Victoria Elizabeth Gartner

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Vicki passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by her children, after living a very full life.

John and Katherine Weinkauf welcomed Vicki as their fourth child on their farm outside Cosine. She grew up on a farm with 10 siblings and had many stories about living in a shared house and then yard with cousins. Her love of family never faded.

After missing Grade 8 exams due to rheumatic fever, she opted not to repeat the year and entered the workforce. Her first job was at the Macklin Hospital in the kitchen where she learned a lot of her cooking skills. She then worked as a nurse’s aid until her youngest brother was born. She quit to help her mom at home and worked as house help in a few household until she married.

She first met her future husband Leo Gartner while working at the hospital. They were married in 1957 and together they enjoyed raising their family of nine children. Vicki was always busy. Even while caring for babies and children and running a busy household, she kept close ties with her parents and siblings. Their relationships became even more important to her in her later years as a day never went by when she didn’t talk to one of them. Over the years she was involved in her community and surrounded by friends. Some of her favorite pastimes were ironing, baking, camping, quilting, dancing, traveling, bingo and almost any card game.

She was so proud of her children and grandchildren. She treasured opportunities to watch them grow and was eager to make grandchildren their favorite meals whenever they visited. We will miss her stories, her smile and quick humor and her eagerness to always make time to visit.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church (4805 Express Ave, Macklin, Saskatchewan).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Royal University Hospital Foundation - Ward 6000.