It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Lana Gattinger. Daughter of Isabel (née Maurer) and Richard Gattinger. Sister of Monica and aunt to Cameron (Susanna) and Gabriel. Predeceased by sister Loni in 2001.
Lana was born in Ottawa and grew up in the Beacon Hill North community where she went to elementary and high school. She attended the University of Ottawa earning a Bachelor of Administration and an Honours Bachelor of Commerce. She graduated summa cum laude and was awarded the University of Ottawa Gold Medal for receiving the highest grades of her graduating class. Following this she started a career at the Bank of Canada in finance.
Lana was recognized as being a good friend, caring sister and aunt, and a loving daughter. Her detailed memory of family stories and experiences is irreplaceable. She was unwaveringly kind, supportive, generous, accepting and forgiving of those around her.
Lana cherished her dogs, Tosha and Bisou, and was a devoted pet mom to both of them throughout their lives. She also enjoyed reading and travelling with family and friends.
She is missed.
A private family service will be held at a later date. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Ottawa Humane Society (ottawahumane.ca)
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BETTY ST ONGE
Vi and Sherry Walker
Our hearts go out to you at this sad time. Lana was a very special person always so intelligent, articulate, kind and thoughtful. We are devastated by her loss. She will be deeply missed.
Nelson, Dynette Schutz & family
So very sad to hear about this unexpected news. Our sincere condolences to you all. May Lana's memories stay close to your hearts.
Ron Buckingham
Dick (and Isabel),
I was so sad to read in yesterday's Citizen that your daughter had died. Although you and I have not communicated in years, we had worked together on some great space projects and (in my mind) had a professional friendship. Again, my condolences. Lana seems to have had a too-brief, but still good career. It's what we DO with our brief time in this world, and the love that we share, that matters the most.
- ron buckingham
Lucie Villeneuve & Marc O’Sullivan
Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with you, Richard and Isabel, in your sorrow over your tragic, unspeakable loss.
Janice McCartney
Sending my Condolences to the Gattinger Family. I Remember well how excited I used to be on a Friday Night if I would get to come and play Ping Pong at Monica’s house. I remember Both of Your Sisters and I’m so sorry to hear of Your Loss. Sending Thoughts and Prayers to You All. God Bless ?
Stacey Herperger
Lana is truly missed. I am so happy I had the brief chance to get to know her better when I was living in Ottawa. She was a great conversationalist and I thoroughly enjoyed her caring nature, thoughtfulness and intelligence every time we got together. Thinking of you all, Dick, Isabell, Monica, Cameron and Gabriel.
Dear Isabel, Dick and family;
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved Daughter Lana, a cherished Sister and Aunt. "May the love of God give you peace; may the caring of friends give you comfort and may all the memories of Lana remain in your heart forever and give you strength through the days ahead. She rests in the arms of our Lord.
With Prayers and Love;
Betty