Hazel Helen (Albert) Drakes
April 20, 1936 – Dec. 15, 2024

Hazel Helen (Albert) Drakes of Red Deer passed away peacefully at Taylor View Towers on Dec. 15, 2024, at the age of 88.

Hazel was born in Condor, Alta., April 20, 1936, to John Raymond and Alma Lilian Albert.

She is survived by her children: Timothy Sveinson (Connie) of Cold Lake, Deborah Kirkham (Allen) of Airdrie, Jenny Fleming (James) of Medicine Hat, Patricia Saurey (Brent) of Rexburg, Idaho, David Sveinson (Sherry) of Chestermere, and Trina Bailey (Ron) of Red Deer. Hazel is also survived by 26 grandchildren and 65 great-grandchildren.

She is predeceased by her close friend Alfred Morrish, her parents Raymond and Alma Albert, brother Charles Albert and sister Rita Shepherd, as well as her two former husbands, Lloyd Sveinson and Elson Drakes.

A celebration of life will be held on April 23, 2025, at the Royal Canadian Legion - 4916 50 Ave., Sylvan Lake, Alta., from 2 to 3 p.m., with a tea to follow. The family welcomes anyone who would like to share in the celebration to join them at this time. There will be a private family graveside gathering prior to the celebration of life at Lakeview Cemetery, 4302 - 50 St., Sylvan Lake, Alta., at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Hazel’s name can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, The Heart and Stroke Foundation or to Alzheimer Dementia Research.

For the full obituary please visit meaningfulmemorials.ca. Arrangements in care of Meaningful Memorials Red Deer, 587-876-4944.