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LUDMILA (LOU) GINTER (AFANASIEF)
Date of Passing: Apr 23, 2018
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryLUDMILA (LOU) GINTER (nee AFANASIEF) Dear daughter, sister, wife and aunt, Lou passed away peacefully, at home, on Monday, April 23, 2018. Predeceased by her sister Rita, parents, Herta and Victor, brothers-in-law, Ernie and Ken, and beloved husband Henry, Lou will be very much missed by her sister Elsa, nephews and nieces, Hardy, Karin and Ted Bock, Margaret Moulden, Rick, Ron and Chris Gaunt and their families, and many more family and friends. Lou (along with her twin sister Elsa) was born in St. Petersburg, Soviet Union, at the height of the Nazi siege in 1940. Her parents and older sister Rita were able to walk to safety, cradling the young infants all the way to refugee camps in Poland. Following the war, the young family was able to immigrate to Canada in 1948, to start a new life in Winnipeg. Lou and Elsa's stories from their early years in Canada ranged from floating lights in the night sky (neon billboards) to summers in Winkler and Grand Marais replete with "endless" ice cream, roll kuchen and watermelon. Lou began work with Kuehne and Nagel - essentially the only company she ever worked for - immediately out of high school. Her career with K & N allowed her to work abroad in Germany, as well as travel extensively in Europe, Asia and North America. Retiring after 47 years of service to the company, it was clear from the accolades and tributes Lou received from colleagues and customers alike that she was a valued and respected executive and associate. Lou married the love of her life, Henry Ginter, in 1974, settling just outside of Stonewall in Henry's country home. Pool parties, birthday and Christmas celebrations, replete with homemade food from their bountiful garden - Lou was the consummate country host in a home she and Henry were very proud of. Lou never had children - but she had nieces and nephews! And Auntie Lou was just the best Aunt you could ask for. Special trips to the movies, sleepovers with secret cocktails, even trips to Europe for some of the older children. Visits from Auntie Lou were always full of fun, special treats from the kitchen, and secret conversations that you knew were just for you. Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of Lou's life will take place in early July. A further notice with celebration details will be forthcoming. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Lou may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit www.chapellawn.ca Chapel Lawn Funeral Home 204-885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 05, 2018
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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My parents were Walter and Florence Schwartz (long time friends of Henry) and I have very fond memories of Lou at Bird River with Ken, evenings at home and bbq’s in Stonewall. She was a kind and caring person. My sympathy to her family. - Posted by: Barb Weshnoweski (Friend) on: May 30, 2018
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Good-bye Lou, we will miss you. xxx. - Posted by: Dodo & Douglas (Friends) on: May 11, 2018
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I worked with Lou at K&N in the early eighties. She was a true professional. I have nothing but kind words and platitudes for her. Condolences to the family. We lost a beautiful human being. - Posted by: Isaac Hofer (colleague) on: May 08, 2018
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We will always remember you Lou and our telephone calls. Karen. I am glad I telephoned you Sunday. - Posted by: Werner and Karen Becker (a good friend.) on: May 07, 2018
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"AUNTY LOU" as I have called her since I was 2 years old was my moms (Maurine Thompson) BEST FRIEND. They worked together at K&N for many of years until my mom got sick. As a BEST FRIEND would do Aunty Lou was always there when mom needed her!! I really didn't have any other Aunts&Uncles I was close to but always had my AUNTY LOU❤️ After my mom passed in 2004 Aunty Lou never missed calling me on my birthday EVERY YEAR!! That's what I call an AWESOME AUNT and all around GREAT LADY, always thinking of others. ❤️❤️❤️ Love and miss you ALWAYS!!! Elsie & Family.... I am so sorry for your loss. She will be greatly missed. - Posted by: Candy Hill (Thompson) (Family friend that I called AUNTY) on: May 07, 2018
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Us Thompson kids grew up with Auntie Lou and Uncle Henry through their relationship of my parents Joe & Maurine Thompson. They all worked at K & N. She will be missed .... - Posted by: Sandi Thompson (Niece by association 😊) on: May 07, 2018
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Lou is for me synonymous with KN. All of my early memories of KN include Lou in one way or another. Lou touched the lives of so many at KN and over so many years. It was my pleasure to know and work with Lou and for that I am so very grateful. My sincerest condolences to Lou's family. - Posted by: Tyler Ruppel (Co-worker) on: May 07, 2018
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From all the KN employees here in at the Winnipeg branch Lou will be missed. He mentorship and guidance has shaped and touched all she met and worked with. Lou's spirit will always be part of the KN Winnipeg branch. - Posted by: Chris Wilson (Co-worker) on: May 07, 2018
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Great memories of Lou and Elsie's visits to our home in Winkler when they were teenagers. Always felt so close to them and will miss Lou so much. Such a warm and delightful friend. My condolences to all family and friends. - Posted by: John Friesen (Cousin) on: May 06, 2018
