With great sorrow the family announces the passing of Monique Richter, at Grand River Hospital on Saturday, February 27th, 2016 in her 71st year. Cherished wife of Fritz, Monique will be lovingly remembered by her sons Bruno (Lindsay) and Paul (Colleen) and leaves precious memories with her grandchildren Mason, Luke and Lauren. Predeceased by her parents Raymond and Francoise (nee Ranalo) Valade, she will be sadly missed by her many cousins, aunts, uncles and extended Family in Montreal, and by in-laws Robert (Kim) and Family. Friends are invited to join Monique’s family at the Westmount Memorial Celebration Centre, 1001 Ottawa St. S., Kitchener, 519-743-8900, on Tuesday between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. to share memories and celebrate her life. Cremation has taken place; inurnment will be at Williamsburg Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Ontario Lung Association would be greatly appreciated.