OBREITER, LINA JOSEPHINE
1925 - 2012
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lina Josephine Obreiter. After immigrating to Canada, Lina and her husband settled in Calgary where they had a full and happy life raising their eight children. Lina had many outside activities including a passion for the theatre, Bridge Club and volunteering at St. James Parish.
She will be lovingly remembered by Fabian, her husband of sixty three years; her sons, Fred, Andre, Eric (Sandy), Bill (Pearl), Richard (Wendy); daughter Patricia and son-in-law Scott; her grandchildren, Kristin, Jocelyn, Karja, Nathan, Lowell and Ali. She is also survived by four sisters and family in Germany. Lina was predeceased by her son Roger and daughter Betty Kane.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation (100, 119 - 14 Street NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1Z6, 1-888-473-4636, www.heartandstroke.ab.ca).
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. James Catholic Church (5504 - 20 Street SW) on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at 10:30 a.m.
Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.leydens.com. Arrangements entrusted to LEYDEN’S FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM Tel: 403-228-4422.