Maureen Yates Dootka Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Maureen Yates Dootka (Calgary, Alberta), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 9, 2024 at the age of 64. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Maureen Yates Dootka to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lloyd Yates and Tess Yates; and her cousin Dr. Doug Skura. She is survived by: her husband Tim; her daughters, Emily and Hannah; her sisters, Denise Nolan (Garry) and Pat Yates (Ron Dixon); her siblings-in-law, Candy Dootka and Randy Dootka; her nieces and nephews, Jocelyn Yates (Kyle), Kathryn Nolan, Stephen Nolan (Hanna), Michael Nolan (Rejean) and Graham Sherbut (Delaila); and her great-nieces and great-nephews, Theo, Ben, Jackson, Victoria, Mya and Talita.
In lieu of flowers, and for those who wish to honor her memory, memorial donations may be made in Maureen's name to the University of Calgary's initiative Chairs for Women in Science and Engineering (WISE Planet) (https://engage.ucalgary.ca), Ovarian Cancer Canada (https://ovariancanada.org), or the Legion Poppy Trust Fund (https://legion.ca).
