In Memory
Marcene Bruntjen
July 10th, 1943 - August 14th, 2023
Born in Galahad, Alberta
Passed in Calgary, Alberta
Marcene Alice Bruntjen (Hunter)
July 10, 1943 to August 14, 2023
Marcene passed away peacefully August 14th in hospice at the age of 80 after a courageous 22 year battle with Huntingtons Disease. She handled this illness with determination and grace, never complaining but maintaining her spirit and dignity long after she could no longer reach us with daily conversation.
Marcene was born on July 10, 1943, in Galahad, Alberta, to John and Lois Hunter.
She grew up in Calgary, met and married Ray before they moved to the new town of Grande Cache in 1970 where they raised their family and ran several businesses.
Marcene was a very kind and generous person. She was full of talent that many admired and was one who never spoke ill of others.
She very much enjoyed travel, reading, crafting, gardening, curling and volunteering her time. She was a provincially ranked trapshooter, a hobby she enjoyed with their family which allowed them to travel many places as far away as New Zealand. Marcene was also a dedicated member of Beta Sigma Phi. She was instrumental in starting a chapter in Grande Cache and continued her commitment in Calgary.
Marcene was suddenly widowed in July 1987 at the age of 44.
She moved her family, returning to Calgary in 1991 to be close to her family and in particular her mother who also lived with Huntingtons.
After Ray died she continued their love of travel exploring new places, visiting more than 30 countries usually on a cruise ship with friends. She had a particular love for New York. Marcene embraced every opportunity to create lasting memories.
Marcene will be lovingly remembered by her son Wade (Shanna), daughter Wendy and grandchildren Carter, Kaitlyn and Kohner. Her siblings Melanie Hunter, Faith Wood, Joe (Susan) Hunter and sister-in-law Jean Bruntjen along with her many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband Raymond Bruntjen and her parents Lois and John Hunter.
A Celebration of Life to honor Marcene Bruntjen will be held at Bearspaw Lions Club, located at 25240 Nagway Rd Calgary on Tuesday August 29th from 2-4 pm. Please join us as we come together to remember and honor a life that touched us all.
Marcene will be interred in Grande Cache with a small celebration in the spring of 2024. Please feel free to join us then.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Huntington Society of Canada. www.huntingtonsociety.ca
Your generosity will help make a difference in the lives of those affected by this debilitating disease which has effected every generation in Marcene's life.
Her spirit will forever shine bright in our hearts, reminding us to live life to the fullest and cherish the moments we share together.
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Stan and Sharon Wall
11 months ago
Sorry for the loss of your wonderful mother Wade and Wendy. Marcene was a very special person. It was an honor to know and spend a lot of fun times together and there are many great memories. Love Stan and Sharon
Stephanie Kvill (Heyn)
11 months ago
Wade and Wendy, I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. Your parents were great bosses and gave an amazing opportunity to my parents! On a side note mom just remarried last month. May you find joy in the momories.
Wayne Holmgren
11 months ago
Your mother brought much good to this world! After reading her obituary I can see that you were blessed by her life.
Hazel Skelton
1 year ago
I belonged to the Huntington Society and remember what a kind and lovely lady Marcene was. My husband had the disease and now my youngest son has it.
Shelley Wallace
1 year ago
Wendy, Wade and families…
So sorry to hear about your wonderful Mom. My thoughts are with all of you during this sad and difficult time.
I have such fond and special memories of Marcene and our many years in Xi Kappa, oh what fun we had!
There was not a more kind, generous, selfless, loving person than your Mom. She will be missed by so many. My heart is truly breaking for all of you. Take care…Shelley
So sorry to hear about your wonderful Mom. My thoughts are with all of you during this sad and difficult time.
I have such fond and special memories of Marcene and our many years in Xi Kappa, oh what fun we had!
There was not a more kind, generous, selfless, loving person than your Mom. She will be missed by so many. My heart is truly breaking for all of you. Take care…Shelley
Mary Lou Nicolson Klimek
1 year ago
I will always treasure the trips we went on, the beautiful friendship, and what a wonderful person she was. She faced Huntington Disease with such grace. She always spoke so proudly of Wendy and Wade and Joe.
My thoughts are with you all. Wonderful memories.
My thoughts are with you all. Wonderful memories.
Nadine Hof
1 year ago
Remembering Marcene and the wonderful memories I have of her. She was kind, fair and had a zest for life. She faced Huntington’s disease head on instead of waiting for the inevitable. She had great courage. I’m sorry Wade and Wendy for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tara Johnson-Ouellette
1 year ago
A beautiful write up that speaks to your mother’s love for life and elegance!