17 December 2012
Ed and sons,
Please accept our condolences. We met Elizabeth when you visited China in 2008. She was a wonderful lady, and we are sure
she is missed greatly. We are (semi) retired and living on Vancouver Island. Give us a call when you are in Victoria.
Respectfully yours, John and Esther Sharp. Ladysmith, British Columbia
27 November 2012
Dear Elizabeth's family,
I wanted to let you know that my family and I were first on the scene when Elizabeth was struck on her bike. My husband called 911 and
I took her pulse. Although I did not know her in life, she has been with me ever since. As a guide or tender angel. I feel her very
strongly watching over all of us. May you find and hold on to peace over the Holidays. Love, the Lindsay/Gaul's, Melanie Lindsay.
Halifax, Nova Scotia
5 October 2012
From a brief encounter over the telephone and the many, many affectionate references I heard about 'his wonderful wife',
I know Elizabeth was a very special person and will be truly missed by so many. Sincere condolences, Curtis. Edmonton, Alberta
2 October 2012
Dear Aunger Family:
Like all of your close friends, I too was shocked to hear the sad news. I
met Ed (son) when he came to Mexico with Linda, Silvia and Mark. We've been
very good friends ever since. Ed is enough proof to me to be sure of
what a loving and educated woman Mrs. Sovis must have been.
I'm sure that the family will remain strong and help each other to get
through this difficult phase of your lives while hanging on to the great
memories from your mother. Your good friend, Poncho Arroyo. Mexico
2 octobre 2012
À vous tous les
membres de la famille de Mme Sovis,
Je suis profondément touchée. D'une part par le site créé afin de garder un beau souvenir de Mme Sovis et d'une autre part,
par le fait que vous poursuivez sa quête de développer les pistes cyclables. C'est important! En terminant, je profite de
l'occasion pour vous témoigner toutes mes sympathies. Que l'amour continue de vous guider. Amitiés, Lise Nepton. Alberta
24 August 2012
I am so saddened by the passing of Elizabeth. She was a beautiful, intelligent, patient, spiritual, courageous woman who
had an incredible zest for life and enormous capacity for fun as evidenced by her great smile. Elizabeth will live on in
our memories and my thoughts and prayers are with you Ed and the boys at this time. Peace be with you. With kindest regards,
Judy McGaw Atkinson. Port Moody, British Columbia
15 août 2012
Bonjour Ed,
J'ai appris le décès de ta conjointe par le biais de sœur Alice Trottier. Je te prie d'accepter mes plus sincères
condoléances. Un ex-collègue du Collège St-Jean, Gilbert Caron. Lévis, Québec
12 August 2012
I am so very sorry that you lost your
lovely wife on the roads in P.E.I. It should never have happened. Please know
that my thoughts and prayers are with you. It is so hard to come to terms with
such an untimely and unnecessary death.
31 July 2012
Dear Ed,
I was shocked to hear of Elizabeth's passing. I, too, met her in grade 6. We
were friends through high school. I remember her lovely voice and being her
'sister' in The Mikado in grade nine. We had many a great party at her parents'
inviting home. I remember those times fondly. My condolences and thoughts are
with you Ed and with your sons and family. Patricia O'Toole Yackison. Whitby, Ontario
25 July 2012
Dear Aunger Family,
I was so sad to hear about Elizabeth's passing on the news. She was a wonderful
woman and I was lucky to have met her. Please know that I am thinking
of you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your
former dental assistant, Simona. Edmonton, Alberta
24 July 2012
Dear Aunger Family,
I had been away and just saw the news. I am so sad for your loss. Elizabeth was
a shining light on a dark day. I always admired how wonderful of a family you
all are. I know that Elizabeth's love of family, humanity, and the outdoors
will live on through all of you. The tears shall pass and then look on with
smiles at all the wonderful adventures you had. Elizabeth truly believed that
life was for the living! Warmest thoughts. Your former dental hygienist, Trish. Edmonton, Alberta
24 July 2012
Dear Dr. Aunger,
I met you many years ago but you likely don't remember me and that is fine. You
were my first introduction into the world of economics and business at the Faculté St Jean.
I am sure that to this day I enjoy
economics and ended up working in the banking industry because of your
enthusiasm for economics. Having read about your wonderful wife I think I know
why you always seemed so happy, approachable and content which is not what I
as a first year student expected at all from a
university professor. I was very lucky! I am so very sorry for your loss.
