Erna Spohr

Peacefully with her loving family by her side, Erna Gertrude Spohr left us to be

with her Lord on February 10, 2025, in her 103rd year.

Most cherished mother of Karin Monse (Guenter) of Hamilton. Precious Oma

to Jennifer Murdock and Sharon Monse (Harry) of Hamilton, and Nik Spohr

(Nicola) of Toronto. Great-grandmother of Alex Murdock (Colleen), Natalie

Murdock, Christina Lancaster (Peter) and Dimitri Lavovsky (Michelle) all of

Hamilton. Oma Spohr was also blessed with four great-great grandchildren

Hailey, Isabella, Steven, and Serena. Honourary Oma to Sabine Herman

(Konrad) and great-Oma to Kai Thomford of Berlin, Germany.

Erna was predeceased by her husband Traugott Ernst Spohr (1995), sons

John Spohr (2021), Fred Spohr (2023) and great-granddaughter Valerie

Yvette Smith (2019) whom she often spoke of being reunited with.

Born on November 17,1922 in Danzig, Germany, she was the only daughter of

5 children to parents Herman and Ida Zinn. In 1960 she immigrated to Canada

to begin her new journey with husband, Ernst and children Karin, John and

Manfred, eventually settling into the Kitchener area. It was here she took

much pride in her volunteer work at St. Mary’s hospital and her passion for

swimming.

Erna will always be remembered for her strong Lutheran faith, her delicious

pot roast, fantastic storytelling and ensuring her grandchildren learned of their

German heritage. A strong woman with a zest for life, she will always be

remembered for her love of family.

The family extends their heartfelt thanks to the wonderful nurses and PSW's of

the Oak Grove Wing who took loving care of our Mama and Oma in her last

years. Special thank you also to Gertrude Pfeffer of Flamboro for her

compassion and loyal friendship, visits which Erna cherished.

Funeral service for Mrs Spohr will take place at the Chapel in St Joseph’s

Villa, 56 Governors Rd, Dundas on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 2pm.

Cremation has taken place. A private interment will be with immediate family.

Psalm 23:4 "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I

will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me".