Wonnenberg, Sandra Ellen (Kazakoff)

Written by ECA Review

June 24, 1951-June 10, 2018

Sandra Ellen Wonnenberg (Kazakoff) was born in Ponoka Ab. and was the loving wife of Gerald Wonnenberg for almost 44 years.

After a long courageous battle with cancer, Sandra passed away while surrounded by her family and friends on June 10, 2018. Previously of Red Deer and Coronation, Sandra and Gerald moved to Stettler to become caregivers to Gerald’s mother.

Sandra was dedicated to Dorothy spending time with her and going to get anything that would make her more comfortable.

Sandra was predeceased by both her parents, Ruby Shultz and Mike Kazakoff, her young daughter Cheryl, as well as her half-brother Richard Kazakoff and stepsister Joyce Crooks.

Sandra will be greatly missed by her husband of 44 years Gerald Wonnenberg; her sons; Steven (Shawntel) Stone, children Caroline, Karrie, and Jordan, great-granddaughter Aria; Harvey (Jodie) Wonnenberg, children Emily and Landon; Doug (Dakota) Wonnenberg, children William, Damien, Cheryl, Dakota and Tyson.

Also her brothers Walter (Doreen) Kazakoff, Larry (Marion) Kazakoff, Ben (Leanne) Kazakoff; her halfsisters Debra Karr, Sharon Kazakoff, Bonnie (Dave) Odiorne, Karen (Brian) Luckens; as well as her stepbrother Fred Cave and step-sister Pat (Harold) McKinnon; and sister in law Joan Callum and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, as well as large extended family and friends who will miss her deeply.

Sandra loved to walk and could be seen daily no matter what the weather making the journey downtown to get whatever it was that was needed for her home or her mother-in-law.

Sandra had many hobbies including mixed and ladies bowling, CB radio club and a stock car club.

She had many interests including her dogs, dancing, collecting unicorns and Elvis memorabilia.

She loved to play board games with her family and friends.

In Stettler, she enjoyed her time spent at Curves and met many wonderful ladies there but her greatest love was her grandchildren of which she had many.

A celebration of life for Sandra will be held Aug. 31, 2018, at 2 pm at the Freedom Church in Stettler, Ab. 5404 51 Ave. Stettler, Ab.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made to Stars Air Ambulance, Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. This would be appreciated to help benefit others who may be needing these services in the future.

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