On the evening of Saturday, July 31, 2021, our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away at the age of 93 years. Lorraine was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Alvin; parents Frank and Belle Wagman; and sister Janice Haddad. Left to cherish her memory are her sister Doreen Barry; daughter Michelle Nye; son Brad (Wina) Lechner; granddaughter Aranda (Kyle) Bernhardt; step-granddaughters Ashley (Travis) Hodgins and Kyla (Ryan) Taylor; great-grandchildren Sloan and Hayes Bernhardt and Brooklyn Bull; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Alvin and Lorraine took over her family farm in 1953, located 2.5 miles northeast of Balgonie. They ran a dairy/mixed operation until they sold the dairy in 1980. From 1980 to 1986 they worked a beef/mixed grain farm. Lorraine attended Balgonie School until grade 11. She was a conscientious student with top marks which she worked very hard for. Lorraine and Alvin retired to Balgonie in 1997. Alvin passed away in 2009 and she continued to live in Balgonie until 2018 where she was greatly supported by caring neighbours and friends. In 2018, she moved to the Royal Oaks Care Home in Regina where she resided until her passing. The family wishes to thank all of you who showed so much care and concern for mom and our family these past months. The family would especially like to thank all of the staff at Royal Oaks Care Home in Regina for their outstanding efforts in taking care of our mother. An interment will be held at St. Joseph’s Colony Cemetery on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. All are welcome. A come-and-go visitation will follow at the Balgonie Senior Citizens Centre (50+), 132 Queen Street in Balgonie, SK from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.victoriaavenuefuneral.com for the Lechner family.
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