1932 – 2022
Our beloved Mom, Grandma, Big Grandma, sister, aunt and friend, Arlene Richter passed away with family by her side on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at the age of 89.
Left to treasure her memories are her children Jim (Gail) and Terry (Kathy), her grandchildren Jamie (Kim), Shawna, Lee (Deanna); Kristy (Blair), Justin (Lori) and Carly (Eric). She will also be forever remembered by her proudest accomplishment, her great grandchildren, Kenzie & Kady; Kayden; Taylor, Dahlia, Bailey and Shaelynn; Kallie & Ryelan; Lucas & Jordyn and Rielle, Pria and Ellis. She is survived by siblings Ken, Irene, Cecilia, Dennis (Bonnie) and in-laws Steffie, Pat, Edna (Ralph) and many nieces and nephews.
Arlene was predeceased by her husband of 47 years, Irvin, as well as numerous family members and friends that always held a special place in her heart.
Arlene was born on September 18, 1932 in Winnipeg but spent her whole life in the Brokenhead area until she married the love of her life on September 15, 1951 and settled on the family homestead in Golden Bay. Arlene was the hardest worker, whether it was on the farm, in her house, her restaurant jobs or her countless volunteer positions on the Beausejour Hospital Board, at church, the craft show and many other events which always involved delicious food!
Arlene’s wishes were fulfilled as she was able to remain in the home she built with her Irvin until the very end. Special thanks to Dr. Schmidt, the staff at the Beausejour Hospital and Rhonda and staff from Sobering Funeral Chapel for all the wonderful care and compassion you provided to Arlene and the family
Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, March 29 at 11:00 a.m. at Sobering Funeral Chapel, 1035 Park Avenue E., Beausejour. A private interment will follow in Zion Lutheran Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations would be graciously accepted by Arlene’s beloved Zion Lutheran Church, Box 968, Beausejour, MB R0E 0C0.
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Debbie and Larry Okolita
Sincere condolences to all of Arlene’s family. She loved you all dearly. Such a beautiful person. We are so thankful to have known her.
Shirley Cherrey
My sincere condolences to the whole Richter family on the loss of such a wonderful lady. Absolutely loved bumping into Arlene at the golf course, curling rink or around town. She had the best smile and always time for a chat. Prayers and hugs being sent to the family.
Karen &Art Berry
Our sincere condolences to her family. A beautiful person inside and out,
Randy Steinke
So very sorry for your loss!
RIP
Leona Weidman
My sympathies on the passing of your beautiful Mom, Grandma, and Greatgrandma♥️ RIP Arlene
Marlene Cyncora
My deepest condolences to the family. Thoughts & prayers sent your way.
Marlene Cyncora
Dennis & Rosalie Lofstrom
Our deepest condolences to Arlene’s family… we had a great trip with her to Alaska in 2016, will treasure those memories of her…. Dennis & Rosalie
Gerry & Irma Denisuik
Our condolences to the Richter family. Enjoyed many good times with her. Working with her at pancake
Supper. Craft shows & frostfest. Making the sauerkraut at her house was a fun evening She will be missed. RIP Arlene
Gerry & Irma
Lynette Kowalke
Sending our condolences to Arlenes family. She was always such a cheerful, friendly person & we know she will be greatly missed by so many.
Len & Lynette Kowalke
Len & Lynette Kowalke
Sending our condolences to Arlenes family. She was always such a cheerful, friendly person & we know she will be greatly missed by so many.
Carol Bush
Our deepest condolences to all of your family. We will always remember Arlene’s big smile, and her friendly nature. She loved everyone and was always there to help. She was involved in so many volunteer organizations and she will definitely be missed. It was a pleasure to work with her. We will treasure those memories.
Carol & Brian Bush
Lydia Ewasko
Sincere sympathy to the Richter family on the passing of a lovely lady, she will be missed. RIP Arlene
Lydia Ewasko and family.
Carol Bush
Our deepest condolences to your family. We will always remember Arlene’s beautiful smile.
She was a wonderful person who loved everyone.
She will be remembered by many organizations where she gave countless volunteer hours. She was amazing to work with. She has left many wonderful memories – a beautiful person!
Carol & Brian Bush
Brenda Wilgosh
Sincere sympathy to the Richter Family on the passing of such a lovely lady. She always stopped to chat whenever you ran into her. Her friendly smile will be missed. RIP Arlene. Love Glen & Brenda Wilgosh and Family❤️
Dorothy Evelyn Marshall
My thoughts and prayers to the Richter family. Rest in Peace Arlene.
