Irma Eileen SWARTZENTRUBER

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at her residence Nithview Community Long Term Care, New Hamburg. Irma was born 94 years ago in Brunner, Ontario, a daughter of the late Rudy and Elizabeth (Gerber) Nafziger.

Beloved wife of Nelson W. Swartzentruber who predeceased her on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, and whom she married on May 26, 1956. Cherished and loving mother of Leigh and his wife Betty Swartzentruber, Brent and his wife Jennifer Swartzentruber, and Joan and her husband Doug Leach. Irma was the proud grandmother of 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.Irma Eileen will be missed by her brother-in-law and sister-in-law Harold and wife Delores Swartzentruber, as well as many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sisters Edith and husband Amos Jutzi, Catherine in infancy, Alta and husband Elroy Swartzentruber, and Marie Nafziger, and sister-in-law and brother-in-law Grace and Raymond Schwartzentruber.
Relatives and friends are invited to the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg, on Tuesday May 5 2026 from 4:00-7:00pm. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday May 6 2026, at 11:00am at Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, with Pastor Jerry Burns officiating. Private family interment will take place in the Steinmann Mennonite Church Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to International Teams Canada – CFPC Project, Burkina Faso would be appreciated by the family and can be done through the funeral home.

A special thank you to the staff of Nithview Community third floor long term care, for the compassionate care shown to Irma and her family during her time there.

Personal condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

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