It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Anna Mariatta Spangberg on February 7th, 8 days before her 83rd birthday, with her family by her side at Royal City Manor.  Anna was the beloved wife of Kurt for almost 53 years, a devoted mother to her children Greg(Kim), Monica(Terry), Kim(Chris) and grandchildren Tawnya(Kevin), Tessa, Cole, Haley, Eric, Dustin(Stephanie), Shilo and great grandchildren; Tayler, Shayla & Bobby; brother Urho(Doris) and many nieces and nephews in Finland and Canada.  She was born in Johannes, Finland in 1929 and came to Canada in 1951 where she worked as a nurse.  She loved her garden, her home and her family and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.  A visitation will be held on Monday February 13th at 2:00 pm at Columbia-Bowell Chapel, 219 6th street, New Westminster. Also a Celebration of Life will be held at her family home at a later date.
The family would like to thank the staff at Royal City Manor for their kindness and loving care.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association.