BORN

1955

DIED

2013

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Rosar-Morrison Funeral Home & Chapel

467 Sherbourne Street

Toronto, Ontario

Kim Herbener Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 26, 2013.

Kim Herbener,

Dear all of you, beloved community of Kim's and ours, We are deeply grieved to tell you that our dear Kim passed away on Thursday January 24, 2013. At 1:10 a.m. she drew her last breath, surrounded in love by three of us in person, and all of you in spirit. Many of you have said that you prayed for Kim tonight – thank you for helping create the gentle environment that held her in her last moments. Kim left in peace and without pain. We hope you will join us in celebrating Kim's wonderful life. Visitation will be held at the Rosar-Morrison Funeral Home and Chapel 467 Sherbourne Street (at Wellesley) on Monday January 28, 2013 from 6-9:p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 520 Sherbourne St. on Tuesday January 29, 2013 at 1:p.m. Donations may be made to Development and Peace, The Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care, or Yoga Centre Toronto: Access to Yoga Fund would be appreciated by the family.

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January 29, 2013

I have been praying for Kim ever since I saw her name listed in the Parish Bulletin of St. Cecilia's Church. I tried to get more information from the Parish, but the secretary did not know what hospital Kim was in. I had taught Kim during her High School days, and she made a deep impression on me. I join you in grieving her loss. Sister Anne Schenck, csj

January 29, 2013

We were saddened to read of Kim's death in the weekend Globe & Mail.It immediately took us back to Michigan Drive and many happy memories of our association with the Herbener Family - our sympathy to all of you, Chris, Elizabeth, Jan & Richard. Ian and Wilma MacLean, Charlottetown, P.E.I.

January 29, 2013

Gus Kieley

May she rest in peace.

January 29, 2013

Carolyn Doyle

My deepest condolences to Kim's family and her beloved community. May her spirit live on in each of you.

January 29, 2013

R W

I just got the news and I would go to the funeral but I don't know how appropriate that would be. To my dear Kim's friends and family I was a client of hers. Kim saved my life several years ago helping me understand why life happens the way it does . Kim will always be my angle it's important to me that her close family understands the impact this women has had on my life. In a time where I couldn't feel more hopeless Kim gave me hope . I am devastated my this news and all I want to do is call Kim and let her know but sweet Kim is gone now. The world needed this beautiful soul... I needed this beautiful soul. The last time I saw Kim I was walking out of her office I took a big deep breath in and exhaled Kim grabbed my shoulder with a comforting grip letting me know she heard my sigh and said " leave all of your "boxes" in here I will go through Them all and when you come back we will go through them together" I never went back to go through my "boxes"... May Kim's soul rest in peace and may god take care of one of the most beautiful women I have ever known the way that she took care of us.

January 29, 2013

R W

I just got the news and I would go to the funeral but I don't know how appropriate that would be. To my dear Kim's friends and family I was a client of hers. Kim saved my life several years ago helping me understand why life happens the way it does . Kim will always be my angle it's important to me that her close family understands the impact this women has had on my life. In a time where I couldn't feel more hopeless Kim gave me hope . I am devastated my this news and all I want to do is call Kim and let her know but sweet Kim is gone now. The world needed this beautiful soul... I needed this beautiful soul. The last time I saw Kim I was walking out of her office I took a big deep breath in and exhaled Kim grabbed my shoulder with a comforting grip letting me know she heard my sigh and said " leave all of your "boxes" in here I will go through Them all and when you come back we will go through them together" I never went back to go through my "boxes"... May Kim's soul rest in peace and may god take care of one of the most beautiful women I have ever known the way that she took care of us.

January 28, 2013

Pat Naylor

I believe that gifted people like Kim pass a flame of caring and love to the hearts of everyone that they know. If I am correct then Kim set this world ablaze with her love, compassion and acceptance of all who had the honour of knowing her or being part of her life.

January 28, 2013

Susan Wilkes

Dear Jamie,
Please know how truly sorry we are for your loss. Such a loss for all of Kim's loved ones, and those of us who only knew her a bit. She was a bright light.
We are thinking of you.
MaryAnn & Susan

January 28, 2013

So sorry to hear Kim passed away. I worked with her for a number of years at the Royal Ontario Museum. She was a talented graphic designer and a pleasure to work with. My condolences to her friends and family.
Irena Govan

January 27, 2013

Carla Lamerti

My name is Carla. Kim was my most recent and favourite therapist. Her empathy and intelligence made her the best therapist one could ever hope for. She really helped me through a hard time in my life and I will always be grateful that I had the opportunity to have her as my therapist. My condolences to her family and friends.

January 27, 2013

Auntie Vera

Dear Chris, Elizabeth, Jan, Richard, Families and Friends: Much love, peace and memories of wonderful Kim.

January 27, 2013

Wendy Maul

My heartfelt condolences.

January 27, 2013

Beverly Clark

Dear Elizabeth and Family:

I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

January 26, 2013

Don St. Jean

Deepest sympathy.

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