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LACHARITE: Kathleen (Kay) Mary (nee Oertel). Kay passed away peacefully in Winnipeg, Manitoba on November 22, 2012. She was born May 10, 1931 in Russell, Manitoba to Mary and Albert Oertel. Kay moved to Brandon in her early years and worked at Barney’s Restaurant, Commodore Bakery and for several years at McKenzie Seeds. It was at Barney’s that she met her loving husband Leo, whom she married February l5, 1963. Kay enjoyed her weekly bingo games as well as gardening and baking for her family. Kay was predeceased by her parents Mary and Albert, her brothers Wayne and Orville Oertel, her sister Evelyn Northam and her son Luverne (Chick) Glaseman. She is survived by her children and grandchildren Darwin (Karen) Glaseman, Tracey and Cori, Pat Hadley, Todd, Tobi and Bobbi, Dale (Janet) Glaseman, Jodi, Marc and Kristopher, Noni (Oscar) Collette, Brandi and Tyler, Corky (Darcie) Glaseman, Dustin and Amanda, Barb (Art) LaFleche, Danielle and Nikki, Grandsons Murray and Terry Glaseman. She is also survived by her brothers Warren (Greg) Taylor, Jerry (Norma) Oertel, Larry Oertel, Ken (Evelyn) Oertel, Rae (Carmen) Oertel and sisters Shirley Wotton (Merv Wear) and Florence (Matt) Hrabarchuk. Brothers/ sisters-in-law Irene Birin, Alvin (Marlene) Lacharite and Rita Robertson, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren. As per Kay’s request, cremation has taken place. She was laid to rest at a private family service in Stonewall, MB on November 30, 2012. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Lung Association or Canadian Diabetes Association. The family would like to say a special thank you to staff in ICU at Seven Oaks Hospital for their exceptional care of Mom. Words of condolences can be sent to MacKenzie Funeral Home, Stonewall, MB 204-467-2525, mackhome@mts.netMothers never really die,They just keep house up in the sky.They polish the sun by dayAnd light the starsthat shine at night,Keep the moonbeams silvery brightand in the heavenly home above, They wait to welcome those they love.
As published in Brandon Sun on Dec 01, 2012