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GERTRUDE (GERTIE) CELIA STARGARDTER (CHAPLIN)

Born: Aug 14, 1922

Date of Passing: Apr 28, 2020

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GERTRUDE (GERTIE) CELIA
STARGARDTER
(nee CAPLIN)
August 14, 1922 - April 28, 2020

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Gertrude (Gertie) Celia Stargardter on April 28, 2020, at the Louis Brier Home and Hospital in Vancouver, BC.
Her loss will be deeply mourned and she will be greatly missed by her children, Claire Weiss and Allan (Ruth); six grandchildren, Ben (Tarilee), Rebecca, Alana (Mike), Alexa (Adam), Matthew and Shawn, and eight great-grandchildren.
Gertie was predeceased by her loving husband Kurt in July 1993. They met and fell in love during the Second World War and immigrated to Canada in 1949. Through many hardships, they soon built a fulfilling life with family and friends. Yiddishkeit was an important part of our Mom's life. She loved the beauty of the arts, especially dance. Gertie had a joie de vivre that showed amazing resilience when one considers her difficult childhood. She was always there to support and encourage us. Her resilience in the face of adversity, her appreciation of and love of life were passed onto her children. She took great pride in each of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and loved them dearly.
Due to Covid 19, a private funeral and interment will be held on Friday, May 1.
Donations in honour of Gertie's memory can be made to the L'Chaim Adult Day Centre, 950 West 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC V5Z 2N7; Louis Brier Care Facility, 1055 West 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC V6M 1W9 or the Winnipeg Humane Society.

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 01, 2020

Condolences & Memories (4 entries)

  • So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I have very fond memories of your mother while I was growing up on Perth Avenue. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. - Posted by: Debbie McCaffrey (Boone) (Neighbor) on: May 01, 2020

  • Dear Allan and family. Please accept my condolences on the loss of your mom. - Posted by: Jim Chapryk (Friend) on: May 01, 2020

  • Our sincere condolences to Allan, Ruth and all the family on the loss of this good woman. Thinking of you. Karen & Richard Howell and Sara Wilner and Robin Shreiber. - Posted by: Karen Howell (Friends ) on: May 01, 2020

  • I clearly remember Gertie and Kurt sitting with my parents playing cards. and eating potato chips. They were two of the kindest and warmest people I knew in my life growing up. They reminded me of the true meaning of menschkite. Be comforted by your memories. - Posted by: Linda Zimerman (Friend) on: May 01, 2020

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