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Marilyn Magdelin Korte (nee Ganie)

December 11, 2018

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June 18, 1941 - December 11, 2018
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our loving mom Marilyn at the age 77.  She passed away peacefully in her home in Saskatoon.

Marilyn is lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by husband Don Korte, her daughters; Michelle (Kevin) Malone of Nanaimo BC, Shonna (Rob) Dalzell of Maple Ridge BC, LaFern (Gerry) Francoeur of Port Alberni BC; her stepson Russ (Linda) of Saskatoon; her grandchildren: Kylee, Shane, Deanna (Josh), Megan, Cole, Justin (Rhea) and Rachelle and her four great grandchildren.  She will be also be missed by her siblings: Robert (Cathy) Rath, Gert Schmitz, Dolores (Dick) Lemmerick, Vivian (Hugo) Korte, Greg (Sandi) Rath, Jerome Rath, Larry (Evelyn) Rath and sister-in-law Rosella Rath.

She was predeceased by her parents August and Paula Rath; brother Mathias Rath; sister-in-law Eileen Rath; brother-in-law Lorne Schmitz; step-sons Dave and Rod Korte and her great niece Rayna Korte. She will be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.

Our Mom, Marilyn loved many things. She cherished her time with family and friends. She loved taking pictures, creating memories, traveling, being a jokester, sewing and entertaining. Love was the gift she gave to us all.  Mom, you will forever be in ALL our hearts.

A catholic service took place in Humboldt Sask on December 19, 2018.  A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 5th at Hansen Hall in Port Alberni at 2 pm.

Service Details

Celebration of Life
Saturday, January 5, 2019
2:00 PM
Hansen Hall, 3940 Johnston Rd, Port Alberni


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