Our Mum was born January 20, 1936 in Kettwig, Germany. As a young lady she made her way to Canada in 1956. She had 4 boys between 1959-1964, who grew up affectionately known as "The Beatles." She married the love of her life and soulmate Thomas Lay in November 2, 1973, welcoming Cecilia and Elaine to the family from Thomas’s previous marriage. Rarely did you see her without a smile.
Mum had a zest for life, loved meeting new people, anyone who knew her will tell you about her dinner parties and how she was the ultimate hostess and chef extraordinaire. Mum with Dad travelled the world seeing and experienced so many different cultures embracing them all. They eventually settled in their beloved town of Lethbridge.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband Thomas and son Markus. She is survived by sons Peter, Christopher (Shannon), and Michael; step-daughters Cecilia and Elaine; their adopted daughter Elizabeth (Mark); grandchildren Nicolas, Jessica, Cecelia and Valerie and Tabitha; and several great-grandchildren. She is also survived by nieces and nephews in Germany and many friends around the globe.