Obituary of Louisa Bender

Louisa passed away suddenly on February 3rd at St. Mary's Hospital, in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Donald J. Bender (2002). Predeceased by her grand-daughter, Emilee Bender (2010). Louisa will be dearly missed by her children: Ken & Linda Bender, Lynette & Leonard Albrecht, Beverly & John McDowell, Evelyn & Norm Mondor, Paulette Bender, Rosalee Bender & Joe Mihevc, Amy Bender, Leslie Bender Clark & Paul Clark, Jonathan Bender & Karen Temple; her 22 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; her sister, Miriam Yutzi, and her sister-in-law, Verna Bender. She will also be lovingly remembered by Don's family: Loraine Bender, Florence Schlegel, Merlin & Erma Bender, Audrey and Daniel Wagler, Isabel Ruby. Louisa is also predeceased by her parents, Peter & Lydia (Brenneman) Bender, her siblings and siblings in-law: Percy & Alma Bender; Martha & Earl Mayer; Mildred & Lloyd Erb; Earlus Yutzi; Marilla & Al Morash; Warren Bender; Howard Bender, Earl Schlegel and Vernon Ruby. Friends are invited to share a time of visitation at the Erb & Good Funeral Home 171 King St S, Waterloo on Thursday February 7th, 2 - 4 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at First Mennonite Church 800 King St W Kitchener on Friday February 8th, 2p.m. A viewing prior to the service will begin by 1:00 p.m. Reception will follow the service. Cremation and burial will take place at a later date at First Mennonite Church. Condolences for the family and in lieu of flowers, donations to Mennonite Central Committee may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.