ERIKA GANDERUP (nee BECKER)

October 28, 2024

Erika Ganderup (nee Becker), beloved wife of the late Evald Ganderup, of Lucknow and formerly of Ridgetown, died suddenly at her residence, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024 at the age of 81. Born in Germany, Feb. 15, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Katherine (Wohlfarhrt) and Fritz Becker. Evald and Erika farmed in Orford Township (part of Chatham-Kent) for almost 20 years. Greatly missed by her children, Billy (Christine) Ganderup of Chatham and Lisa (Darryl) Gibson of Lucknow; grandchildren, Brittany, Justin, Jordan, Cole, Erika and Brody, and great-grandson Laith. Also survived by her siblings, Kurt (Faye) Becker of Hamilton, Uve Becker of Elliot Lake and Rita (Odd) Wilhelmsen of Dresden; and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sister, Marg (Gilbert) DeJong; and brothers, Herman and Irwin. The funeral will be held at the MacKenzie and McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at 1 p.m., with Marilynne Gilchrist officiating. Interment, Greenhill Cemetery, Lucknow. Donations to the Wingham and District Hospital or the Heart and Stroke Foundation, would be greatly appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Condolences on-line at www.mackenzieandmccreath.com.