Master Declan Lee Bota of Lethbridge, beloved son to parents Thomas and Lora, and adored brother of Alexander, Cayleigh, and Bethany, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at the age of 4 years.

Declan was born in Red Deer, Alberta on April 11, 2018. He was raised in Lethbridge and attended Galbraith Elementary EEP Program.  He loved music, blocks and putting things in lines. Declan always had a smile for everyone and loved to explore the world around him.  He will be dearly missed by not just his family, but also his camping family.

Besides his loving parents Thomas and Lora, Declan leaves behind his sisters Cayleigh and Bethany; brother Alexander; grandparents Brad Shaw, Karen Miers, Tom Dulewich, and Chris and Arlen Unrau.

He was predeceased by his grandparents Donna and Elved Hughes and great grandparents Bertha and Ron Bota.

A Celebration of Declan’s life will take place at 2:00 pm, on Friday, February 10, 2023, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta. Please feel free to wear bright colors, especially purple and green which were Declan’s favorite colors!

Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation of Canada, www.epilepsy.ca or the Alberta Children’s Hospital, https://www.childrenshospital.ab.ca/