HOBA: HUBERT – December 18, 1926 – June 22, 2022
Hubert Hoba passed away on Wednesday June 22, 2022 at Huron Hospice at the age of 95. Hubert was born in Fuersten-Ellguth, Germany the youngest of seven children of Lorenz and Katharina Hoba. He met Edelgard Kopp in Wehdem Germany, and they planned a new life in Canada. Hubert immigrated in 1954, and immediately began work at Howson & Howson Flour Mills as a miller, a job for which he had trained and been employed in Germany. Edelgard followed later, and a week after she arrived, they were married in Toronto on March 15, 1956. Originally living in Blyth, they purchased a 50 acre farm just north of Blyth and made it their home. Hubert was the loving father of Ralph, Michael (Jane), and Mark (Andrea) Hoba. Proud grandfather of Andrew & Christine. Step-grandfather of Kristie & Dan, Amy & Darcy, Meagan & Bruno, and Opa to four great grandchildren. He is survived by Edelgard, as well as brother in law and sister in laws Erhard and Erika Kopp of British Columbia, and Helga Kopp of Germany. As Hubert wished, cremation has taken place. Family and friends will be received at the Blyth United Church, 442 Mill Street, Blyth, on Wednesday June 29, 2022 from 10 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment of ashes at Blyth Union Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations to Blyth United Church or Huron Hospice would be appreciated. Messages of Condolence for the Hoba Family are welcome at www.falconerfuneralhomes.com
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Hubert Hoba Wednesday June 22 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Blyth, Province: Ontario