Bertha Justine Lizotte August 22, 1941 – August 16, 2025

Bertha was born in High Prairie Alberta to Alcide and Delphine Beaudry. Bertha was one of eight children raised at Peavine Metis settlement.

Bertha left Peavine when she was 18 years old then moved to Peace River, Alberta where she began working. While working as a waitress she met a young man by the name of Don Lizotte. They then fell in love and married in 1961.

Bertha and Don set up house and had the first son Brian in 1961. Daughter Donna was then born in 1962 and another son Bobby (Robert) in 1964.

Darcy (Christopher), who was Donald’s nephew, was adopted in 1966. Sheila, who was Bertha’s niece, came to the family in 1976.

Bertha had worked many different jobs until 1976 when she started at AGT, which became TELUS, as a telephone operator.

Family remained in Peace River until 1980; they then moved to Red Deer.

Her first love was music; she played guitar and sang for all of her life. Bertha was in a band called the Country Winders, while in Peace River they played at local establishments. She met many musicians at local jams in Peace River and then met a lot more in Red Deer, she enjoyed playing along with all of the fellow musicians. Bertha enjoyed the talents of the musicians, as well as hosting celebrations with musicians, family and friends at their home.

While at Red Deer Bertha learned and enjoyed golfing very much with her many friends and family at Spruce Ridge golf and Country Club.

Bertha loved all of her family and was the glue for everyone getting together for her fabulous Christmas dinners. Family and friends enjoyed the treats she made for everyone; bannock, doughboys, cinnamon buns were some of her specialties and she made sure everyone had enough to eat at all times.

Bertha, in retirement, enjoyed getting together with friends, playing cards, walking and spending time with the grandchildren.
Bertha was predeceased by her parents, siblings, daughter Donna and her youngest son Bobby (Robert).

Bertha leaves behind her husband; Don, sons; Brian (Orlean), Darcy, daughter; Sheila, son in law; Greg. As well as a multitude of friends and family.

• Date : 2025-08-16
• Location : Red Deer Funeral Home