Hildegard Esther (Heidi) Holmes Obituary
In loving memory of Hildegard Esther (Heidi) Holmes (Cambridge, Ohio), who departed this world on April 17, 2025 at the age of 78. Hildegard leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Rote and Mary Rote (Kunath); her brother George; and her grandson Christopher Smith. She is survived by: her spouse Thomas J. Holmes Sr.; her siblings, Edward Rote, Rita Kochera, Bernard Rote (Virgina), Mitzi Kneen (Jeff) and Martin Rote (Pam); her children, Sarah Laskowski (Rick), Mary Gilchrist (Raymond), Kathy LaRiche, Tom Holmes Jr., Jack Holmes and Mark Holmes (Amy); her grandchildren, Nathan Gilchrist, Jesse Laskowski (Ashley), Becka Czakoczi (Timothy), Megan Slomkowski (Brad), Marshall LaRiche (Ashlyn), Brett Laskowski, Lauretta Gilchrist, Joshua Gilchrist, Noah Gilchrist, Levi Laskowski (Le'Cole), Eleana Peterson-Holmes, Susanna Laskowski, Cheyenna Laskowski, Jonah Gilchrist, Weston Holmes, Amanda Laskowski, Caleb Gilchrist, Abilene Laskowski, Rubianne Laskowski, Elijah Gilchrist and Cassandra Holmes; and her great grandchildren, Timmy, Mason, Aria, Presley, Harleigh, Alora, Dawson and Blake.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, April 23rd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Christ Our Light Parish (St. Benedict Catholic Church) (701 Gomber Ave, Cambridge, OH 43725). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Wednesday, April 23rd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Thursday, April 24th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Sunset Cemetery (6265 Columbia Rd, Olmsted Township, OH 44138).
