Rita Elfriede Schirm Obituary
The memory of Rita Elfriede Schirm of Waterloo, Ontario, who passed away on October 7, 2024, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Margarete Schirm (Willy) and Conrad Mielke (Heidi); her brother-in-law Karl Zander; and her nephew Uwe Zander. She is survived by: her friends, Shirley Bourque and Rita; her son Ronald (Johanne); her grandchildren, Geneviève, Maximilien (Jenna) and Sammy (Marco); her great grandchildren, Olivier, Gabrielle, Étienne, Alexandre, Xavier and Quinton; her sister-in-law Ilse Zander; her great-niece Ramona (Matthäus); and also Beate.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 21st 2024 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Concordia Club (429 Ottawa St S, Kitchener, ON N2M3P6).
In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Jo-Anne Goyder Scholarship via Suzuki Talent Education of Waterloo, in support of music education for less privileged children or to the charity of one's choice would be appreciated and may be arranged through Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S, Waterloo, at http://www.erbgood.com..
