Hedwig Hoedlmoser
elevated 6lepV October 2, 1938 ~ November 21, 2022
elevated 6lepV Visitation
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 from 10:00 – 11:45 am
elevated 6lepV Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated 6lepV Funeral Mass
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 12:00 pm
elevated 6lepV Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
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elevated 6lepV Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
elevated 6lepV Section: 33A
elevated 6lepV Obituary
elevated 6lepV Hedwig Aleida Hoedlmoser (née Kleinkes)
elevated 6lepV Loving wife of 63 years to George, and devoted mother to Peter, Caroline, and Andrew; mother-in-law to Sharon, Robert and Manuela; grandmother to Kirsten, Ess, Claire, Christina, Samantha, Erin, Sean, Gabrielle and Madeline, and great-grandmother to Michelle and Eleanor. She will be dearly missed.
elevated 6lepV Hedwig flew from Dusseldorf to Canada at the age of 19. She only meant to stay for 2 years, but life had other plans. She arrived at her Aunt Dina and Uncle Heini’s house in Toronto, where a young man from Austria was sitting at the kitchen table reading a newspaper – that man was George Hoedlmoser. They were married in 1959, bought their first house that spring, and started their family shortly thereafter.
Hedwig and George shared a love of travel and created many happy memories throughout their life. Thirty years of summers were spent sailing the islands of Georgian Bay together; and their retirement years saw them driving all across North America with their trailer in search of more adventures.
elevated 6lepV Hedwig loved her family deeply and showed this care and attention through acts of service to all the people in her life: she was the heart and soul of many family gatherings throughout the years, where she created magic in the kitchen and took tireless joy in preparing favourite dish after favourite dish; she was an incredibly talented seamstress who created many of her own beautiful outfits over the years; and was an active and devoted member of the Kolping Association of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church throughout her life.
elevated 6lepV We would like to extend many sincere thanks to the medical staff of Sunnybrook and North York General Hospitals who cared for Hedwig these past few months. She fought her medical battles with the same resiliency and determination that she brought to all aspects of her life. She passed away peacefully on Monday, November 21st, 2022 with family at her side.
elevated 6lepV In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in memory of Hedwig to the North York General Hospital Foundation. Donate Here
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Dear family Hoedlmoser, our families go back a long way. We had so many wonderful childhood memories that I cherish forever. We have our parents, St. Patrick’s community and the German pool to be thankful. And of course God! May your mother rest in eternal peace. My condolences to all the family. Sincerest sympathies, Lydia
Aunt Hedwig was an amazing woman. She was there when I first came to Toronto and was my family while I was away from my own. I love the sailing trips and the great times with herself and Uncle George.
I am at a loss for words during this sorrowful time. Please know that I am thinking of you and praying for peace and comfort. My condolences for your loss.
Sabine and family
Dearest George and Hoedlmoser family!
All we friends in Sheppard Gardens, where you lived with Hedwig for the last 5 1/2 years, were shocked to hear of Hedwig’s passing. We got to know Hedwig as a friend and participant in the morning walk for a cup of coffee at McDonald in Agincourt Mall, our 4 star coffee place, we laughingly called it. She was always in a positive mood even though we could see she had a hard time because she was in pain. We all will miss her.
We like to express our deepest condolences from all her friends at Sheppard Gardens.
Hedwig was a very special person to the Scheliga Family. First through the Kolping Society of Toronto and later with personal values which we share together. Outings at the sailboat and personal visits at our Cottage, our home and much more, which boded us.
For the last 20 years we celebrated the start of the new year together with two other couples which enriched us with many happy moments.
Hedwig could freely talk and share personal health issues with Erika and try to make each other feel better. Not long ago she still called Erika to let her know that she is not giving up, but our lord thought otherwise and called her up.
It was a shock to us and we will truly miss her !
We like to express our deepest sympathy to George and the whole Family. May they all find the strength and inner peace in all the good deeds that Hedwig has performed.
Sincerely Erika and Werner Scheliga.
Dear George, Peter, Caroline, Andrew and family,
It is with utter sadness that I am writing to send you my sincerest condolences on the passing of Hedwig, my beloved Godmother.
She was such an integral part of my life for almost 63 years! Her love, kindness, strength and support was never-ending. I know that she gave all of you that and more.
Our families grew up together going to St. Patrick’s and share lots of wonderful memories. It’s so wonderful that our parents shared many a sailing and cross-country adventure during the past 60+ years.