Elizabeth seemed like a ray of sunshine and a woman determined to leave this
earth a much better place for having walked it. I lost my 19 yr old nephew this
spring because of a drunk driver. Our lives will never be the same but I was
inspired by your words of forgiveness in the Edmonton Journal article. May you
continue to find solace in forgiveness and strength in the memory of such a
fine person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and
your family during this tragedy. Michelle Croteau-Robinson. Edmonton, Alberta
24 July 2012
Dear Family,
What sad news to learn that Elizabeth passed away. We will miss her very much at École
des Quatre-Vents. All of my blessings to all the family. Preschool teacher at École des Quatre-Vents.
Suzanne Shimoon. Peace River, Alberta
24 July 2012
As a French Immersion kindergarten
teacher in Athabasca, I always looked forward to Elizabeth's visits. Even when
she wasn't directly involved with my students, I knew I could count on her to
share her expertise when I had questions. She was always willing to help and it
was encouraging and reassuring to chat with her. Although I didn't see her more
than once a month, she was a great support to me in my teaching year after
year. I admired her gentle and caring spirit and can only picture her with her wonderful
smile. She was a blessing to the staff and students she worked with in
Athabasca as I'm sure she was to many throughout her
career. I'm so glad I got to know her a little and I can only imagine the
incredible loss for those of you who knew her best. My prayers are with you.
Kathy Asfeldt. Athabasca, Alberta
23 July 2012
Ed,
It is with deep sadness that Tom and I learned of your wife's passing. We were
unable to attend the service as we are currently in Vernon. Our thoughts and
prayers are with you and your family at this time. Please do not hesitate to
call us to go for a coffee if you are feeling down.
Teresa Haykowski and Tom Solyom. Edmonton, Alberta
21 July 2012
Ed,
We happened to be in town visiting our own family when we saw the news. I didn't
get a chance to speak to you after the memorial service and the turnout will
attest to the esteem in which Elizabeth was held. I have warm memories of how
Elizabeth enlisted her parents to take me in for a couple of weeks when I first
came to Edmonton from Quebec City more than 20 years ago. We've lost touch over
time but Edeana and I remember you all well. The best to you and the boys in a sad time.
David Bray. Victoria, British Columbia
21 July 2012
My deepest sympathy to the family on the passing of Elizabeth. We shared many wonderful memories
during our studies at University of Alberta. Elizabeth was an amazing person
and friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Elizabeth lives on in her
great sons and in the legacy she left us. Nina Jackson. Miami, Florida
21 juillet 2012
Ed, Gregory et Richard
Nos plus sincères condoléances pour le décès
tragique de votre chère Elizabeth. Nous garderons toujours un excellent
souvenir de cette grande dame. Nos pensés sont avec toute votre famille.
Josée Dallaire et Jean Daniel Tremblay. Edmonton, Alberta
21 July 2012
My husband and I are so very sorry
for what happened to your soul mate, friend and wife. May God bless her and you. We feel terrible
you lost her in such a senseless way. May God Bless. Please accept our most heartfelt condolences.
Cathy & CJ Cooper. Summerside, Prince Edward Island
21 juillet 2012
Merci pour votre amour de la vie! Prof. Musique G R. Patricia Gareau-Deslisle.
21 juillet 2012
Cher Ed,
Nous pensons à toi et ta famille. Nous t'envoyons toutes nos
condoléances. Danyèle Lacombe et Claude Denis. Gatineau, Québec
21 juillet 2012
Merci Elizabeth,
Ton passage sur cette Terre aura marqué tant de monde de façon positive. Ton départ
laisse un vide immense dans notre communauté. Toutes mes condoléances à ta
famille. Hélène Flamand.
20 July 2012
My sincere condolences to the family on such a tragic loss. So
very sorry Edmund and Elizabeth's short visit to P.E.I. came to such a
heartbreaking end. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Dave Stewart. Eldon, Prince Edward Island
20 juillet 2012
À la mémoire d’une femme
merveilleuse. Mes plus sincères condoléances à la famille d'Elizabeth. J'ai eu
l'honneur de travailler avec Elizabeth et je me souviendrai d'elle comme étant
une femme très sereine avec un grand cœur et un dévouement sans égal. Je me
sentais toujours bien avec elle car elle dégageait un grand calme autour
d'elle. Je vous souhaite beaucoup de courage dans cette dure épreuve. Lynda Ross
20 July 2012
May God's peace bring comfort to you all during this most sorrowful time. So sorry for your loss. PEI
20 July 2012
What terrible, shocking news. I worked with Elizabeth and knew her as a colleague at
Strathcona SD (now Elk Island SD). She was a fine person and a highly respected teacher.
Our sympathies to her husband, her
family and the many colleagues and students whose lives she brightened. Teaching colleague. Duane Stewart
20 July 2012
Such a tragic loss of a loving and vibrant woman. She will be missed
and ever remembered by so many people. My thoughts and prayers are with you and
your sons at this time. One of the many Islanders who care.
