Yvonne Gerlitz

Yvonne Gerlitz

Yvonne Gerlitz Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 10 to Feb. 11, 2009.
GERLITZ _ Yvonne Helen (nee Stazicker) September 7, 1936 - February 7, 2009 Yvonne Helen Gerlitz passed away on February 7, 2009 at the age of 72 years. Yvonne will be lovingly remembered by her four sons, Cameron and his wife Roxanne, Christopher and his wife Heather, Cory and his wife Jennifer, Craig and his wife Cathy, all of Calgary and her brother Bryan Stazicker and his family of Nanaimo, British Columbia. She will also be missed by her seven grandchildren, Andrew, Jordan, Ciara, Austen, Trinity, Orin and Kade. Yvonne will be missed dearly by her many family members, friends and Sorority Sisters of Beta Sigma Phi. Yvonne is predeceased by her husband Leroy Gerlitz, her mother Victoria Stazicker and father Henry Stazicker. A Celebration of Yvonne's Life will be held at CALGARY CREMATORIUM CHAPEL, 3219 - 4 Street N.W., (within the valley of Queen's Park Cemetery), on Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so prior to the Celebration from 1:00 to 1:45 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 (Telephone 403-521-3433). To email expressions of sympathy: [email protected], subject heading: Yvonne Gerlitz. HERITAGE FUNERAL SERVICES "Calgary Crematorium Chapel" Telephone: 403-299-0111.

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February 13, 2009

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February 12, 2009

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February 12, 2009

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Lorraine Blackburn

February 13, 2009

My love, thoughts and heartfelt compassion go to all of you.
Your dear Mom. and my dearest friend meant everything to me, and my world was so much better for having her to share it.
She was my sister, and I loved her.
I am forever at your beck and call, for anything---as always Lorraine

Emery & Loretta Eslinger

February 12, 2009

Cam and family, We are very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Our sincere sympathy go out to you at this time.

Claire Morin

February 12, 2009

Our most sincere condolences to all the family. You probably won't remember us, but my husband was in the bed next to your mom for a while at Foothills. We met briefly and I personally met with one of the sons.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time
Claire, Marcel Morin

Marlene Lynge

February 12, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of Yvonne's passing. We had worked together for several years and shared many happy times filled with laughter. Yvonne will be missed by all.God Bless and keep you during this sad time.

Miguel Forezli

February 11, 2009

Cam- My condolences for the passing of your mother. My thoughts and prayer are with you and your family. Your friend Miguel

Doreen Huck

February 11, 2009

Members of Theta Master Chapter - Beta Sigma Phi are thinking of you all with kind and caring thoughts - we will miss Yvonne.

Sandra Thomson

February 11, 2009

I was very sorry to read of Yvonne's passing. I volunteered with her at Red Cross and thoroughly enjoyed our visits and chats about travels. She was a lovely lady and my sympathy goes out to her family. She will be missed for her cheery attitude, her wisdom her and lovely smile.

Kathie Geleta

February 11, 2009

Craig & Cathy: I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing....my heart is with you....I will be making a donation to the "Weekend to End Breast Cancer" in her memory.

Arlene Porter

February 11, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to the Gerlitz family for the lose of Yvonne. I met her through Beta Sigma Phi and my first recollections of our happy times together was at the many conventions. She will be missed greatly.
Arlene Porter

Leslie Laframboise

February 11, 2009

Cameron, Im very sorry to hear about your moms passing, yvonne was a great lady who always had a smile on her face, my thoughts go out to you and your family, miss you Love leslie

Pat Neuman

February 11, 2009

I knew Yvonne through Beta Sigma Phi and know she will be so missed.
She was a loving positive person and I send my sincerest thoughts to the family.

L.B. Blackburn

February 10, 2009

So very sad to hear of Yvonne's passing. I enjoyed every visit with her. I remember our times with the Beta Sigma Phi fashion shows and our social times together with mom and in my home. We will miss her terribly. She was such a great friend to mom. My condolences to the Gerlitz boys and their families. much love, L.B.Blackburn

Jan Thompson

February 10, 2009

Yvonne was a true sister to our mom, Lorraine. She will be sadly missed by our whole family. Our thoughts go out to Yvonne's children and their families.

CArol Astop

February 10, 2009

I met Yvonne through Beta Sigma Phi. I had the pleasure of being in a couple of the Fashion Shows with her.
I will always remember Yvonne and her outgoing disposition and smile.

She will be missed deeply.

Your Sorority Sister

Carol Astop

Maureen Fraser

February 10, 2009

A wonderful lady, I knew Yvonne through Beta Sigma Phi, she always had a ready smile and a kind word...she will be missed.
Maureen Fraser - Laureate Chi Chapter

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February 13, 2009

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