Obituaries

UPDATED- HETTER, Victoria Phyllis (nee Sicinski)

A Service will be held for Victoria on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at 1:00 pm (PST), at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. If you are unable to attend in person, please join the family online by Livestream at the time of the service (see below), a recording will be made available to view shortly thereafter.

March 5, 1941 – March 24, 2021

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Victoria on March 24, 2021, at the age of 80. She was born March 5, 1941, to Paul and Caroline Sicinski in Birtle, Manitoba. Victoria grew up in the district of Birtle, Manitoba. She met the love of her life John Hetter in 1957 and married him on November 26, 1960. They moved to R.M. of Boulton, Manitoba, and then in 1972 they moved to Russell, Manitoba, and finally they moved to Kelowna, BC in 1979, where she enjoyed family and friends until her final day.

Victoria and John were blessed with a family of 5 children. 4 daughters and 1 son: Donalda (Fred) of Russell, MB; Angela (Brian), of Kelowna, BC; Jack (Dorothy), of Canmore AB; Joan (Richard) of Kelowna, BC; and Michelle (John) of Kelowna, BC. They were also blessed with 7 grandchildren: Jim (Krista), Michael (Tanya), Rachelle (Devon), Travis (Lyss), Lyndsey (Russ), Karli (Chris), and Landon; then 9 great-grandchildren: Josh, Ryder, Tristan, Théa, Sophie, Colton, Quinn, Lacey, and Emma.

Victoria was predeceased by her husband John, her parents Paul and Caroline, as well as her sister Anne Kowal and brother Lawrence Sicinski.

Victoria enjoyed the outdoors. She loved working in her gardens, both vegetable and flower. She loved going camping, fishing, and snowmobiling. She was also ready to play cards with anyone willing to play. She also enjoyed playing bingo and liked it even better when she won. She enjoyed cooking and baking, and if you ever stopped to see her, she could have a full-course meal on the table in no time. She will be remembered for her perogies.

Victoria enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She will be remembered for her big heart and the smile that was always on her face. She will be dearly missed by all.

The family would like to thank her family doctor, Dr. Thomson; her cancer Doctors, Dr. Rao and Dr. Mohamed; and all the staff at Kelowna General Hospital and on the palliative ward at Brookhaven Care Centre.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com (click direct link below)

Link: www.springfieldfuneralhome.com/obituaries/hetter-victoria-phyllis-nee-sicinski

Condolence Messages

Aug 09, 2021
Joan, Richard and families. Our sincere condolences to you for the loss of your amazing mom! Vicky was someone whose light shone on everyone around her. May your memories bring you peace and comfort. RIP dear Victoria.

Myk n Lisa Detmers
Aug 02, 2021
My deepest condolence to the entire Family , wow shock to see her passing but now she may join John, very special people and very special person Vickey was and will be surely missed. Hugs to the entire family !! Robert Mellen
Aug 01, 2021
Angie and Joan. I’m so sorry to hear about your mom.

She was a wonderful lady and a great bingo player.

Chris Nisbet.
Apr 25, 2021
So sorry for your loss. She was a special lady to us and to grandpa and grandma.

Sincerely,

Julian and Sandra Mushumanski and family of Russell
Apr 05, 2021
It is with great sadness that we hear of the passing of our dear friend

& bingo buddy Vicky. We were so honoured to have known such a special

lady. She will be truly missed. Rest In Peace Dear Vicky.

Our thoughts & prayers are with the family at this very difficult time.

Many cherished memories comfort all of you.

Thelma Holmes & Norma Dmytryshyn
Apr 05, 2021
Angie Brian and the rest of Vicky’s family. We are so sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a amazing lady with a heart of gold. Lots of hugs Joan and Laurie.
Apr 03, 2021
To Joanie, Michelle and Angie and families. I was so shocked to see your Mom's (Vicky's) obituary. I am so sorry! She was such a great lady! Rest assured, she's back with Johnny! My sincerest condolences. Cheryl Judson
Apr 02, 2021
Heaven just received one beautiful angel, my condolences to Joan and Rick and the Hetter family. Vicky was one of the easiest going people I’ve ever met,That warm smile that she would give you would melt you on the spot, she was one of my favorites, Vicky and John are not gone, they are just on a long holiday and will never be forgotten because they will remain in our hearts and minds forever. Now the two love birds are together once again!

Dave Gobeil
Apr 02, 2021
To the entire Hetter Family:

I was so sad to hear about Vicki’s (Baba’s) passing. So many years ago, your entire family welcomed Steve, Devon, Dallas and I into your lives. Vicki always had the ability to make you feel like you were one of the family. She was like a surrogate grandma for my children, she taught me how to make perogies, she was a hell of a fisherman, all the ladies from the BC Tel fishing derby loved it when she was there, she was a big practical joker and she shared so much love and wisdom with anyone who would listen. As a young parent back then, I valued all that she told me. I loved the relationship she had with John (Gido) and all the time they spent with their family. The devotion she had for all her children and grandchildren was obvious, she was always so proud of each of them. Vicki also had a huge respect for her son and daughter in laws. She wasn’t scared to speak her mind, but she was humble when she did it. This loss is felt by so many of us but anyone who knew her was lucky to have crossed paths with her. She is now with John and she is going to be a guardian angel for all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Thank you, Baba, for letting us be part of your family. We love you and will miss you.

Laurel D’Andrea
Apr 02, 2021
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom.It is not easy to losesomeone so special.We knewVicky for many years and had alot of laughs and good times.Vicky had a great sense of humor.We will miss her. Rest in peace our friend.

Madelene and Ken Hryciw
Mar 31, 2021
Hi Rick & Joan, I'm very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing! It seems such a short time ago since I helped her with their insurance after John passed.

Thinking of you and your family at this sad time,

Sandy Saunders
Mar 31, 2021
Dear Angie and Family, Our deepest sympathies to you and your family during this difficult time. Our memories are seeing a warm smile, soft words and loving demeanor. Your Mom will be missed dearly but will live on in all the minds of those who had the privilege of knowing her. She always had a kind greeting and a great sense of humor. We had a lot good laughs together. She will be dearly missed. We are always here for you. Lots of love and big hugs. Denis and Doreen Deleurme
Mar 31, 2021
So sad to hear of Vicki,s passing. Lovely lady that will be missed by many.

Condolences to her children and family. Elks members will be thinking of her at the next crib tournament. Dennis & Donna. Cocar
Mar 31, 2021
My condolences to the family. Fabulous lady. Kind, thoughtful, rolled her sleeves up and pitched in whatever it took. I knew Vikki from bingo . A lucky lady playing bingo. Her warm smile warmed my heart. Sadly missed.

Sandi Freier-Giddings
Mar 31, 2021
So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing Angie & family. She was a great Lady "jungle" George Kozikowski.
Mar 30, 2021
Our condolences to the Hetter family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of such sorrow We have such fond memories of when John and Jack worked with us and our families became friends. Vickey was always so pleasant and was so proud of her family. May you be comforted with all the happy memories you have with your mother.

Bill and Bev Wostradowski and family
Mar 30, 2021
I am so sad to hear about her passing. She was the sweetest lady. The last time I saw her was a few days before her birthday and she asked me to come back for tea and cake. It made my day. She quickly gained a special place in my heart in the little time I was lucky to know her.

Caitlyn (IH)