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SADIE MARGARET OWEN
Born: Jun 18, 1934
Date of Passing: May 16, 2025
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemorySADIE MARGARET OWEN
Sadie Owen, aged 90, passed away suddenly on Friday evening at her home – Riverwood Square. She was born in Fisher Branch, Manitoba and was predeceased by her beloved husband Ira, her Aunt Sarah and Uncle Paul Johnson; parents, Howard and Jean Smith; brothers, Wilfred, Morris and Howard; and sisters, Gladys and Violet. She is survived by her brother Walter Smith (Joan) of Winnipeg, friends Don and Caroline McIntosh, who were like family to Sadie and Ira, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends. Sadie was a long-time member of the United Church of Canada. She retired from CNR after a lengthy career. Ira and Sadie spent many years wintering in Mesa, Arizona and many summers at their cottage in Matlock, Manitoba. In retirement, Sadie spent her time volunteering with the United Church Women and organizing social events at her and Ira’s long-time home of Vic Wyatt House. The family thanks Don and Caroline McIntosh, Dorothy Stoodley, and Gwen Smith, for their loving care of Sadie before and after she moved to Riverwood Square, and the staff of Riverwood Square. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Sadie's life will be held on May 26, 2025, at Meadowood United Church, 1111 Dakota St., Winnipeg, MB R2N3T7 at 1 P.M. Rev. Caryn Douglas will be presiding. The service will also be live streamed on ucim.org, and click the live stream button. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Meadowood United Church Memorial Fund would be appreciated.
Publish Date: May 24, 2025
SADIE MARGARET OWEN
Sadie Owen, aged 90, passed away suddenly on Friday evening at her home – Riverwood Square. She was born in Fisher Branch, Manitoba and was predeceased by her beloved husband Ira, her Aunt Sarah and Uncle Paul Johnson; parents, Howard and Jean Smith; brothers, Wilfred, Morris and Howard; and sisters, Gladys and Violet. She is survived by her brother Walter Smith (Joan) of Winnipeg, friends Don and Caroline McIntosh, who were like family to Sadie and Ira, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends. Sadie was a long-time member of the United Church of Canada. She retired from CNR after a lengthy career. Ira and Sadie spent many years wintering in Mesa, Arizona and many summers at their cottage in Matlock, Manitoba. In retirement, Sadie spent her time volunteering with the United Church Women and organizing social events at her and Ira’s long-time home of Vic Wyatt House. The family thanks Don and Caroline McIntosh, Dorothy Stoodley, and Gwen Smith, for their loving care of Sadie before and after she moved to Riverwood Square, and the staff of Riverwood Square. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Sadie's life will be held on May 26, 2025, at Meadowood United Church, 1111 Dakota St., Winnipeg, MB R2N3T7 at 1 P.M. Rev. Caryn Douglas will be presiding. The service will also be live streamed on ucim.org, and click the live stream button. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Meadowood United Church Memorial Fund would be appreciated.
Publish Date: May 23, 2025
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 23, 2025, May 24, 2025
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Sadie was a wonderful lady who I met through her friendship with my parents at Vic Wyatt She took the time to visit my mother when she was on her way. She was a Great friend to my dad after my mom passed. She helped me make my mom's shortbread the year my mom passed. Thank you Sadie for the dinners and being such a great friend to the Kelsch Family. RIP my friend 🧡 - Posted by: Kathy Kelsch (Friends) on: May 24, 2025
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Sadie was a loving caring person, she loved to teach how to make Fancy sandwiches. I will miss my weekly visits with Sadie, she was constantly asking me What is new at Church. Rest in Peace, you are now back in the company of Ira, your loving husband. Barry and Dorothy Stoodley. - Posted by: Dorothy Stoodley (Friend) on: May 23, 2025
