Regina Roth

ROTH, Regina passed away at the age of 85 on February 26, 2016. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 58 years, Christoph, survived by daughters Heide (Greg), Judy (Ed), Christina (Mark) and her grandchildren Crystal, Jerrad, Sara, Michael, Matthew and Owen and five great-grandchildren as well as two sisters Rose and Frieda and one brother Reinholdt and all their children. Regina was born in Cogealac, Romania on January 12, 1931 to parents Pauline and Johan Kern. After World War II she immigrated to Canada in 1951 and settled in Lloydminster, Alberta. Here she met Christoph. She worked in a Bakery and the Hospital. In 1973 moved to the Okanagan. The family bought and ran a motel till 1980. At this time Regina retired. She now had time to get back to her hobbies-painting, ceramics, crocheting and especially gardening. After Chris’ passing Regina moved to Mountainview Retirement Home, Here she has met some lovely people who also enjoyed her love of canasta. Regina’s family would like to extend their most gracious thanks to the Trapp and Bakker families for their help through this difficult time. There will be a funeral service at First Lutheran Church, 4091 Lakeshore Road,

Kelowna on March 10, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Donations to the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation in Regina’s name would be appreciated. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Valleyview Funeral Home, 250-765-3147.