Annette passed away peacefully March 11, 2025, with her beloved husband and family members by her side. Left to cherish her memory is her beloved husband Larry; siblings Lyle (Sylvia), Norman (Patra) and Debbie along with numerous nieces, nephews and their families. She was predeceased by parents Fred & Nellie Kitzul, Fred Lytle & Grace Cochran, and sister Dianne. Annette was born and raised on a farm near Insinger SK. She went to a rural school to grade 8, then high school in Theodore SK.
After graduating, she went to Vancouver, BC and took a commercial/secretarial course and upon completion worked at the Girl Guide of Canada office. Two years later, she moved to Winnipeg, MB and worked at Great West Life for 5 years. On October 12, 1968, she married her husband, Larry. This was the beginning of a lifelong partnership filled with love, fun, respect and admiration. They lived in Thompson, MB for 2 years and Annette worked at The Burntwood Medical Clinic. From there they moved to the farm in High Bluff, MB and farmed grain and raised cattle. In 1971 Annette got a 6-month term position at Â鶹ÊÓƵport Military Base, then a full-time job with the provincial government, first with Probation Services, then secretary at the Crown Attorney’s office, then the Provincial and Queens Bench Court offices in Portage la Prairie as Clerk of Court, Magistrate and Deputy Registrar until retiring in 1999.
Throughout the years, Annette was involved in and volunteered with the Community Club, curling rink, church, soup kitchen as well as other special events where volunteers were needed. She enjoyed curling, golfing, camping, fishing, travelling, socializing, reading, bingo and playing games on the computer. Annette touched many lives, family and friends were always special to her and they will always hold her dear to their hearts. Thank you to the hospital staff at the Portage Hospital and a special thank you to Dr. E. Tan.
A funeral service was held Monday, March 17, 2025, at 1:00 PM at McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel. Internment took place at McKenzie Cemetery, High Bluff. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to McKenzies Cemetery, Box 1508, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3P1, or a charity of your choice. A tree will be planted and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel. 204-857-4021
