Date of Birth: July 3, 1946
Date of Death: October 9, 2026
Sandra (Sandy) Litzenberger passed away on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, in Melville, SK, at the age of 80 years.
Sandy was born on July 3, 1946, in Melville, SK, the eldest of three children born to Adam and Thelma (Marjorie) Hoffman.
On July 3, 1965 (which was also her 19th birthday), Sandy married Jerry Litzenberger at First United Church in Melville. Together they were blessed with two children, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild, whom she loved dearly.
After graduating high school in Melville, Sandy began working at RBC as a bank teller. She left RBC to stay home and raise their children before returning to work at BMO for several years. Many lasting friendships were made during her working days at BMO.
Sandy loved the many camping trips taken as a family and later on some road trips with their motorhome. Good Spirit Lake was a definite favourite, a tradition passed down to her children and grandchildren. As a lifelong member of First United Church, Sandy ensured their children always attended Sunday school, where she took an active role as a Sunday school teacher. Her time in CGIT was put to good use during that time. After her retirement, Sandy would help with church luncheons,etc. Coffee dates with friends, walks and reading were some of her favourite pastimes, as well as spending quality time with Jerry, her children and grandchildren.
In May of 2024, due to her progressing Alzheimers, Sandy moved to St. Paul Lutheran Home where she resided until her passing.
Sandy was predeceased by her parents, Adam and Marjorie Hoffman; father-in-law and mother-in-law Louis and Minnie Litzenberger; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law Doris and Stan Bancarz. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband of 61 years, Jerry; daughter Debbie (Bernie) Dales of Melville, and their children, Mitchell and Janelle (Maverick), all of Saskatoon; her son, Jeff
(Shannon) Litzenberger of Humboldt, and their children, Marci of Edson, AB, and Dorian (Brittany) and great-grandson Colson of Humboldt; her brother, Dave (Lynn) Hoffman of Melville; sister Nancy (Lorne) Gabel of Calgary; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins, and special friends Florent and Marilyn Morin and Ron and Ruth Daunheimer.
Sandy’s funeral service will be held Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Matthews Funeral Home, Melville. Interment will take place in the Melville City Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the St. Paul Lutheran Home Foundation or the Alzheimer Society.
Arrangements are entrusted to Matthews Funeral Home, Melville.
