Mary Magdalene "Magda" Fortenbaher's obituary , Passed away on July 10, 2025 in Kitchener, Ontario

Mary Magdalene "Magda" Fortenbaher

May 28, 1939 - July 10, 2025 (86 years old)

Kitchener, Ontario

Mary Magdalene "Magda" Fortenbaher's obituary , Passed away on July 10, 2025 in Kitchener, Ontario

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Henry Walser Funeral Home

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Mary Magdalene "Magda" Fortenbaher

May 28, 1939 - July 10, 2025 (86 years old)

Kitchener, Ontario

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Mary Magdalene Fortenbaher Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Mary Magdalene Fortenbaher (Kitchener, Ontario), who passed away at the age of 86, on July 10, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary Magdalene Fortenbaher to show support.

As Mary Magdalene departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Mary Magdalene. Though Mary Magdalene may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Emil Plahuta and Emilie Plahuta; her siblings, Edith and Albert; and her close friend Mike Sztonik.

She is survived by: her daughters, Edie Paul (Steve), Linda Kovacs (Steve) and Helga Rife (late Gerry); and her grandchildren, Falon (Matt) and Nikki (Brenden).

As expressions of sympathy donations to Sunnyside Foundation (https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca) or the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated (cards available at the funeral home). The family has chosen to send donations to Alzheimer Society of CanadaDonate Now (https://alzheimercanada.donorsupport.co). Donate to Charity The family has chosen to send donations to Sunnyside FoundationDonate Now (https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Henry Walser Funeral Home



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