We Remember
WAITKUS, Louise
September 27, 1937 — November 14, 2023
Louise Waitkus, born on September 27, 1937, in Steinfeld, Ukraine, went home to be with the Lord on November 14, 2023, in Kelowna, BC.
Louise is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Werner; their 2 children, daughter Debbie Waitkus and her children, Sabrine (Stef), and Walid, and son Stephen (Jen) Waitkus.
She will be remembered for her knitted slippers, and her cheerful disposition, great smile, and her example of what it meant to serve.
A Memorial Service will be held on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2023, at 1:00 PM, located at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC.
If you are unable to attend in person, please join the family online by Livestream at the time of the service (see below), a recording will be made available to view shortly thereafter.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
If you wish to send a condolence, post photos, or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Condolences”.
LIVESTREAM:
Service
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2023, at 1:00 PM
Location
Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC
Louise was a wonderful example of vibrant faith as she lived her life for the Lord. It was a privilege to have known her. May the Lord comfort her family in the days ahead. Until we meet again!
Thank you Gloria and Dave. Grief is change no one wants; we are grateful for your words of reflection 💕
Debbie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you love and hugs
Thank you Sue. Your own grief still so fresh, you are in my thoughts as we both have to learn a new dance in life without our mothers by our side physically but spiritually we can still hear them whispering. 💕
Debbie, Sabrina and Walid, I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope that your cherished memories will bring you comfort now and in the future,
– Suzanne Pierlot
Thank you Suzanne. Yes to cherished memories. Been looking at lots of pictures with Dad. Grateful for sure 💕
Dear Debbie, Sabrine and Walid
Sincere condolences for you loss. No one will ever replace your Mom, Grandma but her memory will live on in your hearts forever.
Love and hugs from Richard and Donna
Thank you for your kind words during this time of sorrow. Love from all of us 💕
Dear Deb, it is with sadness that I have learned of mums passing. She was a stoic soul. Hugs to Walid Sabrina and Werner. 💕Jude
Thank you Jude 💕
Debbie, Sabrine and Walid may god have mercy on your mother, Louise. I wish you patience and health in the coming days, and to your father Werner
I am very sorry to learn of the passing of my loving mother, Louise. I wish you patience, especially dear father Werner, good health, and long life. I also wish you and my children, Walid and Sabreen, success and success in their lives, from me to you. Peace be upon you.
Debbie, and family, I’m so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you all
Thank you Chris from all of us 💕
Deeply saddened by Louise’s passing. Long time friends since August, 1968. Werner and Charles cohorts on NABC faculty in Edmonton, Alberta
Thank you Charles.. It all happened so unexpectedly and fast; we are numbed by the sorrow, grateful for support that flows generously. Love from our family to yours 💕
Dear Werner & family, We grieve with you in the loss of Louise and rejoice with her as she is enjoying her final home with her Lord. We have fond memories from NABC days and from the sunny south too.
We treasure great memories of 19 years at NABC where we enjoyed one another’s company sharing meals and golf. Louise indeed taught us about the use of mulligans! Our friendship continued with visits in Kelowna and Sechelt. Everything Louise said came straight from the heart.
We are sending our love and plan to join the Celebration of Life.
Blessings!
Benno & Brigitte Przybylski
Werner, Debbie and Steven, my heart aches for each of you and your family. I worked with your dear sweet mom at Rideau Park in Edmonton. She was always positive, hard-working and so sweet. She will be dearly missed as she was loved by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
I remember Mrs. Waitkus from my elementary school days at Rideau Park (German Immersion Elementary School). She was lovely and so caring as an Educational/Teachers Assistant. What a truly amazing person and you have to be to be remembered so fondly almost 40 years later! So sorry for this huge loss to your family.