Obituary of Ingeborg Josefine Schwarz

Inge Schwarz, beloved wife of Joachim of Calgary passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at the age of 82 years. A journey spanning two continents has come to pass. Our beloved wife, Mother and Oma was born in Graz, Austria. She met her husband, Joachim, after the war. They moved to Germany and then immigrated to Canada, settling in Toronto. She then followed her only son and his family to Calgary. Married in 1948, Inge and Joachim recently celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary. Besides her loving husband Joachim, Inge is survived by her son Mike, daughter-in-law Wendy, and cherished grandsons, Adam and Tyler. Left to mourn are her brothers-in-law, Norbert Schwarz (Edith – predeceased), their children Karen, Regine and Martin, all of Germany, and Christian (Kate) Schwarz of Tillsonburg, ON, and their children, Carsten and Marlissa. Inge also leaves behind her nephews, Alex Magditsch (Lynda McCarthy), and their daughter Juliana, Eric (Sue) Magditsch, and their children Daniele and Wesley. Inge was predeceased by her brother Erich Magditsch and beloved sister-in-law Inge. Together they enjoyed many hours of Rummy. Inge will be missed by many friends across Canada and Europe. Our loving wife, Oma and Mutti blessed us all with her life and we will never forget her. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Fish Creek Chapel (14441 Bannister Road S.E.) on Sunday, April 27, 2008 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Fish Creek Chapel (14441 Bannister Road S.E.) on Monday, April 28, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. Thanks to the very caring staff of Unit 59 at the Rockyview General Hospital and the Beverly Centre – Glenmore. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Inge’s honour may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 200, 119 – 14th Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6 Telephone: (403) 264-5549, www.heartandstroke.ca or to a charity of the donor’s choice. In living memory of Inge Schwarz, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: (403) 256-9575.