We Remember

STUERLE, Edeltraut

February 10, 1935 — January 11, 2026

Edeltraut Stuerle, a woman defined by her kindness and the quiet beauty she brought into the world, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, at Lakeview Lodge in West Kelowna, BC.

Born on February 10, 1935, in Palushek, Poland, to Leopold and Martha Alisch, Edeltraut’s life was a testament to resilience and the power of a tender heart. She eventually made her home in the Okanagan, where her residence became a sanctuary of hospitality and warmth for all who entered.

Central to Edeltraut’s life was her unwavering faith and her devoted community at Grace Baptist Church. A member for decades, she was deeply involved in many aspects of church life. She especially loved sharing her voice in the church choirs, finding great joy and fellowship in the music that praised the Lord she loved so dearly. Whether through her service or her song, her presence at Grace Baptist was a constant source of light.

To know Edeltraut was to know the smell of fresh baking and the sight of a perfectly set table. She was a master of cake decorating, turning simple ingredients into works of art that celebrated life’s milestones. She truly thrived when entertaining, finding her greatest joy in feeding the people she loved. When she wasn’t in the kitchen, she could often be found in her garden, tending to her flowers with the same patience and generosity she gave to her family.

In her final years, Edeltraut faced the challenges of dementia. Yet, even as her memories faded, her essence remained untouched; the disease could not change her gentle spirit or her fundamentally kind soul. She continued to radiate a warmth that drew others to her, and the staff at Lakeview Lodge came to love her as if she were their own family. Our family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to the Lakeview Lodge team for the genuine love and dignity they provided her.

Edeltraut was the heart of her family—kind, generous, and endlessly tender-hearted. While we mourn her passing, we find comfort in knowing she is reunited with her beloved husband, Adolf Stuerle; her brother, Gary Alisch; and her sister, Erika Kelbert.

Her legacy of love lives on through her sister, Irma Koberstein; her children, Ed Stuerle and Dori Kaplun; her three cherished grandchildren; and her five great-grandchildren, who will grow up hearing stories of their grandmother’s gentle spirit, her beautiful voice, and her legendary cakes.

Details regarding a service to celebrate Edeltraut’s life will be announced at a later date.

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