We Remember
*UPDATED* HETTER, Victoria Phyllis (née Sicinski)
March 5, 1941 — March 24, 2021
A Service will be held for Victoria on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at 1:00 pm (PST), at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. If you are unable to attend in person, please join the family online by Livestream at the time of the service (see below), a recording will be made available to view shortly thereafter.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Victoria on March 24, 2021, at the age of 80. She was born March 5, 1941, to Paul and Caroline Sicinski in Birtle, Manitoba. Victoria grew up in the district of Birtle, Manitoba. She met the love of her life John Hetter in 1957 and married him on November 26, 1960. They moved to R.M. of Boulton, Manitoba, and then in 1972 they moved to Russell, Manitoba, and finally they moved to Kelowna, BC in 1979, where she enjoyed family and friends until her final day.
Victoria and John were blessed with a family of 5 children. 4 daughters and 1 son: Donalda (Fred) of Russell, MB; Angela (Brian), of Kelowna, BC; Jack (Dorothy), of Canmore AB; Joan (Richard) of Kelowna, BC; and Michelle (John) of Kelowna, BC. They were also blessed with 7 grandchildren: Jim (Krista), Michael (Tanya), Rachelle (Devon), Travis (Lyss), Lyndsey (Russ), Karli (Chris), and Landon; then 9 great-grandchildren: Josh, Ryder, Tristan, Théa, Sophie, Colton, Quinn, Lacey, and Emma.
Victoria was predeceased by her husband John, her parents Paul and Caroline, as well as her sister Anne Kowal and brother Lawrence Sicinski.
Victoria enjoyed the outdoors. She loved working in her gardens, both vegetable and flower. She loved going camping, fishing, and snowmobiling. She was also ready to play cards with anyone willing to play. She also enjoyed playing bingo and liked it even better when she won. She enjoyed cooking and baking, and if you ever stopped to see her, she could have a full-course meal on the table in no time. She will be remembered for her perogies.
Victoria enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She will be remembered for her big heart and the smile that was always on her face. She will be dearly missed by all.
The family would like to thank her family doctor, Dr. Thomson; her cancer Doctors, Dr. Rao and Dr. Mohamed; and all the staff at Kelowna General Hospital and on the palliative ward at Brookhaven Care Centre.
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LIVESTREAM:
Service
Saturday, February 19, 2022, at 1:00 pm (PST)
Location
Springfield Funeral Home
Thinking of you and your family at this sad time, cherish all the fun times you shared with family and your friends, may she Rest In Peace, free of pain. Love from Bill, Edna and our family
Sorry to hear of your mom’s passing
Our sincere sympathy with the passing of your Mom. She will be missed by many and may memories bring comfort to you
Everyone who interacted with Vicky was a friend for life. Her culinary skills were one of her passions . But it was passion for her family that was incredible. I’ll miss her cheerful uplifting personality. My sincere condolences to the family. I’ll look forward to her memorial in Russell
– where she will join the love of her life, John Rest In Peace my friend♥️🙏🙏
Our thoughts and our prayers are with all the family during this sad time. Aunt Victoria was a very special person with a huge heart. We are so fortunate to have been part of the many wonderful occasions with Uncle Johnny and Aunty Vicky that have created wonderful memories . Rest In Peace Aunt Vicky we will miss you dearly .🙏❤️💐🌹
Angie and Brian, sorry to hear about Mom. Many a good time we all had out camping and biking. Vickie, was the best fisherwomen we new.
We extend our sincerest sympathies to Vicky’s family during this trying time. We will always remember Vicky for her kindness, generosity, and infectious smile. Whenever we visited Kelowna, Vicky opened up her home to us and made us feel at home. We will miss the card games and the many laughs we had. Now that she is pain free, may she rest in peace.
CONDOLENCES TO THE HETTER FAMILY. FROM MIKE AND JENNY
John and Vicki were our good neighbours on the farm when I was growing up. I’m so sorry to hear of Vicki’s passing. May her memory be a blessing.
To the entire Hetter Family
I was so sad to hear about Vicki’s (Baba’s) passing. So many years ago, your entire family welcomed Steve, Devon, Dallas and I into your lives. Vicki always had the ability to make you feel like you were one of the family. She was like a surrogate grandma for my children, she taught me how to make perogies, she was a hell of a fisherman, all the ladies from the BC Tel fishing derby loved it when she was there, she was a big practical joker and she shared so much love and wisdom with anyone who would listen. As a young parent back then, I valued all that she told me. I loved the relationship she had with John (Gido) and all the time they spent with their family. The devotion she had for all her children and grandchildren was obvious, she was always so proud of each of them. Vicki also had a huge respect for her son and daughter in laws. She wasn’t scared to speak her mind, but she was humble when she did it. This loss is felt by so many of us but anyone who knew her was lucky to have crossed paths with her. She is now with John and she is going to be a guardian angel for all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Thank you, Baba, for letting us be part of your family. We love you and will miss you.
Our deepest condolences to the whole family.
Our family was truly saddened to hear of Aunt Vickis passing. We will miss her bright smile and contagious laugh. Rita will miss the many conversations and laughs with her over the phone. Our visits to Kelowna were truly made memorable by the warm hospitality and fun times. May Aunt Vicki continue to dance on as her dancing shoes always did. Rest in peace until we meet again.
Rita Wildeman and family.
On behalf of Rose Sheeshka and the Sheeshka family Larry, Barry Dennis Our sincere sympathy with the passing of your mom. May she rest in peace.
I am very sorry for your loss and wish your family strength during this difficult time.
Tracy Gray, Member of Parliament, Kelowna – Lake Country
our thoughts and prayers to the Hetter family on Victoria’s passing. I have fond memories of our good old childhood and family get togethers God bless and comfort you as Victoria rests in the arms of the. Lord. cousin Shirley(neeShmyr) and Ivan Raber.
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mom, Baba, and Great Baba, Vicki. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this very sad time. Loved her visits and all the card games.