Anne Helena Kaupp of New Dayton, beloved wife of the late August Matthew Kaupp, passed away on November 16, 2024, at the age of 97 years.

She was born on October 7, 1927, to Joseph and Sophia Surina on a homestead at Shutty Bench near Kaslo, BC.  Anne was the 3rd youngest of 10 children. She grew up working hard on the family farm in Shutty Bench.

In 1951, Anne met the love of her life, August Kaupp at a family wedding in Kaslo. They were married on August 15th, 1953, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Kaslo, BC. Anne and August travelled back to New Dayton where they began their life together, a life of farming, family and faith. Anne was a pillar in her community and well loved by all who knew her. Together, they supported their community in as many ways as they could, including but not limited to cooking meals at the soup kitchen, delivering Meals on Wheels, driving seniors to mass, delivering communion, parish picnics, high school catechism classes and conducting prayer services at senior residences each weekend. Anne was involved in the CWL for 74 years. She was a greeter at the church and supported the music ministry by playing the organ and piano. Anne gave all of herself to her family, friends and community.

Anne and August built a shrine for the blessed Virgin Mary in their backyard with the help of their family. On August 15th, 1988, they hosted the first pilgrimage to the Holey AA Marian Shrine which would grow to be an annual beloved community event, attended by visitors from all over the world.  Anne and August continued hosting these celebrations for more than 30 years. Anne enjoyed all aspects of being a mother, whether it was caring for her children, growing a beautiful garden or baking her famous homemade buns and spudnuts.  Above all she loved her family and cherished all events that brought them together whether it was sausage making or family reunions.

Anne is survived by her children David (Ann), Bernadette, Joseph, Anita (Warren), Stephen (Michelle), and Bradley, (Cheryl).  Anne's grandchildren include Travis (Ana), Shawn (Tayler), Matthew, Chelsea (Daniel), Paul, Scott (Dana), and great grandchildren Kiana, Dean, Mason, Hayes, Conrad, Wren, and Mabel. She also had numerous nieces, nephews, and foster children.

Anne was predeceased by her beloved husband, August, and her daughter Theresa.

Anne was a loving wife and mother, a good and faithful servant of the Lord, a woman after the heart of Jesus.  She led by example and will be greatly missed by all.  Our blessed lady Mary, mother of Christ, held a special place in Anne's heart.  We know that our blessed mother Mary was there to welcome Anne into the loving arms of Jesus Christ.

A Prayer Vigil Service will be held at 6:00 PM, on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta. To watch the service via livestream, please go to https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/Anne-Kaupp

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 AM, on Friday, November 22, 2024, at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 12 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB T1K 0P4. The Mass will be recorded and will be available to watch at https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/Anne-Kaupp. Inurnment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery.