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KURTZ, Barbara Ann (Gonczy)
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, on August 11, 2024, at the age of 93. Beloved wife of 64 years to James Peter Kurtz, who was called home to God on November 14, 2021.
Mom and Dad formed a loving legacy with their children Mary (Thomas) Schmidt, Christina (Brian) Allsop, Ann Kurtz (Gary Giacomelli), Peter (Brenda) Kurtz, Karen Kurtz, and Eileen Kurtz (Phil Edmonds).
She adored her grandchildren Brianne (Chad), Corinne (Alex), Clairice (Josh), Theresa (Ian), Drew (Kayla), and Erin, as well as her great-grandchildren Eberle, Sutton, Kessler, and Landon. Mom leaves a loving sister, Eileen Zulz, and is predeceased by her brothers, Bob, Larry, John, and Don Gonczy.
Members of our extended Kurtz and Gonczy families will have many loving memories of Mom, as will her friends, all of whom she appreciated deeply.
Mom received a BA in Philosophy from the University of Detroit Mercy and worked as a Social Worker until she and Dad were graced with their first child, Mary. In the early years of their marriage, Mom and Dad lived in Detroit and later moved to Canada with six young children, making Canada their home as well.
In later years, Mom worked at the Holy Family Retreat House. She was also a Hospice volunteer for several years and an active member of St. Anthony of Padua Church, Harrow, and St. John de Brebeuf Church, Kingsville.
Mom was creative and loving and found great joy in being with friends and family. In her final years, she lived at Sunrise Senior Living, where the caring staff benefitted from her two favourite sayings: “Love you more” and “God Bless You.”
Resting at Gerald A. Smith Funeral Home (197 King St. W. Harrow). Visitation will be held Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, September 27, at 11:00 am at St. John de Brebeuf Church (67 Main St. E. Kingsville).
All are welcome to enjoy lunch immediately after mass. Internment will follow at 2:30 pm at Country Meadows Cemetery (14997 Concession Rd 14, Essex).
In leiu of flowers, donations may be made to the Street Help Homeless Centre of Windsor, 964 Wyandotte St. E., Windsor ON N9A 3J9.
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Service Details
Visitation
When
September 26, 2024 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Location
Gerald A. Smith Funeral Home
197 King Street West
Harrow, Ontario N0R 1G0
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Service
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September 27, 2024 11:00am
Location
St. John de Brebeuf Catholic Church
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Interment
When
September 27, 2024 2:30pm
Location
Country Meadows Cemetery
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Donations are being accepted for: Street Help Homeless Centre of Windsor.
