In memory of

Ruth Hotzwik

August 27, 1935 - June 24, 2025

Our family is saddened to announce Ruth’s sudden passing from a heart attack on Tuesday, June 24th in her 90th year, peacefully at home in Pickering.

She is lovingly remembered by her husband of 66 years, Helmut. Her children, Axel (Lesley), Peter (Tammy), Ilona (Jamie) and many grandkids and their partners.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Simple Alternative, 1057 Brock Road, Pickering, followed by a service and reception.

Donations may be made in her honor to Hospice Prince Edward in Picton, where she volunteered for many years.

Cheerful attire would be appreciated.

Guestbook

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ALFRED POPPE (Cousin)

Entered June 28, 2025 from WATSON LAKE

I was sad to hear this. Ruth was my favorite cousin.

Ingrid (Cousin)

Entered June 28, 2025 from Madeira Park, B.C.

Sending heartfelt condolences to the Hotzwik family during this difficult time. I have always felt a strong connection with my cousin Ruth, as we shared the same birthday. I have fond memories of Ruth and Helmut's road trip to the West Coast upon retirement and the wonderful time we had with them as we travelled through BC's wine country in the Okanagan, and all the way to Calgary where we had a final meal together before parting ways, as they headed home.

Ursula, Manfred und Alina Hotzwik (Friends and family)

Entered June 29, 2025 from Dortmund/ Wuppertal (Germany)

Dear Ruth,
you were a lovely an kind person with a nice humor. It was a great pleasure to know you. Since the past 9 years we stayed closer in touch.
We will miss your phone calls and your cards.
We wish you all the best wherever you are right now.
Our love and thoughts are with you and the Hotzwik family.

George Kouroupis (Friend)

Entered June 29, 2025 from Toronto

Avril and I are sending our deepest sympathy for your loss of your mother.

Rosemary and Albert (Friend)

Entered June 29, 2025 from Desboro, On

Ruth was such a lovely and very kind person. Ruth, Helmut and children were very much liked by the McAuliffe family. We were fortunate to have had them as neighbours on Harvard Ave. Ruth was so proud of her children and grandchildren and wrote about them in her Christmas cards and sent pictures of them. We were all very sad to hear about her passing. Our condolences to all the family! A very special lady, for sure!