Frieda Sam Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Frieda Sam of Edmonton, Alberta, who passed away on May 17, 2026, at the age of 97, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her great-grandparent Frieda Sam of Edmonton; her husband Irwin Sam; her parents, Rudolf Witzke and Ottilie Witzke; her siblings, Elsie Kulhawe, Charlotte Tonn and Hugo Witzke; and her great grandchildren, Rory Rose Blum and Alec Blum.
She is survived by: her daughters, Elaine Sam of Edmonton and Ruth; her son-in-law Ben Blum of Vega, AB; her grandchildren, Sheldon Blum (Katie), Clinton Blum (Megan), Lindsay Pohl (Dustin) and Chelsey Blum; her great grandchildren, Kadon, Rhys, Eli, Oakley, Silas, Alex, Levi, Rylan and Rhyley; and her sisters-in-law, Hertha Witzke, Eleanor Sam, Elizabeth Sam and Joan Sam. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 5th 2026 at 1:15 PM at the Glenwood Memorial Gardens (52356 Range Rd 232, Sherwood Park, AB T8B1B8). A celebration of life will be held on Friday, June 5th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Glenwood Funeral Home & Cemetery (52356 Range Rd 232, Sherwood Park, AB T8B1B8).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Shepherd's Care Foundation, 12603 - 135 Ave. NW, Edmonton, AB, T5L 9Z9 or online at shepherdscare.org/donate (https://shepherdscare.org).
