passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at the age of 81. She is survived by her loving husband John of 38 years; two sisters-in-law: Sophie Morrison of Kelowna, Heta Hoeflich of Germany and nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, March 11th at 1:00 pm at the Chapel of Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC with interment at the Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery. John wishes to thank the staff at Cottonwood Extended Care for their care and attention to Herta. A gift in living memory of Herta will be made to Holding Hands for Hospice by Springfield Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com , 250-860-7077.