Obituary – Elva Motz

ELVA MOTZ

It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of the peaceful passing of our beloved family matriarch, Elva Delphine Motz (née Stellar), on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.
Elva was deeply cherished and will be forever remembered by her husband of 69 years, Walter Motz.
Her comforting words and unwavering patience will be profoundly missed by her daughters: Debbie Briggs (Chris) and Bonnie Dahm (Dan), along with her son-in-law Fred Kreller.
A constant presence in the family, her absence creates a void for her six grandchildren: Lisa Lowry (Brad), Melanie Zegers (Phillip), Tammy Kreller (Curtis), Bobbi-Jo Adams (John), Jimmy Shaw (Krystina) and Brad Briggs (Amber). Additionally, her legacy lives on through her 15 great-grandchildren: Vahnessa (Blake), Kristen, Zackary (Rae-Lynn), Kaitlyn, Cheyan, Olivia, Emily, Dylan, Olivia, Hannah, Kendyl, Callie, Adele, Gabrielle and Charlee, along with her three great-great-grandchildren: Ramsey, Hudson and Maverick; as well as her fur-baby Patches, who will all feel her absence.
Patiently waiting in heaven with their arms wide open are her daughter Patricia Kreller, great-grandson Nolan, her parents John and Lorene Stellar, and her parents-in-law, Michael and Helen Motz. Sitting handsome and waiting for her smiles and snuggles are her precious pups, Brutus and Buffy.
Elva was raised in Kitchener-Waterloo and called it home until her retirement from the University of Waterloo. After 24 years of vacationing in Point Clark, she and Wally relocated there in 1991, and would spend the next 33 wonderful years of her life embracing the beautiful community and cherishing the simple joys of life.
Family was at the heart of her life. She adored spending time with her daughters and their families, and her home was always a welcoming space for gatherings and creating lasting memories. Elva enjoyed her spontaneous trips to Port Huron, Frankenmuth, Mackinaw, and occasionally all the way to Florida for a few magical days at Walt Disney World.
Her bond with animals was extraordinary. She loved to stop for a quick visit with any horse she encountered, and we will remember her warm smiles and pure love for every furry friend who entered her life.
Elva’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the wonderful medical team at South Bruce Grey Health Centre in Kincardine, as well as to her family doctor, Dr. Gurbin, and pharmacists Mike and Natalie McKechnie, who have made extra efforts to ensure her health and comfort over the years.
To honour Elva’s life, her family welcomed relatives and friends, at the Davey-Linklater Funeral Home, in Kincardine, on Dec. 6, 2024. A special thank you to Elva’s service officiant, Emily Vandonk, for her lifelong dedication to our family.
Interment Pine River United Cemetery, Point Clark.
Portrait and memorial available online at www.daveylinklaterfuneralhome.com.