Barbara Ann Wilson (Zyha)
June 25, 1945 – April 9, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Barbara Ann Wilson (Zyha), on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the age of 80.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Dana (Wayne) and Tyson (Christie) and grandchildren: Arianna, Xander, Bauer, Disney and Porter as well as her six sisters, many nieces, nephews and friends. Barbara was predeceased by her husband Allen James Wilson, her parents Alex and Pearl Zyha, and her brother John.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Bosco Catholic Church 13503 40St NW, Edmonton, Alberta. A luncheon will be held in the church hall immediately following mass and interment at Holy Cross Cemetery 14611 Mark Messier Trail Edmonton will occur at 3:00pm.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the caregivers at the Norwood Palliative Care Centre as well as countless family and friends who assisted Barb while she was still at home.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara’s memory may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation www.albertacancer.ca. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via the website https://simplycremations.com/category/obituaries/.
My deepest and sincerest condolences to you and Dana. I still have fond memories of your mother as we used to made a ruckus around your house. I wish you and your families the strength to get through this incredibly sad time.
A great woman. May auntie Barbs memory be forever eternal, such a god loving woman.