Obituaries

KRISTENSEN (NEE HENKEL), Mrs. Ruth

After a long and full life, Mrs. Ruth Kristensen passed away at her home on March 29th, 2019.
Born in Poland, Ruth came to Canada at the age of three with her parents, where they settled in Trochu, AB. In adulthood, Ruth moved to Calgary to work, where she met her husband Gunnar (Kris) Kristensen. Together they retired in 1989 to Kelowna, BC where they enjoyed life to the fullest.
Her enthusiasm and energy were evident in all she did. She most enjoyed the time spent with family and friends singing, painting, working in her garden or playing a simple game of bingo.
She was predeceased by her parents, Lydia and Ludwig Henkel, her husband, Gunnar (Kris) Kristensen, her brother Edward, and his wife, Phillppina. She leaves to mourn her passing, her son, Douglas, Tina, and granddaughter Rebecca, brothers Charles (Edna), and Erwin (Donna) and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday in Kelowna, BC. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com.

Link: www.springfieldfuneralhome.com/obituaries/kristensen-nee-henkel-mrs-ruth/

Condolence Messages

Apr 04, 2019
Ruth will be missed a lot during our Thursday art classes at Sunrise. It was a pleasure to see her immensely enjoy our class picnic last summer.

My condolences to the family.

Tina Siddiqui
Apr 02, 2019
Casey and I were very sorry to see Ruth gone. Our condolences to all the family. She was a very tough lady.

Casey and Connie van STAALDUINEN

Sunrise Village
Apr 02, 2019
I remember Ruth with affection from the days when she and I were both active members of the Kelowna Garden Club. Always ready to lend a hand any time a volunteer was called for, she was the mainstay of the club's 50/50 draw until 2015.

It was a pleasure and an honour to have known you, Ruth.

Dorothy Robison
Apr 02, 2019
I was sorry to learn of Ruth's passing. I used to see her at church from time to time and we would catch up on the family a little.

May the Lord comfort each one of you.

Gloria and Dave Brubacher