Obituary of Anita Kuffner

Anita Marie Bernadette (nee Buissé) Kuffner passed away at the Lafleche and District Health Center on September 9, 2025 at the age of 91 years, surrounded by her loving family.

Anita was born on the farm near Redvers on May 11, 1934 and grew up in a large family on the farm. In her early years Anita attended a Catholic Residential school in Wauchope, SK. and later took her LPN in Winnipeg and Souris, Manitoba. Anita nursed at many locations in Western Canada; some include Prince George, B.C., Souris, MB, Saskatoon, and Gravelbourg, SK. 

Anita married William Kuffner on October 29, 1960 in Redvers, SK and they settled in Glentworth. In 1965 they moved into their newly built home in town.

Anita helped alongside her husband with every aspect of the farm and cattle operation. No job was too big or too small and she helped keep everything organized and working like clockwork. Many full meals were brought out to whoever was working in the field , along with enough food to feed five hungry children. 

Beside the full-time job of Mother, Homemaker and Farmer, Anita made sure there were three hearty meals each day and delicious snacks as well. It was not unusual for us kids to come home from school to fresh-baked buns, bread, cinnamon rolls, doughnuts and much more. In later years each time family visited they were happily sent home with pails of cookies and other treats.

Anita kept very busy driving to hockey, dance and school activities and she was busy volunteering in her community as well. The hall, and rink as well as serving on the Women's Alter Society. Anita and Bill enjoyed their circle of friends and could often be found playing cards or enjoying a coffee or other refreshment. Anita had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed having a good laugh or making someone laugh.

Anita kept chickens and turkeys and grew a large garden that was put into jars or the freezer to feed the family through the winter. Another interest Anita had was any and all Community College classes that were often offered in Glentworth and nearby communities. She learned how to cut hair, redo furniture and upholstery, she did crafts and Chinese cooking classes, just to name a few. In later years, Anita would come up with the design and ideas for beautiful items that she helped Bill make. Many friends and family still keep these treasures to this day. Benches made of barn wood and birds made out of rock and metal and all kinds of knitting, crocheting and sewing projects.

After raising her children, Anita returned to the workforce in 1984 as a Care Aid. She worked in Mankota for Home Care and then in Gravelbourg at the Nursing Home. She retired in 1999. By all accounts, she was a hard worker and compassionate in her care. She was forever a nurse and could be seen helping fellow residents in her later years by encouraging them to eat or drink water or take their medications.

After retirement, Anita and Bill spent time visiting Grandchildren and Great Grand Children. They both continued to help on the farm and you would often find Anita and Bill together fixing fence or checking cows. Anita and Bill eventually retired to Assiniboia in their later years.

Anita leaves behind son, Paul (Karen) Laken, Ashton (Desmond), Zayla. Son, Joseph (Tracey) Jeremy (Gillian) Kayden, Grayson, Isabella. Matthew, Jordan (Brianna) Sydney, Lila, James. Brenna. Daughter, Anita (Denis) Devon (Michelle) Makayla, Caira, Liam; Landry (Lacy) Lukas, Brooklyn, Madison, Corbin (Cassandra). Son, David (Tracey), Maxwell (Chasidy) Beckhym, Ottilie, Fletcher, Harrison, Isabelle (Brayden). Son, Robert (Carol) Casie (Garett) Hutton, Haislee, Cale (Chanel), Charlotte, Campbell. Brother, Pierre (Marie Rose) Buissé, Sister, Jocelyne Pedersen and Sister-In-Law, Mariette Kuffner and numerous nieces and nephews.

Anita was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, William and infant son; parents Aimé and Marie Buissé, mother and father-in-law, Leon and Ottilie Kuffner and numerous family members.

The family wish to thank the staff at Prairie Villa in Assiniboia as well as the staff at the Lafleche Health Center for their compassion and care. 

Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, October 13, at 1:00 P.M. at Ste Radegonde Roman Catholic Church in Lafleche, SK. Private family Interment to follow at Glentworth Roman Catholic Cemetery. Everyone is invited to lunch and fellowship in the Glentworth Hall at 3:00 P.M. Memorial donations in Anita’s memory can be made to the Glentworth Community Hall, Box 141 Glentworth, SK, CA , S0H 1V0.