Erna Eva Wutke

Surrounded by the love of her family, Eva passed away peacefully from this life.

Eva was a woman shaped by hard work, deep love, and quiet strength. Born and

raised in Saskatchewan, she grew up in a hardworking farm family, one of seven

children who learned early the value of perseverance, responsibility, and kindness.

Her childhood was filled with stories she shared often, walking many miles to

school in every kind of weather, picking berries, and one fond story of running away

from the “mean goats” that became a favourite. These early years forged the

resilience and determination that defined her life.

As a teenager, Eva bravely moved to Manitoba in search of opportunity. She

worked in Souris before responding to an employment opportunity through Victor’s

uncle, an opportunity that would change her life forever. It was there she met

Victor, and from their very first date on Christmas Eve, their fate was sealed.

Their love story was one of devotion, and unwavering partnership.

Eva and Victor were married on May 30, 1964, and shared an extraordinary 61

years of marriage, a testament to their enduring love and commitment. Together,

they built a life rooted in family, faith, and hard work.

Eva was a proud and loving mother to her daughters, Marlene and Lori (Rodel), and

nothing brought more light to her life than her grandsons, Sawyer and Kelbey.

They were the sparkle in her eyes and the joy in her heart. She spoke of them

daily, right to the end, with pride and endless love, cherishing every moment and

memory.

Eva refused to let age or time try to slow her down. Home was where her heart

was, and it was where she found her greatest happiness. We are grateful she did

not spend too long in care, as her deepest wish was always to be at home, surrounded by the life she

had built, animals she adored and the love she cherished.

Hard work was never optional for Eva. Whether milking cows, planting and tending

a huge garden, caring for her beloved flowers, or spending long days canning, she

poured her heart into everything she did. Her kitchen was a place of warmth and

comfort, forever remembered for her Christmas cookies and fruitcake, made with

love and shared generously.

Eva had a profound love for animals and cared for them unconditionally. They were

family to her. It broke her heart to be separated from her beloved “Pumpkin”

when she moved into the care home, a loss that spoke volumes about her gentle

spirit and deep capacity for love.

Eva will be remembered as a woman of strength, kindness, resilience, independence

and unwavering devotion to those she loved. Her legacy lives on in the lives she

touched, the traditions she passed down, and the love she gave so freely.

She is survived by her loving husband, Victor; her daughters, Marlene and Lori

(Rodel); her cherished grandsons, Sawyer and Kelbey; her sister, Irma; and her

brother, Carl; Carol B, her honorary daughter; and her three special girls, Heather,

Jen and Michelle. She will be deeply missed and forever held in the hearts of all

who knew and loved her.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date with family and close

friends. In lieu of flowers, if family and friends desire, please donate to Zion

Lutheran Church (Plumas), the Humane Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation

in her memory.

Our family would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all the nurses and staff

at Morley House PCH (Shoal Lake) and Country Meadows (Neepawa) for the

compassionate care and love they have shown to Eva in the last 5 months. Your

kindness, patience, and dedication brought her comfort and meant more to us than

words can express.

“God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not to be. So, He put His arms around

you and whispered, “Come to Me.” With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you

pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped

beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best."

We will carry your love with us until we meet again.