ALMOND: Iris Rose Almond (Lacusta) passed away in Lloydminster on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the age of 83 years. Iris was born January 26, 1942 in Lloydminster, SK to John & Zenovia Lakusta. Iris will be remembered and missed by her sons: Perry (Janet) of Chestermere, AB, and their children Madison & Mia; Jason (Gina) of Lloydminster, and their children Zachery and Nicholas; sister Lovette Dove; sisters-in-law Elaine Lacusta, Diane (Al) Popoff; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Iris was predeceased by her loving husband Harold; parents John and Zenovia Lakusta; parents-in-law Henry and Magdalena Almond; brothers Walter and Peter Lakusta; sisters-in-law Julia Almond & Anna McCormack; and niece Julie Lakusta Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated from St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, with Fr. Arun Rodrigues officiating. The eulogy was given by Jason, which can be read on-line at www.mccawfuneralservice.com . Internment followed at the Lloydminster Cemetery. McCaw Funeral Services of Lloydminster administered the funeral arrangements. We wish to express our heartfelt gratitude for the love, prayers and kindness shown to our family during the loss of our Mom. Thank you to St. Anthony’s Parish: Fr. Arun for Officiating the Mass, Lani Burry and Melanie Pellerin for leading the music. Thank you to the Nurses Guard, the Honorary and Active Pallbearers, and to the CWL of St. Anthony’s for preparing the lunch. Finally, thank you to Brett McCaw and the McCaw staff for their patience, compassion and guiding support. It was a comfort to us during this difficult time. A special thank you to all family, friends and neighbors for your prayers, visits, cards, beautiful flowers, memorial donations, gifts of food, and loving support. Your thoughtfulness and kindness will be cherished and always remembered. Perry, Janet, Madison & Mia Jason, Gina, Zachery & Nichola
