It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Lana Joan Kelly (nee Walsh) on July 9,  2024. Lana passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle with cancer at the the age of 64 years.  

Lana was born in Kindersley, SK and grew up in Rosetown, SK. She met her life partner, Ross  Kelly, in 1980 and were married in October 1982. Lana and Ross would have celebrated their  42nd wedding anniversary in the fall of 2024.  

From an early age, Lana’s dream was to be a part of the healthcare profession. She went on to  obtain her certification as both a Registered Psychiatric Nurse and a Registered Nurse. Over a  30-plus year nursing career, Lana held several positions within various health care settings in  Saskatchewan and Alberta. Her passion was simply to “Make a Difference” in the everyday life  of mental health patients and she excelled at this passion. Lana lived in Edmonton since 1989  and her last position was within a hospital setting.  

Lana was a special individual whose time on earth was a legacy of adventure, fun and joy. Lana  had an exceptional sense of humor coupled with a zest for life that showed in everything she did.  She was an amazing person who always put her family and friends first. Her kindness and  generosity touched the hearts of everyone she met.  

What gave Lana her greatest joy was her numerous passions for pets, plants, adventurous travel  as well as time with her family, close friends and husband Ross. Her focus was to have some fun  and enjoy every day to the fullest. Lana always lived by her words and encouraged everyone to  do the same.  

Lana is predeceased by her father-in-law, Arthur Kelly; mother-in-law, Audrey Ewert; step father in-Law, Wilfred Ewert; sister-in-law, Brenda Duncalfe and brother-in-law, Kirk Kelly.  

Lana is survived by her loving Husband Ross; her parents, Marge and Jerome Walsh; step mother in law,  Audrey Kelly; sister, Jean Bertrand; sister-in-law, Heather Kelly (Ray); step brothers, Robbie  (Shelley) Ouellette and Dwayne (Lawrence) Little; nephews, Ryan and Evan Bertrand, Jason  Martens and Travis Nicholls; niece Desirae (Jesse) Magas, as well as may other family members  and their families.  

The family is planning a Celebration of Lana’s Life at a later date in Edmonton, Alberta.  

Lana’s entire family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff of the Cross Cancer Institute  and the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton Alberta.  

Should friends desire, donations to the Cross Cancer Foundation (Cross Cancer Institute), (11560  University Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 1Z2), in memory of Lana are appreciated. Charitable registration  number 11878 0477 RR0001.