Our beloved, beautiful Trudi slipped away from the bonds of infirmity on Thursday, July 7, 2022, reclaiming freedom and peace. Her departure ended a protracted and heroic struggle with Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s Disease. She was predeceased by her mother, Marie Conrad (née Thompson), her father, Edward Conrad and her brother, Ted Conrad.
Leaving to mourn her, are many. To begin, there is her family. She leaves her devoted, now deeply grieving husband Norman, his son, Dr. Christopher Prelypchan (Dr. Laura Zeznik), their sons, Max and Finn and Norman’s daughter, Erin Prelypchan (Kris Hooper). Theirs was the immense blessing, having Trudi as part of their lives, though for far too short a time. The more fortunate are those family members who had Trudi for most of their lives. Those to mourn are her sister, Patricia Murray (Dr. Alistair Murray), Patricia’s son, Drew Denny, Trudi’s brother, Duncan Conrad (Cherie) and their children Kelly and Scott Conrad (Ashley).
She leaves cousins, extended family and many closely held friends. There are also those who mourn having enjoyed Trudi’s friendship arising largely by association, through her life of music. Each now grieving, accepts that they were favored by Trudi’s love, expressed in her own special way, without judgment.
Trudi will be remembered as someone who lived her life with a sense of grace that easily touched others. She was recognized as an exceptional Violinist, as well as an inspiring Teacher. Tributes to her flow from her influence on the community of fellow performers, from her students and from the listening audiences before whom she once performed.
Trudi loved travel. She fondly reminisced about the encouragement she received from a teacher in her early years, urging her to play her violin as best she could and from that effort, perhaps enjoy the opportunity to see more of the world. See the world she did, during the time she was a student and later as a performer with many orchestras. After retirement was brought about because of her illnesses, she revisited that life of travel with Norman until her broken body could no longer endure the challenges. Still, her gracious spirit never yielded.
It will be a different world without her. A brilliant light that she was, has left us.
A Service of Thanksgiving and Celebration of Life for Trudi will be held at Christ Church Cathedral, 930 Burdett Avenue, Victoria, BC, on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at 1:30 pm.
Condolences may be offered to family below.
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142 Responses
What a loss. Such a beautiful lady…so enjoyed meeting her at Colin and Mary’s and the many fun dinners we all shared together.
Norm, our condolences at losing a wonderful partner.
Dear Norm…
My heart truly goes out to you and the family. Trudi was a very special soul…full of light and kindness. I will miss her friendship and feel blessed to have been invited to spend time with her during her long and valiant battle in hospital.The following works mean a lot to me…
Although her smile has gone forever
And her hand you cannot touch
Still you have so many memories
Of the one you loved so much
Her memory is your keepsake
With which you will never part
God has Trudi in his keeping….
You have her in your heart.
May your spirit soar and be free from all encumbrances, Trudi.
In friendship,
Margaret
Oh Norman, our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Memory Eternal,
Brenda
Oh Norman,
I’m so sorry to hear this. My prayers are with you during this time of deep grief and relief.
Donald
Norman,
I’m very sorry to hear about Trudi, and am so honored to have gotten to know her over the past few years.
Please let me know how Lifetime Networks can be of support in this time. Sending you many comforting thoughts.
Peace to you,
Sonja
Dear Norman;
We are terrible sad; but we are sure she’s in peace now.
We will miss her always. And it’s difficult to believe her absence.
I am sad,sad,sad….
And always we will your family in Turkey.
Dear Trudi, my dearest friend,
Rest In Peace.
gönderildi
I am very sorry to hear this sad news. Trudi was an incredible musician and charming lady. Our family and friends had a lot of happy times and remarkable moments with Trudi. Our hearts go out to you and your family.
Luo, Zheming (Jim)
Dear Norman:
Please accept our deepest Condolences on the passing of your beloved Trudi.
You were the best thing that ever happened to her.
Take care and stay safe,
Nick
Dear Norman
What an incredible loss. My heart reaches out to you and your loved ones who treasured Trudi as a wonderful human being.
You have been such a supportive partner, a model to all of us who know you and Trudi. You provided a quality of life for Trudi that transcended her medical condition. I honour you and Trudi’s memory.
I look forward to celebrating her life with you and your family in September.
Jon
Dearest Norman,
Please accept our condolences for Trudi’s passing. We will remember her fondly.
Much love,
Mieka, Dave and Marcel