FRANCES OBRITSCH (NEE DENIS)

FRANCES OBRITSCH (NEE DENIS)

March 10, 1920 – June 29, 2025
It is with much sadness that the family of Frances Obritsch announces her peaceful passing at River Ridge Seniors Village on June 29, 2025 at the age of 105 years.
Frances was born and raised on her parent’s farm, N.E. of Fox Valley, Sask.
Mom had 11 siblings in her family and she was somewhere in the middle of the pack. Frances married Jack Obritsch in 1941 and they farmed 15 miles SE of Fox Valley where they raised their 4 children. In 1974 they moved into the town of Fox Valley. In 2016 Mom celebrated 40 years with the Fox Valley Catholic Women’s League. Just before Mom’s 97th birthday in February 2017 she decided, on her own, to make the daunting move to River Ridge Seniors Village in Medicine Hat. Mom lived a full life but we could see Dementia/Alzheimers was affecting her memory more each day. Her body was getting tired and weaker, her energy was fading, she could not continue. Mom is now an angel among us and she will be dearly missed. We will cherish our memories forever.
Mom was ambitious and also very opinionated, spunky, generous and also displayed sincere kindness and concern for family and others. She especially loved those visits from her grandchildren and always had snacks for them.
She was definitely a perfectionist and took so much pride and pleasure in having a spotless house, clean windows and an immaculate yard. Mom had a high level of energy, a purpose in life and a positive attitude. She was also a very “crafty, talented” person, making mosaic glass pictures, covering antique crocks with ceramic tiles, and making stone inukshuks. She had a creative mind and an inquisitive nature.Mom loved reminiscing and telling those humorous stories about growing up on their farm. There was never a dull moment with 12 children in a family. The “Toronto Blue Jays” and “Saskatchewan Rough Riders” were of course her favourite teams. Mom had never flown in an airplane and lived her entire life in the Fox Valley/Medicine Hat area.
She will be remembered for her love of baking those delicious buns and bread and then sharing it with family and friends. Mom had many delicious meals served at the kitchen table and everyone was always welcome. She will also be remembered for her pickles, growing tomatoes, the great water melon patch, chokecherries, cactus berries and of course her home made wine.
There were many enjoyable card games along with teasing, laughter and a drink or three at the kitchen table with family and friends …. Sometimes till the wee hours of the morning. Our family was so very fortunate that Mom was able to spend so many years in her own house. Remaining in her house with her independence gave Mom a strong enthusiastic zest for life. Frances was predeceased by her parents Conrad Denis in 1973, Lottie Denis in 1986, her husband Jack in 2006, her beloved daughter Rita Glass in 2015, granddaughter-in-law Michelle in 2018, great grandson Kasen in 2009, son-in-law Dmetro in 1995, and 10 of her 11 siblings – Mary (John), Jack (Frances), Walter, Peter (Kay), Tom (Pauline), Margaret (Wendel), Eva (Leo), Gabriel, Joe, Betty (Gene).Frances leaves 3 children to cherish her memory; one son Howard (Rosalee), two daughters, Linda (Dave) and Kathy, her son-in-law Robert Glass, one brother Pius (Doreen) Denis, 11 grandchildren, Ryan, Rulcie (Clarence), Renessa (Mark), Renee (Tyson), Adelle (Tim), Kolton (Cassandra), Colin (Kristin), Kirk, Chad, Raegan, and Nolan, and 19 Great Grandchildren.
The family sends our deepest gratitude to all the great staff, doctors, and nurses at River Ridge Seniors Village in Medicine Hat for all their assistance, caring, support and kindness that was given to Frances. Our family is forever grateful.
Prayers will be held at the St.Mary’s Catholic Church – in Fox Valley Saskatchewan on July 10, 2025 at 7pm with Mass to follow on July 11, 2025 at 11am
Those who wish, in lieu of flowers, may make a donation to the Fox Valley Recreation Board, the Alzheimer’s Society or any Charity of your choice.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.binkleysfuneralservice.com