Frieda, Jakob and their daughters immigrated to Canada in 1958 and settled in Calgary where they purchased a home in the community of Bridgeland. Frieda enjoyed tending to her beautiful flower garden and remained in the home until 2011.
She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Philippine (Geza) and Gertrud.
Cherished memories of “Oma” will forever be in the hearts of her grandchildren, Frank, Linda (John), Carla and Peter; great-grandchildren, Jeffrey (Jocelyn), Richard (Christine), Kenny and Levi; and great, great-grandchildren, Alexandra, Jason and Harrison.
Frieda is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives in Canada, Germany and the United States.
Frieda was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Jakob Mayer who passed away on May 23, 2005 and her brother Karl Arndt in Germany.
Frieda will be laid to rest beside her beloved Jakob in a private graveside service.
The family wishes to express their thanks and gratitude to the staff at the George Boyack Care Centre for their care and compassion over the last five years.