Irma was born in a small village in Latvia. She was 4th in the family of 9 children born to Albert & Maria Bleich. Her early life was very much affected by war, fleeing Latvia from invading Russians, on to Poland and then Germany. As a young teenager, her family immigrated to Canada. She met Gunter, her husband of 62 years in Regina, SK. They moved to Port Alberni where they had 4 children, Annemarie, Peter, Kathy & Andrew.
Irma was passionate about her family. She loved her 12 grandchildren & 6 great grandchildren. She enjoyed being a member of the local congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Her belief gave her strong faith that the earth will one day again be a paradise.
She requested no formal memorial service, only a gathering of family & friends.
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to her wonderful caregivers, Lynn, Denise & Maddy. Also, many thanks to the PD Dialysis Clinic.
As a family, we really appreciated the help provided by the Kidney Foundation of Canada. Donations made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada in Irma’s memory would be greatly appreciated www.kidney.ca
Lives Cherished and Celebrated
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Irma GOSAU August 15 1938 January 5 2019 (age 80)..
Décès pour la Ville: Parksville, Province: Colombie britanique