At Wyndham Manor, Oakville, Elfriede Schmachtel, in her 96th year. Devoted daughter of Simon and Beate Klemm. Loving mother of Margaret McKenzie (Alistair), Bernie Schmachtel (Sharon), and Linda Kulas (Roy). Beloved Grandma of Beverley, Robert, Sandra, Katherine, Daniel, Kirsty, Moira, Christine, Kelly, Tyson, Justin, Serena, Michael and Tracy. Grandmama was also loved by 22 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her infant daughter,Sigrid (1945) and her sister, Ursula Hoffmeister (2011). The family is grateful for the compassionate and dedicated care provided by the caregivers at Extendicare Halton Hills in Georgetown and Wyndham Manor in Oakville over the last seven years. A Celebration of Elfriede's life will be held at Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Rd. W., Oakville (1 block east of Kerr St., 905-844-2600) on Monday, February 4, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.

Who can find a virtuous woman? She is more precious than rubies. She is clothed with strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future. When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness. She carefully watches everything in her household and suffers not from laziness. Her children stand and bless her. There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all. Charm is deceptive and beauty does not last, but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised.
Proverbs 31