws Samuel and Ottilia Wegner. Irene was born in Swift Current, Saskatchewan on June 27, 1931. Irene met Wally in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and they were married on April 7, 1953. Together they had 6 children. They moved to Kamloops in 1974 and were married 59 years. Not only was Irene an accomplished pianist, she enjoyed crocheting, knitting and was a wonderful artist and painter. Irene especially loved and enjoyed her large family.

Prayers will be recited at 7pm on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11am Monday, May 4, 2015 in the Church, Father Martin Peyton, Celebrant.  Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery.

A Special Thank You, to the care givers at the Brocklehurst Gemstone Care Centre.

Donations gratefully accepted in Irene’s memory to the Alzheimer Society of BC, 300 – 828 West 8th Ave. Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 1E2