Donna Katherine Quirico of Red Deer passed away peacefully at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Monday, November 2, 2015 at the age of 61 years. Donna was born on January 24, 1954 to Ed and Clare Quirico at Edmonton, Alberta. She resided in Central Alberta all her life. Our mother was loved by all and will be dearly missed.

Come to me, all you who labour and are
heavy laden And I will give you rest.

Rest in Peace, mom; you are now with Jimmy and Grandma. Donna will be lovingly remembered by her son, Scott (Gloria) Henriksen of Red Deer, daughter, Tami-Marie (Kurt) Becker of Bonnyville, Alberta and five grandchildren. She will also be sadly missed by her five brothers; Rick (Alex) Quirico of Red Deer, Mark Quirico of Edmonton, Alberta, Darrel (Susan) Quirico of Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Brent (Kim) Quirico of Red Deer, and Doug (Jane) Quirico of Clive, Alberta; and one sister, Jeannie (Shawn) Freake, also of Sylvan Lake. Donna was predeceased by her mother, Clare J. Quirico, father, Ed Quirico, a son, James R. Christensen and a nephew, Aidan Fitzgerald. A Funeral Service will be held at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 37370 Range Road 274A, (McKenzie Road) Red Deer, Alberta on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Olaf Clausen Officiating. If desired, Memorial Donations in Donna’s honor may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society at www.cancer.ca. Special Thanks to all the doctors and nurses at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre for their kindness and caring to mom. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Maryann Hansen, Funeral Director at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.