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BRENDA KATHRINE MATTE
Born: Feb 06, 1952
Date of Passing: Jan 23, 2026
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryBRENDA KATHRINE MATTE
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brenda Matte (née Wiebe) at the age of 74. Brenda is survived by her husband Marcel, her children, Madeleine (Fanny), Jean-François (Erika) and her brother, Thomas Wiebe. She was predeceased by her parents John and Mary Wiebe.
Brenda grew up on a farm near Lowe Farm MB. She graduated from High School in Morris MB. She then went to the U of M where she earned her BA and then a Certificate in Education. She taught for 6 years in Riverton MB. She then returned to the U of M to earn a Law degree. Beside passing her bar exam in Manitoba she also passed the Ontario bar exam in order to practise in that Province.
Brenda loved her flower garden, travelling and crafts.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 31, 2026
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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Our condolences to Marcel and family. Brenda was meticulous in everything she undertook whether it be scrapbooking, quilting, planning trips, gardening. She was also a long time member of our bowling team “the Mamas and the Papas”. She is missed. - Posted by: John and Pat Lumley (Family) on: Jan 31, 2026
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I am so sorry to hear this news. Brenda was one of my favourite teachers, and she and Marcel had such a huge impact on me as a teenager. Sincere condolences to Marcel and family. - Posted by: Tracey Jonasson (Friend) on: Jan 31, 2026
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I was very sad to hear that Brenda has passed away. I only met her a few times on family trips to Winnipeg but Mom, Evelyn Whyte, talked glowingly about trips to the farm to visit her and Marcel. Condolences to Marcel and family. - Posted by: Sharon Williamson (Cousin) on: Jan 31, 2026
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Our condolences to Marcel and family. I was a student at Riverton High School from 1976-1979 and remember her well as my teacher. I was lucky enough to go on the French class trip to Europe! Memories I won’t forget. I remember we got to Paris and it was raining so we couldn’t see the Eiffel Tower. I just returned from Paris and got to see the Eiffel Tower! So cool to be back there after all these years! So sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing. Condolences to all. Audrey - Posted by: Audrey Furgala Coates (Riverton High School student) on: Jan 31, 2026
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Mrs. Matte was a loved and an inspirational teacher in Riverton. We were her first classes in Grade 7 and she stayed until we graduated in 1980. Condolences to Mr. Matte and their family . - Posted by: Kim Sigurdson (Student) on: Jan 31, 2026
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We are so very sad and sorry to read of Brenda’s passing. Our condolences to Marcel, their children, her brother Tom and all of the family…we fondly remember our long-ago bridge-playing days as Markham neighbours, our shared university experiences, our recommendation to Brenda & Marcel to head north to Riverton to teach at RCI …we cherish our old friendship and memories. Val & Doug Anderson ❤️❤️ - Posted by: Val & Doug Anderson (Friends) on: Jan 31, 2026
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Mes sincères condoléances, Marcel. Toi et les enfants êtes dans mes pensées à ces moments difficiles et les mois à venir. - Posted by: Diane Fontaine (Cousine) on: Jan 31, 2026
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Mr & Mrs Matte were both great teachers in Riverton and we remember them well. Deepest Condolences to all the family. Keith Selkirk and Geraldine Selkirk (Erickson). - Posted by: Geraldine Selkirk (Past student) on: Jan 31, 2026