Passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, at the age of 95.
Born in Nyiregyhaza, Hungary, Elizabeth’s world was far removed from the life she would eventually build. She met the love of her life, Karl, in 1952, and the two married in 1957, embarking almost immediately on a great adventure: a new life in Canada. They arrived in Calgary in January of that year, and it was there that their son, Karl, was born in 1958.
In 1979, Elizabeth and Karl followed another dream westward to Kelowna, BC, where they owned and operated the Golden Sands Motel. When Elizabeth retired at 60, she turned her considerable energy toward the two things that brought her the deepest joy: her grandchildren, Karleen and Ali, and her flower gardens. She cherished them both beyond measure. Active in her church community, she was a woman who loved to sing, dance, and fill a room with warmth and laughter.
Elizabeth Schuler is survived by her son, Karl Schuler; and her grandchildren, Karleen Elizabeth Lewis and Alexandra Lorraine Schuler. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Karl Schuler; her parents, Jozsef and Erzsebet Fizel; and her brothers, Jozsef, Janos, and Lazslo Fizel.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation.
A Celebration of Life, with Celebrant Kim Bergstrom officiating, will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM (PDT), at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. A reception will be held following the service. If you are unable to attend in person, please join the family online by Livestream at the time of the service; a recording will be made available to view in 3-5 days.
