Irene Sylvie Splett was born in Grande Clairiere, Manitoba to Leon and Jeanne Charles on November 19, 1935. Mom grew up with 7 brothers and 4 sisters. Mom attended school in Grande Clairiere, and her religious training was taken in the Catholic Church.
On September 26, 1953, Mom exchanged wedding vows with Rienhold (Ron) Splett. Together they raised a family of four in Hartney – Rudy, Darlene, Randy and Jason.
Mom was an active member of the Legion, Evening League, Recycling and the Hartney Curling Club.
Mom enjoyed her gardens and always grew a large garden full of many vegetables. She would make lots of preserves and frozen vegetables from the bounty to enjoy in the winter months. She also had a large flower garden and some of her favorites were her peonies, tulips and rosebushes.
Mom had many fond memories from the grandchildren a few including; Grandma taking them swimming in the Hartney Pool, making her famous hamburgers, sleepovers with Grandma and Grandpa and attending as many events as she could. Irene loved her children and grandchildren deeply and that was obvious when she would light up at the sight or a story of any of them.
A private funeral services was held at the Riverside Cemetery Hartney, Manitoba on Monday July 21, 2025. In memory of Irene, donations may be made to the Hartney Community Health Centre c/o Prairie Mountain Health Box 280 Hartney, Manitoba R0M 0X0.
Jason and family,
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing, she was a very quiet, kind lady and will be missed. Deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time.
I am so sorry to hear your dear Mom passed away. For the past nearly 6 years I have had lovely visits with her at the Home in Hartney. We would talk about being hockey Moms lots. Our sincere condolences to you Jason and your entire family.
Condolences to family and friends.
Our condolences to Darlene and family From Cindy Craig Chris
Jason & Sheri and family
Irene was a very soft spoken, kind woman. She loved to visit and never missed a hockey game Jason was playing. Our son Greg was Jason’s closest buddy. He spent many a weekend at the Splett house. She always welcomed him into her home. She will be missed by everyone that knew her. Keep your fondest memories close to your ♥️ hearts..
Jason and family,
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing, she was a very quiet, kind lady and will be missed. Deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time.
Thinking of you and your family Jason and extending our deepest sympathy.
Many good times were had in the hockey years.
Jason and all of Irene’s family,
Our sympathy is extended to all of you as you share fond memories of your Mum . Peace be with you.
My deepest sympathies to the Splett Family on the passing of Irene.
I express my deepest sympathy in this time of grief. The Bible promises that your loved one will soon live again on a beautiful paradise earth when death will be no more in John 5:28, 29.
Ron and Irene were a great couple . I enjoyed working with Ron and Irene was always so friendly she will certainly be missed . Out condolences to the family.
To Irene’s family. Your Mom was always so busy in her beautiful garden behind my Grandparent’s trailer and later Uncle Gerald’s house. What a nice little community you all had at on the east end of town.
May you hold on to your memories of her.
Mothers are so special, I wish you peace and comfort.