Erna Leopold (†)

“Herzensmensch” family loses a kind soul

"What I can give in hospice care is hope," said the deceased in an interview with the "Krone" in 2021.

(Bild: Molnar Attila)

In 2021, Erna Leopold from the Waldviertel was honored by the "Krone" for her social commitment. Now she passed away after a short, serious illness at the age of 74. But her social commitment and charitable attitude will have an impact even after her death.

It is with deep sadness that we announce that a great person of the heart has left us unexpectedly," says Erna Leopold's party. After a short, serious illness, the Waldviertel native passed away at the age of 74. And she leaves behind a huge gap, and not just in her loving family. Her commitment to Mobile Hospizhilfe Horn touched many people, which was also honored as part of the "Krone" Herzensmensch campaign.

Humor even in difficult times
"I've worked all my life. When I retired, I wanted a new job," she told "Krone" at the time. She found one in hospice care, where she accompanied many people in their most difficult hours. Erna was known and loved for her banter: "When people are in a slump, it often helps to just tell them a bit of nonsense," was her motto.

Her last wish, on the other hand, was serious: instead of wreaths and flower arrangements, she asked for a single flower that she had picked herself. And tomorrow, Friday, there will also be a donation box for Hospizhilfe at the funeral home in Schönberg am Kamp.

Donations to Hospizhilfe Horn: IBAN AT30 4300 0000 0375 6061