Irene Argyle
IRENE RALSTON ARGYLE
March 23, 1934 - May 14, 2025
With great sadness we announce the passing of Irene Ralston Argyle on Thursday, May 14, at the age of 91. She passed away peacefully with family at her bedside, favourite hymns playing in the background, and the scent of lavender in the air.
Irene will be lovingly remembered by her four daughters, Ruth (Terry) Fach, Lois (Wes) Gorman, Esther (Casimiro Nhussi) Argyle, Christine (Todd Hughes) Argyle; grandchildren, Michaela, Miranda, Matthew, Marisa, Nick, Ndidi, Katuma, Kaelum and Aidan; and great grandchildren, Remi, Micah, and Finley. She is mourned by beloved sister Moira (Gillies) Millar; and sister-in-law Ayesha Smith; and her nieces and nephews. Irene will also be fondly remembered by many dear friends, especially Debbie. She was predeceased by her husband Brook; twins, Luke (1968) and Mark (2022); and her brother Jim.
Irene was born in Glasgow, Scotland. Her chosen path in life was serving God. She began this journey by studying at the Faith Mission Bible College in Edinburgh, Scotland. Shortly after graduating in 1957 she moved to Canada and in 1960 she married Brook in Hamilton, Ontario. Irene and Brook moved to Nova Scotia to work with the Faith Mission and soon joined the Church of the Nazarene pastoring churches in Ontario and New Brunswick. Once her kids were older, Irene returned to college and, after graduating at the age of 45, worked as a dietary assistant at the Miramichi Hospital in NB. In 1992 Irene and Brook retired to Winnipeg to be closer to their five children.
Irene had a deep and abiding love for God, and was sustained by her faith. Irene continued her service to the church, focussing on overseas missions and the Senior’s Primetimers group. She also enjoyed knitting, travelling, listening to music (classical and gospel), watching tennis and playing the piano. She loved to be outside and to go for walks. Assiniboine Park’s English Garden was a favourite place to visit.
The family wishes to thank Calvary Place Care Home for their excellent care.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at New Hope Community Church of the Nazarene (214 Henderson Hwy, Winnipeg, MB).
In lieu of flowers, those who so desire may make a donation to Siloam Mission.
Irene’s family kindly requests that all of her friends and relatives take a few minutes to honour her memory by sharing photos, memories, and stories, using the comment section on this page.
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Laurene
May 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
VBS on our deck
Laurene
May 28, 2025 at 4:03 PM
VBS on our
Laurene
May 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A few photos I have left. I believe I gave most of my Argyle photos to Esther to distribute.
Terry & Laurene
May 28, 2025 at 2:24 PM
We have so many memories & stories, to numerous to count. My favorite though is: We were on our way to Zone Meetings at Lutes Mtn and of course us ladies wanted to go down early to go shopping. Away we went in the morning, our men would follow after school. We were along about 1 hour outside Moncton and blew a tire. I hauled out all the equipment, I'd never changed a tire but had watched a few. I took all the necessary steps, blocking the wheel, partially jacked the car, loosened the nuts, finished jacking the car, About now Mrs A takes the tire iron and begins to pray, I was crippled over in laughter as she pleaded for someone to stop and give us a hand. It did not happen. Got the tire off, the spare on and tightened the bolts as tight as the 2 of us could do. We took the shortest route to Moncton, pulled into the Sears Car care centre, we were taken right in. The serviceman asked how we got the tire off, told him with the tire wrench. He said the last time they were put on they were tightened with the electric wrench, forget the correct term, we should not have been able to get them off manually. Prayer was answered, just not the way we thought. We laughed, roared and giggled the rest of the day.
Another Moncton adventure we were finishing up our shopping Mrs A wanted to go to the new grocery store. It was dark, we got out of the car, I had my purse around my neck, she was carrying hers in her hand. A kid came running at her and grabbed her purse. She started running & screaming at the guy. A lad who was gathering the carts heard the commotion, he pulled the carts back and pushed them at the lad running, down he went. Mrs A grabbed her purse and swung it at the young lad. She tried to tip the clerk collecting the carts but he would not accept it.
My first flight was with her to Winnipeg, it was an Air Canada milk run, 8 stops before we got to our destination. There had been an ice storm so we took the train to Moncton the day before. We stayed overnight with the Stewart's, took a taxi to the airport. I was quite curious as I watched the plane being prepared, I was told they were d-icing it, when we got in the air a few feet the captain came on the intercom and said they would be hovering at this altitude to finish d-icing the plane. I looked at Mother A and said I don't know much about flying but I know only helicopters hovered, she assured me all would be fine. We eventually made it to Winnipeg, I had decided I was walking back as my ears hurt so bad.
Years of laughter, trying to teach me chords to play the piano, keeping life in order whether it was Mark or one of the girls having what we call today a melt-down, helping with our family, her sharing the strain of TB from the hospital, preparing for Ladies Retreats, we were always busy. I enjoyed every moment and looking back it is priceless. We were truly blessed by having the Argyles in our lives. You all are missed. I love the little stories I see every so often on Facebook. You all will always be a part of our family!
