Obituary of Matilda Gingrich

Gingrich, Matilda (nee Weber) Peacefully passed into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at Innisfree House, Kitchener, at the age of 96 years. Matilda, of Elmira, was the beloved wife of the late Ivan Gingrich (1999). Loving mother and mother-in-law of Florence and Darrell Jantzi, Pauline and Allen Martin, Cliff and Yvonne, all of Elmira, Carol and Dalton Jantzi of Toronto, Bonnie and the late Jim (2004) of Waterloo, the late Larry (1994), and Darlene and Eric Frede of Conestogo. Lovingly remembered by her 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Maryann and Edgar Martin, Anna Martin, and sister-in-law of Mary Weber, all of Elmira, and Delphine Weber of Kitchener. Predeceased by her parents Emanuel and Annie (Frey) Weber, stepfather Henry Bowman, a grandson, a great-granddaughter, brothers Irvin (Lydia), Clarence and Cleason Weber, sisters Barbara (Amsey Martin and Manassa Weber), Hannah (Moses) Martin, brother-in-law Emerson Martin, and stepsisters Mary (Amon) Martin and Elvina (Edwin) Lichty. Visitation will take place on Friday, December 30, 2016 from 2-5 and 6-8 p.m. at Woodside Bible Fellowship, 200 Barnswallow Dr., Elmira. Interment will be held in Hawkesville Cemetery on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at 10 a.m. followed by a memorial service to celebrate Matilda's life at 11 a.m. at Woodside Bible Fellowship. In Matilda's memory, donations to Rising Above, My People International or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Arrangements entrusted to the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira. www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com