Katharina Edel Obituary
The passing of Katharina Edel (Kitchener, Ontario) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 5, 2026 at the age of 93. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Katharina Edel to show support.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Katharina's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Michael Bartolf and Elizabeth Bartolf; and her brothers-in-law, Jack Layh and Oswald Sander. She is survived by: her spouse Georg Edel; and her sisters, Elizabeth Sander (Oswald) and Julia Layh (Jack).
Visitation was held on Thursday, January 8th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Friday, January 9th 2026 from 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM at the Henry Walser Funeral Home Ltd. (507 Frederick St, Kitchener, ON N2B2A5). A funeral service was held on Friday, January 9th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, January 9th 2026 at 11:45 AM at the Woodland Cemetery (119 Arlington Blvd, Kitchener, ON N2A2G8).
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society (https://cancer.ca) or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home).
