October 10, 1924 - July 26, 2016
Loni passed away peacefully at Royal Arch retirement home in Vancouver at age 91, with her husband of 68 years by her side.
She was predeceased by daughters Eva and baby Angelika, parents Pius and Veronika, and 4 younger siblings.
Loni is survived by husband Emil; grandchildren Brita (Mark), Robert (Kimberley) and Karen (Dan); great granddaughters Grace, Valerie and Tessa, son-in-law Ernest (Margaret), sisters Elisabeth (Oswald) and Lydia (Helm), brother Hans (Marianna) and sister-in-law Evelyn; with many loved nieces, nephews and cousins both in Germany and Canada.
Loni was a remarkable woman, excelling in her love of family and friends. Her homemaking, hospitality and charity are legend among all who knew her. Loni's attitude in daily life was astoundingly positive; never discouraged by hardships or tragedies. She had a difficult early life in war-torn Europe. In 1953, she immigrated to Canada with Emil and Eva, eventually settling in Montreal. Decades later, she and Emil moved to North Saanich, BC to join Eva in retirement, only a few years before losing her to cancer.
Loni was a giving and caring person, who enjoyed reading, afternoon coffee, and travelling the world. But most of all she enjoyed being a Mama and Oma. She also believed in the ethic of hard work even during her failing health over the years. We will miss her greatly.
Loni's family thanks the caring staff of Royal Arch retirement home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Loni's honour to the Red Cross, a charity she supported throughout her life.
Mass will be held at Holy Rosary Cathedral, 646 Richards St. (Dunsmuir), Vancouver, at 10:00 am., August 12, 2016. Refreshments to follow at Terminal City Club at 11:30am.
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