Passed away at the Assiniboine Centre at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Wednesday April 2, 2014 at the age of 89 years, Marguerite Maria Wittevrongel (Lombaert) (nee De Wiele) of Brandon formerly of Treherne MB. Marguerite leaves to mourn her passing her loving children, sons Jerry Lombaert & Donald Lombaert both of Brandon, daughters Mona Campbell of Winnipeg & Anita Rhodes (Bob) Armitage of Armstrong B.C., daughter-in-law Marlene Lombaert of Brandon, step children Sharon (Bruce) Evans of Hartney & Shirley (Tom) Isford of Treherne; grandchildren Kim (Randy) Mowat, Carrie (Bob) Bardeck, Craig Lombaert, Ashley (Tony) Commer, Vanessa Lombaert, Jamie (Leah) Lombaert, Jodi (Julien) Lafleche, Ryan Campbell; step grandchildren Darwin (Sharon) Evans, Keith Evans, Trisha Evans, Kim (Fernando) Magalhaes, Kristjan Isford, Keri Isford as well as twelve great grandchildren. Marguerite is also survived by her sister Simone (Earle) Peterson & sister-in-law Marion De Wiele. She was predeceased by her first husband Oscar Lombaert & second husband Maurice Wittevrongel, sons Larry & George Lombaert, grandson Chad Campbell, parents Joseph & Palmyre De Wiele, brothers Victor & Maurice & by sister Madelene De Wiele. Marguerite was born May 10th, 1924. She completed schooling to grade VIII at Swan Lake. She completed grades IX and X by correspondence and this was followed by working for 4 years at the St Boniface hospital in Winnipeg as a nurse's aide. After marrying her first husband, Oscar Lombaert, she worked at the hotel in Swan Lake for a year and then completed hairdressing training in Winnipeg . She opened a hairdressing shop in Swan Lake in 1945 which did very well. After Oscar returned from overseas their first sons, George and Jerry were born in Swan Lake. As Oscar was a carpenter they moved to Winnipeg for his work and their sons, Larry and Donald were born in Winnipeg. They were there during the 1950 flood and were evacuated, then moved to the farm near Swan Lake in 1951. Daughters, Mona and Anita were born in Swan Lake while they lived on the farm. In 1963 the family moved to Brandon, Mb where Marguerite worked as a nurse's aide at the Brandon Mental Hospital, completed Occupational training, and was team supervisor for the last 9 years in the OTU, retiring in 1985. In 1979 Marguerite married Maurice Wittevrongel. They remained in Brandon another 5 years until her retirement then moved to Treherne. Marguerite enjoyed her new life in Treherne, becoming active in the community, including being President of the Friendship Centre for 8 years; member of the Rebekah Lodge, member of CWL, social events with friends to mention a few. Mom and Maurice did some travelling including a trip to Hawaii and a trip to Belgium and France, visiting their roots. Marguerite was very proud of her large family. She took pride in their accomplishments and enjoyed hosting and attending many family events. She made it a point to acknowledge every birthday and attend the many graduations and celebrations. She was very talented at crafts, loved gardening and flowers. Special thanks to Dr. Tissera and the staff at Brandon General and Assiniboine Centre for their care and compassion. Also, to the many family and friends for all the companionship and assistance provided to mom over the years. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday April 8, 2014 at 1:00 pm in the St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, Swan Lake MB, with Father Chris Nwosu as Celebrant. Interment will follow in the St. Martin of Tours Parish Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. Those wishing may make donations in Marguerite's memory to the Canadian Cancer Society 415-1st St. Brandon MB R7A 2W8 or the Heart & Stroke Foundation 824-18th St. Brandon MB R7A 5B7 or the Tiger Hills Community Foundation, Box 342 Treherne MB R0G 2V0 or to a charity of choice.

Service Information

Tuesday, April 8th, 2014 1:00pm, St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church

Interment Details

St. Martin of Tours Parish Cemetery