IRMGARD ALWINE HABIB

Irmgard Alwine Habib (nee Berger) passed away on February 22, 2026, at the age of 93. Born on May 28, 1932, in Raschewitz, Germany, she was the daughter of Meta and Arthur Berger. Following the end of the war at age 22, she immigrated to Canada by herself. She learned English and worked at the Lebanese embassy, which ultimately led her to meet her husband, Samual Habib. They married in 1959, and their daughters, Andrea, Janice, and Lesley (Jay), were born in 1961, 1962, and 1966, respectively. Irmgard was predeceased by her husband, Samual Habib (2017), and nephew, James (2005). She leaves behind her daughters, Andrea, Janice, and Lesley (Jay); grandchildren, Allison (Brad), Kevin (Alyssa), and Christopher (Mel); beloved great-granddaughter, Leah; her brother, Norbert (Margot), and nephew, Patrick, in Germany; as well as many cousins. She is fondly remembered by her nephews, Donny, Bobby, and Rob; and niece, Catherine. Irmgard was a longtime member of St. Timothy Anglican Church and was involved with the Chancel Guild and St. Andrew's group, making longtime friends. She raised her family in Toronto and lived at the same home until moving to a retirement home in Lindsay in November 2021. A service will be held at St. Timothy Anglican Church, 100 Old Orchard Grove, Toronto, on March 19, 2026, at 12 p.m., with a reception to follow in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Guide Dogs of Canada, CNIB, or St. Timothy Anglican Church.