Community mourns Kitchener resident Andrena McMayo
Andrena Veronique McMayo, a Kitchener resident and mother, died on Aug. 11, 2026 at Hospice Waterloo Region. She was 48. Her family has entrusted arrangements to Henry Walser Funeral Home on Frederick Street in Kitchener.
McMayo is survived by her husband, Jomo McMayo, and her two children, Aria and Zion. She is also survived by siblings Luckresha, Alexey and Karen. Her father, Levi Ramsamugh, predeceased her.
"Andrena will be greatly missed by many close friends and family."
Arrangements and how to offer condolences
The family announced that cremation has taken place. Those wishing to send condolences or to inform the family of an online donation can contact Henry Walser Funeral Home at 519-749-8467. The funeral home’s address is 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, and further memorial details are available on the funeral home’s website.
- Death: Aug. 11, 2026, at Hospice Waterloo Region
- Age: 48
- Survived by: spouse Jomo McMayo; children Aria and Zion; siblings Luckresha, Alexey and Karen
- Arrangements: Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener — 519-749-8467
- Family requests donations to the charity of the donor’s choice
Local context: hospice care and memorial practices in Kitchener
Hospice Waterloo Region, where McMayo spent her final days, provides palliative and end-of-life care for residents of Kitchener and the surrounding area. Families in the region commonly work with local funeral homes, including Henry Walser, which has long served Kitchener neighbourhoods and coordinates memorial webpages and donation details for grieving families.
Instead of flowers, the family has asked that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to a charity chosen by the donor. The funeral home can accept donations, and individuals who donate online are asked to phone the funeral home to notify the family of their contribution. Further information about the memorial is listed on the funeral home’s online guest resources.
What neighbours and readers should know
For Kitchener residents wishing to pay respects or obtain further details about services, contact Henry Walser Funeral Home at the number listed above. The funeral home maintains a memorial webpage for the family, which will include any public visitation or service information if the family chooses to share those details beyond the notice already issued.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Andrena Veronique McMayo |
| Date of death | Aug. 11, 2026 |
| Age | 48 |
| Funeral arrangements | Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener — 519-749-8467 |
Community members who wish to reach out to the family or leave memories are encouraged to use the funeral home’s online guestbook or to call the funeral home directly. As the family moves forward, they have signalled a preference for charitable donations in lieu of other remembrances.
This obituary notice was provided to the funeral home and published as part of local remembrance announcements for residents of Kitchener and Waterloo Region.
