Obituary of Antoinette Otte

It is with deep sadness that the family of Antoinette Otte announces her passing on September 1, 2007 at the age of 89 years. Marie Regina Antoinette (Chenard) Otte was born in Big River on November 19, 1917 to Horace and Marie Chenard. She was the fourth in a family of nine children. She grew up and attended school in Big River. French was spoken in the home and English learned while in school. On October 11, 1938 she and George Otte were married. At this time they took over the family farm and sold dairy products and garden produce in the community throughout the 1940's. Antoinette loved her home and worked hard to provide a loving, nurturing environment for her husband and six children. She loved to cook, sew, knit, crochet and garden. With the arrival of grandchildren, she was in her element. Now she could dew and bake to her hearts content. In 1985, after 47 years of marriage, George passed away leaving a great void in her life. As the years passed, the grandchildren graduated, married and great grandchildren were born, bringing much joy to her life. In 2002, she hurt her back and lost a lot of her independence. However, with the help of her nearby family and Homecare, she was able to stay in her home until December 2005. At that time, Lakewood Lodge became her home where she received excellent care. Our family is very grateful for the special care they have given her these past two years. Antoinette is lovingly remembered by her children Paulette (Garry) Cooper of Big River, SK, Pauline (Felix) Sanche of Saskatoon, SK, Linda (Ted) Mazurkewich of Shellbrook, SK, Lorraine (Glenn) Padbury of Saskatoon, SK, Neil (Johanne) Otte of Big River, SK and Carol (Terry) Krienke of Big River, SK; her grandchildren Lee (Shelly) Cooper and children Brooklyn & Talbot; Tammy (Garnet) Wood and children Tony, Kale & Dana; Corrine (Calvin) Smith and children Hillary, Wesley & Quinn; Glenn (Denise) Sanche & children Danielle, Lauren, Stephanie & Vince; Clifton (Sherri) Sanche & children Dylan & Claire; Nicole Mazurkewich; David (Janna) Mazurkewich & daughter Kinley; Dawn (Dave) Gillis & children Sydney & Ryan; Chris (Stacey) Padbury & children Erin & Gabriel; Cheryl Padbury; Gina Otte; Dion Otte; Logan (Bojana) Krienke & daughter Halie; Jenna Krienke; her brother Edmond (Muriel) Chenard of Perth, ON; her sisters in-law Therese Chenard of Big River, SK & Viola Granberg of Canwood, SK. She was predeceased by her loving husband George, her parents Horace & Maria Chenard, her sisters Marie Therese Chenard, Valeda Kainz & Margaret Swanson, her brothers Louis, Napolean, Armand & Camille Chenard, her sisters in-law Kathleen Chenard, Margaret Pruden, Irene Otte, Lil Otte, Helen Otte, Ethel Otte & Loretta Otte, her brothers in-law Albert Kainz, Howard Swanson, Clem Otte, Edward Otte, William Otte, Herbert Otte, Anton Otte & Ted Otte. The prayer service was held on Monday, September 3rd, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. and the Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, September 4th, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. both from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart R. C. Church in Big River. Rev. Fr. Bernabe Millan Sajonas was the celebrant and the cross bearer was Dion Otte. The Big River Community Choir sang congregational hymns accompanied by Laura Wilson on the organ. The eulogy was read by Tammy Wood & Clifton Sanche. Honorary pall bearers were all relatives and friends who shared in Antoinette's life and the active pall bearers were Lee Cooper, Glenn Sanche, Clifton Sanche, Chris Padbury, Logan Krienke and David Mazurkewich. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Lakewood Lodge Auxiliary or Big River Cemetery. Antoinette was laid rest in the Big River Cemetery.