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Nina Christina Arends

January 20, 1929 - May 12, 2018

It is with great sadness and much love that we say goodbye to our beloved mother and grandmother, Nina Arends, who passed away and went to be with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, on May 12, 2018 at the age of 89 years.

She leaves to cherish her memory; son Michael Arends; daughter Tammy Arends; son Sheldon (Jennifer) Arends; grandchildren Analyse and Dakota Arends of Airdrie, AB; brother Sandy Johnson of Camrose, AB and numerous relatives and friends.

She was predeceased by her son Dwight Arends and her parents Martin and Maria Johnson.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 11:00 am at Calvary Community Church, 8704 Mill Woods RD NW, Edmonton, with Pastor Lyle Johnson officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Emmanuel Foundation, https://www.efoundation.ca or a charity of one’s choice.

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Celebration of Life

May 19, 2018 11:00 am

Calvary Community Church - Edmonton

8704 Millwoods Rd NW, Edmonton, AB T6K 3J3

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Becky (Larter) Chapman

May 16 2018

Love you always and forever, Mrs. Arends. Thank you for your legacy of love and your tireless hard work to all your students at MCS. You will never be forgotten. XOXO