Hilda Ruth Libal
December 22, 2025
Hilda Ruth Libal is now living with her Lord and Saviour, having passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s, Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, London, on Monday, December 22, 2025, in her 99th year.
Born March 13, 1927, she spent many blessed years with her beloved husband, Klemens, living on three continents. Their daughter, Maree, was born in Melbourne after they emigrated from Germany to Australia. After six wonderful years in Australia, they moved to Canada, where they lived a happy and fulfilling life in London for over six decades.
Here, she first worked at London Life and then later retrained as a hairstylist and ran her own salon. She was an accomplished photographer and film developer. She spent many happy hours gardening and tending to her roses. She loved music and all sorts of crafts, excelling at sewing and knitting. She enjoyed travelling with Klemens and capturing the beauty around her on film. She was devoted to her family, filling our lives with love and beauty.
Loving wife for 71 years to her late husband, Klemens. Loving mother to Maree and son-in-law, Ian. Loving and proud grandmother to Jonathan and Matthew (Mikyla) and great-grandmother to Keanna. Caring aunt to Cornelius (Rose), Helen (Dave), Andrew (Martina), Doris (Victor), Kornel (Brigitte), Edith, and the late Brigitte, and their families.
Donations in Hilda’s memory can be made to St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation, London, in support of Mt. Hope Centre for Long Term Care, where she received such excellent care from the SM3 staff or to London North Park Community Church.
Visitation will be held at Westview Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Sunday, January 4, 2026, from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. A Celebration of Hilda’s Life will be arranged at a later date.
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Maree & family we have just learned of the passing of your mother Hilda. We have such fond memories of our times together at Adelaide Church. She and your dad contributed so much to the life of the church. We recall the beautiful folded paper decorations she added to our Christmases. We are so pleased to know she is now with Jesus and her husband. We note that you have a wonderful family to enjoy now. May you be blessed by them as they distract you from your loss of mother. She was an amazing lady and we are blessed to have had her example and influence. Be comforted by our Lord.
Dear Maree, Ian, Jonathan, Matthew, Mikyla and little Keanna, We extend our sincere condolences to you all on the passing of dear Hilda. Hilda was very special to our entire family. We know that she is now joyfully reunited with Klem and her parents in the presence of God. With love, The Hipels
Maree, Ian and family My deepest sympathies to your family. I have fond memories of assisting your mom & dad at Richmond Woods when I was a PSW for SE Health and then at Mount Hope. Diane Raynard PSW
I am sorry to hear of your loss Marie, Ian, Matthew and Johnathan . Her legacy will endure in the hearts of those she loved.
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our prayers during this difficult . She will be greatly missed. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Services for Hilda Ruth Libal
Visitation will be held at:
Westview Funeral Home & Cremation Centre
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario
January 4, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Maree & Family, My sincere condolences on the passing of your dear Mom. I had the privilege of being assigned to your Mom for many years as a care team member from North Park Community Church. We had some lovely conversations over the years and she truly was a wonderful woman. I hope that God will comfort and bless you in the days and weeks ahead.
~ Grace Post