“Well done, good and faithful servant!” Matthew 25:21
We announce the peaceful passing of our father, Oscar Hittinger, at the age of 103 years.
Left to cherish his memory are his children, Carol (Jerry), Wayne, Lorne (Alice) and Mary Lou (David); sister, Justine Hergott and sister-in-law, Patricia Cust; 13 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; as well as numerous family and friends.
Oscar was predeceased by his first wife, Katherine (nee: Cust); second wife, Shirley (nee: Bradshaw); siblings, Mathias (Bridget), Antony (Lucile), Mary Jane (Zephirin), Alice (Herbert), Michael (Marie–Anne) and Vernon (Dorothy); brother-in-law, Cyril Hergott and daughter-in-law, Betty.
Oscar was a devout Catholic who lived a faith filled life and was a dedicated family man.
Due to Covid 19 restrictions, a Private Funeral Mass will take place at 1:00 p.m., Saturday November 28, 2020. To view the livestream, please click here. An interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Special thanks to the caring staff at the Youville Home in St. Albert who provided care and support to Oscar over the past 10 years.
In lieu of flowers we would appreciate memorial donations to be made to Covenant Health Youville Home St. Albert, 3C60-11111 Jasper Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 9Z9.
Sylvia Courteau says
I was always very fond of my Uncle Oscar. He lived his life in the best way possible, always conscious that to be a good Catholic, you needed to work hard at being a good person. He served his community and his church throughout his life. His generous nature is reflected in his beautiful family.
Gloria Baril says
Dear Carol, Wayne, Lorne, Mary-Lou and your families,
It was with sadness that I learned of your father’s passing. Attaining 103 years old is quite an accomplishment! Your father Oscar Hittinger walked through life with such faith and courage. No doubt you are all thankful for the quality of father he was for each of you and for each of your families.
Now he rests in the Lord.
Uncle Oscar was always such a warm, thoughtful and generous person. As a child, I recall our many visits to your home, the warm welcome, the singing, the music and the occasions for us cousins to play to our hearts content. As an adult, whenever we were in Edmonton and had occasion to visit with him, we were assured of a warm welcome and pleasant chat. Such visits were enhanced by his particular voice which resembled so much that of my father.
Please accept our condolences. We keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Claude and Gloria Baril
Doreen & Dave Wack says
Loren & Alice our deepest condolences on the passing of your father Loren. May the memories give you comfort.
Simone & Lawrence Kluthe says
We would like to send our Condolences to the Hittinger family Lawrence & Simone Kluthe
Brian and Arlene McIlmoyle says
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your father. Not many people had the longevity that Oscar experienced. We hope your memories of him will give you some peace in his passing.
Brian and Arlene
Claude & JoAnne Maurier says
Carol, Jerry & Families
So sorry to hear about your Dad. You all are in our thoughts & prayers. Our deepest condolences to the families.
Jeannette Jackson (Hittinger) says
Carol Gerard called to let me know of your dads passing please accept my sincerest condolences to you and your families God bless you all
Irene Maloney says
Carol and Jerry.
So sorry to hear of your dads passing.. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.