Chile funeral for ex-East German first lady Margot Honecker
SANTIAGO, Chile – A small funeral has been held for former East German first lady Margot Honecker in her adopted home of Chile.
Honecker’s daughter and grandson were among several dozen people who gathered Saturday for the funeral. Members of Chile’s Communist Party also attended but no well-known Chilean politicians were seen there.
Her remains were to be cremated.
Erich Honecker’s widow died in Santiago at age 89 on Friday. The ousted East German leader died in Chile in 1994
Margot Honecker defended her now-vanished Communist country to the end. She also had been the nation’s education minister, dictating what was taught in the rigidly orthodox nation for 26 years.
She lived in Chile since 1992, three years after the Berlin Wall fell and signalled the impending collapse of the socialist government.
News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Join the Conversation!
Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community? Create a free account to comment on stories, ask questions, and join meaningful discussions on our new site.
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.