Obituary of Irene Wuschke

Irene Helen Wuschke was born in the Mazenod district on August 11, 1931, and passed peacefully to be with Jesus on October 2, 2025, at the Chateau St. Michael in Moose Jaw, SK, at the age of 94, surrounded by the love of her family.

Our beloved Irene was the matriarch of our family and beyond. As paraphrased in Colossians 3:12, Irene was truly “clothed with compassion, kindness, humility, a gentle wisdom, and a loving patience,” reflecting the attributes of her strong Christian faith.

She grew up on the farm south of Courval, SK. Irene met her husband Paul in 1948 at the movie theatre in Mossbank. They were married on June 12, 1949, and lived on the family farm in the Mossbank area until 1984, after which they moved into town. They were blessed with three children: Sharon, Lorna, and Darrell. Together, they farmed side by side, and harvest was one of Irene’s favourite times of the year. She especially enjoyed driving the combine.

Irene was a wonderful cook, and many delicious meals were shared with cousins who came to visit for a few days. She loved tending to her large gardens, canning the fruits of her labour, and making pickles — one of her favourite activities.

In 2011, Paul passed away at the age of 94. Irene eventually moved from her house and lived in Sask Housing in Mossbank until December 2022. She then moved into Mulberry Estates in Moose Jaw in January 2023, where she lived until September 18 of this year. Irene spent her final two weeks at Chateau St. Michael’s.

Irene was very involved in the community and had a deep admiration for the town of Mossbank. She took an interest in families in and around the area and fostered warm relationships within the community. She was active in the Royal Purple, Hospital Auxiliary, Quirky Quilting Club, 50+ Club, and always participated in Trinity Lutheran Church activities and the ELW prayer group. She also enjoyed “Coffee Row” with the ladies at “The Bent Nail Café”

Irene loved socializing, and we all have fond memories of those memorable Wuschke/Stark/Sawin gatherings, “meals, music, laughter, and kids in every corner of the house.”

Irene Helen Wuschke, you will be deeply missed but never forgotten. Your love and spirit will forever be a part of us. Rest in peace.

Irene is survived by her cherished family: daughter Sharon Brunt, son Darrell (Bernice) Wuschke; grandchildren Michael (Sheila) Triska, Carla (Allen) Proust, Paul (Dawn) Bérubé, Rachelle Bérubé, Stephanie (Steven) Saleh, Kristen (Nolan) Ewtushik, and Brenden Wuschke; great-grandchildren Matthew Triska, Berkley Proust, Hudson Proust, Eden Bérubé, Kaiya Ewtushik, Nicco Ewtushik, Natalie Saleh, Charles Saleh, and Sydney Saleh; brother Laurie (Marlene) Wuschke.

Irene is reunited in heaven with her husband Paul Wuschke; daughter Lorna Bérubé (André); son-in-law Gordon Brunt; and siblings Albert (Gloria) Wuschke, Walter Wuschke (Betty Behr), and Ruby (Frank) Caplette.

A Lutheran Funeral Service will be celebrated on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the Cornerstone Gospel Church in Mossbank with Pastor Doug Shepherd officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, Box 443, Mossbank, SK S0H 3G0, or Cornerstone Gospel Church, Box 235, Mossbank, SK S0H 3G0