Berta Lichti Obituary
The family of Berta Lichti of Grindrod, British Columbia announces her passing on September 27, 2026. Berta, born on November 4, 1936, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honour of Berta Lichti or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Karoline Hettel (Hoffmann) and Wilhelm Hoffmann; her niece Ingrid Lichti; her great-niece Eleonore; her brother Rudolph; and her siblings-in-law, Ann Hoffmann, Gerhard Lichti and Wally Schwendtke (Horst).
She is survived by: her daughters, Marilyn Gustavson and Anita; her son-in-law Craig Hellquist; her grandchildren, Johanna Peters, Corrie Nordhagen (Kris), Esther Fletcher (Boyd), Calvin Gautschi (Jeremy), Tanner Hellquist (Rowan), Jessie Hellquist and Logan Hellquist; and her sisters, Frieda Lichti and Gerlinde Schwendtke. She is also survived by 14 greatgrandchildren, 5 gg. grandchildren.
A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, October 24th 2026 at 11:30 AM at the Bowers Funeral Home (440 10 St SW, Salmon Arm, BC V1E1T1). A burial will be held on Saturday, October 24th 2026 at the TBD Spallumcheen Cemetery.
