Obituary of Antonia Mary Shubert

Antonia Mary Shubert (Grudecki) was born April 5, 1936 and died March 13, 2025. She was born at home with twin sister Annie to Polish parents Louis and Victoria Grudecki. Antonia took her schooling at the Grant School and then later onto Acadia Valley.

She worked at Broder’s store in Empress for 2 1/2 years, during this time she met and married Joseph Shubert on February 27, 1957. Together they farmed south of the Valley. After Joe’s passing in 1980, Antonia remained on the farm until 1997 when she built a house in the Valley.

While in town Toni enjoyed her large beautiful garden and sharing it with everyone. She enjoyed hosting dinners and canasta evenings.

Antonia also enjoyed farming, quilting, knitting and baking, especially bread.

She belonged to the Acadia St. Mary’s CWL, and Acadia Seniors Club.

In 2010 Toni moved into an apartment at the lodge in Oyen, and later in 2019, moved into the Long Term Care after breaking her arm.  She remained here until her passing. While there, she enjoyed doing her hangers, which she managed over 5000, she happily shared them with everyone.

Antonia is pre-deceased by her husband Joseph in 1980, her parents Louis and Victoria Grudecki, her in-laws Anthony and Mary Shubert, as well as all of her siblings; Johnny, Chester, Polly, Teresa, Twin Annie as well as Helen and Steve.

Along with sister and brother in laws she is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

A special Than you to the Drs, Nurses and staff at the Big Country Long Term Care for the wonderful care and kindness Antonia received over the years.

Funeral arrangements in care of MacLean's Funeral Home, Oyen, Alberta.

A recording of the funeral is now available to view.