Donelda Nora Knapp

Donelda Nora Knapp of Kitchener, Ontario, passed away on August 29, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on December 12, 1940, she is fondly remembered by her family and friends. Donelda was predeceased by her husband, Orvil Knapp; her daughter, Sheila Elizabeth Knapp; her brother, Arthur Holley; and her parents, Carl and Florence Holley. She is survived by her children, Wanda Monago (Francisco), Rhonda Braun (Gerry), Dwayne Knapp, and Lisa Costello (David); her grandchildren, Amanda, Jessie Monago, Ryan Knapp, Stephanie Hamilton, Michael, Nathan, and Sarah Costello; her great-grandchildren, Lucas, Ashley Benninger, Shaylin, Ethan, Riley Barrett, Mackenzie, Alex Brevoort, Ryder, Ryley Knapp, Sydney Diggins, Christian Monago, Mason, and Shawn Hamilton; her great-great-grandchildren, Rosalie Biliato and Kai Barrett; and her siblings, Helen, Stan, Kathy, and David. Visitation took place on September 5, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM, followed by a funeral service at 1:00 PM, both at Henry Walser Funeral Home Ltd. A burial followed at Parkview Cemetery. The family appreciates donations to the Alzheimer's Society - Dementia Research or the Heart & Stroke Foundation.