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HILDA KAMMERLOCH (BUERKLE)
Born: Dec 21, 1924
Date of Passing: Sep 07, 2012
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HILDA KAMMERLOCH (nee BUERKLE) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mama, Oma Grandmother and Great-Grandmother Hilda Kammerloch. Hilda fell asleep in the Lord peacefully at Concordia Hospital on Friday, September 7, 2012, surrounded by the love of her four children at the age of 87. She will be held forever in the hearts of her children Ilse (Bob) McLandress of California, Linda Toby (Arnie) Felker of Calgary, Paul (Susan) Kammerloch and Rose Russo (Sal) of Winnipeg. Grandchildren Tamara, Krista (Matt), Ryan, Andrew (Rachelle), Lisa (Sam), Jennifer (Cameron) and Holly (Drew) and Great-Granddaughter Lily, sister Erika Boudrina of Kazakhstan, sister-in-law Maria Kammerloch, numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends in Canada, Germany and Russia and her amazing family at Valhalla apartments. Hilda was predeceased by her beloved husband of 63 years Paul Kammerloch, her parents Heinrich and Amalie Buerkle, and her sister Alize. Mama was born on December 21, 1924, in Hochstadt, Ukraine, the oldest daughter of Heinrich Buerkle, industrialist and Amalia Buerkle (nee Waechter). During the turbulent times of the Second World War and at the young age of 16 she was suddenly torn away from her family. Soon after she met the love of her life, Paul Kammerloch and together they became a part of the mass exodus from Russia to Germany in 1943. While in Germany and with her husband away at the Russian front, she lived through and survived the firebombing of Dresden with her infant daughter, Ilse. Her strength, courage and resilience are a source of continual admiration of her children and grandchildren. On August 18, 1948, Mama began another life journey when she, her husband Paul and baby daughter Ilse emigrated to start their new life in Canada. There, Mama worked side by side with Papa in their three grocery businesses while raising their four children. After Papa retired Mama made a career change and worked eight years at St. Boniface Hospital where she was offered a managerial role until she retired to travel the world with Papa. Mama was born on the shortest day and longest night of the year. God brought her to us to shine a light in the darkness. Her mere presence and smile would light up a room and her calm, elegant demeanor drew everyone close to her. Mama had a sharp intellect, photographic memory and analytical mind and handled all their business and her own finances until her passing. She taught herself English, was a voracious reader and family Historian and had a great love of history. Her elegance, gentle manner, compassion, kindness and bright smile made everyone that met her fall in love with her instantly and she will live in our hearts forever. Hilda's family would like to offer their undying gratitude to Drs. Wong and Yip, nurses Kathy and Erin at St. Boniface CancerCare, the staff at Concordia Hospital, and Chaplain Kathleen Rempel Boschman for their compassionate and loving care during her final days. Funeral Service will be held Thursday, September 13, 2012, 2:30 p.m. at Glen Eden Funeral Home, 4477 Main St. In lieu of flowers, if friends so wish, memorial donations may be made to the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3E 0V9 donate@cancercare.mb.ca Glen Eden Funeral Home 338-7111 www.gleneden-mb.ca
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 10, 2012
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Surfing the internet I found this website by hazard. I am very sad to read that Tante Hilda has passed. Last year I phoned her on her birthday instead of my mother who died September last year. She was very glad and talked with me in still fluent German. My deepest condolences to her family and I hope that the friends since days of youth will meet in heaven. - Posted by: Brigitte Vahlenkamp (daughter of her old friend Olga Richter born Wenzel) on: Sep 25, 2012
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Hilda Kammerloch was a great lady, always a positive attitude, a sparkling laugh and a wonderful sense of humor. I remember when the Kammerloch family first moved to Norwood and operated Paul's Solo Store on Tache Avenue. Hilda and the children worked right alongside their father Paul and Hilda always had a smile and kind word for the shoppers. After the long days were done at the store, then Hilda managed her household and 4 growing children as they all lived above their store. Hilda worked very hard and instilled a strong work ethic in her children. Her family was her life; she dedicated herself to them and spoke so proudly of everyone, especially her grandchildren. She gave a selfless devotion to her husband Paul when he became ill, spending her days caring for him at Bethania Mennonite Home until his passing. She enjoyed her home on Valhalla Drive and her dear walking companions and would be out there whether rain or hot sun. In the last few years we would have many happy phone conversations, we would catch each other up and share our families' news. I feel very honored to have known Hilda and will miss her very much. - Posted by: Linda Lane (Extended Family Member) on: Sep 15, 2012
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I've known Oma for 42 years and she became a mother figure to me and my children, always encouraging through good times and not so good. Thank you Oma for being such a great role model for God unconditional love to the world! We will see you again! - Posted by: Susan Jobin () on: Sep 12, 2012
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I had the good fortune of meeting Mama 20 years ago while dating her daughter Rosemarie. From the moment we met she welcomed me as a Mother would her own son. We shared many special moments especially when I would take her to the cancer clinic. She never complained about her own state of health but rather she would always be concerned about other's welfare. She would ask me how my Father's health was and how my Mother was coping with it all. That's what she was about always thinking of others. Just a very special Lady. When I visited her at the Hospital, as I was leaving, Her last words to me were I love you Sal. I will cherish you forever. I love you Mama. - Posted by: Sal Russo (Son-in-law) on: Sep 10, 2012
