Nina Trivelli Burckhardt

Nina was born in Santiago, Chile, on May 9, 1940, to Antonio Trivelli and Felicia Grandal. She received her bachelor’s degree in medical technology from the University of Chile in Santiago, and her master’s degree in social work from the University of Pittsburgh. On September 16, 1971, she married Ewald Juan Burckhardt, and together they raised their daughter Heidi and son Dieter.

Nina was happiest when she was helping people, whether through her vocation as a social worker, or as a friend, confidant and companion. Her life was as colorful as the stories she read in the countless novels she collected through the years. Her curiosity and passion for life spurred her love of travel, leading her to explore North America, Europe, Asia, and her native Chile. In her spare time, she lovingly tended her garden of roses, cultivated her special recipes for every occasion, and shared with friends and family the stories that comprised her long and vibrant life.

Nina lived a life without regret, fear or wanting. She was preceded in death by her parents, Antonio and Felicia, and brothers Osvaldo and Eddo. She is survived by her husband of 48 years Ewald, her children Heidi and Dieter, grandson Max, and an extended family spanning several continents that loves and honors her deeply.

A memorial will be held on Saturday, November 2nd, 2019, at 10:00am at Crowder Funeral Home in Webster Texas. Flowers may be sent to 111 E Medical Center Blvd, Webster, TX 77598.

10 comments

  1. My beautiful friend and sweetest neighbor. She was one of the kindest and most compassionate persons I’ve ever known. She was beautiful in every way and her love for life was truly inspirational! You’ll be missed deeply my dear friend! Ewald and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers!
    Love,
    Jason, Shannon, Zachary, and Madeline

    Shannon Pressnall
  2. Our condolences to you and your family. She was a great lady we enjoyed talking to her at the liederkranz. Gabi and Greg

    Gabi Keibl and Greg Martinez
  3. Our sincere condolences to Ewald and the family.
    I met this beautiful, gracious Lady at the Liederkranz, and will never forget her kindness.

    Erika Rochelle
  4. Nina, we will miss you terribly; your tales of your adventures and travels, your humor and laughter, your tenderness and genuine compassion. Our heartfelt embraces to Ewald, Heidi and Dieter. From Elena, Andrea and,Alexander Weibel.

    Alexander Weibel-Valls
  5. Dearest Nina, a more genuinely caring person is hard to find in this world but you were just that. I shall always hold you in my heart and prayers for the grace you
    shared with me even in the depths of your own pain. You have earned a most beautiful eternal life. Bless your soul and your family in this time of their sorrow.
    Lovingly,
    Margaret Stenborg
    Houston Liederkranz

    Margaret Stenborg
  6. Las más sentidas condolencias de parte mía y de mis hijos; esperamos verlos pronto para recordar juntos a Nina.

    Ewald Burckhardt
  7. I will be there, if only in spirit. But with the hope that we can all reunite as a family very soon.

    Un abrazo muy grande Nina.
    Te queremos muchisimo!

    tu nieta,
    Violeta.

    Violeta Burckhardt
  8. Mis condolencias a Ewald, Dieter y Heidi. Niña mi gran amiga quedará en mis recuerdos siempre. Un abrazo grande.

    Helga Burckhardt K.
  9. Nuestras mas sinceras condolencias a Ewald y familia. Nina fue un ejemplo de positivismo y dulzura. Por siempre recordaremos su hermosa sonrisa y amabilidad.

    Jose y Patricia Guajardo
  10. Heartfelt condolences from the extended Roberts family.

    Diana Roberts

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