Emma Angela

Gerhold

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Emma Angela Gerhold, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who passed away on September 21, 2026, at the age of 89. She was born in Vienna, Austria, on June 23, 1937.

Emma will be remembered for her warmth, strength, humor, and devotion to her family. She is survived by her children, Emmy, Denise, and George. She is also survived by her grandchildren, William, Brian, Hunter, and Winston, and her loving sister Rose.

Emma loved the mountains and enjoyed hiking in Colorado's Rocky Mountains, where she lived for many years after retiring from Estée Lauder in New York. She always spoke about her adventures mushrooming with her sister Rose or skiing up into her seventies. Emma also took great pride in her garden and spent hours pruning and nurturing her flowers.

Emma was a loving grandmother to her four grandsons and often visited Arizona to spend quality time with them or join family trips. She spent many holidays here in Arizona with her family, and her grandsons truly treasured her presence. She lived a full life and will be dearly missed. Emma will live on in our hearts forever and never be forgotten as we move forward in the next chapters of our lives.

The upcoming burial service will be held at San Tan Memorial Gardens at Schnepf Farms on September 30th at 9:30 am, in Queen Creek, Arizona. All family and friends are welcome to attend to pay their final respects to Emma.