HERTA KAROLA VOGT (OMA)

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HERTA KAROLA VOGT (OMA) September 22, 1911 - November 13, 2009 Peacefully, surrounded by family, Herta passed away at the age of 98 on November 13, 2009. She is now reunited with her dear husband Hans who predeceased her in 1975. Oma will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her daughter Edeltraud (Traudel) Gesell (Adolf), granddaughters Sabine Langner Farkasch (Robert), Baerbel Langner Pennell (Fred), grandson Christopher Gesell, great grandchildren Samantha and Benjamin Pennell and Julia Farkasch. Herta was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and was thrilled to be a great grandmother. She was a dear friend to all who knew her. Herta was born on September 22, 1911 in Kaiserslautern, Germany. She married Hans Vogt in 1935. After 40 years of marriage, her beloved Hans passed away suddenly at the age of 66 in 1975. Her daughter and family immigrated to Canada in 1976. For 28 years Oma spent up to 6 months every year in Winnipeg. Finally, she became a permanent resident in February 2003, living with her daughter until she moved to Lions Manor supportive housing. For the last 15 months Oma resided at Lions Manor Personal Care Home. The family would like to thank all the staff from the 3rd Floor. We thank you that you loved Oma and cared for her. You were always wonderful, especially during her last days. A celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, November 24 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 65 Walnut Street, with Pastor Heimo Bachmeyer officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Herta's memory may be made to the Memorial Fund at St. Peter's Lutheran Church. NEIL BARDAL INC. 204-949-2200 nbardal.mb.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 23, 2009