On June 29, 2022 in the presence of the Lord, it is with heartfelt sorrow that we as a family wish to announce the passing of Erika Wilhelmina Waberski at age 92. Erika was born in Nuremberg, Germany on May 17, 1930. She pursued her passion of becoming a Pediatric nurse which eventually led her way to immigrating to Canada with her husband Guenther (deceased 2003) in 1952. After stops in Halifax, Winnipeg and Vancouver, Victoria became their home.
Numerous Victorians welcomed and embraced both Erika and Guenther, supported them and became lifelong friends. Their growing years in the community lead Erika to a position with the food service industry at Queen Alexandra and Royal Jubilee Hospital and then embarked on a new challenge – self employment. With Guenther, they owned the popular Karin’s delicatessen on View St for many years. Erika and Guenther were long time members and supporters of the Victoria Edelweiss Club and Hope Lutheran Church.
Family was a priority in Erika’s life, and with 6 grandchildren Nathan (Alysia), Alanna (Ryan), Tielo (Chantal), Kielan (Brianna), Mariah (Jared) and Sheldon, followed by 11 great-grandchildren, she had plenty of family to enjoy.
This year, she celebrated her 92nd birthday with her family especially her 3 children Michael (Susan), Petra (Jaroslav) and Christa (Robert). Our vibrant mother lost her battle of life 6 weeks later. A good life, one of many hills and valleys, one of numerous sacrifices but all in pursuit of a better life for her family. She will be sadly missed by her family, her sister, Gertrud Jackisch, relatives in Germany and all of her friends, who she so deeply cherished.
The family would like to thank Dr. Arlo Green and the staff at Saanich Peninsula Hospital for their care, their support and compassion for Mom.
A Celebration of Life to honour and celebrate Erika (our Mom, Oma and Uri) will be held at Hope Lutheran Church, 1924 Carrick Street, Victoria, BC, on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at 12:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Erika’s memory can be made to Hope Lutheran Legacy Fund or a charity of your choice.
“Your presence we miss. Your memory we treasure. Loving you always. Forgetting you never.”
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Erika Wilhelmina Waberski May 17 1930 June 29 2022..
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Death notice for the town of: Victoria, Province: Colombie britanique