20 July 2012
Dear family of Elizabeth,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Elizabeth's accident and tragic death.
Because she was a part of my formative years on two occasions, I hope that I
may share some memories and impressions that will comfort you in the time to
come.
I was one of her French students at Sal Comp in 1979-80. She was a wonderful
teacher, and an inspiration. She was one of those teachers a pupil would go
back to the school after graduation to visit. I am sure I did go back, the year
after grade 12, but it seems to me she might already have left the school for
another, by then. Hers was the best French class I had ever been in. Pupils
rarely think about how intelligent their teachers are - they are usually
focused on their own performance - but I could tell that she was brilliant. I am
grateful for that year learning from her, at 17.
Years later, it must have been 1994, she and I became classmates at U of AB, as
I was finishing my BA in linguistics and she was doing her first year of her
MSc in Speech pathology. We were lab partners at times. It was strange because
had just finished a physiotherapy degree from the Rehab
medicine department a few years before, so we were in some respects crossing
each other's professions: I toward languages, she toward rehabilitation
medicine. As we worked on our class projects (a kind of techie instrumentation
and physics of speech class) I recall her mentioning your names, and telling
amusing stories. Richard and the Socks was one story that sticks in my mind. I
feel that I can't retell it, since it involved that teasing, gentle sense of
humour she had - and it might be embarrassing to a grown man. I don't know if
it became a family legend or if it faded with time. But what I recall about it
was the fond and really sweet sense of humour and love she expressed for her
husband and children.
I did not realize she and I had even more in common. It is sad to me that I
have learned only now, but I have been chronically and severely ill for the
past 15 or so years, so I cannot cycle any more, cannot perform (singing) and
no longer am free to mingle in the social circles I am sure regularly crossed
with hers/yours.
I had also been an avid commuting and touring cyclist and the president of the
Rails to Trails project with the Edmonton Bicycle commuters in those days. I do
not however recall any discussions with Elizabeth during Linguistics labs,
about the love of cycling. I had done cycling holidays through many European
countries, parts of Israel, the Maritimes, and Southern Alberta.
She and I had that, as well as music in common. I also had not heard her sing,
except maybe a few songs in French lab.
I have endeavoured to let other former Sal Comp students know, as I am sure she
was also very popular with them.
I was shocked and saddened to know that this wonderful person who had twice
crossed paths with me, and had made such a great impression both times, was
taken from us. It also angers me that it happened the way it did. Your choice
not to focus on the charges against the person who hit
her, is gracious. Let me bear some of the outrage for you, from afar.
Even those of us who only had temporary places in her life, mourn her loss. I
can't imagine what it must be like for you her family - and her closest
friends.
I regret that I am too ill to come and pay my last respects. I wish you peace
and support and some distant day, I wish you whatever healing is possible.
Sincerely, Linda MacDonald
19 July 2012
So sorry on the loss of your loving wife and mother...she had so much she wanted
to give back to her community - praying that her legacy will live on and she
will be able to continue her good work....so sorry such a tragedy happened on
our beautiful Island. Deeply saddened. Fellow bike
enthusiast from Stratford, PE
19 July 2012
To Ed and family,
We were saddened to hear of your Soul Mate's sudden passing. It is with
fondness we remember her and her warm and gentle spirit. May you know that her
memory is alive in our hearts. May God's arms embrace
you and your family in this difficult time. Marg & Tom Loewen. West Kelowna, British Columbia
19 July 2012
I do not know you folks personally,
nor did I know Elizabeth Sovis. However, I remember
the name Sovis at my church. Did Elizabeth, in her
younger years attend the Church of St. Luke-Lutheran in North York (Toronto)
Ontario? Did she live in the 401 and Yonge Street
area of Toronto? Please let me know. I
send my sincere condolences and my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Are you also related to an Aunger who used to live
near Bathurst and Finch in Toronto? H. Carol Niedoba. North York, Ontario
19 juillet 2012
Cher Ed,
Je suis tellement désolée pour votre perte. Je n'oublierai
jamais la générosité de vous deux et mes pensées sont avec vous et votre
famille pendant ce temps difficile. Thea Wingert. Calgary, Alberta
19 July 2012
Dear Ed, Edmund, Gregory and Richard,
It has been many years since I have seen Elizabeth, but wanted you to know that
I thought of her (and all of you) often. I was, of course, shocked to hear the
very sad news. Elizabeth was a wonderful person, and I wish we had been better
at keeping in touch over the years, wishing I could have told her how important
her friendship was to me those many years ago when the kids were little, and
Connor and Edmund were such good buddies, afternoons at the park, visiting over
tea, enjoying being moms. She was always so kind and generous and a really
special person in so many ways. I remember with such fond memories our trip to
visit you in Quebec City with both Connor and Shannon and my parents and what
wonderful hosts and tour guides you were. I know you will have each other to
support and share wonderful memories of Elizabeth. I am so very sorry for your
loss. With love Dawn (Byrne).
