Obituary of Helga Luise Reinhardt

REINHARDT, Helga Luise (née von Rhade) 1926 - 2016 Passed peacefully at Highview Residences on Monday the 28th of November, in her 90th year. Predeceased by her husband Heinz Ludvig and son Henry. Helga was a loving mother to her children Karin (John), Peter (Pam), Sylvia (Dan) and Cindy (Rob). She is survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Born in Germany, Helga fulfilled her dream of coming to Canada in 1950. Throughout her life, Helga was known for her strength, determination and joyful enthusiasm in the accomplishment of any goal she set before herself, including establishing a successful garden center (Cinderella Gardens) and equestrian riding academy (Lindenhof Riding Academy). Helga’s love of horses combined with her passion of teaching children were witnessed by all who were a part of her time operating Lindenhof. Many will also remember her from her time teaching horticulture and landscaping at Fanshawe College. With her bubbly personality, indomitable spirit, love of life (and let’s not forget her passion for dance), Helga touched many people through her numerous careers as well as her long association with the German Canadian Club. Her truest pleasure was family get-togethers. She approached them with the delight of a mother hen gathering her chicks under her wings. A woman of determination, the saying that was often cited during Helga’s last months captures her essence best: “If she’s still feisty, she’s still Gramma!”. Helga’s family extend their warmest appreciation to the amazing and dedicated staff at Franklin House, Highview Residences for their kind, loving and family style of care they provided to Helga during her time with them. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 7:00 -9:00 p.m. at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, where the funeral service will be conducted on Sunday, December 4th at 2:00 p.m. Helga loved flowers… please send a bouquet of flowers to someone you love in her memory.