It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Alexandra Delores Doreen Johnston on February 25th in the early morning hours with her family at her side. Alex lived an incredible life, filled with joy and ridiculous misadventures. Alex had many difficulties in life but nevertheless did her best to keep positive even to her final moments. She will be sorely missed for her incredible spirit, her absolute hunger for life along with everything in it. Alex had so many demons and we ask everyone to remember her for the happiness she brought to your life, no matter how small.
She is predeceased by her second youngest child Kassandra Johnston who lost her own battle with cancer in 2013, Her sister Bonniejean Johnston and her uncle Jeffery Johnston. She is survived by her children Krysta Racadio (Marvin Racadio) and Douglas Murdoch, As well, Susan Johnston-Nolan (Al Couturier), Julia Martin (Brian Damoff), Darcey Martin (Chritina DeRossi-Martin) who were by her side in her final moments. Alex had an incredibly large family as well as a large chosen family all of whom will miss her deeply.
The family would like to give its heartfelt thanks to the incredible staff at TBRHSC oncology wing for all the incredible work and dedication they put into Alex's care. The family would like to give an especially large thank you to Alex's nurse Jori Gionet who gave great comfort to our mother in her final days and took such diligent care of her throughout her time at the hospital.