BERKAN: Lyda Berkan passed away on August 16, 2025, in Vermilion, Alberta, at the age of 85 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 46 years Ralph Berkan; children Marlene (Eric) Schenstead, Dwayne Born, Sharon Pringle, Lynda (Dean) Mari, and David (Robin) Born; 12 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; as well as numerous relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Paul & Theresa Schaefer; sister Betty Schaefer; 1 daughter; and 2 great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, September 26, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Blackfoot Community Hall, 50 Ave, Blackfoot, AB. In Lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to STARS, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Box 570, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 8M7, Hope Mission, Box 953, Edmonton AB T5J 2L8, or a similar charity of one’s choice.
