Lillian Louise Raiwet
1937 - 2021

Lillian Raiwet, late of Estevan, SK passed away at St. Joseph’s Special Care Home on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the age of 83 years.

Lillian will be lovingly remembered by her husband Gabriel; sisters, Irene Garratt and Alyce Garratt; step-daughters Diana Raiwet (David Silversides), Sandra (Les) Holtz, Lorna (Jeff) Dzuba, Karen (Larry) Johnstone and Kathy Raiwet. Lillian will be missed by her 18 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends

Lillian was predeceased by her parents Wayne and Louisa Garrett; son Neil; brother Edward and step-daughter Glenda Raiwet.

Lillian was born in Estevan and lived on her grandfather’s property south of Estevan until her family moved into town when she started school. Lillian was the eldest of four children to Wayne and Louisa. She attended university and became an elementary school teacher, returning to Estevan to teach and then later teaching in Oxbow. When Lillian met and married Gabriel, she became a wife, mother and grandmother all at once. She found the greatest satisfaction and fulfillment in these relationships.

Lillian was an active member of the United Church and the St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary. Her faith was very important to her and she loved being involved. Lillian was an avid quilter and belonged to the Quilters Guild participating in many group projects and conferences. The beautiful quilts are valued treasures of her family members. Lillian loved gardening and was surrounded by many beautiful plants. The abundance of flowers in their gardens attracted humming birds which gave her great joy. She also had a way of taking a plant that was not doing well and making it flourish. Lillian enjoyed baking and her grandchildren will tell you that she made the best cookies!

Lillian was a beautiful and caring person who will be very dearly missed by her family and friends. She was very important to all of us we are blessed to have had her in our lives.

A private family Funeral Service was held on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan with Sandy Dalziel officiating.

Interment followed at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan.

Those so wishing may make donations in memory of Lillian to Parkinson Canada – Saskatchewan, 2103 Airport Dr. Saskatoon, SK S7L 6W2 or St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation, 1176 Nicholson Rd., Estevan, SK S4A 0H3.

Hall Funeral Services in Estevan provided care to the Raiwet family – Deb Heidinger, Funeral Director.