Obituary of Vreneli Brunisholz

Vreneli Brunisholz 1925 - 2017 It is with deep sorrow that the family of Vreneli Brunisholz announces her passing on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook where she was surrounded by loving family. Vreneli was born on July 25, 1925 in Thorihaus, Switzerland to Emil and Bertha Wyssmann. In 1954, as a young bride, Vreneli emigrated to Canada with her husband Manfred where after living for the first couple of years in the Skookumchuck area settled in Cranbrook where they remained. Her loving husband of 54 years predeceased her in 2008. As a homemaker, Vreneli was a loving and devoted wife and mother raising three children. She was known for her culinary skills and her "coffee cake" was legendary. She loved travelling to historical sites with her family going to nearby lakes or just playing cards. After her husband passed away she opened her heart to a young puppy named Maggie. Vreneli was predeceased by her husband, her parents and her only brother Erwin. Vreneli is survived by her children Clifford (Pamela) Brunisholz, Sylvia (Gerry) Smalley and Marina (Edward) Rallison, her grandchildren Ryan Johnston, Chris Johnston, Dillon Brunisholz, Sherry (Robin) Sangster, her two great grandsons as well as her dearest friends Dianne Walker, Megan Lessard and Mark Church. The family extends heartfelt thanks to the nurses on the 3rd floor palliative ward of East Kootenay Regional Hospital and Dr. Wolff for the care and compassion they gave Vreneli on this last part of her journey. A great thanks also, to the staff and management at Joseph Creek Care Village where Vreneli resided the last 1 ½ years. A private family interment will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions in honour of Vreneli can be made to the: Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon Okanagan/Kootenays Area Office, #4, 1551 - Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1Y 9M9. Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.