Esther Emma Altwasser, late of Regina, formerly of Yellow Grass, passed away in Regina one week after her 96th birthday. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Edward in May 2000; her parents, Richard and Olga Wilke; sisters: Margaret Thompson and Delila Weind (April 21, 2012) and grandson, Neil Altwasser. Esther is survived by her two sons: Garnet (Faye) and their children: Brent (Tilly), Laura Marie (Vince) Elgersma, Joanne (Donovan) Saltvold and Mark (Melanie); Rodney (Faye) and their children: Allen (Pam) and Dean (Pam); daughter, Marliss (Ernie) Smith and children Murray Mckinnon and Jim (Danielle) McKinnon; 20 great grandchildren; two brothers Leonard (Elsie) Wilke and Herb (Florence) Wilke; two sisters: Gladys Meyer and Phyllis Niebergall; two sisters-in-law: Elva Timm and Colleen Altwasser and many nieces and nephews. Our family wishes to acknowledge the ongoing support and many kindnesses Mom received from so many friends and relatives. A service of remembrance was held on Friday, April 27 at 2:00 p.m. from Peace Lutheran Church, Yellow Grass with Rev. David Hanes, officiating. Lunch followed at Yellow Grass Communiplex, Yellow Grass. A private family interment has taken place. For family and friends so wishing, in lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Esther may be made to the Yellow Grass Communiplex or the Canadian Lutheran World Relief, 302-393 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 3H6. Arrangements were entrusted to RD Family Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Weyburn (848-0333 ~ 1-888-848-0333). Expressions of sympathy to the family may be sent to our website at www.rdfamilymemorialchapel.com "Our family serving your family"
