Rhonda Gail Forth of Red Deer, Alberta, passed away peacefully following a brief battle with cancer, at the Red Deer Hospice on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at the age of 56 years. Rhonda was born on August 3, 1959 at Wetaskiwin, Alberta. She lived in various communities within Central Alberta but made Red Deer her home for many years. Rhonda was employed as a Probation Officer with the Government of Alberta. Rhonda's vivacious personality inspired everyone around her. She was the best friend to all her children and being a grandma fit her like a glove. Rhonda always had a smile on her face and a laugh to share. As a single parent, Rhonda put herself through college while taking care of her children and fighting her auto-immune disease. Her strength can not be measured and her light shines on all of us. Because of her compassionate and caring nature, she touched many lives, making a profound difference. She will be very deeply and sadly missed by her family, co-workers, clients and many dear friends. Rhonda will be lovingly remembered by her parents, Reine and Winnie Kelm of Wetaskiwin, her children; Jason (Charity) Forth of Lacombe, Ryan Forth, Stacey Forth and Jenna Forth, all of Red Deer, and her grandsons, Logan, Lane and Landon. She will also be sadly missed by a brother, Murray Kelm of Wetaskiwin, Alberta. A Celebration of Rhonda’s Life will be held at the Harvest Centre, Heartland Room, Westerner Park, Red Deer, Alberta on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. If desired, Memorial Donations in Rhonda’s honor may be made directly to the Red Deer Hospice at www.reddeerhospice.com. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Maryann Hansen, Funeral Director at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.