WILMA MARIE ROSE BITTMAN
1934 – 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, granny, great granny, auntie and friend, Wilma Marie Bittman on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at the age of 90. Wilma passed away peacefully in her sleep at The Peter Lougheed Hospital in Calgary surrounded by her immediate family.
Wilma is survived by her children, Michael Bittman (Mary Ellen Prentice), Mark Bittman (Bridget), Steven Bittman, Barbara Bittman, Paula Grootelar (Peter), and David Bittman (Jean Traynor); her grandchildren, Paula Bittman (Michael Cenkowski), Sarah Bittman, Caitlin Bittman (James Aitken), Sari Bittman, Michael David Bittman (Velvett), Gemma Bittman, Joshua Bittman, Matthew Bittman, Samuel Grootelar, John “Jack” Grootelar, Olivia Bittman; great grandchildren, Lydia and Simon Cenkowski; her sisters, Julie Dean and Dianne Couldrey; and many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Lucas Bittman; sisters, Helen Lowe, Gerrye Meyer, Jacqueline Holz, Eileen Lowe and Ruth Epe; and her former husband, Gordon Bittman.
Rest in peace our beautiful Wilma, now united with your family and friends who have gone before you. You are more loved and appreciated than you can possibly know. We will miss you always and will love you forever.
A Funeral Mass will be held for our dear Wilma on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 2:00 pm at St. Mary's Cathedral (219 18 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2S 0C2).
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