Obituary
BARBARA LAUINGER
August 23, 1929 – July 5, 2022
Barb’s passing was sudden and will be leaving a huge void for her family to contend with.
Barbara is survived by daughters Eileen (Les) DeBelser, Diane (Al) Lauinger-Krossa, Colleen (Roy) Heilman, Lorelee (Rick) Bonneau; grandchildren Renée (Brett) MacKenzie, Tammy DeBelser, Racene Heilman, Latisha (Pete) Steadman, Randy (Lindsay) Heilman, Amanda Dietrich (CJ Braun), Scott (Jaimie) Dietrich, Julie Becker; great-grandchildren Ryan Juhlke, Celina Juhlke (Carson Cayer), Carter & Trista MacKenzie, Morgan & Julia Klinger, Tristan, Cherese (Simon Clouthier) & Kelsen Eidick, Taiquito, Rio & Kaleo Steadman, Nathaniel Dietrich; great-great grandchildren Roan and Maverick Cayer, as well as sisters Katie German, Betty German; sisters-in-law Alma Kessel, Rose Kessel and Mary Lauinger; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and extended family, Steve (Dolores) Krossa and family, Debbie (Tom) Belzerowski and family, Amanda and Brody Krossa, as well as the Bonneau family.
Barb was predeceased by her husband George Lauinger; great-grandson Tyson Juhlke; parents John and Julia Kessel; sisters Eva Veller, Madeline Lauinger, Leocadia Boser, Emily Gerein; brothers Fred, Valentine, Johnny, Leo and Dan Kessel.
Grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandsons were the highlight of Barb’s life. She loved living in her condo and the camaraderie of community friends at Northridge Estates, playing Play Nine and other card games, and social activities at the Social Center. Music and dancing were also a fun pastime for Barb. Grandchildren and great-grandchildren always looked forward to Grandma Barb’s German cuisine of noodles – she was their noodle machine! Barb was warm hearted, with an infectious smile and laugh and very meticulous about her appearance – a classy lady whose favorite hobby was keeping up with the fashion trends. She was a “Fashionista”. Barb and George loved travelling in their motorhome making many trips to their hometown of Unity, Saskatchewan to visit family, as well as traveling east to Ontario to visit her sister. They did many winter vacations to Arizona as well as the east and west coasts of Canada, Maine, North Carolina and Hawaii. Camping in and around the many Alberta summer campsites and Kananaskis with family and grandchildren was also a highlight. Barb lived a full and happy life.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation (10123 99 St NW #710, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3H1) or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation (119 14 St NW #100, Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6)
Cremation has taken place, and Barb and George will be interred together in Unity, Saskatchewan at a later date.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Barbara Lauinger August 23 1929 July 5 2022 (age 92)..
Death notice for the town of: Wetaskiwin, Province: Alberta