Dorothy Marshall
Diane and Don Desjardine
Terry, Kathy, Jim, Gail and families, Don and I are so very sorry to hear of Arlene’s passing. I have such great memories of this very nice kind lady. Every time you saw Arlene, she was smiling, always had a kind word for you and always willing to lend a helping hand. I know that you will all miss her deeply but cherish her through your beautiful memories of her. Rest in Peace Arlene, you will be missed.
Ron & Maria Obodzinski
Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. We got to know her working at the last couple of craft sales she was a lovely lady and a hard worker. Our deepest sympathies.
Dave Donahue
R.I.P. Arlene, I will always remember your warm heart and beautiful smile.
MargAret Boyko
To Terry, Jim and the whole Richter family. Words can’t express the loss I feel and I know you do, on Arlene’s passing. I have lost a dear cousin but more so a dear friend. She was the big sister I never had. Arlene was confronted with some challenging decisions to make in life and I’m sure God helped make those decisions for her by taking her home to heaven. May the wonderful person she was in life keep beautiful memories of her alive for you. Rest In Peace dear Arlene. You will be so missed but not forgotten.
Betty and Norma Buss
Our deepest condolences to the Richter family. Arlene was a wonderful and hardworking person. She will ne missed by all who knew her. RIP Arlene.
Ken and Betty Anne Kilbrei
Sending our condolences to Arlene’s family on the passing of a wonderful lady. Arlene was a very good and devoted friend to our late aunt Velma, and also to our late Uncle Harry. Together we always enjoyed Arlene’s company along with fun, food and laughter. Year after year we witnessed her amazing organizational and management skills as Arlene coordinated the food service at the annual craft shows. In recent years, Covid had kept us apart, but we were looking forward to meeting Arlene again soon, as we chatted by phone. She will be missed.
Diane Klann
My deepest sympathy at this very sad and difficult time. I knew Arlene to be such a caring and giving person. She always spoke so fondly of her family. I remember Arlene from the golf course but mostly from all the volunteering she did at Zion Lutheran Church. She was on Altar Guild and always stepped up in the kitchen of the Church for the many fundraisers. She will be sadly missed. We will all cherish the memories of this lovely lady and beautiful person. She always brightened up a room with her big smile and warm nature.
Otto & Lorraine Best
We were saddened to hear of Arlene’s passing. She was a beautiful person inside and out. She worked very hard her whole life and never complained. Our community will miss her greatly as she was so involved in many fundraisers.
Much sympathy to the Richter family. You are in our prayers.
Darlene and Wayne Omichinski
Arlene indeed was a hard worker. I so enjoyed working with her in the kitchen for many church events. She will be missed by many. Prayers and hugs for her family, may they find peace during this difficult time of loss.
Lorne & Debbie Winnicki
Terry , Kathy and the entire Richter family, we send our most sincere condolences.I will always remember Arlene as the person who no matter how busy she was always had a smile and time for a few words. She will be missed.
Greg Schreyer
My Sympathies on Arlene’s Passing. She was a Beautiful Woman.We shared a few laughs over the years.
Valdine Bush
Our deepest condolences to Arlene’s family. Arlene was an unforgettable and valuable worker at Bush Golf Course, her presence was always positive and heart warming. She felt like a member of our family. We will miss her beautiful smile.
The Bush Family
Louise Watchman
Jamie,Kim,Kenzie,Katy & family . Sending condolences to the family . Memories ….hold them close to your heart
Bill and Olga Relf
Deepest sympathy to the family of Arlene . She was a beautiful hard working lady always helping others May God comfort all of her family
Wendy Lidster
Our deepest sympathy to all of Arlene’s family. She was a lovely lady, hard working and always had time for a chat. She will be missed. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Robert and Wendy Lidster
Diana and Mike Shewchuk
Deepest sympathy to Arlene’s Family. She was a beautiful person. Always had time for a chat. RIP Arlene
Chris & Ardith Tomasson
R.I.P. Arlene. You will be missed. Chris used to enjoy your smile and kindness when he would go and fix your lawn tractor.
Kate Parobec
I am so sorry to find out about the passing of Arlene and that I found out too late and missed the funeral service. My condolences to her family of whom she boasted about all the time!
Arlene was one of my first massage therapy clients and it has been a huge privilege to treat such a wonderful person for the past 20 years! I will miss her so very much.