Bernice Loretta Mary Ertel

Mom was born in Waterloo Township 93 years ago to Gilbert Schnarr (deceased 1985) and Armella Schnarr (Scheffner) (deceased 1986). Beloved wife of the late James Ertel (1995).

Survived by her children Richard Ertel (Dianne), Grant Ertel (Debbie), Connie Restoule (Steve), Theresa Piesz-Buck (Ian), David Ertel (Cindy), Mike Ertel (Suzanne), Paul Ertel (Karen) and Lori Ann Schuster (Tim). Mom is also survived by her brother Willard Schnarr (Mary Ann).

Predeceased by her daughter Patricia Schell (2010), her son-in-law Doug Schell (2000), son-in-law Adolf Piesz (1996), her brother Kenneth Schnarr (1997), his wife Gladys (2019) and a sister in infancy.

Mourning the loss of their Grandmother are 22 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and many great great grandchildren.

Mom was a member of the Catholic Women’s League since 1963. In her younger years she loved to play solo, quilt, knit and crochet. After Dad passed away, Moms adventurist side came out. She enjoyed our Mother/Daughter cottage weekends in Point Clarke, snapping pictures on the suspension bridge in Nipigon, mushing the sled dogs in Alaska and riding the camels in the Holy Land. Mom loved her family, her faith and her God.

Family will receive relatives and friends at Westmount Memorial Celebration Centre, 1001 Ottawa St. S., Kitchener, (519-743-8900) on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 from 1 – 4 and 6 - 9 p.m. Prayers will be said at 7:30 p.m. Private family Mass will take place on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church with interment to follow at Woodland Cemetery. Mass will be viewable at 11:00 a.m. via Live-stream link, which you can find under the "Services" header below. Please note: In order to attend the visitation, registration must be done in advance. Guests will be allowed a maximum of 30 minutes to pay their respects to the family. To sign up please visit: https://signup.com/go/znEameB

A very special thank you to the nursing staff, personal support workers and everyone who supported Mom at Winston Park Retirement Home. You have a special place in our hearts. Thank you to the Doctors and Nurses at Grand River Hospital 5 North Stroke Unit for your care and compassion.

In lieu of flowers consider a donation to Mom's favourite charity, Operation Smile Canada.