Irene (nee Purcell) Koziol, Moxley
1932 – 2022
It is with sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of Irene Moxley at 90 years of age on November 18, 2022.
Irene was born in The Pas, Manitoba and moved to Edmonton in 1947. She attended St. Mary’s High School and graduated as a Registered Nurse from the Edmonton General Hospital in 1954. She nursed in Camrose and Montreal before returning to Edmonton. In 1958, she married Bill Koziol (deceased 1995) and they had six children; Bob (Patricia) of Whitby, ON, Mike, Peter, Maryann, Steve, and Shirley (Robert Bechtel). She leaves eight loving grandchildren; Kevin (Fiona), Adrienne, Sean, Rachelle Biever, Ryan, Andrew and Erin Koziol, and Alyssa Koziol.
After the death of her first husband, she married Bill Moxley in 1997. Bill passed away in 2000. Irene is survived by Bill Moxley’s four children; Todd (Karen), Tim, Tammie (Mark), Trent (Vera); and eight grandchildren. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Irene was active in fundraising and local politics and was a member of the Board of Governors of Grant McEwen University.
She was predeceased by her parents Ed and Maisie Purcell; sister, M. Joan Gates; and brothers C. Ted and L. Patrick.
A Celebration of her Life and a Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the spring of 2023.
The family would like to thank the compassionate caregivers at St. Michael’s Long Term Care Centre for their dedication to Irene.
If you wish, donations may be made in her name to St Michael’s at 7404 139 Ave Edmonton, AB T5C 3H7.
Elizabeth Mackenzie says
Mike. I met your mother once years ago. In conversations I soon realized that she was very politically savvy and a great conversationalist. I also remember hearing that if you required a nurse caregiver, she would be the first you would call,
Condolences to you and your family.
Liz Mackenzie
Liz Mackenzie says
Mike
I met your mother years ago, In conversations I soon realized that she was very politically savvy and a great conversationalist. I remember hearing that if you required a nurse caregiver, she would be the first you would call.
Condolences to you and your family.
Liz Mackenzie
Germaine Cook says
Sincere sympathy to the family. She was a great friend.
Many blessings to all
Germaine Cook
Winnipeg, MB
Berni Martin says
To Irene’s family,
Condolences for your loss.
Irene was a wonderful person and one of my mom’s (Marg Dolphin) best friends for decades. They had so many good times together. I remember their many visits, filled with chatter and much laughter!
Thinking of you,
Berni Martin
Tamin Pretty says
I only had the pleasure of meeting Irene a few times but I enjoyed the moments and was taken by her special spark and zest for life. My thoughts and love are with her family.