It is with deep sorrow that the family of Loretta Mary Hohmann announces her passing at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary, Alberta on Friday, September 28, 2012 at 73 years of age.
Loretta was born on October 23, 1938 in Grand Falls, Newfoundland and moved to British Columbia in 1953. She met Edward in Chilliwack and they were married in 1957. They raised five children together in various locations throughout British Columbia. Edward was a logger and they lived a logging family lifestyle. They lived in Salmon Arm for quite some time, and it is where Ed passed away. The last 7 years of Loretta’s life were spent in Cranbrook where she loved the location and enjoyed the beauty and the lifestyle. Loretta’s sudden and unexpected passing was a shock to all that knew her and she will be sadly missed.
Loretta is survived by her brothers Kevin and Michael; her sister Mary; her children Michael, Len (Karen); Kelly (Silvia), Heidi, Loriann (Michael); 15 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Ed Hohmann; brothers John and Gerald and sisters Selina and Rita.
A visitation for Loretta was held in the McPherson Funeral Home Family Room in Cranbrook on Friday, October 5, 2012 from 10:30 am until 12:00 pm. Loretta ‘s memorial service was held at 1:00 pm on Friday, October 5, 2012 at McPherson Funeral Home Chapel in Cranbrook.
Arrangements entrusted to
McPherson Funeral Service.
Condolences for the family can be offered at:
www.mcphersonfh.com