Dora Anna Marie Quehl

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• Name: Dora Anna Marie Murray
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157010

Dora — William Ewart Gladstone Murray. William was born 20 May 1896, West Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died 12 Mar 1969; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jean Hofstetter
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169566

Jean married L. Eugene "Eugene" Hofstetter 21 Sep 1944. L. (son of Elmor F. Hofstetter and Sylba Leona Betzner) was born 12 Dec 1921, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1998, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Christine H. "Chris" Ritz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157043

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Ritz, Christine H. (Chris) - Passed away, peacefully, surrounded by family and friends on Friday, May 20, 2005 at The Westmount Nursing Home, Kitchener. She resided in New Hamburg and was born 80 years ago, a daughter of the late William E.G. and Dora (Quehl) Murray. Chris was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, New Hamburg where she had served as financial secretary until recently. She had retired from the CIBC in New Hamburg after 45 years of service. Chris was a member of The 39 Plus Club and a charter member of the Restless Seniors, both of New Hamburg, and served on many charitable and volunteer organizations. Chris enjoyed being with her family, reading, card games and gardening as her hobbies. She also enjoyed the annual family migration to Algonquin Park. Beloved wife of Richard C. (Dick) Ritz whom she married July 30, 1946. Loving mother of Pam Ritz and Joey O'Born of Kitchener, Judy and Ted Seyler, Bonnie May all of New Hamburg, Richard (Rick) and Janice Ritz of Kitchener. Special grandmother of Jessica and Michael Schiedel, Meaghan (Maggie) Seyler and Sean Middleton, Nathan Seyler, Dan, Emily Ritz, and Matthew, Stephanie May. Adoring great-grandmother of Mike and James Schiedel . Dear sister of Betty and Ernst Ritz, Jim and Gywin Murray all of New Hamburg. Also missed by her sister-in-law, Betty Murray of New Hamburg, Steve May, Dana and her brother Reyn O'Born and Shirley Unrau. Predeceased by her sister, Jean and her husband Eugene Hofstetter; her brother, Robert (Bob) Murray, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg on Monday, May 23, 2005 from 7-9 p.m. and today (Tuesday) 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Transfer will be made to Trinity Lutheran Church at noon on Wednesday, May 25, 2005 for the service at 2 p.m. with Pastors Andre Lavergne and Nadine Nicholds officiating. Cremation to follow with burial in Riverside Cemetery at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or The London Health Science Centre.

The Record May 24 2005

Christine married Richard Carleton "Dick" Ritz 30 Jun 1946. Richard (son of Otto Albert Ritz and Elena Ernst Betzner) was born 31 Aug 1922, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jun 2007, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Business: New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; The Stationary Store
• Name: Betty Ritz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-156980

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RITZ, Betty June 02, 2012 Location: New Hamburg

RITZ, Betty After a lengthy journey with ill health, Betty Ritz passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, June 2, 2012, at her home surrounded by her family, at the age of 86. She is survived by her husband Ernst (Ernie) Ritz, whom she married 66 years ago; sons Bill (Kathryn) and John (Betty), two grandsons, Joe and Jake (fiancée Kate Bottoms); granddaughters Stacey (Scott Neigh) and Marcia; step-grandsons Brock Dixon (Sharon) and Travis Dixon; great-grandson Liam Ritz-Neigh and step-great-grandson Braylon Dixon; brother, Jim (Gywinith) Murray; sister-in-law Betty Murray; six nephews Rick (Janice) Ritz; Steve (Mary Lou) Murray, Rob (Carol) Murray, Tom Murray, David (Annamarie) Murray, Mark (Kimberly) Murray; seven nieces Pam Ritz, Judy Seyler, Bonnie Ritz (Mark), Jane Murray, Ann (Jamie) Patton, Susan Lantz, and Lynn (John) Leduc; and many grandnephews and grand-nieces. Predeceased by her parents, William E. G. Murray and his wife Dora, neé Quehl; sisters Jean (Eugene) Hofstetter, Christine (Dick) Ritz, brother Bob Murray and grand-daughter Jean Ritz. Also lovingly remembered by Shirley Unrau, Gladys Kropf, Patricia Kropf, Marie and Greg Voisin, and Dianne Ritz. Betty was a life-long resident of New Hamburg and was well known as the founder of The Stationery Store (now Office Pro). Prior to that she was cashier at the family business then known as Murray's Food Market for over thirty years, where she made a large number of friends and acquaintances. Her generosity, love of people, and concern for others endeared her to all. She served as a President and a Life Member of the former New Hamburg Women's Institute. After her retirement in 1991 she became ill and underwent a liver transplant June 3, 1993; the Ritz family is eternally grateful to the donor's family, whose generosity gave them an additional 19 cherished years with Betty. On recovery she became a fund raiser for University Hospital, London, and a devoted advocate of organ donation. For some years she was a volunteer at the MCC Thrift Shop and also at Seniors' programs at Nithview Home. She was a recipient of the Wilmot Citizen of the Year Award in 2002. She was active for years in the ELW of Trinity Lutheran Church and also in the provision of food and refreshments at funeral services. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg on Tuesday, June 5th from 7 to 9 p.m., and on Wednesday, June 6th from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A memorial service to celebrate Betty's life will take place on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, New Hamburg, with Pastor Andre Lavergne and Pastor Anne Anderson officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Liver Foundation, the Music Scholarship Fund of Trinity Lutheran Church, Canadian Lutheran World Relief, or a charity of your choice. On-line condolences and memorial tribute information is available at: www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

The Waterloo Region Record 2 Jun 2012

Betty — Ernst Frederick "Ernie" Ritz. Ernst (son of Otto Albert Ritz and Elena Ernst Betzner) was born 1925, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 2024, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157047

Robert — Elizabeth Ann Buehlow. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-214337

James — Gywinith Ruth Marie Habel. (daughter of Roy Habel and Beatrice Pearl Berge) [Group Sheet]