Maxine Brautigam

(MARY) MAXINE BRAUTIGAM, beloved wife of the late Alfred Brautigam, passed away at Edith Cavell Care Centre in Lethbridge on Friday, May 9, 2014 at the age of 79 years.

She is survived by her loving children: Kathy (Dale) Ridenour, Brenda Brautigam, Lloyd (Suzie) Brautigam, Leslie (Deb) Brautigam; grandchildren: Sherry (Kevin) Gilbert, Nick (Julie-Vanessa) Maruno, Cheryl (Dan) Laurenti, Chantal (Trent) Keays, Mitchell (Chantel) Brautigam, Amy (Ryan) Marcotte, and eight great grandchildren plus her special friend Yuke Tsuji. She is also survived by dear brothers: Norm (Margie) McPhee, and Bill (Francine) McPhee, and loving sisters: Gail (Stu) Johnston, Carol (Gary) Lundgren, Barb Blanchette, plus numerous nieces and nephews.

Maxine was born on March 6, 1935 to Neil and Hulda McPhee at Red Deer, AB. She grew up on the family farm near Pine Lake. Maxine went to school and worked in Red Deer until she married Fred Brautigam at which time they moved to Prelate, SK where they farmed. Maxine had a varied career including teaching kindergarten and owning her own clothing and shoe store in Leader, SK.

In 1987 Maxine and Fred 'retired' to Lethbridge where she worked at Great Garb Boutique, several jewellery stores and was a hostess at show homes. She also returned to college and studied medical transcription plus numerous computer courses. In later years she opened her home to international students and the handicapped.

Maxine was young at heart and very social. She enjoyed karaoke, activities at the Lethbridge Seniors Center, a picnic with family, visiting the mountains and Waterton, travelling to the Caribbean, Mexico, San Francisco and Arizona, dancing and painting. She was always ready for an adventure or any social event. Maxine instilled a deep appreciation for nature and animals into her family.

A celebration of Maxine's life will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at CHRISTENSEN SALMON GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME, 703-13 Street North, Lethbridge, with viewing available from 1:00 to 1:50 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Lethbridge, 402, 740-4 Avenue S. Lethbridge, AB T1J 0N9, or to the Lethbridge Humane Society, P.O. Box 783, Lethbridge, AB T1H 3Z6.