Karen Ruth Jakubowsky, beloved wife for 45 years of Albert Jakubowsky of Manyberries, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.  Karen was a beloved member of the Manyberries School for 33 years from 1976 until the school’s closure in 2009, where she spent time as a secretary and teachers aide.  Karen was known for her love and dedication to the school and the children.  A private burial will take place with Karen’s family in attendance. She also leaves to cherish her memory three children Neil (Tamra) Sibley, Kenny (Dawn) Jakubowsky, Mark (Christine) Jakubowsky and daughter-in-law Debbie Sibley; her grandchildren Jessa (Brett), Sarah (Justin), Aryssa (Tyrel), Raylah (Ty), Jay, Keanna, Stevie, Ella and Emilee; eleven great grandchildren; her youngest sister Shelley (Travis) McKinley and brother-in-law Walter Seefried.  She was predeceased by her parents Melvin and Velma Neilson; her younger sister Bonnie and her son Jason.   No funeral service will be held.  Cremation has been entrusted to the Pattison Funeral Home and Crematorium.   Those who wish to remember Karen with a donation may do so to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, Medicine  Hat c/o Alberta Cancer Foundation 710 - 10123 99 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 3H1 or online at albertacancer.ca/in-memory.