Alice Ann Chouinard Obituary (2024)

Alice Ann Chouinard "Auntie Aiya", 80, passed away peacefully at home, in the early hours of March 10, 2024. She was born on June 22, 1943, in Yakima, to two loving parents, Al and Betty Ronan. Alice was the third eldest of five children, with two older siblings, Jerry and Janet, and two younger siblings, Carol and Dennis. Alice enjoyed a long and full life with many friends and even more family. Alice graduated from St. Josephs Academy in 1961, receiving a scholarship to Lees Beauty School where she went on to receive her beautician license; therefore, becoming the family beautician. On September 1, 1962, she married James "Allen" Chouinard, in Yakima. Together they raised two sons, Troy and Bryan, who meant everything to her. Aside from raising the boys, Alice continued to do hair out of her home for several years, before going on to work at East Valley Pharmacy in Terrace Heights, where she made many friends. She had a few other jobs as well before spending many years and eventually retiring with St. Vincent De Paul at the age of 72. Back in her prime, Alice was a member of Yakima Eagles, where she enjoyed dancing, socializing, and participating on the drill team. She was also an avid bowler, playing on several bowling teams in numerous leagues, which she very much enjoyed. In her later years, Alice became quite a sports enthusiast, never missing a Seahawks or Mariners game. She was their biggest fan. If she were not watching a game with her nephew, Jeffery, you could find her in the kitchen whipping up something good to eat, puttering around the house or the yard, or watching a movie on the Lifetime Movie Network. She also enjoyed reading until her failing eyesight prevented it. Most of all, she loved spending time with family, either playing games, watching a Netflix series such as Breaking Bad, or most recently Fargo, or just hanging out together visiting and laughing at Troys antics. Alice was quite social and looked forward to "The Hood Happy Hour" on Friday evenings in the driveway with the neighbors. These neighbors became more like family than friends. They would spend this time sharing about their week, exchanging stories, and many laughs. Of course, food and drinks were shared as well, everyone bringing their favorite snacks and cocktails. She loved a good Smith and Kearns. "The Hood" even had t-shirts made that they would all wear each Friday to "represent." She loved this time with friends. Above all, Alice was most proud of her boys, Troy and Bryan, their families, and children, her great-grandchildren, and of course all her nieces and nephews and greats that she considered her own as well. Family was most important to her, and she loved all her family dearly, treating all the kids like they were her own. Alice is survived by her two sons, five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. They include her son, Troy Chouinard, grandson, Chance Ziegler, and great-granddaughter, Dolly, grandson, Branden Chouinard, and great-grandsons, Braiden and Bjorn, and grand pup Me-Mo; son, Bryan Chouinard (Janice), granddaughter, Amanda Bobbitt (Jacob), and great-grandson, Isaac, granddaughter, Rachel Chouinard, and grandson, Ryan Chouinard. As mentioned, Alice is one of five children. She also leaves behind two siblings, nine nieces and nephews, and numerous great nieces and nephews. This includes her sister, Carol Lambert (Mike, her biggest pain in her you know what), nephew, Al (Diann), and their children, Justin (Brittany), Jared (Ashley), and Jeffery, nephew, Craig (Suzy), and their children, Daphne (Victor), Kyle (Victoria), and Kole, and Carols dog, Max; her brother, Dennis Ronan (Teresa), niece, Lisa (Tracy), and her children, Emma and Joel, niece, Jodi and her children, Cody and Cole; as well as nieces and nephews, Jeanette (Eric), Paulette (Chris), Russell, Jill, and Darin (Dani) and many more great and great great-nieces and nephews. Alice was preceded in death by Troy and Bryans father, Allen Chouinard, parents, Al and Betty Ronan, brother, Jerry Ronan (Toni), sister, Janet Caldwell, nephew, Brad Ronan, and niece, Anissa Becker. Although we all miss her dearly, it brings us comfort knowing she has been reunited with loved ones that she had missed for so many years. A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of our dear sweet, Alice, will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at 1:00pm, at Brookside Funeral Home (500 W Prospect Rd, Moxee, WA 98936). A Reception will follow at 903 Hollow Creek Ln., Yakima, WA 98908. The family would like to thank Heartlinks Hospice of Yakima for their care of Alice and assistance to the family. Finally, an incredibly special thank you to her beloved sister and best friend, Carol, who not only cared for and helped Alice immensely throughout this past year, but also for the selfless care and love she gave to her for so many years. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made payable to a charity of your choice in honor of Alices memory and sent in care of Brookside Funeral Home (PO Box 1267, Moxee, WA 98936), who is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com. Memorial Service Brookside Funeral Home Saturday, March 30, 2024 1:00 PM 500 W. Prospect Rd Moxee, WA 98936