I will be eternally grateful for our visit on October 26th when I shared the pictures of seeing my grandson Lochlan for the first time that same day with her, never thinking it would be our last visit together. I will always love her and carry her in my heart.
May you find some peace in knowing
that Hedwig is now with the heavenly angels watching over us all from above.
May she rest in eternal Peace! God bless!
“When a good friend goes……..a part of you goes!”
Shock and disbelief has touched many through the passing of Hedwig…..a loss which is difficult to comprehend!
Her genuine nature and personality made allowances for her to become a true friend to many……including myself.
Through my years with the Kolping Family, as well as a parishioner of St. Patrick’s Church in Toronto, a warm connection developed and grew into a sincere bond of friendship! Memories will always keep alive the numerous gatherings at their comfortable and cozy home.
On a multitude of occasions over decades she gave proof of her active commitment and dedication to the cause of Adolph Kolping and Church, until destiny – however unfortunate – decided otherwise.
The serious health issues which heavily burdened her of late, she had faced them with grace and dignity.
As a person of substance, her deep and unwavering faith generated in her a strong determination to fight this battle of her life until the road became to rocky and the hill to step for her to climb.
It was then, when her lord laid his arms around her to bring to an end the suffering and pain as he called her by name to come home
to a place where she would find peace.
Our prayers are with her, as her soul has left our earthly boundaries and embarked on it’s final journey up and away along the trails of the universe to eventually dwell in the light of eternity…..and touch the face of God.
It is with the utmost of sorrow for me not only to extend heartfelt and sincere condolences to George and his entire family, but more so to share in their tremendous grieve in this painful time.
Fare well Hedwig……Fare well Friend!
Thank-you Hedwig for being a wonderful friend.
I will always treasure the precious time spent at St. Patrick Church.
A special time at the Treugemeinschaft, Family Movement and Sunday Breakfast, at the Church Hall after Mass.
All this enriched our faith and friendship.
We also spent fun times at our cottage on Lake Huron.
You also had a special gift in teaching our daughters, Lydia, Christine together with Caroline making a gingerbread house.
It was during the Season of Advent, a long time ago.
So much to be thankful, dear Hedwig.
You have fought the good fight. You have finished the race and kept the faith.
Thanks be to God.
On behalf of my family, my sincerest condolences to George, Peter, Caroline, Andrew and family.
May God grant you eternal rest and peace.
Coming to grips with reality takes some people longer than others. When I read in the St. Patricks Bulletin to pray for Hedwig, it did not seem real to me. Even though I was fully aware of all the health issues she endured, praying was something you do for somebody that is dying. I remember saying to Mia (my wife) this can’t be possible . I had just talked to her a few days ago. She would always call in the morning 8:30. Having been president of the Kolping Society for many years, off and on I learned one thing, you need the best people around you that you can find. Yes, Hedwig and George were always the first ones that came to my mind. (I always wanted to ask her, why she pronounced his name different from anybody else?) I guess I just got used to it and never did ask.
Mia and I want to express our condolences to their three wonderful Children and also grand children and great grand children. Losing a mother is different than any other person. She gave you unconditional love while trying to lead you in the right direction. I know, she always knew the direction she wanted to go and was good at convincing others too. I know many times she was way ahead of me and I had to call her back and put the brakes on.
I recall a week-end when Mia and I were invited on their sailboat. When George let me steer the boat for a while, I suddenly saw the depth meter go down from 170 feet I guess to 0 and the boat hit something not very good. I never forget her face, she turned white for fear of what was happening. Later we dove under the boat for inspection. All was o.k. even George made me feel better by explaining he should have known going in between two islands there often is a connection that could be close to the surface.
I know I am going on and on. However, when it comes to Hedwig everything is memorable. For instance: For years Hedwig, George, Erika, Werner, Milla and Heinz and us would spend New Years eve together. We would always rotate it was only a question, who is next. Hedwig would not just make the ordinary Christmas dinner, no it had to be a healthy, very Healthy dinner. Even though I am in the health food business she surpassed my expectations .
St. Patricks was huge for both of them. They would always be ready to help, if was setting the Christmas tree on the stage, planning the lenten pea soup for charity, organizing the Christmas party, setting up for our monthly communion breakfast, adding her special touches, as I think about it, there were hardly any things we did that the two of them were not front and centre. She really was a doer.
Just the thought that she left us, has not sunk in yet. I never even got to talk to her about my favourite subject: Life after death. Being a Catholic we all believe in an after life. If we believe that then it is easier to say good bye. It is more like: See you again.