Obituary of Alwina Hildebrandt

A memorial folder from the funeral service may be printed under the "Memories" tab, then choose "Memorial Program". HILDEBRANDT - Mrs. Alwina Hildebrandt of Yorkton, formerly of Langenburg passed away peacefully at the Yorkton & District Nursing Home on March 7, 2007, at the age of 87 years. Alwina was born on February 25, 1920, to Carl and Amelia (nee Schmidt) Remus. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Her education was received at Karlsruhe School. On November 4, 1941, she was united in marriage to Herbert Hildebrandt. They were blessed with two sons, Glenwood and Roy. The first 3 years of marriage Herb was in the army. When he returned they made their home on a farm south of Churchbridge before moving to a farm south of Langenburg where they resided for 11 years. The next 3 years were spent on a farm near the valley east of Marchwell. They moved back to a farm south of Langenburg where they resided for 15 years. In 1975 they retired to Langenburg. Herb passed away in February, 1982, and Alwina remained in her home until 1985. At that time she married Dymtro Derow and moved to Yorkton, where she resided until moving to Fisher Court in November, 2003. In October, 2006, Alwina was admitted to the Yorkton Regional Hospital and was diagnosed with a brain tumor. She moved to the Yorkton & District Nursing Home in January 2007.Her favourite pastimes included craft work, various forms of painting, gardening, traveling in earlier years, dancing, bowling, playing cards, especially bridge and schafskopf. While in Langenburg she was a member of E.U.K. Homemakers, member of the Order of Royal Purple, and life member of the Lutheran Church. In Yorkton she was an active member of the bowling league, the Yorkton Legion, New Horizon Seniors Club, and the Christian Women's Group. She leaves to mourn her passing, son Glenn (Judy) of Yorkton, grandchildren Jason Hildebrandt and family of Okotoks, Ab., Robin Hildebrandt and family of Calgary, Ab., Darian Hildebrandt of Red Deer, Ab.; Troy McNabb; 4 great- grandchildren, Jadon, Caitlin, Justin Hildebrandt of Okotoks, and Cole Hildebrandt of Calgary; sister Viola Welke, and numerous nieces and nephews. Alwina was predeceased by her first husband Herb (1982), second husband Dymtro (1998), son Roy (1996), father Carl (1957), mother Amilia (1947), sisters Minnie (infancy), Alma (1915), Olga (1989), Lily (2004), brothers Paul (infancy), Ewald (1960), Gus (1995), Art (1998). A Service of Comfort was held on Sunday, March 11th at the Fisher Court Lounge with Pastor Fred Schneider of St. Paul Lutheran Church officiating and Carla Laycock serving as organist. The funeral service was held on Monday, March 12th at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Langenburg with Pastor Michael Bergman officiating. The organist, Maxine Werle led the congregation in the singing of the hymns, "Softly and Tenderly", "Amazing Grace" and "Just a Closer Walk With Thee". Robin Hildebrandt read the scripture lessons. The eulogy was conveyed by Linden Dressler. Serving as ushers were Harold Yeske and Richard Nabe. "All people attending who knew and loved Alwina" were considered honorary pallbearers. The interment followed in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery with Darian Hildebrandt, Robin Hildebrandt, Larry Severin, Ernest Mitterhuber, Bud Reid and Linden Dressler serving as the pallbearers. Funeral arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Monday, March 12th, 2007 2:00pm, St. Paul's Lutheran Church Interment Details St. Paul's Parish Cemetery