Marianne Ilse Hartwig, 94, died at home in Victoria, BC, on September 19, 2024. She was born in Saarbrucken, Germany, on August 29, 1930, and moved to Edmonton, AB, in 1952. Marianne lived on the former family ranch (K2 Ranch) near Invermere, BC, for many years.
Marianne was preceded in death by her husband, Hans Hartwig, and her son, Marius Hartwig. She is survived by her daughter, Kat Hartwig; son, Mark Hartwig and by her grandchildren.
During her years living in Victoria, Marianne was a dedicated patron of Ballet Victoria and a strong supporter of the Victoria Woman in Need Community Cooperative. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the aforementioned charitable organizations.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Anthony J Hartnell
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Heather Leschied My sincerest condolences for the loss of your mother and grandmother Kat, Helmut, Finlay and Lillian. My heart and thoughts are with you.
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Paige Rush For years, my first (and favourite) task every Sunday opening shift was to put aside Mrs. Hartwig’s newspapers at our store for her. When I shaved my hair down to a buzzcut years ago, she would call me her “little chick” and pat my head when she came by me in the shop, memories I hold fondly.
She was a hilarious lady, with just as much spunk as she had poise. It is not an exaggeration to say that her passing is felt deeply across our entire staff and that she was someone we truly looked forward to seeing every day. Her presence will be missed greatly.
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David Harvey So sorry for your loss. Marianne will be sadly missed. It is the end of an era. There are so many fond memories of growing up in the neighborhood with both of our families. With deepest sympathies.
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Rebecca Barnard I was one of several woman who cared for “Mrs.H” for the last few years of her life.
She was lovely and gracious to us all, and appreciative of any small service we did for her.
Always saying “Thank you “ with a smile.She will be missed by us all.
I’ll always remember Mrs Hartwig’s warm laugh and amazing sense of humour. One of my earliest memories is of trying German style yoghurt at the Hartwig home when I was a child back in the 70’s…….my condolences go out to Kat, Mark and the grand children……may you now rest in peace.