Mary Madeline Izma (née Malleck)
1921 - 2024
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John and Paula Muxlow pledged to donate to THE FOOD BANK OF WATERLOO REGION
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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Linda and Neil Patterson pledged to donate to THE FOOD BANK OF WATERLOO REGION
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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MistruzziWorld@me.com posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Dear Mike, Marion, Jon, Marisa and family,
We are sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. We remember meeting her once or twice but mostly we remember her through Mike’s family stories and of course there were a lot of them. She always figured in them to us as a very strong and happy presence. We are glad for you that you had her in your life for so long. We hope you all find peace and comfort with these memories and keep her close by sharing them often. With love and sympathy, Kelly and John
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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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Joanne Souther donated to THE FOOD BANK OF WATERLOO REGION
Monday, January 8, 2024
It was truly a blessing having Mary part of our family. I know she made my father very happy the years they shared together. Our deepest sympathy. The Smith family
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Corey Waurechen posted a condolence
Monday, January 8, 2024
We all have different memories of Grandma. Even then I’m sure we all have different perceptions of those memories, and so I can only speak for my own.
For me, the best way to describe her would be to look up matriarch in the dictionary. The description would be a picture of her sitting there, perfect posture and hands folded in her lap.
I never knew Grandpa Joseph, so from the beginning it was always Grandma. That singular lady at the head of the family.
I think of times like the whole family gathering for Christmas dinner at her house. Formal, but never stuffy.
There was always a sense of decorum around Grandma. From the proper way to use the butter dish to the way she dressed. But I never felt uncomfortable around her. Even if I was on take number 20 of recording her answering machine message.
It always felt like a treat to be with Grandma. I think it’s because she knew how to appreciate life’s indulgences. Ice cream. Every night. But it was regimented and again, somewhat formal.
I remember a woman who went for a walk every single day that she was able. She observed obligation and indulgence with a kind of determination and grace.
I’ve always really admired her. She conducted herself in the way that she thought she should conduct herself. She had a set of rules to live by. I don’t pretend to know what they all were, but she followed those rules every day.
It’s funny, when I really think about it, I’m not sure I can picture her laughing. Maybe the sound of her laughter, but I can’t quite see it on her face. I do think of her as happy and I was always happy to be with her. I can remember me laughing and me smiling. After all, making happy memories is a two-way street.
And to me that’s what makes her a matriarch. A leader and a teacher. She taught me a lot about how to be. She taught me about winning and losing from her Spite & Malice days to her Yahtzee days. She taught me a lot about money from “Save Half / Spend Half” to our final Jeopardy wagers.
I think I can speak for everyone when I say that we were all very lucky to know her, and to know her for so long. She held a very special and honoured place in the family, and I will always take her with me in my heart. Most importantly though, I’ve come to realize that I always have.
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Shirley and Doug Lovatt donated to THE FOOD BANK OF WATERLOO REGION
Sunday, January 7, 2024
Our thoughts are with you as you mourn the passing of and celebrate the life of your Mom. She was a gentle kind soul and will be missed.
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Tuesday
9
January
Visitation
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Erb & Good Family Funeral Home
171 King Street South
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Tuesday
9
January
Visitation
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Erb & Good Family Funeral Home
171 King Street South
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Wednesday
10
January
Funeral Service
11:00 am
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Erb & Good Family Funeral Home Chapel
171 King Street South
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Interment
Woodland Cemetery
119 Arlington Boulevard
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Reception
A reception will follow the service in the funeral home's Fireside Reception Room.
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