Obituary of Elsie Wegner
WEGNER – The family of Elsie Wegner, formerly of Yorkton and the Ebenezer area, beloved wife of the Late Albert Wegner, announce her peaceful passing in Regina, SK on January 23, 2026, at the age of 96 years. Elsie was born to Otto and Christina (nee Hemrick) Reimer on January 4, 1930, in the Ebenezer District. She was the youngest of four children and received her education at the West Ebenezer School. Elsie married the love of her life, Albert Wegner, on September 23, 1949, in Yorkton, SK. They were blessed with four daughters: Sharon, Mavis, Janice, and Cheryl. Elsie’s life was fulfilled with activities like gardening, crocheting, quilting, puzzles, and watching her favourite sports events – curling and the Toronto Blue Jays. Over the years she worked alongside Albert on the farm doing daily chores, hauling out meals, and bookkeeping duties on their farm, White Sand River Ranch, near Ebenezer, SK, before retiring and moving into Yorkton. After Albert’s passing, she remained in Yorkton until 2025, when she moved to Lumsden to be closer to her family. Elsie enjoyed being around her family, sharing stories of her childhood and life, leaving many cherished memories. Elsie was predeceased by her husband Albert, her parents, her two brothers: Milton (Pat) and Gordon (Claire), and sister Laura (Adolph) Wegner. She leaves her four daughters and their families: Sharon (Doug) Fenske of Leduc, AB, Mavis (Kirby) Hugo of Claresholm, AB, Janice (Jay) Doty of Sundre, AB, and Cheryl (Terry) Deck of Lumsden, SK; grandchildren Hal, Curtis, Cody (Kendra) Dana (Shayne), Mikayla (Harley), Owen (Taylor), Brady (Maranda), Shelby, and Sara; and great-grandchildren Peytan and Lacey. Elsie also leaves to mourn her passing many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey officiating. Shirley Pearson delivered the eulogy. Barb Wegner and Carmin Dawe recited scripture verses. The interment followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Harvey Wegner, Rodney Wegner, Darcy Wegner, Patrick Makowski, Les Pearson, and Rick Dawe serving as casket bearers. Memorial donations in memory of Elsie Wegner may be made to a Charity of One’s Choice as gifts of remembrance. Condolences may be left for the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com.
