MARGARETE FRANZ (SCHWARTZE)

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MARGARETE FRANZ (nee SCHWARTZE) April 10, 1937 August 19, 2011 Sadly, we announce that on August 19, 2011, our loving Mother and Oma passed away and went to be with her Lord. She was predeceased by her husband Eberhard in 2002. Mom will be sadly missed, and her memory forever cherished by her son Andreas, daughters Silvia (Maxim) and Elke (Gary); as well as her two precious grandsons Rainer and Trevor. Margarete is survived by her brother Wiegand and sisters Marie-Louise, Sieglind (Rudi) and Christine (George), brother-in-law Konrad (Gerta), sister-in-law Christa; and many nieces and nephews in both Germany and in Canada. She will also be remembered and missed by her extended family, friends and longtime neighbours. She spent her life touching our hearts with her love and kindness. The family would like to thank the dedicated team of the Palliative care program for all the care and compassion they gave to our mother. The funeral service and luncheon will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 211 Kimberly Avenue, Winnipeg, MB. Interment to follow at Glen Eden Memorial Gardens, 4477 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to the Arthritis Society, 105-386 Broadway Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3R6. Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel 1-888-454-1030 or 1-204-346-1030

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 22, 2011