ANNA IRENE JUBA: Ann Juba was born Anna Irene Carstensen on July 9, 1930 in Cut Knife , Saskatchewan to Christian and Anna (Sankey) Carstensen. She grew up in Gallivan, Saskatchewan with Siblings Bertha, Hank and Minnie. After graduating from the General Hospital in Edmonton as a RN, She worked at the Viking and Lloydminster Hospitals before ending her career as head nurse at the Lloydminster Clinic. Ann and her husband Vic met in April 1954 and married November 4, 1955. They celebrated their 70th Anniversary at Grace United Church on November 30th. Music was Ann’s other constant companion. She performed as a duo, in a barbershop quartet, helped organize the local chapter of Sweet Adelines International, joined the choir at the Grace United Church and joined “Doc and Friends”, a singing group started by Dr. Ray Rogers. She also loved flowers; her photo albums contained pages of flowers from their own backyard and around the world, as she and Vic were avid travelers. Ann had many interests: crossword puzzles, scrabble and crib. She loved fishing , golfing and bowled for years. Ann was a truly remarkable person: smart, kind, funny, and always composed . She had a lovely voice for both singing and talking and a distinctive laugh. She will be missed and lovingly remembered by so many, both family and friends. Ann is survived by her loving husband Vic and many nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her parents and three siblings, two nieces and two nephews. The funeral service was held at the WLS convention Centre at the Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds on January 8,2026.
CARDS OF THANKS Vic Juba and his extended family wish to express their gratitude and appreciation to the Grace United Church and Rev. George Mafuleka and the combined choirs of Grace United Church and Lloyd Minstrels. We appreciate the excellent care of the staff at the Lloydminster Home Care and Lloydminster Hospital. Our thanks for the attendance of the Lloydminster Lions Club, the Rotary Club and especially the Nurse Honor Guard who created an emotional moment by portraying their importance in Ann’s life. Our thanks to Gwen Mottram prepared an excellent remembrance video. We also wish to thank all who brought baking to the condo, sent cards and flowers, made donations to charities and the plant a tree program and other expressions of sympathy. Thank you Joel McCaw for your compassion and professionalism.
