Our beloved mother passed peacefully into the spiritual realm in the early morning of August 30th, 2019 surrounded by family. Her last moments were filled with music, prayer and love.
Nona was 88 years old, predeceased by her husband, Philip Schmalenberg and survived by 5 children and their spouses, 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
A Celebration of her Life will be held on Wednesday, September 4th at 2 pm followed by a reception at 4:30 pm at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Royal Oak location, Victoria. Interment will take place at the Baha’i cemetery at Hatley Memorial Gardens at 3:30 pm after the Celebration of Life.
In lieu of flowers Nona’s family requests that you make donations to the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia in her memory. Notification ecards may be sent to celiamei@yahoo.com
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Dearest Celia and family, please accept our deepest love and condolences at this time. We are surrounded by much music, peace and joy from realms above… Hugs, Delaram and Mehrdad
That beautiful radiant maidservant will be dearly missed. Of course we are imagining her reunion with so many loved ones who went before. The path has been traced by love and devotion…all of which Nona possessed in abundance!
Nona & Phil were my spiritual grandparents and they will always have a special place in my heart. Now they are reunited in the realm of glory. Loving, heartfelt condolensces to the children, grandchildren & great grandchildren.
Nona was well known loved and respected in the Duncan area. Love and Prayers to the family as Nona has made her flight to the Abha Kingdom.
Sorry for that Celia, my thoughts and prayers are with you, I wish you healing and peace, hope you feel surrounded by much love.
Thank you for your years of service ❤️
WeI are so sorry to hear that dear friend Nona has left this earth. There will be much more music in the Abha Kingdom now.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Much love
Al and Gayle Rivers
Grandma,
Your heart was full of love,
Your voice a cheerful song.
The way you cared about our family,
Was inspiring to us all.
You’re gone now with the angels,
With grandpa by your side.
I hear you whisper in my ear,
“I love you, don’t you cry”
In this difficult time, we celebrate the life you lived. Always smiling, always singing and always sharing your love. I will miss you xo
Saddened to hear of your loss but happy for Nona, reunited with her dear Philip and making music with others who have gone before. Love and prayers for her beautiful soul.
Loved her gentle spirit