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Erna Strecker Obituary
Passed away October 14, 2025. Predeceased by her husband Helmut W. Strecker; daughter Cornelia Strecker. Survived by children Thomas (Elaine) & Reiner (Mary Lou); grandchildren, Melissa, Andrea Strecker-Kidney (the late Joshua Kidney), Jennifer, Ryan (Megan), Lucy (Michael) Maloney & Thomas (Emilee Farewell) Strecker; great grandchildren Jack, Rita, Madilyn, Maisy, Delaney and Silas; many close friends.
A funeral mass will be held 11:00am Saturday October 25, 2025 at Parish of the Holy Family 4100 Lyell Road. Inurnment will be held at Riverside Cemetery (2650 Lake Avenue).
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hildebrandt Hospice care
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Upcoming Events
Oct
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Service
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Parish of the Holy Family
4100 Lyell Road, Rochester, NY 14606
Send FlowersServices provided by
Farrell-Ryan Funeral & Cremation Services - RochesterOnly 5 days left for delivery to next service.