Obituaries

BRODER, Anita Magdalena

September 11, 1955 - April 30, 2017

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Anita Broder, who passed away on April 30, 2017 at the age of 61.

Anita loved music, dancing, baking and gardening and her wonderful partner Garfield of 17 years who loved her dearly. Anita was born and raised in Kelowna, BC. She is survived by her siblings, Lorenz (Elmana), Stefan (Rhonda) and Ingrid Broder. Also her two children, Chelsey and Jesse. She is predeceased by her parents Lorenz Broder Sr. and Gerda Broder. She will be missed dearly and will forever be in our hearts.

Private ceremony.

Condolence Messages

Feb 23, 2023
Dear Lorenz,Stefan and Ingrid, I am so sorry for responding so late. I didn’t know that Anita had passed away. I grew up with Anita. My family grew up on Devonshire. I absolutely loved Anita. She was one of my dearest childhood friends. I have so many childhood memories coming back to me right now. We were always having all sorts of adventures going on everyday. I remember eating at your wonderful family’s table and playing in that little park between us. I remember her breaking her arm that day on the monkey bars. It was such a bad break. I remember all the times playing in the creek. God Kelowna was different then. I hope life is good to you all. I’m so saddened for your loss. I hope you all are well.

- Patti Kains(Rennick)
Jul 16, 2017
Very very sad to read about this. Another of the "Pacific Avenue Gang" (thanks Wendy Gray I cannot think of a better gang to be a member of, really). Lorenz I remember your little sister / Stephan and Ingrid, your big sister. My deepest regards and with great fondness. Chris Hermansen.
Jun 05, 2017
I would like send my thanks to everyone that sent your warm regards. It's very much appreciated. :)
May 27, 2017
So sorry to hear about your sister Ingrid. Cheryl Kittle
May 26, 2017
Lorenz,Steve,Ingrid So sorry to hear of Anita's passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Broder family at this time.Nick and Kelly Franz
May 26, 2017
Dear Ingrid, Stefan and Lorenz,

I was so very sorry to hear that your sister Anita has passed away. She was a big part of my childhood as part of the Pacific Avenue gang! She was so outgoing, fun and adventurous - and we had a lot of fun together! Our paths in life diverged and we lost contact with each other, but I thought of her often with fondness and wished life could have been a little easier for her.

Thinking of each of you as you mourn her loss,

Wendy (Gray) Fraser
May 25, 2017
I am so saddened by the loss of your sister Anita.

My most sincere condolences go out to you all....Cindy Hoffman(Buhman)
May 25, 2017
I'm so sad to hear of Anita's passing. We were buddies in our very early years on Pacific Avenue but lost track of each other when I moved to the West Side in 1967. I remember her as a beautiful funny young girl - I'll treasure her memory forever.

Carol (King) Harvey
May 25, 2017
Lawrence,

Sorry to hear of Anita's passing. It's very sad when we see the loss of our friends from school who were raised in Kelowna. My prayers are with you in this difficult time.

Colleen Green (nee Welder)
May 24, 2017
Thank you very much "Domenic and Lina", your comment means a lot. Ingrid
May 24, 2017
Thank you very much Linda and Ray, she's now in peace.

Thanks Rob and Sue.
May 24, 2017
Sorry to hear this.

Brian and Audrey
May 24, 2017
To the Broder family; We are sorry to hear of the passing of your sister. Our thoughts are with you all at this very difficult time.

Ron and Sue Kabatoff
May 24, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Domenic and Lina Rampone