Alanna Rae Hartl

It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of our sweet Alanna. Alanna passed away January 27, 2024, at the age of 33 at the Royal University Hospital. Alanna was surrounded by her family. 

For those who knew Alanna, she will be forever remembered for her captivating smile that invited others to be near her.  Music has always been an important part throughout her life. She listened to oceans waves, drumbeats, Lady Gaga and acoustic guitar that caregivers played for her.  Her favorite was caregivers singing softly in her ear, “You Are My Sunshine”, and “Jesus Loves Me”. She often joined by clapping or play her bells.

Alanna loved sunshine and coffee. Being able to sit on the deck on the warm, sunny days with her coffee brought her great joy. She enjoyed the solitude and peacefulness. She also enjoyed her warm, cozy room and long sleeps. 

Alanna loved her family and friends. Her best friends being Elena, Jesse and Josh. All the people at her home, past and present, made sure she had the best of everything and had special bonds with each of them. She has hosted many celebrations, events and visits for all her Sunshine friends. Alanna’s favorite was talking to her family and friends on the phone and listening to the voices on the other end.  Alanna loved having her hair combed and braided by dad and staff. She enjoyed meeting up with her mom and having a coffee together. 

Alanna was born November 9, 1990 at Yorkton Union Hospital to Bob and Vi Hartl. Alanna had 2 sisters Rebecca and Raylene. In her younger years she lived in Esterhazy where she attended school at P.J. Gillen Elementary School. In 1998 she moved to Warman with her family and attended Venture Heights School in Martensville. That year she also started transitioning to Sunshine Housing Inc. In 2006 Alanna moved permanently into her forever home where she resided until she passed away. 

Alanna is survived by her parents Bob and Vi Hartl, her sister Rebecca Hartl (Sean Hare), niece Shivaun Hartl, her sister Raylene Hartl (Trevor Christenson) and her Sunshine family and friends. 

Alanna is predeceased by her grandparents Eva and John Graf, and Frank and Francise Hartl. 

A private Celebration of Life will be held at Alanna’s Sunshine home February 3, 2024, from 1:00pm -2:00pm for her immediate family, and from 2:00pm-4:00 for close family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held in the spring for extended family and friends to place her memorial monument. 

The family has requested in lieu of flowers, donations be made to her at home Sunshine Housing Inc. 

She is loved by so many and will be dearly missed. 

For further information on donations, you can email jrutka@sunshinehousing.ca.  Donations by cheque can be made to Sunshine Housing Inc. and mailed to Box 468, Hague Sask S0K 1X0.

Martens Warman Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care and arrangements for Alanna Hartl.