
Vivian Hildebrand

VIVIAN HILDEBRAND
(née RICHARDS)
February 12, 1930 – November 26, 2024
It is with sadness we wish to announce the passing of our mother Vivian Hildebrand (née Richards) on November 26¬¬¬, 2024. Vivian was born in the RM of Woodworth near Kenton, MB on February 12, 1930. In 1950 Vivian graduated as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse. Her nursing career spanned 37 years, primarily at the Brandon Mental Health Centre.
She is survived by her three sons and their families; Carl (wife Alison O’Brien Moran & grandchildren Devon, Ryan, Sam and Maeve), Wayne (wife Leila Paterson & grandson Robin), and Glenn (wife Doris Anne Wuskynyk & grandchildren Jack and Amy), and by her two brothers, Kae Richards (wife Gladys) of Armstrong BC and Barry Richards of Regina SK, and many nieces and nephews.
Vivian was predeceased by her parents Lewis and Amy (Paterson) Richards of Kenton MB in 1996, her husband Neil Hildebrand of Brandon in 1998, sister Lois Kingdon (Richards) of Armstrong BC in 2018 and sister-in-law Sharon (Barry’s wife) in 2022.
As per her wishes, there will be no funeral service. Vivian and Neil’s ashes will be interred in the Brandon Municipal Cemetery at a later date.
God Speed.
Vivian’s family kindly requests that all of her friends and relatives take a few minutes to honour her memory by sharing photos, memories, and stories, using the comment section on this page.
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Jacqui Hurton
November 28, 2024 at 4:48 PM
Vivian was one the kindest, classiest, and most humble women I've ever known. She always was so loving and caring of everyone. One always came away from a visit with her with the warmest feelings of love and friendship.
I once took my seven year old grandson for a visit and as we drove away, he said, "Vivian is so nice, I think I'll recommend her to my sisters!"
♥️♥️♥️
The following picture is when we went out for supper one time when we were up in Neepawa. Don was refereeing volleyball and Vivian wanted to come and watch some of it. She was always that kind of sweet person, so interested in other people and their lives.
I will miss her but I will always keep her in my heart and never forget the kind person she was.
Rest in peace, dear Vivian.
💕🙏🏻💕



Louise O’Brien-Moran
November 28, 2024 at 2:18 PM
Amazing, selfless, raconteur extraordinaire, cooker of comfort meals, sharer of pioneer practical advice, always interested in others…Vivian always felt like a super fun schoolgirl with a ready giggle who was open to adventure.
Despite Ali being one of eight children, Viv was always interested in what was happening with all of us. A signature Viv characteristic was being ever curious and always interested in others. I remember Viv’s devotion and faithfulness with always taking care of her mum, her dad, and Neil, as well as her ever-growing brood of grandchildren.
Viv was always whipping up a bowl of the heartiest soup or sneaking an extra cookie to the little ones. But most of all it was Viv’s warmth and true joie de vie I will miss most.
I am happy she is back with her beloved Neil, but for her family and those lucky enough to call her a friend, it’s hard to let go of a heart so young.
God Bless you Viv.





Suzanne sharples
November 28, 2024 at 12:27 PM
Viv will be missed by all who had the privilege to meet her. I will always have fond memories of her playing with my daughter and her granddaughter in the courtyard. She always had a treat of smarties in her pocket for them and the energy to match the group of kids!
Viv always had a project on the go, whether it was painting or cooking up something wonderful.
She is someone I look up to, an amazing woman with smiles, full of adventures who will be dearly missed, but always remembered with love ❤️

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Donna Boutang
November 28, 2024 at 10:28 AM
I only met your mom briefly but I know how dedicated her kids were to her. You will miss her but have wonderful memories of your time together. 💕

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Frances
November 27, 2024 at 7:20 PM
I met Viv a couple of times but got to know her on our trip to Manitoba . She was a beautiful soul and share lots of amazing stories. Viv will be very much missed 💕❤️


