Frieda Parenteau passed away peacefully on Aug. 27, 2025 at Points West Living, Lloydminster, Alberta at the age of 98 years. Frieda is loved and remembered by: son, Jonathan Parenteau; daughters, Vallery (Don) Wright, Lila (Norman) Saulnier; son in law, Paul Kinaschuk; grandchildren, Edward Parenteau, Charlene (Shawn) Getzinger, John (Katherine) Kinaschuk, Daniel Kinaschuk; great grandchildren, Denym and Declyn Getzinger, William, Lily, Sarah and Tess Kinaschuk; sisters, Selma Titley and Ruth Paprotka; brother, Byron Fester as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Frieda was predeceased by: her loving husband, Victor Parenteau; sons, Carl and Jacob Parenteau; daughter in law, Rita Parenteau; parents, Rudolf and Hedwig Fester; brothers, Fred, Helmut, Ervin and Robert Fester; sisters in law, Joy, Lois and Lenore Fester. A celebration of life was held in Frenchman Butte, Sask. at River View Community Church at 2:00 P.M. on Sept. 4, 2025. Music selections were, “Softly And Tenderly”, “Safe In The Arms Of Jesus”, “The Old Rugged Cross”, and “Amazing Grace”. Interment at White Eagle Cemetery. Frieda was a devoted follower of Christ and a faithful servant of the Lord. She served with a gentle strength and strong commitment. She was born in Poland on Sept. 16, 1926 and in 1929 her family moved to Canada. They homesteaded in the White Eagle district (Saskatchewan). Frieda completed grades 1 to 9 at White Eagle School and grade 10 and part of grade 11 at Frenchman Butte School. After high school, she went in training as a practical nurse at the Sanatorium in St. Boniface, Manitoba as well as St. Rose Du Lac, Manitoba. In 1948, mom (Frieda), married the love of her life, Victor Parenteau. They lived in the Frenchman Butte area where they farmed. Mom (Frieda) worked at the Paradise Hill Hospital until her children arrived. After her children left home she worked for Home Care for a few years. Mom (Frieda) enjoyed spending time with Victor; trapping, fishing and singing as well as, spending time with family, reading her Bible, playing scrabble, listening to Gospel music and watching Oiler games. She will be lovingly remembered by her family for her jokes, laughter, wisdom, wit, toughness, love and kindness. On Aug. 27, 2025 the Lord called her home because her work here on earth was done. Her faith in the Lord is found in these verses, Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways submit to Him and He will make your paths straight.” Also Psalms 37, 91 and 103. Donations in memory of Frieda may be made to Riverview Community Church or Border City Connects. Marshall’s Funeral Home of St. Walburg, Saskatchewan administered the funeral arrangements. Frieda’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Baiou and staff, Points West Living staff, Home Care staff, Palliative Care staff, Border City Connects staff for their dedication, compassion, kindness and support of mom during her stay at Points West Living.
