Hedwig (Heidi) Cordonier
On Friday, January 14, 2010 Mrs, Hedwig (Heidi) Cordonier passed away at the Overlander Extended Care Hospital at the age of 92 years.
Predeceased by two loving husbands, Heidi will be remembered by her daughter Heidi Gubelmann and grandson both of Switzerland, and by eight step children: Armand (Margaret), Marie, Peter (Lena), Jeanne (Jim), Leona (Ned), Rita (Bob), Lorraine (Marvin) and Louis (Beth).
Heidi was born in Switzerland in 1917 and came to Canada in 1968. She met Peter in the Swiss Mountains, a few months later she came with her daughter to Kamloops and married Peter. Heidi and Peter enjoyed many years going to the farm. After Peter passed away she did volunteer work in two hospitals.
The Reverend Father Derrick Cameron will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Cathedral.
Should friends desire, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 1589 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 5V7 or Sacred Heart Cathedral, 255 Nicola Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2P3 in her memory would be appreciated.
Rita, Bob, Stephen, Beverly & the Cordonier families…
Our deepest condolences to you all. We remember when Hedwig arrived in Kamloops so many years ago. How special she was to have started a new life here in Kamloops and to share it with you all. We fondly remember her helping us as we planned our first trip to Europe & Switzerland so many years ago.
Don & Greg Garrish
Rita,Bob,Stephen,Bev,& the Cordonier Families….our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time…..Becky,Kendra,Kirt,Bailey Jo,Julie,Grant and Peter
Today I join you in saying good bye to a dear friend. I began my relationship as her daughter-in-law but we grew to be great friends, enjoying many laughs, dinners, coffee at the Swiss P and walks. Hedy was a remarkable woman, wise, kind, trusting and very supportive of women in business and politics, particularly me. We kept in touch until the end and I will remember her as she was in the published photo, vital and attractive, who enjoyed her many Swiss freinds and sharing a good story. I can’t be there today but Hedy will remain in my heart. Caroline (Cordonier) Grover