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KLUFTINGER Erika Maria July 4 1934 ? March 14 2024 avis de deces NecroCanada
KLUFTINGER Erika Maria July 4 1934 ? March 14 2024
Publié le: 21 March, 2024
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KLUFTINGER, Erika Maria
July 4, 1934 ? March 14, 2024
On March 14, 2024, Erika Maria Kluftinger passed away peacefully at the age of 89. In the days leading up to her passing, Erika was constantly surrounded by the love and care of her family.
Erika was born and raised in Kuessnacht, Switzerland to parents Arthur and Berta Maurer. She was the eldest of three girls and spent her early years developing a lifelong love of outdoor activities and sports. After training as a teacher, she taught briefly at Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz until her marriage to Hermann Kluftinger and subsequent relocation to Kempten, Germany. It was there that Erika raised her active and happy family of five sons and fulfilled her dream of living on a farm and raising horses.
After relocation of the family to Richmond, BC, in 1976, and her subsequent move to Kelowna, in 2003, Erika honed her many interests and hobbies and became very proficient at toll painting, hiking, cross-country skiing, tennis and golf. She possessed a very positive outlook on life, a sparkling personality, and a love of travel that allowed her to make friends all over the world.
Erika is survived by her five sons, Martin (Sheena), Chris (Shirley), Andy (Janet), Stefan (Jocelyne), and Michael; eight grandchildren, Amy (Dave), Jen (Dave), Ryan (Charlotte), Emily (Walker), Lottie, Nicholas, Max, and Adelaide; seven great-grandchildren, Walter, Jasper, James, Maeve, Juniper, Ella and Isabelle; her sister Ursula Hinson; and her cousin Heidi Abel. Erika is predeceased by her sister Beatrice Gamache; her brother-in-law David Hinson; and her grandson Marcus.
The family would like to thank Dr. Rachel Carver, Dr. Brian MacKay and the staff at The Vineyards Residence for the comfort and care that they provided to Erika over the past months and years.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Springfield Funeral Home at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation.
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1934 - 2024 (89 years)