19 July 2012
Dr. Aunger,
I am so sorry to hear that you have lost your best friend. I imagine that she
was a significant component to the happiness that you brought to your
classroom. Lara Pinchbeck. Edmonton, Alberta
19 July 2012
Dear Ed,
Words fail me. Perhaps we will talk in the coming weeks. For now, prayers and heartfelt warm regards,
Kathleen Byrne and sons Ryan and Corey Preclaw (formerly of Bonnie Doon)
19 July 2012
Dear Edmund and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Elizabeth's passing and
want to extend our deepest sympathy to you. We have such fond memories of
Elizabeth and your family out at Green Bay and cherish the thoughts of such a
warm, kind and gracious heart. Elizabeth was such a sweetheart to us all and
she will be greatly missed. With love, Sheree, Lisa, Laura and Mike Janke. Edmonton, Alberta
19 juillet 2012
Elizabeth était l'épouse de mon cher collègue Edmund, dont la mort
soudaine nous a grandement attristés. Nous avons connu Elizabeth surtout comme
une mère modèle, toujours souriante et chaleureuse, lorsque nos garçons, Jessé
et Samuel, grandissaient ensemble avec Gregory et Richard. Elle était une amie
chère de Renée lorsque les deux cherchaient à établir leurs carrières.
Nos plus sincères condoléances à toi Edmund, à Edmund,
Jr., Gregory et Richard. Nos pensées et nos prières sont avec vous. Albert, Renée, Jessé et Samuel La France. London, Ontario
19 July 2012
Elizabeth has touched so many of our students’
lives. We always looked forward to Elizabeth's visits when she would come into
our school and work with our Kindergarten students. I feel very blessed to have
known Elizabeth. My thoughts and prayers go out to Elizabeth's family. Kim LeMessurier. Athabasca, Alberta
19 July 2012
Ed, your great loss is also ours at
the Réseau, a dear friend and colleague for ten
years. I can't imagine how difficult it must be for you and your sons. I admire
how you presented Elizabeth to the media. Thinking of you
during this very difficult time. André Piquette. Plamondon, Alberta
19 July 2012
So sorry to hear about this tragic
accident...families in PEI are praying for your family. Islander. Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
19 July 2012
I am an EA at Whispering Hills
Primary school in Athabasca. Elizabeth was part of our school family for 10
years. Her kindness, sincerity and expertise will always be remembered in my
heart and will never be forgotten. We will miss you Elizabeth. My condolences
go out to your family at this time of loss. Carol Popeniuk. Athabasca, Alberta
19 July 2012
Elizabeth and I were in the same
Speech-Language Pathology class. I remember her kindness, her calm and positive
presence, and her beautiful smile. My thoughts are with your family at this
time of tragic loss. Morag McKercher.
19 July 2012
To Edmund and family,
My deepest condolences for Elizabeth's tragic passing. Please know that the
people of P.E.I. are grieving with you. Michelle Blanchard. Stratford, Prince Edward Island
19 July 2012
I was deeply saddened to hear of
Elizabeth's passing, Edmund. I had the privilege of supervising her at Grey
Nuns Hospital in 1994 when she completed a clinical placement. She was a
remarkable woman. Lorraine Wylie. Edmonton, Alberta
19 July 2012
Ed, We were
deeply saddened when we heard of Elizabeth's passing. I can honestly say that
there is not one time that I recall talking with Elizabeth that she did not
have a smile on her face. A beautiful spirit.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Terry & Catherine Chevalier. Sherwood Park, Alberta
19 July 2012
To Elizabeth's family,
May the fond and loving memories of your loved one take you through this sad
time in your lives. Donna. Stratford, PEI
19 July 2012
Saddened to hear of
Elizabeth's passing. She sang in the choir at Northview Heights S.S. where I taught music, and I remember her fondly
as one blessed with an easy soprano voice as well as a cheerful personality. My deepest
sympathy to those she has left behind. Glen Wood. Richmond Hill, Ontario
19 July 2012
Ed,
May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. May God give
you and your family strength and courage to bear this profound loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire
family during this difficult time. Tammy Krueger. Edmonton, Alberta
19 July 2012
I am so saddened to hear of
Elizabeth's passing. I met Elizabeth at the school I worked at where she came a
few times per year to see students for speech therapy. She always came through
the door with a big smile on her face. She was very caring and had such good
energy. I liked her right away after the first hello. My
heartfelt condolences to her family and friends. She will be dearly
missed. Isabelle Grenier. Edmonton, Alberta
