Elsie Fichter

Elsie Fichter passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018.  She was born on July 15th, 1934 to Reinhold and Matilda Weger.  She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Edward; her parents; brothers, Rudy and Reinhart; sisters, Lily and Kay; and grandson, Mark.  Elsie is survived by her son, Randolph (Randy); granddaughter, Angeline Hochban (Matthew); great-granddaughter, Charlotte; granddaughter, Kaitlin Fichter (Cody); brother, Awald; and sister, Frieda.  Elsie was a devoted wife and mother whose priorities were family, friends and anyone else who happened upon her path. An open door, pot of coffee and the heartiest of meals were her trademark.  She was an avid gardener whose flower gardens inspired, and vegetable gardens provided for many family celebrations. Elsie was also an avid crafter, focusing on crochet, cross-stitch, needlepoint, ceramics and knitting.  In her later years, Elsie enjoyed many of the senior activities in Moose Jaw, SK and was active with the Moose Jaw & District Senior Citizens Association and the Cosmos Senior Citizen’s Centre. Elsie spent her final years as a resident of Parkside Extendicare in Regina, SK.  Elsie’s family would like to thank the management and staff of Parkside Extendicare and Dr. Hettie Bouwer for their love and care during her final days. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, July 14th, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in Church of Our Lady, 566 Vaughan St, Moose Jaw, SK.  Father Jake Ibay will be the presiding celebrant and interment will take place at Rosedale Cemetery.  A Prayer Service will be held on Friday, July 13th, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Elsie’s name may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan, 301 – 2550 12th Avenue, Regina SK, S4P 3X1.  Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane.  James Murdock, Funeral Director 306-693-4550